Distribution and structure of deep-water Oculina varicosa coral reefs off central eastern Florida

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HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Reed, John K.
Publisher
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami
Date Issued
1980
Note

Data on the distribution and growth-form of the scleractinian Ocu/ina varicusa were compiled from 135 submersible dives with the JOHNSON-SEA-L1NK submersibles and 57 dredge and trawl records by the R/V GOSNOLD and R/V AQUARIUS. A deep-water form of O. varicosa, lacking zooxanthellae, was found in depths of 50 to 100 m off central eastern Florida. These colonies are arborescent with highly anastomosed, irregular dendritic branches. Over 50 sites were located at which living colonies of O. varicosa from 0.25 to 2 m diameter occur either singly or as sparsely scattered groups.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
12 p.
Subject (Topical)
Oculinidae --Classification
Scleractinia
Coral reefs and islands
Ocean currents
Oceanographic submersibles
Identifier
3172849
Additional Information
Data on the distribution and growth-form of the scleractinian Ocu/ina varicusa were compiled from 135 submersible dives with the JOHNSON-SEA-L1NK submersibles and 57 dredge and trawl records by the R/V GOSNOLD and R/V AQUARIUS. A deep-water form of O. varicosa, lacking zooxanthellae, was found in depths of 50 to 100 m off central eastern Florida. These colonies are arborescent with highly anastomosed, irregular dendritic branches. Over 50 sites were located at which living colonies of O. varicosa from 0.25 to 2 m diameter occur either singly or as sparsely scattered groups.
This manuscript is available at http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/bms and may be cited as: Reed, J. K. (1980). Distribution and structure of deep-water Oculina varicosa coral reefs off central eastern Florida. Bulletin of Marine Science, 30(3), 667-677.
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #193.
Date Backup
1980
Date Text
1980
Date Issued (EDTF)
1980
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FADT3172849
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single unit
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Reed, John K.

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jreed12@fau.edu
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12 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3172849
Title Plain
Distribution and structure of deep-water Oculina varicosa coral reefs off central eastern Florida
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3172849
Origin Information

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami
1980
single unit
Title
Distribution and structure of deep-water Oculina varicosa coral reefs off central eastern Florida
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Distribution and structure of deep-water Oculina varicosa coral reefs off central eastern Florida