Deep-Sea Sponge Grounds: Reservoirs of Biodiversity

This report draws together scientific understanding of deep-water sponge grounds alongside the threats they face and ways in which they can be conserved. Beginning with a summary of research approaches, sponge biology and biodiversity, the report also gives up-to-date case studies of particular d...

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Source https://resources.unep-wcmc.org/products/WCMC_RT401
Author UNEP-WCMC
Maintainer UNEP-WCMC
Last Updated March 9, 2023, 14:16 (UTC)
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citation Hogg, M.M., Tendal, O.S., Conway, K.W., Pomponi, S.A., van Soest, R.W.M., Gutt, J., Krautter, M. and Roberts, J.M. (2010) Deep-sea Sponge Grounds: Reservoirs of Biodiversity. UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity Series No. 32. UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, UK. https://resources.unep-wcmc.org/products/WCMC_RT401
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short_description This report outlines what is known about deep-water sponge grounds in terms of their distribution, biology, ecology and present-day uses in biotechnology and drug discovery. It also reviews the policy environment within which deep-water sponges can be conserved, discusses options for future policy development, and concludes with a series of recommendations.