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The hidden beauty of the northern Mozambique seafloor / A beleza oculta do fundo do mar do Norte de Moçambique

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 162 p.

Author Santana Afonso, P.; Buhl-Mortensen, L.; Malauene, B.S.; Nassongole, B.; Serigstad, B.; Sola, E.; Amoda, C.;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-138839-6

Edition Second edition

Synopsis (short abstract) In 2018, the state-of-the-art research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen of the EAF-Nansen Programme conducted a survey of the waters off the coast of northern Mozambique, using its advanced technology and equipment to collect data and information on the resources in the area. The expedition provided a great opportunity to bring this ocean area to the attention of scientists and ocean enthusiasts, both to increase knowledge of its beauty and raise awareness of the challenges it faces. Using the findings from the research survey, this book will take you on a journey through the marine landscape. You will learn about the diversity of its unique and beautiful fauna, as well as signs of human impacts on the habitats and species of the Cabo Delgado province.Em 2018, o navio de investigação de última geração Dr. Fridtjof Nansen do Programa EAF-Nansen realizou um levantamento científico das águas ao largo da costa Norte de Moçambique, usando a sua tecnologia e equipamentos avançados para recolher dados e informações sobre os recursos na área. A expedição proporcionou uma grande oportunidade para chamar a atenção de cientistas e entusiastas do oceano para esta região oceânica, tanto para aumentar o conhecimento sobre a sua beleza quanto para sensibilizar para os desafios que esta enfrenta. Usando os resultados obtidos durante o cruzeiro de investigação, este livro irá levá-lo numa uma viagem pela paisagem marinha. Irá aprender sobre a diversidade da sua fauna única e bela, assim como sobre os sinais dos impactos humanos nos habitats e espécies da província de Cabo Delgado.

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Santana Afonso P., Buhl-Mortensen, L., Malauene, B.S., Nassongole, B., Serigstad, B., Sola, E. & Amoda, C. 2024. The hidden beauty of the northern Mozambique seafloor/A beleza oculta do fundo do mar do Norte deMoçambique. Second edition/Segunda edição. FAO, Rome/Roma.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd0964b

Language Bilingual

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