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" …

This research aimed to evaluate anthropogenic litter found on beaches with different levels
of development and use along the coast of Pernambuco (northeast Brazil) to determine …

Despite the ecological relevance of tropical reefs, information on species composition and
coverage on sandstone reefs is very scarce. Most studies on reef systems have been …

Protopalythoa is a zoanthid that, together with thousands of predominantly marine species,
such as hydra, jellyfish, and sea anemones, composes the oldest eumetazoan phylum, ie …

The Brazilian reef fauna shows high levels of endemism, with both the continental coast and
oceanic islands considered as unique biogeographic provinces divided in tropical coral …

Decapods play a crucial role within the reef ecosystem and the development of scuba diving
as a survey tool has allowed researchers the opportunity to study the decapod–reef …

In Brazilian reefs, zoanthids, especially Palythoa caribaeorum are fundamental for
structuring the local benthic community. The objective of this study was to determine the …

This study examined the trophic ecology of the zoanthid Palythoa caribaeorum in tropical
reefs and evaluated its role in the energy flow in that ecosystem. Colonies of this species …

O Parque Estadual Marinho de Areia Vermelha (Cabedelo, Paraíba) foi criado pelo Governo
do Estado da Paraíba com a finalidade de conservar a biodiversidade local e de …

Artisanal fishing activity with gillnets to capture the spiny lobster is a common practice along
the coastal reefs of Brazil. This research aims to understand the impact that this artisanal …