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This conceptual diagram illustrates the connection between the water column and the benthos. Specifically, it illustrates the connection between phytoplankton and benthic filter-feeders.
Benthic-pelagic coupling
This conceptual diagram illustrates the components of an unhealthy versus healthy ecosystem. It focuses on benthic communities in Maryland's Coastal Bays.
Healthy versus unhealthy Maryland Coastal Bays
Underwater view of limestone stalactites in the Chandelier Cave in Palau.
Chandelier Cave in Palau
Limestone crystals of the stalactites in the Chandelier Cave in Palau
Chandelier Cave in Palau
Underwater view of limestone stalactites in the Chandelier Cave in Palau.
Chandelier Cave in Palau
A grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) at the Ulong Channel, Palau. In the background is an enormous colony of plate coral (Montipora species)
Grey reef shark, Palau
Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus) in Ulong Channel, Palau
Moorish idol in Palau
Cryptogamic crusts are made up of communities of algae and cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and when intact, will minimize erosion of the soil beneath.
Cryptogamic crust in Palau
Bais are traditional meeting houses in Palau. The use of symbols communicate stories and legends.
Bai in Palau
Bais are traditional meeting houses in Palau. The use of symbols communicate stories and legends.
Bai in Palau
Ascidians or sea squirts feed by filtering water taken in through their oral siphon.
Ascidians on coral, Palau
Barracuda at the Blue Corner, Palau
Barracuda in Palau
Butterflyfish (Family Chaetodontidae), such as this species at The Cemetery in Palau, include corallivores, or coral-eaters. This one is eating a solitary mushroom coral (Fungia species).
Butterflyfish eating a mushroom coral, Palau
Small patches of bleached coral at The Cemetery in Palau
Coral bleaching in Palau
Small patches of bleached coral at The Cemetery in Palau
Coral bleaching in Palau
Small patch of bleached coral at a site monitored by the Palau International Coral Reef Center.
Coral bleaching in Palau
Mushrooms corals (Fungia species) are solitary corals. These mushroom and other corals are at The Cemetery, Palau
Corals in Palau
Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) eating coral at a site monitored by the Palau International Coral Reef Center.
Crown of thorns starfish in Palau
Drift diving along a coral wall between the Blue Holes and Blue Corner, Palau.
Diving the Blue Corner, Palau
Feather stars are related to starfish and sea urchins. They filter feed by catching particles from the water column with their extended tentacles.
Feather star on coral at one of the sites…
Feather stars are related to starfish and sea urchins. They filter feed by catching particles from the water column with their extended tentacles.
Feather stars on coral at one of the sites…
Giant clams (Tridacna species), like corals, contain symbiotic dinoflagellates called zooxanthellae. Like corals, clams can also bleach during times of warm water temperatures.
Giant clams in Palau
A grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) at the Blue Corner, Palau.
Grey reef shark, Palau
The harlequin tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatu) at the Cemetery, Palau
Harlequin tuskfish in Palau
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