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1 An Introduction to the Research on Mediterranean Cold-Water Corals

verfasst von : Covadonga Orejas, Carlos Jiménez

Erschienen in: Mediterranean Cold-Water Corals: Past, Present and Future

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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The aim of this chapter is to introduce the history of the deep-sea and specifically living cold-water coral (CWC) research in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as additional topics that the 46 chapters included in this volume provide to the marine researchers interested in this field. The history of CWC research in the Mediterranean begun in the eighteenth century. Several names stand out in the discovery of the Mediterranean CWCs, but without doubt Jean-Marie Pérès has a special place in the tale of the Mediterranean deep living coral communities, being one of the pioneers of the Mediterranean CWC research. The contributions of Pérès and others are highlighted in this introductory chapter, as well as information about some of the most relevant and pioneering deep-sea scientific expeditions and marine laboratories. In addition, the main topics of each full and short (“drop”) chapters are succinctly discussed while it is also pointed out that large gaps in the knowledge of Mediterranean CWCs still exist (e.g., reproduction, demography). A number of concepts and definitions identified throughout the process of the compilation of this volume were found to respond to multiple meanings potentially resulting in confusion within the CWC research community and thus warranting clarification. In the last part of this introductory chapter, a short reflection is included on aspects that we consider need further research efforts and discussion, such as the major concern on the future of the CWC habitats in the Mediterranean Sea as a result of previous, current and past anthropogenic activities. …

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Titel: 1 An Introduction to the Research on Mediterranean Cold-Water Corals
verfasst von: Covadonga Orejas
Carlos Jiménez
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Mediterranean Cold-Water Corals: Past, Present and Future
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-91607-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-91608-8

Copyright-Jahr: 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91608-8_1