We have developed a global biogeographic classification of the mesopelagic zone to reflect
the regional scales over which the ocean interior varies in terms of biodiversity and function …

Applications of acoustic and optical sensing and intensive, discrete‐depth sampling, in
concert with collaborative international research programmes, have substantially advanced …

In this investigation we analysed the changes in fish species occurrences and relative
abundances across the tropical and equatorial Atlantic, and their vertical distribution …

The vast darkness of the deep sea is an environment with few obvious genetic isolating
barriers, and little is known regarding the macroevolutionary processes that have shaped …

Mesopelagic fishes may contribute substantially to marine carbon transport by consuming
organic carbon near the surface at night and releasing it in the mesopelagic zone during the …

The mesopelagic zone covers a vast expanse of the World's oceans and contains some of
the most abundant vertebrates on the planet. This midwater region is central to the transfer …

The deep sea (below 200 m depth) is the largest carbon sink on Earth. It hosts abundant
biodiversity that underpins the carbon cycle and provides provisioning, supporting …

Deep‐pelagic fishes are among the most abundant vertebrates on Earth. They play a critical
role in sequestering carbon, providing prey for harvestable fishing stocks and linking …

The habitat and biota most affected by ultra-deep oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) will
necessarily be in the deep-pelagic domain. This domain represents~ 91% of the GoM's …

Patterns of abundance, biomass, and species richness are reviewed for deep-sea
ecosystems. Long-term monitoring studies have indicated that deep-sea ecosystems are …