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March 19, 2026Palaeogeography Palaeoclimatology Palaeoecology1 citationsOpen Access

Blue Mesophotic Coral Bioherms in the Pre-Evaporitic Messinian of the Western Mediterranean

Blue mesophotic coral bioherms in the pre-evaporitic Messinian of the western Mediterranean (Almería–Níjar Basin, SE Spain)

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FSFernando SolaJBJuan Carlos Braga

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This research uncovers deep-water coral bioherms in the Miocene, suggesting new insights into ancient reef environments.

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  • The aim is to explore the characteristics and formation of coral bioherms in the Messinian period.
  • Analyzed coral morphology and surrounding sediments in the Almería–Níjar Basin.
  • Conducted palaeodepth measurements to infer ancient water depths.
  • Examined bioherm composition, including the presence of foraminifera and coralline algae.
  • Identified the first record of Upper Miocene blue mesophotic reefs globally.
  • Bioherms predominantly composed of thin, laminar Porites colonies.
  • Established that bioherms developed in relatively deep waters, indicating less light.
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Sola et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bb92d1496e729e629805e3https://doi.org/10.1016/j.palaeo.2026.113724
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