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Benthic megafaunal biodiversity of the Charlie-Gibbs fracture zone: Spatial variation, potential drivers, and conservation status
Keogh, P.; Command, R.J.; Edinger, E.; Georgiopoulou, A.; Robert, K. (2022). Benthic megafaunal biodiversity of the Charlie-Gibbs fracture zone: Spatial variation, potential drivers, and conservation status. Mar. Biodiv. 52. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12526-022-01285-1
In: Marine Biodiversity. Springer: Heidelberg; Berlin. ISSN 1867-1616; e-ISSN 1867-1624
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- Keogh, P.
- Command, R.J.
- Edinger, E.
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- Georgiopoulou, A.
- Robert, K.
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| Abstract |
The Charlie-Gibbs Fracture Zone (CGFZ) is a prominent geological feature offsetting the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR), consisting of two parallel fractures, creating a highly variable seafloor bathymetry. It has been defined as the most important latitudinal biodiversity transitional zone on the MAR. Despite this recognition, the faunal communities living on the fracture zone have not been extensively described. A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) was utilised during the TOSCA (Tectonic Ocean Spreading at the Charlie-Gibbs Fracture Zone) survey. The survey included five ROV video transects at depths between 560 and 2900 m. The objectives of the study were to use this video footage to quantify benthic megafaunal density and biodiversity patterns on the CGFZ and their environmental drivers. Species accumulation curves and generalised additive modelling show that depth and the presence of hard substrates play an important role in explaining species richness and abundance at the CGFZ. Coral taxa showed highest abundance between depths of 1500 and 2000 m, while sponge taxa were more abundant between 1750 and 2250 m. A dense sponge aggregation was identified on a ridge feature at 2250 m depth. The high biodiversity and presence of dense sponge aggregations and coral gardens found in this study highlight the need for detailed surveys to help support decisions made by governing bodies on the protection status of the CGFZ. |
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