Mediterranean coralligenous assemblages: a synthesis of present knowledge
R Gibson, R Atkinson, J Gordon… - … and marine biology: an …, 2006 - books.google.com
Coralligenous concretions, the unique calcareous formations of biogenic origin in
Mediterranean benthic environments, are produced by the accumulation of encrusting algae …
Mediterranean benthic environments, are produced by the accumulation of encrusting algae …
A review of current knowledge on reproductive and larval processes of deep-sea corals
The presence of corals living in deep waters around the globe has been documented in
various publications since the late 1800s, when the first research vessels set sail on multi …
various publications since the late 1800s, when the first research vessels set sail on multi …
Biodiversity, climate change, and adaptation in the Mediterranean
Potential for, and limits to, adaptation to environmental changes are critical for resilience and
risk mitigation. The Mediterranean basin is a mosaic of biodiversity‐rich ecosystems long …
risk mitigation. The Mediterranean basin is a mosaic of biodiversity‐rich ecosystems long …
The exploitation and conservation of precious corals
Precious corals have been commercially exploited for many centuries all over the world.
Their skeletons have been used as amulets or jewellery since antiquity and are one of the …
Their skeletons have been used as amulets or jewellery since antiquity and are one of the …
Sexual reproduction in octocorals
For octocorals, sexual reproductive processes are fundamental to maintaining populations
and influencing macroevolutionary processes. While ecological data on octocorals have …
and influencing macroevolutionary processes. While ecological data on octocorals have …
Survey of deep-dwelling red coral (Corallium rubrum) populations at Cap de Creus (NW Mediterranean)
The distribution and population structure of the eurybathic gorgonian Corallium rubrum were
studied off Cap de Creus (Costa Brava, Northwestern Mediterranean Sea). Red coral is …
studied off Cap de Creus (Costa Brava, Northwestern Mediterranean Sea). Red coral is …
Fine‐scale genetic structure and inferences on population biology in the threatened Mediterranean red coral, Corallium rubrum
Identifying microevolutionary processes acting in populations of marine species with larval
dispersal is a challenging but crucial task because of its conservation implications. In this …
dispersal is a challenging but crucial task because of its conservation implications. In this …
Population collapse of habitat-forming species in the Mediterranean: a long-term study of gorgonian populations affected by recurrent marine heatwaves
D Gómez-Gras, C Linares… - … of the Royal …, 2021 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Understanding the resilience of temperate reefs to climate change requires exploring the
recovery capacity of their habitat-forming species from recurrent marine heatwaves (MHWs) …
recovery capacity of their habitat-forming species from recurrent marine heatwaves (MHWs) …
-Fine-scale genetic structuring in Corallium rubrum: evidence of inbreeding and limited effective larval dispersal
The red coral Corallium rubrum has a long history of intensive exploitation. As a
consequence, most populations have been overharvested, which may be leading to …
consequence, most populations have been overharvested, which may be leading to …
The Yellow Gorgonian Eunicella cavolini: Demography and Disturbance Levels across the Mediterranean Sea
The yellow octocoral Eunicella cavolini is one of the most common gorgonians thriving in
Mediterranean hard-bottom communities. However, information regarding its distribution …
Mediterranean hard-bottom communities. However, information regarding its distribution …