Distribution of deep-water corals, sponges, and demersal fisheries landings in Southern California, USA: implications for conservation priorities
Deep-sea corals in Southern California are diverse and abundant but subject to multiple stressors, including bottom-contact fisheries using mobile and fixed gear. There is a need for more information on the distribution of these taxa in relation to the distribution of demersal fishing effort, and th...
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PeerJ Inc.
2018-10-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/5697.pdf |