Mapping of the benthic communities in the Taranto seas using side-scan sonar and an underwater video camera |
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Authors: | A. Matarrese F. Mastrototaro G. D'onghia P. Maiorano A. Tursi |
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Affiliation: | 1. a.matarrese@biologia.uniba.it |
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Abstract: | Side-scan sonar and underwater video camera records as well as dredging samples were used to map the bottom morphology and biocoenoses in the Taranto seas. A 1:20,000 scale chart has been produced with all the data recorded. Most of the study area consists of biocoenoses affected by the anthropogenic activities of the town of Taranto. Some native broadly tolerant species seem to benefit from these activities and become increasingly dominant. Environmental modifications also seem to favour the settlement of exotic species. |
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Keywords: | Benthic communities Mapping Side-scan sonar Underwater video camera Taranto seas Ionian sea |
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