Biodiversity and functional ecology of mesophotic coral reefs
MP Lesser, M Slattery, CD Mobley - Annual Review of Ecology …, 2018 - annualreviews.org
Mesophotic coral reefs, currently defined as deep reefs between 30 and 150 m, are linked
physically and biologically to their shallow water counterparts, have the potential to be …
physically and biologically to their shallow water counterparts, have the potential to be …
Deep thinking: a systematic review of mesophotic coral ecosystems
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) occur at depths beyond those typically associated
with coral reefs. Significant logistical challenges associated with data collection in deep …
with coral reefs. Significant logistical challenges associated with data collection in deep …
Theme section on mesophotic coral ecosystems: advances in knowledge and future perspectives
Abstract The Second International Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems (MCEs) workshop was
held in Eilat, Israel, October 26–31, 2014. Here we provide an account of:(1) advances in …
held in Eilat, Israel, October 26–31, 2014. Here we provide an account of:(1) advances in …
[PDF][PDF] Mesophotic coral ecosystems
Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse and productive ecosystems on the planet.
However, our understanding of these ecosystems and their inhabitants has primarily been …
However, our understanding of these ecosystems and their inhabitants has primarily been …
Can mesophotic reefs replenish shallow reefs? Reduced coral reproductive performance casts a doubt
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (ie, deep coral reefs at 30–120 m depth) appear to be thriving
while many shallow reefs in the world are declining. Amid efforts to understand and manage …
while many shallow reefs in the world are declining. Amid efforts to understand and manage …
Key questions for research and conservation of mesophotic coral ecosystems and temperate mesophotic ecosystems
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) and temperate mesophotic ecosystems (TMEs) have
received increasing research attention during the last decade as many new and improved …
received increasing research attention during the last decade as many new and improved …
The red sea: Israel
The mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) of Eilat, in the Northern Red Sea, are among the
best-studied worldwide, as demonstrated by the high number of publications from the …
best-studied worldwide, as demonstrated by the high number of publications from the …
Sexual reproduction of scleractinian corals in mesophotic coral ecosystems vs. shallow reefs
Corals utilize sex-derived diversity to adapt to environmental changes and to occupy new
ecological niches. With major declines in coral reefs worldwide and calls for ecosystem …
ecological niches. With major declines in coral reefs worldwide and calls for ecosystem …
Reproductive biology of the deep brooding coral Seriatopora hystrix: Implications for shallow reef recovery
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs, between 30 and 150 m depth) are hypothesized to
contribute to the recovery of degraded shallow reefs through sexually produced larvae …
contribute to the recovery of degraded shallow reefs through sexually produced larvae …
Ecological insights from environmental disturbances in mesophotic coral ecosystems
Mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCE s) have historically been considered more stable than
shallow reefs and thus suggested to provide refuge to coral reef communities against natural …
shallow reefs and thus suggested to provide refuge to coral reef communities against natural …