Mediterranean bioconstructions along the Italian coast
Marine bioconstructions are biodiversity-rich, three-dimensional biogenic structures,
regulating key ecological functions of benthic ecosystems worldwide. Tropical coral reefs …
regulating key ecological functions of benthic ecosystems worldwide. Tropical coral reefs …
[PDF][PDF] An overview of the animal forests of the world
In the marine benthos, megabenthic communities dominated by sessile suspension feeders
(such as sponges, corals, and bivalves) form three-dimensional structures which provide …
(such as sponges, corals, and bivalves) form three-dimensional structures which provide …
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 …
A mesophotic black coral forest in the Adriatic Sea
A forest of the black coral Antipathella subpinnata was found from 52 to 80 m depth in three
different sites at Tremiti Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA; Mediterranean Sea), with two …
different sites at Tremiti Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA; Mediterranean Sea), with two …
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 …
A review of rhodolith/maerl beds of the Italian seas
Coralline algal beds are comprised of biogenic calcareous formations considered a habitat
of high conservation interest, hosting a high great biodiversity. To assess the status of this …
of high conservation interest, hosting a high great biodiversity. To assess the status of this …
Submarine canyons along the upper Sardinian slope (Central Western Mediterranean) as repositories for derelict fishing gears
By means of ROV surveys, we assessed the quantity, composition and bathymetric
distribution of marine litter in 17 sites along the Sardinian continental margin (Central …
distribution of marine litter in 17 sites along the Sardinian continental margin (Central …
Temperate mesophotic ecosystems: gaps and perspectives of an emerging conservation challenge for the Mediterranean Sea
C Cerrano, A Bastari, B Calcinai… - The European …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Mesophotic habitats, hosting benthic assemblages totally unknown and unexpected in the
early 2000s, are attracting an increasing interest from scientists. Realizing that many long …
early 2000s, are attracting an increasing interest from scientists. Realizing that many long …
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 …
[PDF][PDF] Animal forests in deep coastal bottoms and continental shelf of the Mediterranean Sea
Abstract Several studies using Remotely Operated Vehicles and manned submersibles
have recently provided quantitative information on animal forests dominated by gorgonians …
have recently provided quantitative information on animal forests dominated by gorgonians …