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To explore the fish communities associated with mesophotic forests and their ecological implications under fishing pressure.

May 16, 2026EcosphereOpen Access

Mesophotic animal forests of the Aegean Sea support fish diversity hotspots under high fishing pressure

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Research observes fish diversity in mesophotic forests versus barrens, indicating ecological management needs.

To explore the fish communities associated with mesophotic forests and their ecological implications under fishing pressure.
Closed-circuit rebreather diving was utilized to investigate fish communities at two sites between 50 and 90 m depth.
Fish abundance and species richness were compared between mesophotic forests and surrounding barrens.
Analysis of fish communities distinguished taxonomic and ecological differences from shallow reefs.
Mesophotic forests supported higher fish abundance and species richness than surrounding mesophotic barrens.
Fish communities in mesophotic forests were distinct from those on shallow reefs and barrens, dominated by medium-sized, demersal species.
High densities of derelict fishing lines were found in mesophotic forests, indicating significant fishing pressure on these habitats.

Jacquemont et al. (2026) studied this question.

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May 16, 2026EcosphereOpen Access

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Research observes fish diversity in mesophotic forests versus barrens, indicating ecological management needs.

To explore the fish communities associated with mesophotic forests and their ecological implications under fishing pressure.
Closed-circuit rebreather diving was utilized to investigate fish communities at two sites between 50 and 90 m depth.
Fish abundance and species richness were compared between mesophotic forests and surrounding barrens.
Analysis of fish communities distinguished taxonomic and ecological differences from shallow reefs.
Mesophotic forests supported higher fish abundance and species richness than surrounding mesophotic barrens.
Fish communities in mesophotic forests were distinct from those on shallow reefs and barrens, dominated by medium-sized, demersal species.
High densities of derelict fishing lines were found in mesophotic forests, indicating significant fishing pressure on these habitats.

Jacquemont et al. (2026) studied this question.

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