A new threat to local marine biodiversity: filamentous mats proliferating at mesophotic depths off Rapa Nui
Mesophotic and deeper habitats (∼40 to 350 m in depth) around Rapa Nui (Easter Island) were investigated using a remotely operated vehicle. We observed extensive fields of filamentous cyanobacteria-like mats covering sandy substrates and mostly dead mesophotic Leptoseris spp. reefs. These mats cover...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2021-08-01
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| Series: | PeerJ |
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/12052.pdf |