Genetic Connectivity and Diversity of a Protected, Habitat-Forming Species: Evidence Demonstrating the Need for Wider Environmental Protection and Integration of the Marine Protected Area Network

Genetic Connectivity and Diversity of a Protected, Habitat-Forming Species: Evidence Demonstrating the Need for Wider Environmental Protection and Integration of the Marine Protected Area Network

Modiolus modiolus (horse mussel) reefs are an example of marine biodiversity hotspots of high conservation importance. Due to historical destruction and slow rates of recovery, the habitat is considered threatened and/or declining under the OSPAR Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environme...

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Main Authors: Clara L. Mackenzie, Flora E. A. Kent, John M. Baxter, Kate S. G. Gormley, Andrew J. Cassidy, William G. Sanderson, Joanne S. Porter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
genetic connectivity
genetic diversity
horse mussel reefs
marine management
marine protected area (MPA)
Modiolus modiolus
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2022.772259/full

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