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Deep-Sea Sponge Grounds: Reservoirs of Biodiversity

This report outlines what is known about deep-water sponge grounds in terms of their distribution, biology, ecology and present-day uses in biotechnology and drug discovery. It also reviews the policy environment within which deep-water sponges can be conserved, discusses options for future policy development, and concludes with a series of recommendations.

Date published: 2010

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Deep-Sea Sponge Grounds: Reservoirs of Biodiversity

  • Author/s* Hogg, M.M., Tendal, O.S., Conway, K.W., Pomponi, S.A., Van SoesT, R.W.M., Gutt, J., Krautter, M. and Roberts, J.M.
  • Publication Date 2010
  • Citation Hogg, M.M., Tendal, O.S., Conway, K.W., Pomponi, S.A., van Soest, R.W.M., Gutt, J., Krautter, M. and Roberts, J.M. (2010) Deep-sea Sponge Grounds: Reservoirs of Biodiversity. UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity Series No. 32. UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, UK. https://resources.unep-wcmc.org/products/WCMC_RT401
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Hogg, M.M., Tendal, O.S., Conway, K.W., Pomponi, S.A., van Soest, R.W.M., Gutt, J., Krautter, M. and Roberts, J.M. (2010) Deep-sea Sponge Grounds: Reservoirs of Biodiversity. UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity Series No. 32. UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, UK. https://resources.unep-wcmc.org/products/WCMC_RT401

This report draws together scientific understanding of deep-water sponge grounds alongside the threats they face and ways in which they can be conserved. Beginning with a summary of research approaches, sponge biology and biodiversity, the report also gives up-to-date case studies of particular deep-water sponge habitats from around the world. This report considers the international policy context in which deep-water sponge grounds can be conserved and concludes with a series of expert recommendations for conservation managers and international policy makers.

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