September 28, 2025WaterOpen Access

Potential Applications of Light Absorption Coefficients in Assessing Water Optical Quality: Insights from Varadero Reef, an Extreme Coral Ecosystem

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Field campaigns reveal seasonal variations in light absorption and its impact on coral health in turbid waters, indicating ecological resilience.

Light absorption coefficients showed significant seasonal variations, impacting coral reef health in turbid waters.
Average particulate absorption at 440 nm reached 0.466 m−1 during the rainy season, while CDOM values varied accordingly.
The study utilized standardized spectrophotometric methods to derive absorption coefficients for evaluating optical qualities.
Findings suggest integrating light absorption indicators into monitoring frameworks for assessing coastal ecosystem resilience.

Betancur-Turizo et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Field campaigns reveal seasonal variations in light absorption and its impact on coral health in turbid waters, indicating ecological resilience.