Publications

  • A lionfish with striped fins swims near colorful coral on an ocean reef.

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    Blincow, K. M.; Nemeth, R. S.; Smith, T. B.; Kadison, E.; Heidmann, S. L.; Brandtneris, V.; Quetel, J.; Townsend, J.; Smith, E.; Kintzing, E.; Gochfeld, D. J.; Slattery, M. (2025). Characterizing changes in density, space use, and diel behavior of Lionfish (Pterois volitans) on mesophotic coral reefs in the US Virgin Islands. Marine Biology 172(110). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00227-025-04660-1

  • Close-up of orange and white brain coral with numerous small coral polyps underwater.

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    Heidmann, S. L.; Nemeth, R. S.; Biggs, C. R.; Kadison, E.; Kojis, B. L. (2024). Diel movements and space use of Lutjanus analis at a spawning aggregation site: evaluating the efficacy of a seasonal closed area for management. Marine Ecology Progress Series 739. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps14620 

  • A scuba diver explores a vibrant coral reef underwater with large, colorful corals and a blue ocean background.

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    Heidmann, S. L.; Brandtneris, V. W.; Ennis, R. S.; Blondeau, J. E.; Grove, L. J. W.; Smith, T. B. (2024). Depth and structure as environmental drivers of fish communities across a shallow to mesophotic gradient in the northern US Virgin Islands. Bulletin of Marine Science Special Issue: Advances in Ecosystem-Scale Coral Reef Visual Surveys. https://doi.org/10.5343/bms.2023.0022

  • Underwater scene of coral reef with various fish, including a large striped fish swimming near rocks and coral formations, with a diver in the distance.

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    Grove, L. J. W.; Blondeau, J. E.; Swanson, D. W.; Heidmann, S. L.; Smith, S. G.; Brandtneris, V. W.; Smith, T. B. (2024). Expansion of an established fishery-independent survey into the U.S. Virgin Islands’ upper mesophotic zone: feasibility and management implications. Bulletin of Marine Science Special Issue: Advances in Ecosystem-Scale Coral Reef Visual Surveys. https://doi.org/10.5343/bms.2023.0013

  • Scuba diver exploring a vibrant coral reef with various fish swimming nearby under clear blue water.

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    Palacio-Castro, A.M.; Smith, T.B.; Brandtneris, V.; Snyder, G.A.; van Hooidonk, R.; Maté, J.L.; Manzello, D.; Glynn, P.W.; Fong, P.; Baker, A.C. (2023). Increased dominance of heat-tolerant symbionts creates resilient coral reefs in near-term ocean warming, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 120 (8). https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2202388120

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