A review of rhodolith/maerl beds of the Italian seas
Coralline algal beds are comprised of biogenic calcareous formations considered a habitat
of high conservation interest, hosting a high great biodiversity. To assess the status of this …
of high conservation interest, hosting a high great biodiversity. To assess the status of this …
The scientific research on rhodolith beds: A review through bibliometric network analysis
Rhodolith beds are benthic biogenic calcareous habitats formed by the aggregation of
unattached, non-geniculate coralline algae. They have a worldwide distribution and, due to …
unattached, non-geniculate coralline algae. They have a worldwide distribution and, due to …
The lush fucales underwater forests off the Cilento coast: An overlooked Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot
Fucales (Phaeophyceae) are ecosystem engineers and forest-forming macroalgae whose
populations are declining dramatically. In the Mediterranean Sea, Cystoseira sensu lato (sl) …
populations are declining dramatically. In the Mediterranean Sea, Cystoseira sensu lato (sl) …
Distribution and characterization of deep rhodolith beds off the Campania coast (SW Italy, Mediterranean Sea)
Rhodolith beds (RBs) are bioconstructions characterized by coralline algae, which provide
habitat for several associated species. Mediterranean RBs are usually located in the …
habitat for several associated species. Mediterranean RBs are usually located in the …
Rhodolith beds heterogeneity along the Apulian continental shelf (Mediterranean Sea)
Rhodolith beds represent a key habitat worldwide, from tropical to polar ecosystems.
Despite this habitat is considered a hotspot of biodiversity, providing a suite of ecosystem …
Despite this habitat is considered a hotspot of biodiversity, providing a suite of ecosystem …
The Punta de la Mona rhodolith bed: shallow-water Mediterranean rhodoliths (Almuñecar, Granada, southern Spain)
Shallow-water rhodolith beds are rare in the Mediterranean Sea and generally poorly
known. The Punta de la Mona rhodolith bed extends for 16,000 square meters in shallow …
known. The Punta de la Mona rhodolith bed extends for 16,000 square meters in shallow …
Diversity loss in coralligenous structuring species impacted by fishing gear and marine litter
Coralligenous structuring species (CSS) form a group of marine megabenthic species with
an engineering capacity. Since they are highly vulnerable to anthropogenic activities, they …
an engineering capacity. Since they are highly vulnerable to anthropogenic activities, they …
[HTML][HTML] Inconsistency in community structure and ecological quality between platform and cliff coralligenous assemblages
Coralligenous reefs are the main biogenic constructions of the Mediterranean Sea and they
are considered indicators of the ecological quality of coastal systems and of “seafloor …
are considered indicators of the ecological quality of coastal systems and of “seafloor …
[HTML][HTML] Structure and biodiversity of a Maltese maerl bed: New insight into the associated assemblage 24 years after the first investigation
Maerl beds are biogenic benthic habitats distributed worldwide and known to sustain high
productivity and biodiversity levels. In the Mediterranean, the number of studies that have …
productivity and biodiversity levels. In the Mediterranean, the number of studies that have …
The first biological survey of the Royal Charlotte Bank (SW Atlantic) reveals a large and diverse ecosystem complex
Abstract The Southwestern Atlantic harbors unique reef environments with high proportions
of endemic species. The most prominent reefs are located in the Abrolhos Bank, a 46,000 …
of endemic species. The most prominent reefs are located in the Abrolhos Bank, a 46,000 …