Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6295522 Ecological Indicators 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► This method evaluated the quality of coralligenous habitat and costal waters according to WFD. ► 38 field stations were described using composition, functional and structural metrics. ► Coralligenous Assemblage index (CAI) was linked to human pressures. ► Sludge percent, bryozoa and builder species percent cover were selected for CAI design. ► CAI was positively and significantly linked to anthropization.
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A preliminary study toward an index based on coralligenous assemblages for the ecological status assessment of Mediterranean French coastal waters
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