Counts for egg release and juvenile survival for the mesophotic octocorals Swiftia exserta and Thesea nivea
Abstract
From 2021-2023, fragments of the mesophotic octocorals Swiftia exserta and Thesea nivea were collected from the continental shelf offshore from Texas to Florida and transported to a federal facility in Florida. Multiyear spawning allowed for in-depth analysis of spawning periodicity, egg development, larval behavior, settlement rate, and substrate preference. In addition, we determined the likelihood of successful development and survival during early stages of development.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Marine Biology and Ecology Research
Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
Marine Sponges and Natural Products
Publication details
- Journal / source
- USGS DOI Tool Production Environment
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset