Spatial partitioning in ecological communities has predominantly been described in two
dimensions, yet habitat is complex and 3D. Complex space use mediates community …

The Stomiiformes includes about 455 species of mostly mesopelagic fishes in the families
Diplophidae, Gonostomatidae, Phosichthyidae, Sternoptychidae, and Stomiidae. Here we …

Microplastics are a relevant environmental concern in marine ecosystems due to their
ubiquity. However, knowledge on their dispersion patterns within the ocean basin and the …

Abstract Microplastics (MPs;< 5 mm) are a macro issue recognised worldwide as a threat to
biodiversity and ecosystems. Widely distributed in marine ecosystems, MPs have already …

Mesopelagic fishes are numerically the most important vertebrate group of all world's
oceans. While these species are increasingly threatened by anthropogenic activities, basic …

Lanternfishes (Myctophidae) are among the most abundant, widespread, and diverse fish
groups in the world ocean. They account for a significant part of oceanic fish biomass and …

Plastic debris is ubiquitous in the hydrosphere. Yet, we lack an understanding of
contamination among deep-sea species and primarily how each trait can influence …

The organic carbon resulting from photosynthesis in the upper ocean is transferred
downward through the passive sinking of organic particles, physical mixing of particulate …

Mesopelagic species are enjoining increasing attention due to the growing impact of
fisheries activities on deep marine biocenosis. Improving the knowledge base on …

Mesopelagic fishes play critical ecological roles by sequestering carbon, recycling nutrients,
and acting as a key trophic link between primary consumers and higher trophic levels. They …