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Deep-Sea Sponges of the Mediterranean Sea (poster)

Year of publication 2017

Pages 1 p., illus.

Author Joana Xavier, Marzia Bo

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Poster, banner

Series number FishFinder (Deep Sea Sponges)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This poster includes a selection of important deep-sea sponge taxa known to occur in the Mediterranean Sea. Each taxon is described using on-deck, laboratory or underwater photos, and information on their morphology, characteristics, texture, important identification characters, colour, size and depth of occurrence are also provided. A section on similar looking invertebrates is also included. The objective of this poster is to assist fishers and fishery observers in the identification of these poorly known species at sea. It is also aimed at generating awareness and understanding of these deep-sea vunerable organisms.

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