Brazilian coral reefs form structures significantly different from the well-known reef models,
as follows:(i) they have a growth form of mushroom-shaped coral pinnacles called" …

The last thorough qualitative description of the unique Brazilian coral communities was
elaborated in the 1960's. This paper reviews the status of knowledge of Brazilian reefs, with …

The Brazilian coral reefs form structures significantly different from the well known coral reef
models, because (i) they have a characteristic initial growth form of mushroom-shaped coral …

This provides a general overview of the tropical coast of Brazil, with emphasis on the marine
realm. The described region extends for approximately 3000 km, and has three different …

Coral reefs extend for 20 km along the north coast of the state of Bahia, Brazil. Over the last
15 years, this region has experienced an acceleration of generally unplanned urbanisation …

Coral species composition of drilled cores from emergent bank reefs, and coral cover of the
surface of old and living reefs located along the coast of the state of Bahia, Eastern Brazil …

Phase shift, resulting from coral reef degradation, has been frequently recorded on reefs in
optimal conditions, while marginal reefs were considered more resistant due to few records …

Coral reefs are habitats with high animal and mineral diversity and are subject to both
climate change and anthropogenic impacts. This article presents novel and relevant data on …

Although reef corals worldwide have sustained epizootics in recent years, no coral diseases
have been observed in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean until now. Here we present an …

The distribution and abundance of azooxanthellate coral Tubastraea Lesson, 1829 were
examined at different depths and their slope preference was measured on rocky shores on …