Aim This study reviews recent research on the South Atlantic Mesophotic ecosystems (ME s)
and the pressures threatening them, and offers suggestions for their management and …

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 …

The low-latitude habitats of the South American reef system have a high endemism and
represent important stepping-stones due to the connectivity with Amazon and Caribbean …

Large gaps in reef distribution may hinder the dispersal of marine organisms, interrupting
processes vital to the maintenance of biodiversity. Here we show the presence and location …

Introduction Competition embodies species struggle for space and food and is, therefore, a
critical evolutionary mechanism influencing species spatiotemporal patterns and …

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 …

In marine western boundary systems, strong currents flowing coastward spread oceanic
water masses over the continental shelves. Here we propose to test the hypothesis …

Tropical marine ecosystems are highly biodiverse and provide resources for small-scale
fisheries and tourism. However, precise information on fish spatial distribution is lacking …

In western boundary current systems, strong currents transport oligotrophic oceanic waters
towards the coast. Thaliaceans may have an advantage in these systems due their ability to …