selected publications
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academic article
- Sediment Dynamics and their Potential Influence on Insular-Slope Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems. Continental Shelf Research . 129:1-9. 2016
- Fishes associated to mesophotic coral ecosystems in La Parguera, Puerto Rico. Coral Reefs . 2014
- Measuring relative density of spawning red hind (Epinephelus guttatus) from sound production: consistency within and among sites. Proc. Gulf Caribb. Fish. Inst.. 65:284-286. 2013
- Sounds associated with the reproductive behavior of the black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci). Mar. Biol.. 161:141-147. 2013
- The courtship associated sounds of Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus (Pisces: Epinephelidae) during spawning aggregations. Proc. Gulf Caribb. Fish. Inst.. 65:302-304. 2013
- Sound production and reproductive behavior of yellowfin grouper, Mycteroperca venenosa (Serranidae) at a spawning aggregation. Copeia . 2012:135-144. 2012
- Sound production as an indicator of red hind (Epinephelus guttatus) density at a spawning aggregation. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.. 462:241-250. 2012
- Sound production associated with reproductive behavior of Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus at spawning aggregations. Endang. Species Res.. 19:29-38. 2012
- Detection of Mona Island and Abrir La Sierra, Puerto Rico red hind (Epinephelus guttatus) 1 m off the bottom with hydroacoustic techniques. Proc. Gulf Caribb. Fish. Inst.. 63:143-148. 2011
- Use of mixed-gas rebreathers to access fish assemblages in mesophotic coral ecosystems (mce) off La Parguera shelf-edge, Puerto Rico . Proc. Gulf Caribb. Fish. Inst.. 63:130-133. 2011
- Use of passive acoustics to map grouper spawning aggregations, with emphasis on red hind, Epinephelus guttatus, off western Puerto Rico. Proc. Gulf Caribb. Fish. Inst.. 63:149-152. 2011
- Geomorphology and benthic cover of mesophotic coral ecosystems of the upper insular slope of southwest Puerto Rico . Coral Reefs . 29:347-360. 2010
- Geomorphology and mesophotic coral ecosystems of the upper insular slope of southwest Puerto Rico. Coral Reefs . 29:347-360. 2010
- Observations from a small grouper spawning aggregation at Mona Island, Puerto Rico. Proc. Gulf Caribb. Fish. Inst.. 59:489-492. 2007
- Characterizing the deep insular shelf coral reef habitat of the Hind Bank Marine Conservation District (US Virgin Islands) using the Seabed Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. Continental Shelf Research . 26:194-205. 2006
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chapter
- Exploring the mesophotic zone: Diving operations and scientific highlights of three research cruises across Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Proceedings of the 2013 AAUS/ESDP Curacao Joint International Scientific Diving Symposium. Ed. Lang, M. A. . American Academy of Underwater Sciences, Curacao. 297-312. 2013
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conference paper
- Exploring the mesophotic zone: Diving operations and scientific highlights of three research cruises (2010-2012) across Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Proceedings of the AAUS Symposium Proceedings, Curacao. 2013
- Exploring the mesophotic zone: Diving operations and scientific highlights of three research cruises across Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands . Proceedings of the 2013 AAUS/AEDP Curacao Joint International Scientific Diving Symposium. 297-312. 2013
- Use of technical diving to study deep reef environments in Puerto Rico . Proc American Academy of Underwater Sciences 28th Scientific Symposium . 58-65. 2009
- Status of Acroporid Populations in Puerto Rico. NOAA technical Memorandum NMFS-OPR . 71-92. 2003
- Distribution and status of acroporid (scleractinia) coral populations in Puerto Rico. Proc. of the Caribbean Workshop: Potential Application of the US Endangered Species Act (ESA) as a Conservation Strategy. NOAA-NMFS and NCORE â RSMAS. U. of Miami. 71-92. 2002