The role of nearshore ecosystems as fish and shellfish nurseries
"Coastal ecosystems provide many vital ecological and economic services, including shoreline protection, productive commercial and sport fisheries, and nutrient cycling. Key nearshore ecosystems such as seagrass meadows, marshes, and mangrove forests are ...
Growth rates, densities, and distribution of Lophelia pertusa on artificial structures in the Gulf of Mexico
"Using industry inspection video and ROV imaging, we examined Lophelia pertusa (Linnaeus 1758) on 10 arti?cial structures of known ages (9 to 100 years) in the northern Gulf of Mexico (GoM). Five different types deep-water energy installations with depths...
Length-based assessment of coral reef fish populations in the main and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
"The coral reef fish community of Hawaii is composed of hundreds of species, supports a multimillion dollar fishing and tourism industry, and is of great cultural importance to the local population. However, a major stock assessment of Hawaiian coral reef...
Socioeconomic study of reefs in southeast Florida (revised)
Investment in and maintenance of public resources is a prime function of government. Artificial and natural reefs are public resources that provide recreational benefits to reef users and income to local economies. This study determined, in a comprehensiv...