The Ecology of Seamounts: Structure, Function, and Human Impacts

M R Clark; A A Rowden; Thomas Schlacher; A Williams; M Consalvey; K I Stocks; A D Rogers; T D O'Hara; M White; T M Shank; J M Hall-Spencer

doi:10.1146/annurev-marine-120308-081109

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The Ecology of Seamounts: Structure, Function, and Human Impacts

M R Clark, A A Rowden, Thomas Schlacher, A Williams, M Consalvey, K I Stocks, A D Rogers, T D O'Hara, M White, T M Shank, …

Annual Review of Marine Science, Vol.2, pp.253-278

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-marine-120308-081109

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seamounts

human impact

conservation

In this review of seamount ecology, we address a number of key scientific issues concerning the structure and function of benthic communities, human impacts, and seamount management and conservation. We consider whether community composition and diversity differ between seamounts and continental slopes, how important dispersal capabilities are in seamount connectivity, what environmental factors drive species composition and diversity, whether seamounts are centers of enhanced biological productivity, and whether they have unique trophic architecture. We discuss how vulnerable seamount communities are to fishing and mining, and how we can balance exploitation of resources and conservation of habitat. Despite considerable advances in recent years, there remain many questions about seamount ecosystems that need closer integration of molecular, oceanographic, and ecological research.

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Title: The Ecology of Seamounts: Structure, Function, and Human Impacts
Authors: M R Clark (Author) - National Institute for Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zealand
A A Rowden (Author) - National Institute for Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zealand
Thomas Schlacher (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
A Williams (Author) - CSIRO
M Consalvey (Author) - National Institute for Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zealand
K I Stocks (Author) - University of California, United States
A D Rogers (Author) - Zoological Society of London, United Kingdom
T D O'Hara (Author) - Museum of Victoria
M White (Author) - National University of Ireland, Ireland
T M Shank (Author) - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, United States
J M Hall-Spencer (Author) - University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Publication details: Annual Review of Marine Science, Vol.2, pp.253-278
Publisher: Annual Reviews
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1146/annurev-marine-120308-081109
ISSN: 1941-1405
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449967602621
Output Type: Journal article

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