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September 16, 2025Gulf and Caribbean Research

The Macroalgal Composition Differs Among Depths and Zones in Cuban Mesophotic Coral Reef Eosystems

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BMBeatriz Martínez-DaranasCIUDADDHDennis HanisakFlorida Atlantic UniversityPGPatricia González-Sánchez

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Implication

Observational analysis reveals algal diversity varies by depth in Cuban mesophotic coral reef ecosystems, indicating ecological significance.

Key Points

  • Macroalgae showed greater diversity at shallower depths of 30-69 m compared to deeper zones.
  • Algal presence was recorded at 20 m depth intervals, using ROV technology during 43 dives around Cuba's shelf.
  • Distinct differences in algal composition were noted across geographical zones, with the southwest having the highest diversity.
  • Crustose forms of Chlorophyta and Rhodophyta were the deepest observed algae, adapted to low light levels.

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Martínez-Daranas et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4506b31b076d99fa576a4https://doi.org/10.18785/gcr.3601.05
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