Seagrass and Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (VAS) Habitats off the Coast of Brazil: state of knowledge, conservation and main threats

Seagrass and Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (VAS) Habitats off the Coast of Brazil: state of knowledge, conservation and main threats

Abstract Seagrass meadows are among the most threatened ecosystems on earth, raising concerns about the equilibrium of coastal ecosystems and the sustainability of local fisheries. The present review evaluated the current status of the research on seagrasses and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) ha...

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Main Authors: Margareth S. Copertino, Joel C. Creed, Marianna O. Lanari, Karine Magalhães, Kcrishna Barros, Paulo C. Lana, Laura Sordo, Paulo A. Horta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oceanography
Subjects:
Seagrasses
SAV
Distribution
Antropogenic impacts
Global climate change
Climate variability
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