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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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-03-01
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| 丛编: | Frontiers in Marine Science |
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| 在线阅读: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2019.00159/full |