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Sediment produced from abrasion of the branching stony coral Oculina Varicosa
Title
Sediment produced from abrasion of the branching stony coral Oculina Varicosa.
Creator
Hoskin, Charles M., Geier, J. C., Reed, John K.
Date Issued
1983
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007144
Subject Headings
Corals, Oculinidae, Stony corals, Scleractinia, Sediment
Format
Document (PDF)
Deepest distribution of Atlantic hermatypic corals discovered in the Bahamas
Title
Deepest distribution of Atlantic hermatypic corals discovered in the Bahamas.
Creator
Reed, John K.
Date Issued
1985
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007029
Subject Headings
Corals--Bahamas, Stony corals, Scleractinia
Format
Document (PDF)
The molluscan community associated with the scleractinian coral Oculina varicosa
Title
The molluscan community associated with the scleractinian coral Oculina varicosa.
Creator
Reed, John K., Mikkelsen, Paula M.
Date Issued
1987
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3172767
Subject Headings
Scleractinia, Mollusks, Invertebrate communities, Symbiosis, Corals
Format
Document (PDF)
STONY CORAL TISSUE LOSS DISEASE SUSCEPTIBILITY AND RESISTANCE: GENOMIC FACTORS AMONG ORBICELLA FAVEOLATA CORALS IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Title
STONY CORAL TISSUE LOSS DISEASE SUSCEPTIBILITY AND RESISTANCE: GENOMIC FACTORS AMONG ORBICELLA FAVEOLATA CORALS IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
Creator
Klein, Allison M., Voss, Joshua D., Florida Atlantic University, Department of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) has spread throughout the entirety of Florida’s Coral Reef (FCR) and across the Caribbean, impacting over 50 coral species. The threatened hermatypic coral, Orbicella faveolata, demonstrates intraspecific variation in SCTLD resistance and has been categorized into three resistance levels: “High”, “Medium”, and “Low”. This study evaluated potential genomic underpinnings of variable disease susceptibility by monitoring and sampling 90 O. faveolata...
Show moreStony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) has spread throughout the entirety of Florida’s Coral Reef (FCR) and across the Caribbean, impacting over 50 coral species. The threatened hermatypic coral, Orbicella faveolata, demonstrates intraspecific variation in SCTLD resistance and has been categorized into three resistance levels: “High”, “Medium”, and “Low”. This study evaluated potential genomic underpinnings of variable disease susceptibility by monitoring and sampling 90 O. faveolata colonies from Southeast Florida and the Lower Keys. High resolution analyses of >11,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms identified no significant genetic lineages among O. faveolata colonies associated with SCTLD resistance or susceptibility. Algal symbiont community analysis revealed that Durusdinium was present in greater abundances in SCTLD-affected colonies compared to the “High” resistance group, suggesting that algal symbiont community structure may play a role in SCTLD resistance. Data generated by this research will be combined with complementary approaches to further investigate the complex drivers of SCTLD resilience.
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Date Issued
2022
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013996
Subject Headings
Corals--Diseases, Scleractinia, Intraspecific variation
Format
Document (PDF)
SCLERACTINIAN CORAL COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHICS AND RECRUITMENT PATTERNS IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA
Title
SCLERACTINIAN CORAL COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHICS AND RECRUITMENT PATTERNS IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA.
Creator
Haymaker, Caroline, Voss, Joshua D., Florida Atlantic University, Department of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
Quantifying and understanding coral community dynamics, including recruitment, is critical for developing effective ecosystem management strategies, particularly in areas that have experienced significant coral losses such as Southeast Florida’s Kristin Jacobs Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation Area. While several federal, state, and regional efforts effectively track annual changes in juvenile and adult coral colonies, few coral reef monitoring programs are designed to track new coral...
Show moreQuantifying and understanding coral community dynamics, including recruitment, is critical for developing effective ecosystem management strategies, particularly in areas that have experienced significant coral losses such as Southeast Florida’s Kristin Jacobs Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation Area. While several federal, state, and regional efforts effectively track annual changes in juvenile and adult coral colonies, few coral reef monitoring programs are designed to track new coral recruitment. This study’s aims were to assess potential differences in community composition of adult and recruit stony corals in southeast Florida using phototransects, and to test the efficacy of eDNA approaches for monitoring coral recruitment. Replicate phototransects demonstrated significant differences in recruit density and community composition across sites. This photogrammetry approach was more applicable than eDNA and indicates that site specific management and restoration strategies in a regional context may be warranted for the study area.
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Date Issued
2022
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013946
Subject Headings
Corals--Florida, Scleractinia, Coral communities, Photogrammetry
Format
Document (PDF)
Community composition, structure, areal and trophic relationships of decapods associated with shallow- and deep-water Oculina Varicosa coral reefs: Studies on decapod crustacea from the Indian River region of Florida, XXIV
Title
Community composition, structure, areal and trophic relationships of decapods associated with shallow- and deep-water Oculina Varicosa coral reefs: Studies on decapod crustacea from the Indian River region of Florida, XXIV.
Creator
Reed, John K., Gore, R. H., Scotto, L. E., Wilson, Kim A.
Date Issued
1982
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3174450
Subject Headings
Decapoda (Crustacea), Oculinidae, Crustacea--Florida, Scleractinia, Corals--Florida
Format
Document (PDF)
CHARACTERIZING THE IMPACTS OF STONY CORAL TISSUE LOSS DISEASE ON CORAL IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA USING 3D PHOTOGRAMMETRY
Title
CHARACTERIZING THE IMPACTS OF STONY CORAL TISSUE LOSS DISEASE ON CORAL IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA USING 3D PHOTOGRAMMETRY.
Creator
Combs, Ian R., Voss, Joshua D., Florida Atlantic University, Department of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
Since 2014 stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) has contributed substantially to declines of reef-building corals in Florida. Monthly surveys were conducted throughout the northern Florida reef tract to monitor the spread and impacts of SCTLD on a larger spatial scale. SCTLD disease prevalence was lower in Palm Beach County than in Broward or Martin County, but there were no significant changes in prevalence over time. To assess colony level impacts of the disease, this study optimized a...
Show moreSince 2014 stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) has contributed substantially to declines of reef-building corals in Florida. Monthly surveys were conducted throughout the northern Florida reef tract to monitor the spread and impacts of SCTLD on a larger spatial scale. SCTLD disease prevalence was lower in Palm Beach County than in Broward or Martin County, but there were no significant changes in prevalence over time. To assess colony level impacts of the disease, this study optimized a 3D photogrammetry technique for fate-tracking infected Montastraea cavernosa coral colonies with a low-cost, rapid protocol that measured tissue area over three time points. Total colony area and healthy tissue area decreased significantly over time, while disease area did not significantly vary. Traditional coral surveys combined with the 3D photogrammetry method provide greater insights into the spatial/temporal dynamics and impacts of this disease on individual corals and reef populations than surveys alone.
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Date Issued
2019
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013368
Subject Headings
Photogrammetry, Corals--Diseases, Scleractinia, Montastraea, Corals--Florida
Format
Document (PDF)
ASSESSMENT OF NUTRIENT ENRICHMENT EFFECTS ON STONY CORAL TISSUE LOSS DISEASE
Title
ASSESSMENT OF NUTRIENT ENRICHMENT EFFECTS ON STONY CORAL TISSUE LOSS DISEASE.
Creator
Carreiro, Ashley M., Voss, Joshua D., Florida Atlantic University, Department of Marine Science and Oceanography, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description
Florida’s coral reefs are facing a multi-year coral disease outbreak described as stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD), affecting at least 24 species of scleractinian corals. Potential anthropogenic and environmental drivers of SCTLD progression and severity are still poorly understood. This project was designed to determine the potential impacts of elevated nutrients on the progression and spread of SCTLD on reefs in Southeast Florida. We attempted to increase nutrient levels near coral...
Show moreFlorida’s coral reefs are facing a multi-year coral disease outbreak described as stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD), affecting at least 24 species of scleractinian corals. Potential anthropogenic and environmental drivers of SCTLD progression and severity are still poorly understood. This project was designed to determine the potential impacts of elevated nutrients on the progression and spread of SCTLD on reefs in Southeast Florida. We attempted to increase nutrient levels near coral colonies using fertilizer amendments to mimic the effects of agricultural and urban runoff. SCTLD lesion progression, coral tissue loss, and disease prevalence were tracked overtime. There were no significant differences in nutrient concentrations between nutrient-amended and control groups or SCTLD progressions or surrounding SCTLD prevalence. However, water temperature was positively correlated to SCTLD activity. These findings provide insight to reef managers seeking to limit and mitigate the prevalence and impacts of SCTLD.
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Date Issued
2022
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014091
Subject Headings
Scleractinia, Corals--Diseases, Eutrophication, Coral reef management
Format
Document (PDF)
Genetic variation of the scleractinian coral Stylophora pistillata, from western Pacific reefs
Title
Genetic variation of the scleractinian coral Stylophora pistillata, from western Pacific reefs.
Creator
Takabayashi, Misaki, Carter, D. A., Lopez, Jose V., Hoegh-Guldberg, O., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued
2002
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/2795917
Subject Headings
Coral reefs and islands --Pacific Ocean, Phylogenetics, Scleractinia, Nucleotide sequence, Nucleotides --Analysis
Format
Document (PDF)
Distribution and structure of deep-water Oculina varicosa coral reefs off central eastern Florida
Title
Distribution and structure of deep-water Oculina varicosa coral reefs off central eastern Florida.
Creator
Reed, John K.
Date Issued
1980
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3172849
Subject Headings
Oculinidae --Classification, Scleractinia, Coral reefs and islands, Ocean currents, Oceanographic submersibles
Format
Document (PDF)