Conserving Marine Forests: Assessing the Effectiveness of a Marine Protected Area for <i>Cystoseira sensu lato</i> Populations in the Central Mediterranean Sea

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are vital for biodiversity conservation, yet their effectiveness in preserving foundation seaweeds remains understudied. This study investigates the diversity and distribution of <i>Cystoseira sensu lato</i> (including <i>Cystoseira</i>, <i>...

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Main Authors: Francesco Paolo Mancuso, Gianluca Sarà, Anna Maria Mannino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/2/162