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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-21-1967-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-21-1967-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Technical note
| 
15 Sep 2025
Technical note |
| 15 Sep 2025
| 15 Sep 2025
Technical note: Mapping benthic marine habitats featuring coralligenous bioconstructions: a new approach to support geobiological research
Giuseppe Maruca
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Rocco Dominici
Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Gianpietro Imbrogno
Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Giovanni Vespasiano
Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Carmine Apollaro
Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Francesco Perri
Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Fabio Bruno
Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Antonio Lagudi
Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Umberto Severino
Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Valentina A. Bracchi
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy
Daniela Basso
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy
Emilio Cellini
Regional Agency for the Environment (ARPACAL), Regional Marine Strategy Centre (CRSM), 8890 Crotone, Italy
Fabrizio Mauri
Regional Agency for the Environment (ARPACAL), Regional Marine Strategy Centre (CRSM), 8890 Crotone, Italy
Antonietta Rosso
Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, 95129 Catania, Italy
Rossana Sanfilippo
Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, 95129 Catania, Italy
Adriano Guido
Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Data sets
Dataset Benthic Habitat Mapping Maruca et al. http://geocube.unical.it//gmaruca/Dataset_Benthic_Habitat_Mapping.zip
Short summary
This study shows a new method for mapping coralligenous bioconstructions using high-resolution acoustic data. The protocol integrates bathymetry, backscatter, and geomorphological indices, providing detailed information on the spatial and volumetric distribution of benthic habitats. This approach offers valuable insights for monitoring and conserving Mediterranean ecosystems, with potential applications in understanding habitat structure and guiding future conservation actions.
This study shows a new method for mapping coralligenous bioconstructions using high-resolution...
