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 …

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 biological pump transports organic carbon produced by photosynthesis to the meso-and
bathypelagic zones, the latter removing carbon from exchanging with the atmosphere over …

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

Quantification of the actual amount of carbon export to the mesopelagic layer by both
zooplankton and micronekton is at present a gap in the knowledge of the biological pump …

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 …

Species of the family Sternoptychidae (hatchetfishes) occur worldwide and play critical roles
by sequestering carbon, recycling nutrients, and acting as a key trophic link between …

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 …

We investigated the geographic variations of micronektonic fish communities along the
transects in the subtropical North Pacific (23° N, 138° E–120° W) and California Current (30 …

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