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" …

Rhodoliths are nodules of non-geniculate coralline algae that occur in shallow waters (< 150
m depth) subjected to episodic disturbance. Rhodolith beds stand with kelp beds, seagrass …

Brazilian reefs comprise the largest and the richest reefs of the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean.
Indicators of reef vitality reveal that reefs located less than 5 km from the coastline, the …

Seawater contamination with metals, such as copper (Cu), is a notable local impact
threatening coral reefs. Cu effects on biomarkers associated with photosynthesis, oxidative …

In 2010, high sea surface temperatures that were recorded in several parts of the world and
caused coral bleaching and coral mortality were also recorded in the southwest Atlantic …

Long-distance dispersal is believed to strongly influence coral reef population dynamics
across the Tropical Pacific. However, the spatial scale and strength at which populations are …

Caribbean Coastal Marine Productivity (CARICOMP) was a basin-wide cooperative,
international network of marine laboratories established in 1985. Recognizing major trends …

Climate change, pollution and increased runoff are some of the main drivers of coral reefs
degradation worldwide. However, the occurrence of runoff and marine pollution, as well as …

Long-term monitoring data provide a basis to recognize changes in coral reef communities
and to implement appropriate management strategies. Unfortunately, coral reef dynamics …

Large parts of tropical coastlines are influenced by the presence of reefs that shape its
coastline. Wave attenuation crossing reefs as they approach the coast results in accretionary …