Scientific Research

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Emerging filamentous red algae blooms: A rising threat to coral reef restoration

Date: 2026

Researchers: Carlos Toledo-Hernandez, Claudia Patricia Ruiz Diaz, Alex E. Mercado Molina

Impacts of multiple environmental factors on the native Caribbean seagrasses and the invasive sea vine Halophila stipulacea

Date: 2026

Researchers: Carlos Toledo Hernández, Claudia P. Ruiz Diaz, Juan Sánchez González, Raymond L. Tremblay

Advancing coral conservation: shading strategies to mitigate heat and light stress in Acropora cervicornis amid intensifying climate challenges

Date: 2025

Researchers: Claudia P. Ruiz Diaz, Liz M. Díaz Vázquez, Ileana P. Calderón Martell, Marielys Torres Díaz, Alondra Cruz Rivas, Alana S. Cabrera Minier, Daniella Berio Hernández, Carlos Toledo Hernández

Early-life history traits of Thalassoma bifasciatum in Culebra, Puerto Rico

Date: 2026

Researchers: Ileana P. Calderón Martell, Gregory M. Andraso, Alex E. Mercado Molina, & Alberto M. Sabat

Date: 2026

Higher bearded fireworm densities in structurally complex substrate do not increase predation on Acropora cervicornis (Lamarck, 1816) outplants

Researchers: Arelys D. López-Pérez, Isabela Teresa Cunio, Alex E. Mercado Molina