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An updated overview of the geographic and bathymetric distribution of Savalia savaglia
Giusti, M.; Cerrano, C.; Angiolillo, M.; Tunesi, L.; Canese, S. (2015). An updated overview of the geographic and bathymetric distribution of Savalia savaglia. Mediterr. Mar. Sci. 16(1): 128-135. https://dx.doi.org/10.12681/mms.890
In: Mediterranean Marine Science. National Centre for Marine Research: Athina. ISSN 1108-393X; e-ISSN 1791-6763, more
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Keywords
    Distribution
    Savalia savaglia (Bertoloni, 1819) [WoRMS]
Author keywords
    ROV, SCUBA divers, bibliographic records

Authors  Top | Dataset 
  • Giusti, M.
  • Cerrano, C.
  • Angiolillo, M.
  • Tunesi, L.
  • Canese, S.

Abstract
    The distribution of gold coral Savalia savaglia is modified on the basis of bibliographic information and recent occurrence data, collected using a ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) and SCUBA divers. The species is long-lived, rare and has been exploited in the past by divers for collection purposes. S. savaglia is listed in Annex II of the SPA/BD Protocol of the Barcelona Convention and has a wider distribution than previously thought, including both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Our results highlighted that specimens mainly live at a depth range of 15-90 m, but may reach as deep as 900 m in the Mediterranean Sea. This species can form monospecific facies of hundreds of colonies, as observed in Montenegro (Adriatic Sea), between 10 and 20 m, and in the Canary Islands, at a depth range of 27-70 m. Recent data highlighted numerous cases of specimens that were endangered by lost fishing gear, which exposed this species to further threats. Considering its longevity and structural role, it is urgent to develop an effective protection measure for S. savaglia, thereby increasing research efforts and implementing protection areas for this species.

Dataset
  • RCMed_2001_2020: Ponti, M., Turicchia, E., Rossi, G., Cerrano, C.; Reef Check Italia onlus; (2020): Reef Check Med - key Mediterranean marine species 2001-2020, more

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