Modelling the Distribution of a Commercial NE-Atlantic Sea Cucumber, Holothuria mammata: Demographic and Abundance Spatio-Temporal Patterns

Modelling the Distribution of a Commercial NE-Atlantic Sea Cucumber, Holothuria mammata: Demographic and Abundance Spatio-Temporal Patterns

There is an increasing demand for sea cucumbers, for human consumption, mainly from Asian markets and, as a consequence, NE-Atlantic species are now new targets for exploitation and exportation. Holothuria mammata is one of the most valuable species in Europe. However, the lack of historical economi...

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Main Authors: Pedro M. Félix, Ana Pombo, Francisco Azevedo e Silva, Tomás Simões, Tiago A. Marques, Ricardo Melo, Cristina Rocha, João Sousa, Eliana Venâncio, José L. Costa, Ana C. Brito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
Holothuroidea
density
size-class distribution
habitat preferences
environmental parameters
rocky reef
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.675330/full

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