Effects of chronic trawling disturbance on the secondary production of suprabenthic and infaunal crustacean communities in the Adriatic Sea (NW Mediterranean)

Towing gears are known to produce several kinds of effects on benthic ecosystems. As small organisms and benthic species with faster growth rates and shorter life histories can withstand the fishing mortality and benefit from reduced competition or predation, trawl fishing can enhance their prolife...

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Main Authors: A Ligas, AM De Biasi, M Demestre, L Pacciardi, P Sartor, JE Cartes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California 2009-06-01
Series:Ciencias Marinas
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Online Access:https://www.cienciasmarinas.com.mx/index.php/cmarinas/article/view/1501