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The MONICA project explores low-cost imaging technologies to monitor the benthic ecosystems of Cap de Creus, a protected marine area. It aims to assess the impact of commercial fishing on benthic communities and establish a baseline for effective conservation monitoring.
The offshore marine area of Cap de Creus (NW Mediterranean), characterised by its complex geological setting and rich epibenthic ecosystem, was declared a Site of Community Importance (SCI) of the Natura 2000 Network in 2014.
Although environmental factors play a fundamental role in the distribution of benthic fauna, commercial fishing was found to exert a significant effect on the diversity and structure of benthic communities, especially on the soft-bottom areas of the shelf.
The Marine Strate…
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United Kingdom, Plymouth
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
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