Article
The shrunk genetic diversity of coral populations in North-Central Patagonia calls for management and conservation plans for marine resources.
Scientific reports - 1 Sept 2022
Addamo Anna Maria, Zaccara Serena, Häussermann Vreni, Höfer Juan, Försterra Günter, García-Jiménez Ricardo, Crosa Giuseppe, Machordom Annie
Abstract excerpt
The Chilean Patagonia is a complex puzzle of numerous fjords, channels, bays, estuaries, and islands. The largest part of it is very remote, hampering the generation of scientific knowledge and effective management planning that could balance conservation of the marine resources with the increasing development of aquaculture activities. The present study focuses on the deep-water emergent cold-water coral...
Topics
- Animals
- Anthozoa
- Bays
- Conservation of Natural Resources
- Ecosystem
- Genetic Variation
- Humans
- Water
