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Articles | Volume 21, issue 5
Articles | Volume 21, issue 5
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
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 21, issue 5
Technical note
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15 Sep 2025
Technical note |  | 15 Sep 2025

Mapping benthic marine habitats featuring coralligenous bioconstructions: a new approach to support geobiological research

Giuseppe Maruca, Mara Cipriani, Rocco Dominici, Gianpietro Imbrogno, Giovanni Vespasiano, Carmine Apollaro, Francesco Perri, Fabio Bruno, Antonio Lagudi, Umberto Severino, Valentina A. Bracchi, Daniela Basso, Emilio Cellini, Fabrizio Mauri, Antonietta Rosso, Rossana Sanfilippo, and Adriano Guido

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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.
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