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View article: Reconsidering the term ‘deep sea’
Reconsidering the term ‘deep sea’ Open
The term ‘deep sea’, which is often interchangeable with the term ‘deep ocean’, relies on the definition of the global ocean deeper than 200 m, often with the caveat of being beyond the continental shelf, and/or corresponding to other abio…
View article: In Vitro Passive eDNA Sampling Provides a Cost‐Effective Alternative for Large Scale Sample Collection
In Vitro Passive eDNA Sampling Provides a Cost‐Effective Alternative for Large Scale Sample Collection Open
Passive sampling is an emerging method for environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling in aquatic environments. Passive eDNA collection methods are time efficient, inexpensive, and require minimal equipment, making them suited to high‐density sampli…
View article: The shifting baseline of microplastic measurement: A comparison of methodologies used in estuarine-based studies and guideline recommendations
The shifting baseline of microplastic measurement: A comparison of methodologies used in estuarine-based studies and guideline recommendations Open
Microplastics are a ubiquitous contaminant of estuarine environments, threatening ecological health. However, the comparison and interpretation of data from microplastic studies is challenged by inconsistency in methods of detection and an…
View article: Benthic Observation Survey System ( <scp>BOSS</scp> ) for surveys of marine benthic habitats
Benthic Observation Survey System ( <span>BOSS</span> ) for surveys of marine benthic habitats Open
Most platforms for collecting images to characterise marine benthic habitats involve a downward or forward‐facing field of view that is relatively constrained (~70°), covering a relatively small area of benthos (downward ~1 m 2 , forward ~…
View article: Novel Drop‐Sampler for Simultaneous Collection of Stereo‐Video, Environmental <scp>DNA</scp> and Oceanographic Data
Novel Drop‐Sampler for Simultaneous Collection of Stereo‐Video, Environmental <span>DNA</span> and Oceanographic Data Open
There is an increasing interest in environmental DNA (eDNA) as a method to survey marine biota, enhancing traditional survey methods, and a need to ground truth eDNA‐based interpretations with visual surveys to understand biases in both th…
View article: Food for thought: Valuable bioproduction pathways emerge in a circular food production model
Food for thought: Valuable bioproduction pathways emerge in a circular food production model Open
View article: A novel drop-sampler for simultaneous collection of stereo-video, environmental DNA and oceanographic data
A novel drop-sampler for simultaneous collection of stereo-video, environmental DNA and oceanographic data Open
There is an increasing interest in environmental DNA (eDNA) as a method to survey marine biota, enhancing traditional survey methods, and a need to ground truth eDNA-based interpretations with visual surveys to understand biases in both th…
View article: Functional differences between the extraordinary eyes of deep-sea hyperiid amphipods
Functional differences between the extraordinary eyes of deep-sea hyperiid amphipods Open
The ocean's midwater is a uniquely challenging yet predictable and simple visual environment. The need to see without being seen in this dim, open habitat has led to extraordinary visual adaptations. To understand these adaptations, we com…
View article: Imagery of Opportunity: Benthic Habitat Maps in Deeper Shelf Waters (30-200 M)
Imagery of Opportunity: Benthic Habitat Maps in Deeper Shelf Waters (30-200 M) Open
View article: A global review of ocean ecosystem accounts and their data: Lessons learned and implications for marine policy
A global review of ocean ecosystem accounts and their data: Lessons learned and implications for marine policy Open
Given the ocean ecosystem's contribution to the environment, economy and human wellbeing, its condition and value need to be accounted for in decision making for a healthy and sustainable society. Ocean accounting aims to incorporate the o…
View article: Diversity and evolution of optically complex eyes in a family of deep-sea fish: Ocular diverticula in barreleye spookfish (Opisthoproctidae)
Diversity and evolution of optically complex eyes in a family of deep-sea fish: Ocular diverticula in barreleye spookfish (Opisthoproctidae) Open
Several families of mesopelagic fish have tubular eyes that are usually upwardly directed. These maximise sensitivity to dim downwelling sunlight and dorsal bioluminescence, as well as facilitating the detection of dark silhouettes above t…
View article: A new computational model illuminates the extraordinary eyes of Phronima
A new computational model illuminates the extraordinary eyes of Phronima Open
Vision in the midwater of the open ocean requires animals to perform visual tasks quite unlike those of any other environment. These tasks consist of detecting small, low contrast objects and point sources against a relatively dim and unif…
View article: Global phylogeography of hyperdiverse lanternfishes indicates sympatric speciation in the deep sea
Global phylogeography of hyperdiverse lanternfishes indicates sympatric speciation in the deep sea Open
Aim Lanternfishes (Myctophidae) are one of the most species‐rich families of mid‐water fishes. They inhabit the mesopelagic zone, where physical barriers to dispersal and gene flow are permeable. Thus, modes of speciation that rely exclusi…
View article: Behavioural and neural responses of crabs show evidence for selective attention in predator avoidance
Behavioural and neural responses of crabs show evidence for selective attention in predator avoidance Open
Selective attention, the ability to focus on a specific stimulus and suppress distractions, plays a fundamental role for animals in many contexts, such as mating, feeding, and predation. Within natural environments, animals are often confr…
View article: Baited remote underwater video sample less site attached fish species along a subsea pipeline compared to a remotely operated vehicle
Baited remote underwater video sample less site attached fish species along a subsea pipeline compared to a remotely operated vehicle Open
Context Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are routinely used to inspect oil and gas infrastructure for industry’s operational purposes and scientists utilise this video footage to understand how fish interact with these structures. Aim Thi…
View article: Fiddler Crabs are Unique in Making Escape Decisions Using Speed-Dependent Visual Cues
Fiddler Crabs are Unique in Making Escape Decisions Using Speed-Dependent Visual Cues Open
View article: Multimodal Imaging and Analysis of the Neuroanatomical Organization of the Primary Olfactory Inputs in the Brownbanded Bamboo Shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum
Multimodal Imaging and Analysis of the Neuroanatomical Organization of the Primary Olfactory Inputs in the Brownbanded Bamboo Shark, Chiloscyllium punctatum Open
There is currently a limited understanding of the morphological and functional organization of the olfactory system in cartilaginous fishes, particularly when compared to bony fishes and terrestrial vertebrates. In this fish group, there i…
View article: Mystery pufferfish create elaborate circular nests at mesophotic depths in Australia
Mystery pufferfish create elaborate circular nests at mesophotic depths in Australia Open
In 2011, the enigma of “mystery circles,” small but complex underwater structures first observed by divers from southern Japan in 1995, was solved when a new species of pufferfish, white‐spotted pufferfish ( Torquigener albomaculosus Matsu…
View article: Future Distribution of Suitable Habitat for Pelagic Sharks in Australia Under Climate Change Models
Future Distribution of Suitable Habitat for Pelagic Sharks in Australia Under Climate Change Models Open
Global oceans are absorbing over 90% of the heat trapped in our atmosphere due to accumulated anthropogenic greenhouse gases, resulting in increasing ocean temperatures. Such changes may influence marine ectotherms, such as sharks, as thei…
View article: Estimating circumpolar distributions of lanternfish using 2D and 3D ecological niche models
Estimating circumpolar distributions of lanternfish using 2D and 3D ecological niche models Open
Ecological niche models (ENMs) can be a practical approach for investigating distributions and habitat characteristics of pelagic species. In principle, to reflect the ecological niche of a species well, ENMs should incorporate environment…
View article: diceCT: A Valuable Technique to Study the Nervous System of Fish
diceCT: A Valuable Technique to Study the Nervous System of Fish Open
Contrast-enhanced X-ray imaging provides a non-destructive and flexible approach to optimizing contrast in soft tissues, especially when incorporated with Lugol’s solution (aqueous I 2 KI), a technique currently referred to as diffusible i…
View article: Spectral Diversification and Trans-Species Allelic Polymorphism during the Land-to-Sea Transition in Snakes
Spectral Diversification and Trans-Species Allelic Polymorphism during the Land-to-Sea Transition in Snakes Open
View article: Comparing the Utility of Industry ROV and Hybrid-AUV Imagery for Surveys of Fish Along a Subsea Pipeline
Comparing the Utility of Industry ROV and Hybrid-AUV Imagery for Surveys of Fish Along a Subsea Pipeline Open
In recent years, video footage obtained from routine industry surveys using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) has been used to assess fish assemblages associated with offshore oil and gas infrastructure. However, as industry moves towards …
View article: Enhancing the Scientific Value of Industry Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) in Our Oceans
Enhancing the Scientific Value of Industry Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) in Our Oceans Open
Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are used extensively by the offshore oil and gas and renewables industries for inspection, maintenance, and repair of their infrastructure. With thousands of subsea structures monitored across the world’s …
View article: Supplementary Material for: Convergence of Olfactory Inputs within the Central Nervous System of a Cartilaginous and a Bony Fish: An Anatomical Indicator of Olfactory Sensitivity
Supplementary Material for: Convergence of Olfactory Inputs within the Central Nervous System of a Cartilaginous and a Bony Fish: An Anatomical Indicator of Olfactory Sensitivity Open
The volume of the olfactory bulbs (OBs) relative to the brain has been used previously as a proxy for olfactory capabilities in many vertebrate taxa, including fishes. Although this gross approach has predictive power, a more accurate asse…
View article: Photoreceptors and diurnal variation in spectral sensitivity in the fiddler crab <i>Gelasimus dampieri</i>
Photoreceptors and diurnal variation in spectral sensitivity in the fiddler crab <i>Gelasimus dampieri</i> Open
Colour signals, and the ability to detect them, are important for many animals and can be vital to their survival and fitness. Fiddler crabs use colour information to detect and recognise conspecifics, but their colour vision capabilities …
View article: A new method for mapping spatial resolution in compound eyes suggests two visual streaks in fiddler crabs
A new method for mapping spatial resolution in compound eyes suggests two visual streaks in fiddler crabs Open
Visual systems play a vital role in guiding the behaviour of animals. Understanding the visual information animals are able to acquire is therefore key to understanding their visually mediated decision making. Compound eyes, the dominant e…
View article: Shark conservation hindered by lack of habitat protection
Shark conservation hindered by lack of habitat protection Open
Many of the world's shark populations are in decline, indicating the need for improved conservation and management. Well managed and appropriately located marine parks and marine protected areas (MPAs) have potential to enhance shark conse…
View article: Predicting future distributions of lanternfish, a significant ecological resource within the Southern Ocean
Predicting future distributions of lanternfish, a significant ecological resource within the Southern Ocean Open
Aim Lanternfish (Myctophidae) are one of the most abundant and ecologically important families of pelagic teleosts, yet how these species will respond to climate change is unclear, especially within polar regions. The aim of this study was…
View article: Gaze stabilization in mantis shrimp in response to angled stimuli
Gaze stabilization in mantis shrimp in response to angled stimuli Open
Gaze stabilization is a fundamental aspect of vision and almost all animals shift their eyes to compensate for any self-movement relative to the external environment. When it comes to mantis shrimp, however, the situation becomes complicat…