MEPS has been long established as the leading journal in marine ecology. It is known for its high-quality publication of cutting edge research articles.
Marine Ecology Progress Series
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We show that upwelling triggers a rapid dietary expansion in a subtropical damselfish, boosting plankton feeding while maintaining benthic links. Transient oceanographic events can strongly shape reef trophic dynamics 🌊🐠.
bit.ly/meps15142
Marine Ecology Progress Series
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Species traits demonstrate how macroalgal decline impacts temperate reef function. Integrating trait data across macroalgae and sessile invertebrates offers clearer insight into reef dynamics demonstrating utility of a unified epibenthic traits.
bit.ly/meps15131
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This study shows two Lobophora species found on the same dead coral substrate thrive under distinctly different microenvironmental conditions, offering fresh insight into spatial distribution and microhabitat use in coral reef ecosystems.
bit.ly/meps15138
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Environmental DNA research at Ningaloo Reef, Australia, reveals Irukandji jellyfish (Malo bella) are more common offshore and have a longer ‘season’ than once thought, proving this a vital tool for monitoring elusive, hazardous jellyfish.
bit.ly/meps15124
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Tracking male green turtles at Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, shows 2 post-breeding strategies: some stay resident, others migrate to mainland foraging grounds. Different space use & dive activity—conservation should span both habitats.
bit.ly/meps15148
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Seagrass meadows replaced by drifting perennial algae ≠ biodiversity loss. Mats of Furcellaria and Fucus support benthic species richness and abundance at a similar level as seagrass meadows, despite lower oxygen concentrations.
bit.ly/meps15132
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Phenotypic plasticity in corals and D. antillarum jointly govern Caribbean reef resilience. Plasticity mitigates stress but cannot replace herbivory—restoring urchins and reducing local stressors is critical to avoid macroalgal dominance.
bit.ly/meps15139
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Two closely related #Snapper species show differences in occurrence across #Reef flats and reef slopes. Snapper which inhabit reef flats have greater #ThermalPlasticity and #Physiological #Tolerance than species found on reef slopes.
bit.ly/meps15120
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Rising ocean temperatures threaten serpulid tube worms, key benthic engineers. Using heated panels in New Zealand, we show that warming strongly reduces their abundance, recruitment, survival, cover, and growth, particularly under +2 °C.
bit.ly/meps15151
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Check out this research from the University of British Columbia highlighting the response of sea anemones to heatwaves and extreme cold events!
bit.ly/meps15145
