Scleractinian distribution (Madreopra oculata and Lophelia pertusa) reported from 1995 to 2013 in the French Mediterranean Sea
In the Mediterranean deep-sea two scleractinian species, Lophelia pertusa (= Desmophyllum pertusum) and Madrepora oculata, make up the dominant structure-forming corals.
The Lacaze-Duthiers canyon is the only French Mediterranean canyon where the two species L. pertusa and M. oculata have been observed living together in large quantities, the situation generally described for the biocoenosis of cold-water corals (CWC). In this canyon large colonies (more than 40 cm) of both species of scleractinians were observed at depths ranging from 246 m to 541 m at the head of the canyon and its western flank.
The second canyon is the Cassidaigne canyon, where M. oculata seems to be the only structure-forming scleractinian there. The largest concentration of M. oculata colonies was observed on the west flank of the canyon along a crest at depths ranging from 200 to 210 m. Mature M. oculata colonies attained heights up to 40 cm.
M. oculata were observed in three other canyons: Bourcart, Sicié and Var. In the Bourcart canyon, M. oculata was observed on a shelf of hard substratum at 331 m depth. Several single branches protruded from a slab. In the Sicié canyon a 15-cm colony of M. oculata was observed at 255 m depth, while in the Var canyon, three young branches 2 cm long were seen growing at 350 m depth on a wall of hard rock.
Data linked to the publication Fabri et al, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2013.06.016.
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Scleractinian distribution (Madreopra oculata and Lophelia pertusa) reported from 1995 to 2013 in the French Mediterranean Sea
- Date (Publication)
- 2020-02-27
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- FR-330-715-368-00032-IFR_F_POINTS-COLD-WATER-CORALS-1995-2013_FRANCE_MED
- Citation identifier
- DOI:10.12770/1f5d1a2a-26e1-4263-82db-78ad34d01464
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In the Mediterranean deep-sea two scleractinian species, Lophelia pertusa (= Desmophyllum pertusum) and Madrepora oculata, make up the dominant structure-forming corals.
The Lacaze-Duthiers canyon is the only French Mediterranean canyon where the two species L. pertusa and M. oculata have been observed living together in large quantities, the situation generally described for the biocoenosis of cold-water corals (CWC). In this canyon large colonies (more than 40 cm) of both species of scleractinians were observed at depths ranging from 246 m to 541 m at the head of the canyon and its western flank.
The second canyon is the Cassidaigne canyon, where M. oculata seems to be the only structure-forming scleractinian there. The largest concentration of M. oculata colonies was observed on the west flank of the canyon along a crest at depths ranging from 200 to 210 m. Mature M. oculata colonies attained heights up to 40 cm.
M. oculata were observed in three other canyons: Bourcart, Sicié and Var. In the Bourcart canyon, M. oculata was observed on a shelf of hard substratum at 331 m depth. Several single branches protruded from a slab. In the Sicié canyon a 15-cm colony of M. oculata was observed at 255 m depth, while in the Var canyon, three young branches 2 cm long were seen growing at 350 m depth on a wall of hard rock.
Data linked to the publication Fabri et al, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2013.06.016.
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Ifremer
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Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role Ifremer
Fabri Marie-Claire
Author Ifremer
Pedel Laura
Author Marum
Beuck Lydia
Author Ifremer
sismer
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/Milieu biologique/Espèces/Espèces rares, protégées ou en voie de disparition
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GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
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Répartition des espèces
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DCSMM : Descripteurs
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D1: Habitats benthiques profonds (HBP)
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Sous-regions marines
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/Métropole/Méditerranée occidentale
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- Keywords
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Deep-sea benthic habitats
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VME - Vulnerable Marine Ecosystem
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Cold-Water Corals
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Cadre Réglementaire - SIMM
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Directive Cadre Stratégie pour le Milieu Marin (DCSMM)
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Thématiques - SIMM
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Ocean Hackathon - Ville
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Toulon
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citation: Fabri, M.C., Pedel, L., Beuck, L., Galgani, F., Hebbeln, D., Freiwald, A., 2014. Megafauna of vulnerable marine ecosystems in French mediterranean submarine canyons: Spatial distribution and anthropogenic impacts, Deep-Sea Research Part Ii-Topical Studies in Oceanography 104, 184-207, doi: 10.1016/j.dsr2.2013.06.016.
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- English
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- Biota
- Begin date
- 1995-01-01
- End date
- 2013-12-31
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- EPSG / WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) / 7.4
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- Point
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1.0
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https://sextant.ifremer.fr/services/wms/biologie IFR_F_POINTS-COLD-WATER-CORALS-1995-2013_FRANCE_MED
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CWC_FRANCE_Med_Fabri_et_al_2014
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Protocol Linkage Name WWW:LINK
https://doi.org/10.17600/95020060 Campagne CYATOX
WWW:LINK
https://doi.org/10.17600/10030090 Campagne ESSROV 2010
WWW:LINK
https://doi.org/10.17600/13010060 Campagne ESSNAUT 2013
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https://doi.org/10.12770/1f5d1a2a-26e1-4263-82db-78ad34d01464 DOI du jeu de données
WWW:LINK-1.0-http--publication-URL
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr2.2013.06.016. DOI de la publication principale
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RÈGLEMENT (UE) N o 1089/2010 DE LA COMMISSION du 23 novembre 2010 portant modalités d'application de la directive 2007/2/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil en ce qui concerne l'interopérabilité des séries et des services de données géographiques
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- 2010-12-08
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See the referenced specification
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Data are intended to be research-quality. Precision of geographical data is dependant on the precision of the navigation at the time of the underwater gear dive.
Data was collected and identified using videos and High Definition images taken by manned submersibles or Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
Identification of species is based on images. Geographical coordinates of occurrences are based on navigation tracks of underwater gears.
Data used to build this dataset come from the following cruises:
CYATOX_1995, MARUM_2009, ESSROV_2010, MARUM_SECKENBERG_2011, ESSNAUT_2013, MEDSEACAN (2008-2009)
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1.0
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Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role Ifremer
Fabri Marie-Claire
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