Is Posidonia oceanica regression a general feature in the Mediterranean Sea?

 
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2013 (EL)

Is Posidonia oceanica regression a general feature in the Mediterranean Sea? (EN)

PERGENT, G.
PERGENT-MARTINI, C.
BREAND, N.
BONACORSI, M.

Over the last few years, a widespread regression of Posidonia oceanica meadows has been noticed in the Mediterranean Sea. However, the magnitude of this decline is still debated. The objectives of this study are (i) to assess the spatio-temporal evolution of Posidonia oceanica around Cap Corse (Corsica) over time comparing available ancient maps (from 1960) with a new (2011) detailed map realized combining different techniques (aerial photographs, SSS, ROV, scuba diving); (ii) evaluate the reliability of ancient maps; (iii) discuss observed regression of the meadows in relation to human pressure along the 110 km of coast. Thus, the comparison with previous data shows that, apart from sites clearly identified with the actual evolution, there is a relative stability of the surfaces occupied by the seagrass Posidonia oceanica. The recorded differences seem more related to changes in mapping techniques. These results confirm that in areas characterized by a moderate anthropogenic impact, the Posidonia oceanica meadow has no significant regression and that the changes due to the evolution of mapping techniques are not negligible. However, others facts should be taken into account before extrapolating to the Mediterranean Sea (e.g. actually mapped surfaces) and assessing the amplitude of the actual regression. (EN)

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regression. (EN)
mapping techniques (EN)
Anthropogenic pressure (EN)
Posidonia oceanica (EN)
Corsica (EN)
Mediterranean Sea (EN)


Mediterranean Marine Science

Αγγλική γλώσσα

2013-03-22


Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (EN)

1791-6763
1108-393X
Mediterranean Marine Science; Τόμ. 14 Αρ. 1 (2013); 193-203 (EL)
Mediterranean Marine Science; Vol. 14 No. 1 (2013); 193-203 (EN)




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