Mesophotic fishes of the Abrolhos Shelf, the largest reef ecosystem in the South Atlantic. Issue 1 (20th April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simon, T.; Pinheiro, H. T.; Moura, R. L.; Carvalho‐Filho, A.; Rocha, L. A.; Martins, A. S.; Mazzei, E.; Francini‐Filho, R. B.; Amado‐Filho, G. M.; Joyeux, J.‐C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of fish biology. Volume 89:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 990
• Page End: 1001
• Publication Date: 2016-04-20
• Subjects: Brazilian Province -- remotely operated vehicle -- rhodolith beds -- technical diving -- twilight zone; Fishes -- Periodicals; Fishes -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 597
• DOI: 10.1111/jfb.12967
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-1112

Abstract

Abstract : Fishes inhabiting rhodolith beds and reefs at mesophotic depths on the Abrolhos Shelf, which encompasses the largest and richest coral reef formation in the South Atlantic Ocean, were assessed through technical diving and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). A total of 74 fish species were recorded, including at least one new species, one new record for the south‐western Atlantic and six new records for the Abrolhos region. Overfishing, mining and port activities are already threatening many endangered and commercially important species recorded on the mesophotic reefs of Abrolhos Shelf, and the establishment of marine protected areas and off‐reserve fisheries regulations are urgently needed.