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Southern ocean corals: Cabo de Hornos.

Authors :
Waller, R.
Robinson, L.
Source :
Coral Reefs; Mar2012, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p205-205, 1p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article focuses on the growth of cold-water corals in the Southern Ocean particularly in Cabo de Hornos, Chile. It mentions that the diverse coral assemblages in the area have been observed using a Drop Camera system. It says that the area has been considered a hotspot of biodiversity in the deep sea representing larval source of cold-water corals in the Drake Passage.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07224028
Volume :
31
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Coral Reefs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71673164
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-011-0852-1