Deep-sea biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea: the known, the unknown, and the unknowable
Deep-sea ecosystems represent the largest biome of the global biosphere, but knowledge of
their biodiversity is still scant. The Mediterranean basin has been proposed as a hot spot of …
their biodiversity is still scant. The Mediterranean basin has been proposed as a hot spot of …
[HTML][HTML] Incidental catch of vulnerable species in Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries–A review
P Carpentieri, A Nastasi, M Sessa, A Srour - 2021 - books.google.com
Bycatch–a term widely used to refer to part of the catch unintentionally caught during a
fishing operation, in addition to target species, and consisting of the discards and incidental …
fishing operation, in addition to target species, and consisting of the discards and incidental …
The white coral community in the central Mediterranean Sea revealed by ROV surveys
White coral communities consist of scleractinian corals that thrive in the ocean's bathyal
depths (~ 200–4000 m). In the Atlantic Ocean, white corals are known to form complex, three …
depths (~ 200–4000 m). In the Atlantic Ocean, white corals are known to form complex, three …
Acclimation to ocean acidification during long‐term CO2 exposure in the cold‐water coral Lophelia pertusa
AU Form, U Riebesell - Global change biology, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Ocean acidity has increased by 30% since preindustrial times due to the uptake of
anthropogenic CO2 and is projected to rise by another 120% before 2100 if CO2 emissions …
anthropogenic CO2 and is projected to rise by another 120% before 2100 if CO2 emissions …
Predicting suitable habitat for the cold-water coral Lophelia pertusa (Scleractinia)
Ecological-niche factor analysis (ENFA) was applied to the reef framework-forming cold-
water coral Lophelia pertusa. The environmental tolerances of this species were assessed …
water coral Lophelia pertusa. The environmental tolerances of this species were assessed …
Cold-water corals in the Cap de Creus canyon, northwestern Mediterranean: spatial distribution, density and anthropogenic impact
The occurrence and density of 3 cold-water coral (CWC) species (Madrepora oculata,
Lophelia pertusa and Dendrophyllia cornigera) were investigated in the Cap de Creus …
Lophelia pertusa and Dendrophyllia cornigera) were investigated in the Cap de Creus …
19 occurrence and biogeography of mediterranean cold-water corals
The term cold-water coral sensu lato groups taxa with a more or less pronounced frame-
building ability (eg Lophelia pertusa and Madrepora oculata) with forest-forming organisms …
building ability (eg Lophelia pertusa and Madrepora oculata) with forest-forming organisms …
Biodiversity of the white coral bank off Cape Santa Maria di Leuca (Mediterranean Sea): An update
The biodiversity of the Santa Maria di Leuca (SML) coral bank is summarized and its
description is updated using data collected by means of underwater video systems, benthic …
description is updated using data collected by means of underwater video systems, benthic …
The “Sardinian cold-water coral province” in the context of the Mediterranean coral ecosystems
A new cold-water coral (CWC) province has been identified in the Mediterranean Sea in the
Capo Spartivento canyon system offshore the southern coast of Sardinia. The 'Sardinia cold …
Capo Spartivento canyon system offshore the southern coast of Sardinia. The 'Sardinia cold …
29 Cold-Water coral associated fauna in the mediterranean sea and adjacent areas
Cold-water corals are recognised as a key component of Mediterranean deep-sea
ecosystems but the knowledge of their associated biodiversity is still limited. To date, the …
ecosystems but the knowledge of their associated biodiversity is still limited. To date, the …