| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4373774 | Ecological Indicators | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⸠Proposal of an indicator of the benthic community health to assess trawling disturbance. ⸠This indicator is based on the composition of biological traits of epifauna. ⸠Epifauna was surveyed at 6 soft-bottom sites over the Spanish Mediterranean coast. ⸠The biological traits significantly reflected the ecosystem disturbance. ⸠A Trawl Disturbance Index (TDI) was proposed as a tool for fisheries managers.
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Authors
S. de Juan, M. Demestre,