The Black Coral Fauna (Cnidaria: Antipatharia) of Bermuda with New Records
Coelenterata; Antipathidae; Aphanipathidae; deep-sea coral; mesophotic coral ecosystem; Myriopathidae
Validation of Image-Based Species Identifications of Black Corals (Order Antipatharia) on Mesophotic Rocks
As image-based identifications become a predominant method for deep-sea species characterizations, there is a need to evaluate the accuracy of species- and genus-level identifications from video and still images to provide a reliable measure of biodiversity. This study presents a validation of the ability to make accurate image-based identifications of black coral species in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico from standard-definition video collected by a remotely operated vehicle.
Diversity and Time-Series Analyses of Caribbean Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Assemblages on the Tropical Island Slope of Isla de Roatán, Honduras
Shore-based submersible operations, from 2006 to 2020, have allowed us to examine megabenthic assemblages along the island margin of Isla de Roatán from depths of about 150 to 750 m, including repeated observations of the same organisms. These dives were used to photo-document a diverse benthic assemblage and observe the health and condition of the sessile fauna in a well-explored but relatively undocumented area of the Mesoamerican Reef.
A taxonomic survey of the shallow-water (<150 m) black corals (Cnidaria: Antipatharia) of the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii; black coral; taxonomy
The shallow-water (<150 m) antipatharian fauna of the Hawaiian Archipelago is described and illustrated based on a systematic examination of skeletal spine morphology, polyp morphology, colony branching pattern and in situ photographs.
West Coast Wraps Up Exciting 4-Year Deep-Sea Coral Initiative
The effort has greatly improved our understanding of deep-sea corals and sponges off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington, particularly within na
Summer Expeditions will Explore Widespread Deep-Sea Coral and Sponge Communities in Alaska
In 2023, a series of expeditions will help NOAA and partners to better understand the diversity and extent of ecologically important seafloor communities in
Deep-Sea Coral Research to Gain New Understanding of Alaska Fish Habitat
A multiyear, international study is using innovative technology to shed light on what red corals need to reproduce and sustain their populations, and how the