Benthic habitat mapping: A review of progress towards improved understanding of the spatial ecology of the seafloor using acoustic techniques
This review examines the various strategies and methods used to produce benthic habitat
maps using acoustic remote sensing techniques, coupled with in situ sampling. The …
maps using acoustic remote sensing techniques, coupled with in situ sampling. The …
Cold-water coral habitat mapping: trends and developments in acquisition and processing methods
Cold-water coral (CWC) habitats are considered important centers of biodiversity in the deep
sea, acting as spawning grounds and feeding area for many fish and invertebrates. Given …
sea, acting as spawning grounds and feeding area for many fish and invertebrates. Given …
Global habitat suitability for framework-forming cold-water corals
AJ Davies, JM Guinotte - PloS one, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Predictive habitat models are increasingly being used by conservationists, researchers and
governmental bodies to identify vulnerable ecosystems and species' distributions in areas …
governmental bodies to identify vulnerable ecosystems and species' distributions in areas …
Indicators for sea-floor integrity under the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive
The European Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) requires European states to
maintain their marine waters in 'Good Environmental Status'. The MSFD includes 11 …
maintain their marine waters in 'Good Environmental Status'. The MSFD includes 11 …
Definition and detection of vulnerable marine ecosystems on the high seas: problems with the “move-on” rule
Abstract Auster, PJ, Gjerde, K., Heupel, E., Watling, L., Grehan, A., and Rogers, AD 2011.
Definition and detection of vulnerable marine ecosystems on the high seas: problems with …
Definition and detection of vulnerable marine ecosystems on the high seas: problems with …
When the species is also a habitat: comparing the predictively modelled distributions of Lophelia pertusa and the reef habitat it forms
Internationally there is political momentum to establish networks of marine protected areas
for the conservation of threatened species and habitats. Practical implementation of such …
for the conservation of threatened species and habitats. Practical implementation of such …
Use of predictive habitat modelling to assess the distribution and extent of the current protection of 'listed'deep‐sea habitats
Aim To demonstrate the application of predictive species distribution modelling methods to
habitat mapping and assessment of percentage area‐based conservation targets. Location …
habitat mapping and assessment of percentage area‐based conservation targets. Location …
The distribution of deep-sea sponge aggregations in the North Atlantic and implications for their effective spatial management
Sponge aggregations have been recognised as key component of shallow benthic
ecosystems providing several important functional roles including habitat building and …
ecosystems providing several important functional roles including habitat building and …
Using habitat classification to assess representativity of a protected area network in a large, data-poor area targeted for deep-sea mining
KA McQuaid, MJ Attrill, MR Clark, A Cobley… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Extractive activities in the ocean are expanding into the vast, poorly studied deep sea, with
the consequence that environmental management decisions must be made for data-poor …
the consequence that environmental management decisions must be made for data-poor …
Modeling the Distribution of Geodia Sponges and Sponge Grounds in the Northwest Atlantic
A Knudby, E Kenchington, FJ Murillo - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Deep-sea sponge grounds provide structurally complex habitat for fish and invertebrates
and enhance local biodiversity. They are also vulnerable to bottom-contact fisheries and …
and enhance local biodiversity. They are also vulnerable to bottom-contact fisheries and …