David B. Snyder

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors characterize stressors in terms of potential responses by diverse algae, invertebrate, fish, and sea turtle species in systems that are already subject to high levels of natural turbidity, particularly in northern regions of the study area.

TL;DR: In a recent study, this paper found that over 300 macroalgae and cyanobacteria taxa exist on Florida's east coast nearshore reefs and that the structure of macroalgal assemblages is much like that of terrestrial forests with "canopy" and "understory" species that provide micro-habitat between layers, cycle detrital material, as well as form the energetic basis of the marine trophic food web.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide an overview of multiple attributes (e.g., latitude and water depth, habitat use, feeding, disturbance processes, and connectivity) that shape shelter and trophic level functions for these communities.

TL;DR: Geological, hydrographic, and climatic conditions of Florida's east coast nearshore hardbottom reefs vary along a north-south gradient associated with a warm-temperate to tropical transition that influences distributions of algae, invertebrates, fishes, and sea turtles as discussed by the authors.