Fish Assemblage Patterns in Rhodolith Beds of a Southwestern Atlantic Marine Protected Area: The Role of Habitat Complexity - Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences Rhodolith beds are unique marine ecosystems composed primarily by calcified algae that provide essential habitat for diverse marine organisms and contribute to sediment stabilization, nutrient…

🐟 Rhodolith beds off Brazil's coast boost fish density, biomass & richness, vital for marine ecosystems. But #RESTORESEAS ( #BiodivRestore) data from Costa das Algas Marine Protected Area shows threats from mining & trawling, calling for stronger protection.
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🪸 #RESTORESEAS ( #BiodivRestore) reports 1st local extinction of coral Phyllogorgia dilatata on Trindade Island. Models predict 63% habitat loss by 2100 due to climate change, with shifts in temperature, oxygen, & salinity. Urgent need for protected areas!
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