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January 14, 2026Bulletin of Marine Science

Elucidating the impact of light on the physiological performance of Pocillopora acuta in an in situ experiment across varied local environments

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MYM. YUCHAROENSJSiti Nurtahirah JaafarLPLalita Putchim

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In situ study assesses light and temperature effects on coral health, suggesting turbidity as a protective factor.

Key Points

  • Investigate how light and temperature influence the physiological performance of Pocillopora acuta.
  • Conducted an in situ experiment across two distinct reef sites in Phuket Province.
  • Transplanted corals from clear-water and turbid environments for comparison.
  • Assessed photochemical efficiency, pigment composition, and enzyme activity.
  • High light exposure suppressed photochemical efficiency and increased photodamage.
  • Turbid environment corals maintained stable physiological profiles.
  • Reduced light and higher particulate matter mitigated stress in turbid conditions.

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YUCHAROEN et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6967195987ba607552bb952ehttps://doi.org/10.5343/bms.2024.0126
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