Commonly we see the diffuse attenuation coefficient of downwelling irradiance (Kd) expressed as a sum of the contributions of various constituents. We show here that, both theoretically and numerically, because Kd is an apparent optical property (AOP), this approach is not consistent with radiative transfer. We further advocate the application of models of Kd developed in past decades that are not only consistent with radiative transfer but also provide more accurate estimates, in particular for coastal turbid waters.
Assessing marine soundscapes provides an understanding of the biological, geological and anthropogenic composition of a habitat, including species div...
To fill data gaps on movements, behaviors and habitat use, both near- and offshore, two programs were initiated to deploy satellite tags on basking sh...
This work presents two new methods to estimate oceanic alkalinity (A(T)), dissolved inorganic carbon (C-T), pH, and pCO(2) from temperature, salinity,...
Coral bleaching events are increasing in frequency, demanding examination of the physiological and molecular responses of scleractinian corals and the...
Deep-water corals are significant ecosystem engineers that provide habitat complexity in the deep sea. They are indicator species of vulnerable marine...
The oceans are becoming warmer and more acidic as a result of rising atmospheric pCO2. Transcriptome plasticity may facilitate marine organisms' accli...
Equatorial corals were previously thought not to spawn synchronously at the assemblage level. However, recent studies have reported multi-specific cor...
In coral reef ecosystems, mesophotic coral habitat ( >30 m to the end of the photic zone) are extensions of shallow reefs and contribute to the persis...
Natural materials exhibit smart properties including gradients in biophysical properties that engender higher order functions, as well as stimuli-resp...
Garage doors or roll-up doors on residential and commercial structures are vulnerable components that are often damaged in windstorms. Failures of the...
The democratization of ocean observation has the potential to add millions of observations every day. Though not a solution for all ocean monitoring n...
With the near-future launch of geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) pollution monitoring satellite instruments over North America, East Asia, and Europe, t...
In an ocean with rapidly changing chemistry, studies have assessed coral skeletal health under projected ocean acidification (OA) scenarios by charact...
Coral reef net ecosystem calcification (NEC) has decreased for many Caribbean reefs over recent decades primarily due to changes in benthic community ...
Coral reef managers currently face the challenge of mitigating global stressors by enhancing local ecological resilience in a changing climate. Effect...
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