Fishers’ Local Ecological Knowledge of vulnerable marine ecosystems indicator species on the Portuguese continental shelf and upper slope

Cold-water corals and sponges form structurally complex habitats, classified as Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) that serve as refuge and feeding grounds for many marine species. Understanding their distribution is essential for effective management and conservation, yet knowledge gaps persist in...

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Published in:	Ecosystems and People
Main Authors:	Ana Soares, Ana Hilário, Marina Carreiro-Silva, Sandra Ramos, Cristina Pita, Joana R. Xavier
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Subjects:	Juan Emilio Sala Artisanal fisheries bottom-contacting gears sponges and corals species distributions mesophotic
Online Access:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/26395916.2025.2566067