A baseline for prioritizing the conservation of the threatened seagrass Cymodocea nodosa in the oceanic archipelago of Madeira |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Observatório Oceânico da Madeira, Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação (OOM/ARDITI), Madeira, Portugal;2. CCMAR—Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal;3. IFCN—Instituto das Florestas e Conservação da Natureza, IP-RAM, Madeira, Funchal, Portugal;4. Marine Biology Station of Funchal, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Madeira, Funchal, Portugal;5. CIIMAR—Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, CIMAR, University of Porto, Matosinhos, Portugal;6. Museu de História Natural do Funchal, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal;7. BIOCON, IU-ECOAQUA, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Is, Spain;8. Departamento de Ecología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile |
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| Abstract: | Seagrasses are experiencing fragmentation and regression globally; thus, protection and recovery of meadows are a preservation priority. However, conservation actions must consider inherent regional conditions, since certain coastal areas are not suitable for the settlement of extensive meadows. Likewise, small oceanic archipelagos are not always able to fulfil the habitat requirements of seagrass habitats but can harbour small patches that in turn provide unique research opportunities. In this study, we focused on the seagrass Cymodocea nodosa in the archipelago of Madeira (NE Atlantic Ocean). Here we compile historical and contemporary records of this species along with characterization of associated communities (fish and invertebrates). A bionomic map with potentially suitable areas for the establishment and settlement of this species is also included. Lastly, we highlight coastal management and restoration actions and future research directions to preserve this species in Madeira Island. |
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| Keywords: | Seagrass Keystone species Management Coastal ecosystem NE Atlantic Ocean |
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