Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) are characterized by prominent biological features susceptible to anthropogenic disturbances. Following international guidelines, the identification and protection of VMEs require a detailed documentation regarding both the community structure and the fishing footprint in the area. This combined information...
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2019 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: April 14, 2023
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2021 (v1)Publication
1. Seamounts host some of the most important deep-sea ecosystems. The unique environmental characteristics of seamounts sustain rich biological hot spots, which, in recent times, have suffered the effects of intense fishing pressure. 2. Biodiversity and vulnerability data are extremely scarce for Mediterranean seamounts, and this, in addition...
Uploaded on: April 14, 2023