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View article: Ten years (2013–2023) of fish assemblage data collected seasonally with diver surveys on artificial and natural reefs
Ten years (2013–2023) of fish assemblage data collected seasonally with diver surveys on artificial and natural reefs Open
The study of assembly patterns and dynamics of organisms has long remained a foundational theme in ecology. Further, the relationship between assemblages and different habitats can provide important insight into ecological processes and gu…
View article: Spatial and Temporal Heterogeneity of Fish Spawning Dynamics on the West Florida Shelf During Fall
Spatial and Temporal Heterogeneity of Fish Spawning Dynamics on the West Florida Shelf During Fall Open
Identifying spawning areas for economically and ecologically important fishes is critical for fisheries conservation and ecosystem‐based management. We used genetic barcoding to identify fish eggs collected across the West Florida Shelf (W…
View article: Temporal and spatial patterns in population demography of Tilefish in the Gulf of Mexico
Temporal and spatial patterns in population demography of Tilefish in the Gulf of Mexico Open
Objective The objectives of this study were to compare population dynamics of Tilefish Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps before and after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill in the north-central Gulf of Mexico (GoM) as well as inside an…
View article: Reef fish assemblages differ both compositionally and functionally on artificial and natural reefs in the eastern Gulf of Mexico
Reef fish assemblages differ both compositionally and functionally on artificial and natural reefs in the eastern Gulf of Mexico Open
Human-made structures, particularly artificial reefs, have played an increasingly important role in restoration, conservation, and management efforts aimed at mitigating the detrimental effects of anthropogenic activities on habitats and t…
View article: Restoration success limited by poor long‐term survival after 9 years of <i>Acropora cervicornis</i> outplanting in the upper Florida Keys, <scp>United States</scp>
Restoration success limited by poor long‐term survival after 9 years of <i>Acropora cervicornis</i> outplanting in the upper Florida Keys, <span>United States</span> Open
The degradation of coral reefs has resulted in the expansion of coral reef restoration projects worldwide. In the tropical western Atlantic, most restoration efforts focus on outplanting Acropora cervicornis , once a dominant reef‐building…
View article: Retention and export of planktonic fish eggs in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico
Retention and export of planktonic fish eggs in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico Open
To help determine whether planktonic eggs of fishes on the West Florida Shelf (WFS) are retained locally or exported elsewhere, we collected fish eggs by plankton net from 17 locations (stations) and identified them using DNA barcoding. We…
View article: Post-release survival of red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) and red grouper (Epinephelus morio) using different barotrauma mitigation methods
Post-release survival of red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) and red grouper (Epinephelus morio) using different barotrauma mitigation methods Open
Captured fish that are released due to fishing regulations, catch-and-release efforts, or nontargeted bycatch are susceptible to mortality, particularly for species that are subject to barotrauma when retrieved from deep depths. To mitigat…
View article: Evaluation of DNA metabarcoding for identifying fish eggs: a case study on the West Florida Shelf
Evaluation of DNA metabarcoding for identifying fish eggs: a case study on the West Florida Shelf Open
A critical factor in fisheries management is the protection of spawning sites for ecologically and economically important fish species. DNA barcoding ( i.e ., amplification and sequencing of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) g…
View article: Trophic ontogeny of a generalist predator is conserved across space
Trophic ontogeny of a generalist predator is conserved across space Open
Consumers can influence ecological patterns and processes through their trophic roles and contributions to the flow of energy through ecosystems. However, the diet and associated trophic roles of consumers commonly changes during ontogeny.…
View article: Microplastics do not affect bleaching of <i>Acropora cervicornis</i> at ambient or elevated temperatures
Microplastics do not affect bleaching of <i>Acropora cervicornis</i> at ambient or elevated temperatures Open
Microplastic pollution can harm organisms and ecosystems such as coral reefs. Corals are important habitat-forming organisms that are sensitive to environmental conditions and have been declining due to stressors associated with climate ch…
View article: Community dynamics of estuarine forage fishes are associated with a latitudinal basal resource regime
Community dynamics of estuarine forage fishes are associated with a latitudinal basal resource regime Open
Forage fishes are an important component of marine, estuarine, and aquatic food webs that facilitate the transfer of energy and nutrients from primary producers to upper trophic levels. Previous studies of forage fishes have focused primar…
View article: Inducible defenses in an estuarine bivalve do not alter predator handling times and are not affected by climate change
Inducible defenses in an estuarine bivalve do not alter predator handling times and are not affected by climate change Open
Mussels use their shells for protection which they can thicken or grow in response to predator cues, commonly referred to as an inducible defense. Oceans are experiencing elevated p CO 2 due to climate change. Elevated p CO 2 can have nega…
View article: Non-oyster species counts and sizes from caged and non-caged juvenile oyster experiment using two cohorts from Apalachicola Bay and Ocholckonee Bay stock
Non-oyster species counts and sizes from caged and non-caged juvenile oyster experiment using two cohorts from Apalachicola Bay and Ocholckonee Bay stock Open
Non-oyster species counts and sizes from caged and non-caged juvenile oyster experiment using two cohorts from Apalachicola Bay and Ocholckonee Bay stock. Experiments took place from 2013 to 2016 and in 2019.
View article: Organism sizes on oyster reef quadrats from surveys in Apalachicola Bay and Ocholckonee Bay, FL, 2013-2019
Organism sizes on oyster reef quadrats from surveys in Apalachicola Bay and Ocholckonee Bay, FL, 2013-2019 Open
Organism sizes on oyster reef quadrats from surveys in Apalachicola Bay and Ocholckonee Bay, Florida, 2013-2019. Reported are counts, sizes (mm) and relative density.
View article: Trophic niche size and overlap decreases with increasing ecosystem productivity
Trophic niche size and overlap decreases with increasing ecosystem productivity Open
The production and transfer of biomass through trophic relationships is a core ecosystem function. The movement of energy through the food web is mediated by organisms operating in their niche space. For generalists, the size of this niche…
View article: Population dynamics of Pinfish in the eastern Gulf of Mexico (1998-2016)
Population dynamics of Pinfish in the eastern Gulf of Mexico (1998-2016) Open
Forage fishes play an important role in marine ecosystems by transferring energy and nutrients through the food web. The population dynamics of forage species can therefore have cascading effects across multiple trophic levels. Here, we an…
View article: Predation on oysters is inhibited by intense or chronically mild, low salinity events
Predation on oysters is inhibited by intense or chronically mild, low salinity events Open
Environmental stress gradients can affect species distributions and interspecific interactions. Because environmental stress depends on both intensity and duration, understanding the consequences of stress requires experiments that simulta…
View article: Local and regional stressors interact to drive a salinization‐induced outbreak of predators on oyster reefs
Local and regional stressors interact to drive a salinization‐induced outbreak of predators on oyster reefs Open
Predator outbreaks are predicted to increasingly decimate economically and ecologically important prey populations because global climate change and food‐web modifications frequently facilitate predators and stress prey. Natural systems ar…
View article: Chemical archives in fishes beyond otoliths: A review on the use of other body parts as chronological recorders of microchemical constituents for expanding interpretations of environmental, ecological, and life‐history changes
Chemical archives in fishes beyond otoliths: A review on the use of other body parts as chronological recorders of microchemical constituents for expanding interpretations of environmental, ecological, and life‐history changes Open
Microchemical analyses of fish otoliths have revolutionized fisheries science. Molecules deposited within otoliths may originate from ambient water and diet, with molecular concentrations being subject to subsequent physiological alteratio…
View article: Life‐history studies by non‐lethal sampling: using microchemical constituents of fin rays as chronological recorders
Life‐history studies by non‐lethal sampling: using microchemical constituents of fin rays as chronological recorders Open
Chemical properties of fin rays were investigated in nine fish species to test whether life‐history characteristics can be analysed using a non‐lethal and minimally invasive methodology. Fish specimens from public aquariums were acquired a…
View article: Quantification of Boat Visitation Rates at Artificial and Natural Reefs in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Using Acoustic Recorders
Quantification of Boat Visitation Rates at Artificial and Natural Reefs in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Using Acoustic Recorders Open
Artificial reefs are commonly used as a management tool, in part to provide ecosystem services, including opportunities for recreational fishing and diving. Quantifying the use of artificial reefs by recreational boaters is essential for d…
View article: A practical application of reduced-copper antifouling paint in marine biological research
A practical application of reduced-copper antifouling paint in marine biological research Open
Biofouling of experimental cages and other field apparatuses can be problematic for scientists and has traditionally been addressed using frequent manual removal (e.g., scraping, scrubbing). Recent environmental restrictions and legislativ…
View article: A practical application of reduced-copper antifouling paint in marine biological research
A practical application of reduced-copper antifouling paint in marine biological research Open
Predator exclusion cages are commonly used to enclose settlement tiles to distinguish between pre- and post-recruitment processes. Biofouling of experimental cages and other field apparatuses can be problematic, and has traditionally been …
View article: A practical application of reduced-copper antifouling paint in marine biological research
A practical application of reduced-copper antifouling paint in marine biological research Open
Predator exclusion cages are commonly used to enclose settlement tiles to distinguish between pre- and post-recruitment processes. Biofouling of experimental cages and other field apparatuses can be problematic, and has traditionally been …
View article: Appendix A. Evaluation of Type I error rates in tests for population regulation.
Appendix A. Evaluation of Type I error rates in tests for population regulation. Open
Evaluation of Type I error rates in tests for population regulation.
View article: Data Paper. Data Paper
Data Paper. Data Paper Open
File List BBSG_2009-2010.zip (MD5: e92d229e6d070ee28aac914c875542c2) bigbend_grass.zip (MD5: 30c07113faac237e2c199c3d637d92be) Description Seagrass meadows are important habitats that serve as nursery, feeding, and sheltering grounds for m…
View article: Appendix B. Coefficients associated with tests of density dependence in mortality of bicolor damselfish in each of the four study populations.
Appendix B. Coefficients associated with tests of density dependence in mortality of bicolor damselfish in each of the four study populations. Open
Coefficients associated with tests of density dependence in mortality of bicolor damselfish in each of the four study populations.
View article: Appendix C. Coefficients associated with tests of density dependence in growth of bicolor damselfish in each of the four study populations.
Appendix C. Coefficients associated with tests of density dependence in growth of bicolor damselfish in each of the four study populations. Open
Coefficients associated with tests of density dependence in growth of bicolor damselfish in each of the four study populations.