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Geomorphological drivers of deeper reef habitats around Seychelles
Mesophotic (30–150 m) and rariphotic (150–300 m) deeper reef habitats are important from an ecological and conservation perspective, yet remain...
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Secondary engineering of rhodolith beds by the sand tilefish Malacanthus plumieri generates distinctive habitats for benthic macroinvertebrates and fish
Whilst the importance of foundation species for biodiversity conservation has been largely acknowledged (e.g., coral and bivalve reefs, seagrass,...
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Spatiotemporal variability in the structure and diversity of understory faunal assemblages associated with the kelp Eisenia cokeri (Laminariales) in Peru
Kelp species function as foundation organisms in coastal marine ecosystems, where they alter environmental conditions and promote local biodiversity...
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Macroalgal physical structure predicts variation in some attributes of temperate fish assemblages better than macroalgal species composition
The importance of vegetative habitat in influencing distribution patterns, species interactions, and biodiversity is well documented in marine...
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Habitat: Sunlit Rocky Ground
Solid rocks provide a surface that – as opposed to gravel, sand, and mud – remains in place for years, even with strong water movements. Such rocky...
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Cold-Water Corals of the World: Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is a semi-enclosed sea that borders the USA and Mexico and covers approximately 1.5 million square kilometers. The northern Gulf...
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Crystallographic and chemical signatures in coral skeletal aragonite
Corals nucleate and grow aragonite crystals, organizing them into intricate skeletal structures that ultimately build the world’s coral reefs....
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Putting sea cucumbers on the map: projected holothurian bioturbation rates on a coral reef scale
Bioturbation of reef sediments aerates the upper sediment layers and releases organic material to benthic communities. Despite being the larger and...
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Enhanced Production of Finfish and Large Crustaceans by Bivalve Reefs
Several bivalve families include species that occur in sufficient densities to modify the environment and create structured biogenic habitat. These...
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Informing Coral Reef Conservation Through Metabolomic Approaches
Coral reef ecosystems are facing unprecedented anthropogenic pressures, and a highly uncertain future under continued climate change, requiring...
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Cryptofaunal diversity in fringing reef rhodoliths
Rhodolith distribution, morphology, and cryptofauna have been minimally studied on fringing reefs. We present the first study to examine both...
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Prey preferences, consumption rates and predation effects of Asian shore crabs (Hemigrapsus takanoi) in comparison to native shore crabs (Carcinus maenas) in northwestern Europe
The Asian brush-clawed shore crab Hemigrapsus takanoi was introduced to the northern Wadden Sea (southeastern North Sea) in 2009 and now represents...
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Brazilian marine biogeography: a multi-taxa approach for outlining sectorization
Species distribution patterns in the Brazilian Marine Province (BMP) are extensively debated, nevertheless no study used a multi-taxa approach to...
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Biodiversity associated with restored small-scale mussel habitats has restoration decision implications
The global loss of marine ecosystem engineers has caused an unprecedented decline in biodiversity. Although wild shellfish habitats have been shown...
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The Ocean in Figures
To better understand the thesis of this book, it is necessary to review some data about the ocean and the resources it harbours (Fig. 2.1). These key...
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Discovery of the Mud Crab Dyspanopeus sayi (S.I. Smith, 1869) (Brachyura: Xanthoidea: Panopeidae) in the Sea of Azov
AbstractIn August 2022, the mud crab Dyspanopeus sayi (S.I. Smith, 1869) was recorded for the first time in waters of European Russia: in the...
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Inter-reef Halimeda algal habitats within the Great Barrier Reef support a distinct biotic community and high biodiversity
Tropical marine biodiversity studies have been biased towards more accessible coastal habitats and shallow coral reefs, while deeper inter-reef...
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Morpho-functional traits of the coral Stylophora pistillata enhance light capture for photosynthesis at mesophotic depths
The morphological architecture of photosynthetic corals modulates the light capture and functioning of the coral-algal symbiosis on shallow-water...
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Marine Heatwave Caused Differentiated Dysbiosis in Photosymbiont Assemblages of Corals and Hydrocorals During El Niño 2015/2016
Reef corals have been threatened by climate change, with more frequent and intense bleaching events leading to extensive coral mortality and loss of...
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Interactive effects of sediments and urchins on the composition and structure of tropical macroalgal assemblages
Macroalgal-dominated reefs are a prominent component of tropical seascapes providing food and shelter for many species whilst subsidising secondary...
