Deep-sea organisms research oriented by deep-sea technologies development
JC Feng, J Liang, Y Cai, S Zhang, J Xue, Z Yang - Science Bulletin, 2022 - Elsevier
Deep-sea environment, characterized by high pressures, extremely high/low temperatures,
limited photosynthesis-generated organic matter, darkness, and high levels of corrosion, is …
limited photosynthesis-generated organic matter, darkness, and high levels of corrosion, is …
Ecological characterisation of a Mediterranean cold-water coral reef: Cabliers coral mound province (Alboran Sea, western Mediterranean)
Scleractinian cold-water coral (CWC) reefs are key habitats for benthic fauna as they
enhance spatial heterogeneity and biodiversity. Understanding their environmental and …
enhance spatial heterogeneity and biodiversity. Understanding their environmental and …
[HTML][HTML] A multi-scale feature selection approach for predicting benthic assemblages
Seafloor habitat maps are an important management tool used to delineate distinct regions
of the seabed based on their biophysical properties. Spatially continuous bathymetry and …
of the seabed based on their biophysical properties. Spatially continuous bathymetry and …
Megabenthic communities of the Ligurian deep continental shelf and shelf break (NW Mediterranean Sea)
The Ligurian Sea is one of the most studied Mediterranean basins. Since the beginning of
the last century, many research expeditions have characterized its benthic and pelagic …
the last century, many research expeditions have characterized its benthic and pelagic …
[HTML][HTML] Sponge assemblages in fishing grounds and seamounts of the Balearic Islands (western Mediterranean)
Abstract The Balearic Archipelago (western Mediterranean) is an area of great ecological
interest due to the combination of complex geomorphology, highly oligotrophic waters and …
interest due to the combination of complex geomorphology, highly oligotrophic waters and …
The high biodiversity and vulnerability of two Mediterranean bathyal seamounts support the need for creating offshore protected areas
Seamounts host some of the most important deep‐sea ecosystems. The unique
environmental characteristics of seamounts sustain rich biological hot spots, which, in recent …
environmental characteristics of seamounts sustain rich biological hot spots, which, in recent …
Improving scientific knowledge of mallorca channel seamounts (Western Mediterranean) within the framework of natura 2000 network
E Massutí, O Sánchez-Guillamón, MT Farriols… - Diversity, 2021 - mdpi.com
The scientific exploration of Mallorca Channel seamounts (western Mediterranean) is
improving the knowledge of the Ses Olives (SO), Ausias March (AM), and Emile Baudot (EB) …
improving the knowledge of the Ses Olives (SO), Ausias March (AM), and Emile Baudot (EB) …
Benthic assemblage composition of South Atlantic seamounts
Seamounts and oceanic islands rise from the seafloor and provide suitable habitat for a
diverse range of biological assemblages including Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) …
diverse range of biological assemblages including Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) …
Unveiling the deep biodiversity of the Janua Seamount (Ligurian Sea): first Mediterranean sighting of the rare Atlantic bamboo coral Chelidonisis aurantiaca Studer …
Seamounts represent ecologically important marine environments and undeniably play a
crucial role in the functioning of the deep-sea ecosystems, thanks primarily to their …
crucial role in the functioning of the deep-sea ecosystems, thanks primarily to their …
Habitat forming species explain taxonomic and functional diversities in a Mediterranean seamount
Complexity provided by habitat-forming species in marine ecosystems has been linked to
higher species richness and biodiversity as well as enhancing ecosystem functioning. This …
higher species richness and biodiversity as well as enhancing ecosystem functioning. This …