Linking oil platforms and natural reefs: insights into mobile epifauna dynamics

IntroductionArtificial substrates are increasingly employed in marine ecosystems to support benthic communities by providing habitat and enhancing biodiversity, particularly in areas where natural substrates are limited. Understanding the ecological role of these structures is essential for conserva...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Marine Science
Main Authors:	Naeem Abdulaziz Aziz, Rodrigo Riera, Mohammed AlDibis, Radhouane Ben-Hamadou, Pedro Range
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Offshore reefs benthic communities ecological distribution oil platforms invertebrates
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1590577/full