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Overlooked habitat of a vulnerable gorgonian revealed in the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic by ecological niche modelling

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dc.contributor.authorBoavida, Joana
dc.contributor.authorAssis, J.
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Inga
dc.contributor.authorSerrão, Ester
dc.date.accessioned2017-04-07T15:55:45Z
dc.date.available2017-04-07T15:55:45Z
dc.date.issued2016-11
dc.description.abstractFactors shaping the distribution of mesophotic octocorals (30-200 m depth) remain poorly understood, potentially leaving overlooked coral areas, particularly near their bathymetric and geographic distributional limits. Yet, detailed knowledge about habitat requirements is crucial for conservation of sensitive gorgonians. Here we use Ecological Niche Modelling (ENM) relating thirteen environmental predictors and a highly comprehensive presence dataset, enhanced by SCUBA diving surveys, to investigate the suitable habitat of an important structuring species, Paramuricea clavata, throughout its distribution (Mediterranean and adjacent Atlantic). Models showed that temperature (11.5-25.5 degrees C) and slope are the most important predictors carving the niche of P. clavata. Prediction throughout the full distribution (TSS 0.9) included known locations of P. clavata alongside with previously unknown or unreported sites along the coast of Portugal and Africa, including seamounts. These predictions increase the understanding of the potential distribution for the northern Mediterranean and indicate suitable hard bottom areas down to > 150 m depth. Poorly sampled habitats with predicted presence along Algeria, Alboran Sea and adjacent Atlantic coasts encourage further investigation. We propose that surveys of target areas from the predicted distribution map, together with local expert knowledge, may lead to discoveries of new P. clavata sites and identify priority conservation areas.
dc.identifier.doi10.1038/srep36460
dc.identifier.issn2045-2322
dc.identifier.otherAUT: ESE00527;
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/9212
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.relationMAPPING BIODIVERSITY AND CONNECTIVITY OF DEEP >30M MARINE HABITATS
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dc.titleOverlooked habitat of a vulnerable gorgonian revealed in the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic by ecological niche modelling
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.awardTitleMAPPING BIODIVERSITY AND CONNECTIVITY OF DEEP >30M MARINE HABITATS
oaire.awardURIinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT//SFRH%2FBD%2F72501%2F2010/PT
oaire.citation.endPage36460
oaire.citation.startPage36460
oaire.citation.titleScientific Reports
oaire.citation.volume6
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person.givenNameEster A.
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