REVIEW OF THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH ATLANTIC OFFSHORE AND DEEP-SEA BENTHOS: SCIENCE, POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Résumé
The Central and South Atlantic represents a vast ocean area and is home to a diverse
range of ecosystems and species. Nevertheless, and similar to the rest of the global south, the area is
comparatively understudied yet exposed to increasing levels of multisectoral pressures. To counteract
this, the level of scientific exploration in the Central and South Atlantic has increased in recent
years and will likely continue to do so within the context of the United Nations (UN) Decade of
Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Here, we compile the literature to investigate the distribution
of previous scientific exploration of offshore (30 m+) ecosystems in the Central and South
Atlantic, both within and beyond national jurisdiction, allowing us to synthesise overall patterns of
biodiversity. Furthermore, through the lens of sustainable management, we have reviewed the existing
anthropogenic activities and associated management measures relevant to the region. Through
this exercise, we have identified key knowledge gaps and undersampled regions that represent priority
areas for future research and commented on how these may be best incorporated into, or
enhanced through, future management measures such as those in discussion at the UN Biodiversity
Beyond National Jurisdiction negotiations. This review represents a comprehensive summary for
scientists and managers alike looking to understand the key topographical, biological, and legislative
features of the Central and South Atlantic.
Domaines
Sciences de l'environnementOrigine | Fichiers produits par l'(les) auteur(s) |
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