Deep-Sea Animals (IMAGE)

The University of Hong Kong

Deep-Sea Animals

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Responses were collected from 112 leading deep-sea scientists around the world regarding deep-sea monitoring, conservation and management by an international research team. The results of the survey are presented in Nature Ecology & Evolution, identifying key areas on which future conservation and management strategies should be focused. The article highlights priorities for monitoring, including large animals and habitat-forming species like deep-sea corals, and the impact of human activities such as mining on this vulnerable ecosystem.

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Lisa Levin

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