31 August 2023

Over 20% of marine fishes shifting in the North and Barents Seas, but not in the Norwegian Sea

"This extensive dataset and its anlaysis is an important contribution to understanding fish migration."

Anastazia Banaszak, Handling Editor

31 August 2023

A decade of study on the condition of western Cuban coral reefs, with low human impact

"Long-term studies, such as this one, are very useful in helping us to understand coral reef dynamics."

Anastazia Banaszak, Handling Editor

30 August 2023

Fishery-based adaption to climate change: the case of migratory species flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus L.) in Taiwan Strait, Northwestern Pacific

"This manuscript aims to determine the effects of global warming on fisheries resources. The results of the study will provide robust scientific evidence of the effects of global warming for relevant scientists, also how to must adapt fisheries against global warming for stakeholders and public authorities."

Sercan Yapıcı, Handling Editor

23 August 2023

Investigating microbial size classes associated with the transmission of stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD)

"This is an step forward towards exploring the causative agents of coral diseases among the complex microbial scene of hosts."

Gorka Bidegain, Handling Editor

21 August 2023

Crown-of-thorns starfish spines secrete defence proteins

"This study provides useful information about Crown Of Thorns Starfish spine venom."

Anastazia Banaszak, Handling Editor

8 August 2023

Impact of ocean warming on a coral reef fish learning and memory

"Adds to the general portrait depicting the various consequences of climate change on animals"

Dany Garant, Handling Editor

7 August 2023

Tank fouling community enhances coral microfragment growth

"To paraphrase the reviewers, an important consideration on fouling by benthos that needs to be taken in a rapidly growing field."

James Reimer, Handling Editor

7 August 2023

Reproductive benefits and reduced investment in parental care behavior associated with reproductive groups of males in Abudefduf troschelii

"This manuscript provides much needed information on an understudied species."

Anastazia Banaszak, Handling Editor

1 August 2023

Protist taxonomic and functional diversity in aquatic ecosystems of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

"This work provides interesting biodiversity data on brackish environments. Useful for biological analysis and comparison with protist content in other water bodies."

Bernardo Franco, Handling Editor

1 August 2023

Long-term survival, growth, and reproduction of Acropora palmata sexual recruits outplanted onto Mexican Caribbean reefs

"As reviewers stated: It is highly rare for sexual recruits to be followed to sexual maturity, and a major question in our community is the ability for those individuals to back-cross with the wild population. And I should add this work is on a flagship endangered coral species in the Caribbean; important work!"

James Reimer, Handling Editor