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Seabed surveys around the Isles of Scilly find more than 90 species across habitats poorly captured by classifications
Scientists have conducted an unprecedented assessment of the seabed around the Isles of Scilly, revealing complex mosaics of sediment that support a wide range of habitat-building species.
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Scientists from the University of Plymouth carried out an unprecedented assessment of the seabed surrounding the Isles of Scilly. By deploying a suite of monitoring techniques, they mapped intricate mosaics of sediment that form the foundation for numerous habitat‑building organisms. The study examined how these sedimentary habitats vary across the archipelago and documented the diversity of species inhabiting them, highlighting the complex ecological structure of the region’s marine floor.
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