The functional footprint of Small-Scale Fisheries on Mediterranean coralligenous reefs: selective removal of seascape ecosystem engineers

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Dataset Open access

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Authors: Chiara Silvestrini, Luca Licciardi, Alberto Colletti, Simone Maria Santo Musumeci, Andrea Picciolo, Simonetta Fraschetti
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18670085
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Abstract

This dataset contains data collected to investigate the functional effects of trammel nets on Mediterranean coralligenous habitats. Data were obtained through the analysis of benthic bycatch (abundance) from fishing operations and through ROV underwater surveys aimed at characterizing the standing benthic community (presence/absence of conspicous species/taxa). Sampling was conducted in spring-summer 2023 within the Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area (MPA) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Italy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Marine Biology and Ecology Research Marine Ecology and Invasive Species Marine and fisheries research

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Dataset