Hidden Depths: A Unique Biodiversity Oasis in the Persian Gulf in Need of Further Exploration and Conservation

The Persian Gulf, a young and shallow epicontinental sea, is known for its unique geological and oceanographic characteristics that foster its diverse and productive marine ecosystems. A substantial portion of the Gulf’s seafloor consists of unconsolidated soft sediments, making it unsuitable for co...

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Published in:	Diversity (Basel) Vol. 15; no. 6; p. 779
Main Authors:	Samimi-Namin, Kaveh, Hoeksema, Bert W.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Basel MDPI AG 01.06.2023
Subjects:	Aquatic habitats Biodiversity biodiversity hot spot Biological diversity coasts Columns (structural) Conflicts of interest Conservation Coral reefs corals deep water Ecosystems Fluid dynamics fluid mechanics Geographical locations Habitats humans Hydrodynamics Invertebrates Iran Larvae Marine ecosystems non-scleractinians Nutrients oases Ocean floor octocorals Persian Gulf Physical properties Salt domes Sediments Sessile species Shoals submerged banks Substrates Netherlands Indian Ocean Strait of Hormuz Persian Gulf Iran
ISSN:	1424-2818, 1424-2818
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