A hybrid open access journal • ISSN 0007-4977 / Online 1553-6955
Akito Ogawa, Chong Chen, Julia D Sigwart
A newly discovered sea cucumber species, Acanthotrochus verruciosseous sp. nov., has been described from more than 5200 m deep in the Aleutian Trench of the North Pacific—making it one of the deepest records for its genus. This rarely seen holothurian is clearly distinct from its closest relatives, with uniquely knobby wheel-shaped skeletal structures that have never been observed in other Acanthotrochus species.
This study describes two new species of marine epiphytic diatoms, Pseudogomphonema minutum sp. nov. and Pseudogomphonema gracile sp. nov., discovered growing on the red alga Georgiella confluens in Po...
New Taxa Papers
This article explores new research on the decline of the American lobster (Homarus americanus) in southern New England, focusing on larval supply and settlement in Narragansett Bay....
Research Articles
Time-lapse cameras showed low, species-specific predation on endangered white abalone, varying by season and habitat, informing improved reintroduction and restoration strategies...
Research Articles
Light traps near Santa Catalina Island captured larval fishes and octopus paralarvae, revealing seasonal trends and demonstrating a low-cost, effective tool for monitoring nearshore biodiversity...
Research Articles
The 6th Mangrove Macrobenthos and Management meeting (MMM6) convened in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, from 24 to 28 July, 2023...
Special Issues
The 5th Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium (APCRS) was held in Singapore from 19th to 23rd June, 2023...
Coral Reef Papers Special Issues
Marine aquaculture, defined here as aquaculture that takes place in coastal, nearshore, and offshore environments, has great potential for sustainable development in the US...
Research Articles
U.S. pelagic longline fishers must report all per-set catches to NOAA to track harvest, support conservation, and manage internationally regulated quota species...
Research Articles