EFFETTI DELLA PROTEZIONE E DELLA COMPLESSITÀ TOPOGRAFICA SUI POPOLAMENTI BENTONICI DEI REEF A VERMETI

Abstract

Vermetid reef can be considered a key intertidal habitat of Mediterranean Sea and increasing knowledge about this natural system is important for its conservation. Aims of this study is to assess topography complexity, structure and composition of the benthic assemblages associated to reef formation in a marine protected area highlighting possible effects of the protection.