What are we protecting? An analysis of the current conservation framework addressing Mediterranean mesophotic habitats

What are we protecting? An analysis of the current conservation framework addressing Mediterranean mesophotic habitats

Mesophotic ecosystems in the Mediterranean Sea are biodiversity hotspots distributed from ca 30 m down to 180 m, depending upon the depth of the light compensation point. Overall, the taxonomic composition of Mediterranean mesophotic ecosystems is dominated by corals and sponges, with subordinate br...

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Main Authors:	G. Castellan, M. Abbiati, L. Angeletti, F. Foglini, V. Grande, P. Montagna, M. Taviani
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:	Frontiers in Environmental Science
Subjects:	marine conservation biodiversity policy mesophotic ecosystems monitoring Mediterranean Sea
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2022.1009033/full

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