Modeling the distribution of Geodia sponges and sponge grounds in the Northwest Atlantic.

Modeling the distribution of Geodia sponges and sponge grounds in the Northwest Atlantic.

Deep-sea sponge grounds provide structurally complex habitat for fish and invertebrates and enhance local biodiversity. They are also vulnerable to bottom-contact fisheries and prime candidates for Vulnerable Marine Ecosystem designation and related conservation action. This study uses species distr...

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Main Authors: Anders Knudby, Ellen Kenchington, Francisco Javier Murillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24324768/pdf/?tool=EBI

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