Digging for historical data on the occurrence of benthic macrofaunal species in the southeastern Mediterranean.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The benthic macrofaunal biodiversity of the southeastern Mediterranean is considerably understudied compared to other Mediterranean regions. Monitoring biodiversity in this area is crucial as this region is particularly susceptible to biological invasions and temperature alteration. Historical biodiversity data could provide a useful baseline for monitoring potential changes and provide informarion to support a better understanding of the possible effects of anthropogenic activities on marine benthic communities.

New information

In this study, performed under the LifeWatchGreece Research Infrastructure, we present historical benthic occurrence data obtained from the sampling expedition carried out in 1933 by Adolf Steuer in the coastal area around Alexandria, Egyp

SUBMITTER: Tsikopoulou I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5136655 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature