Hydrodynamic Connectivity of Habitats of Deep-Water Corals in Corsair Canyon, Northwest Atlantic: A Case for Cross-Boundary Conservation

Deep-water corals are significant ecosystem engineers that provide habitat complexity in the deep sea. They are indicator species of vulnerable marine ecosystems because of their slow growth and longevity, characteristics that can prolong recovery from disturbances such as fishing. For populations w...

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Main Authors: Anna Metaxas, Myriam Lacharité, Sarah N. de Mendonça
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Acceso en liña:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2019.00159/full