SponGES policy brief - The economic value of deep-sea sponges

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SponGES policy brief - The economic value of deep-sea sponges

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 8p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Policy brief

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) This SponGES project policy brief provides an overview on the large economic benefits potentially conveyed by deep-sea sponges based on current research findings.

Language English

Also available in:

French

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