Local ecological knowledge and multidisciplinary approach lead to discovery of hidden biodiversity in the deep ocean of Labrador, Canada
International commitments to preserve global biodiversity target the protection of 30% of marine habitats by 2030. The lack of even basic knowledge of many marine areas (e.g., deep oceans) combined with short timelines require integrative knowledge and multidisciplinary techniques to be used to effi...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:7396fa4f101848608cd86ddf7df9449e 2024-01-28T10:07:10+01:00 Local ecological knowledge and multidisciplinary approach lead to discovery of hidden biodiversity in the deep ocean of Labrador, Canada David Cote Bárbara M. Neves Joey Angnatok Wilfred Bartlett Evan N. Edinger Lauren Gullage Rodd Laing Alexandre Normandeau Vonda E. Hayes Owen A Sherwood Maxime Geoffroy 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-14325-280404 https://doaj.org/article/7396fa4f101848608cd86ddf7df9449e EN eng Resilience Alliance https://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol28/iss4/art4 https://doaj.org/toc/1708-3087 1708-3087 doi:10.5751/ES-14325-280404 https://doaj.org/article/7396fa4f101848608cd86ddf7df9449e Ecology and Society, Vol 28, Iss 4, p 4 (2023) deep-water corals indigenous knowledge local ecological knowledge nunatsiavut rov/benthic survey/video survey vme Biology (General) QH301-705.5 Ecology QH540-549.5 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-14325-280404 2023-12-31T01:38:55Z International commitments to preserve global biodiversity target the protection of 30% of marine habitats by 2030. The lack of even basic knowledge of many marine areas (e.g., deep oceans) combined with short timelines require integrative knowledge and multidisciplinary techniques to be used to efficiently identify areas worthy of protection. Here we outline a case study of the discovery of the Makkovik Hanging Gardens found in a deep-water trough in coastal Labrador, Canada. The area is of ecological significance because it supports high densities of vulnerable marine ecosystem indicator taxa, including the gorgonian coral Primnoa resedaeformis on portions of its vertical submarine walls. This study illustrates the exploratory process initiated by Nunatsiavut, which integrated local knowledge, scientific models, and a variety of technologies (such as remotely operated vehicles and multibeam sonar) to discover deep-water hidden biodiversity toward the advancement of both local Indigenous and global conservation goals. Article in Journal/Newspaper Makkovik Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Canada Hanging Gardens ENVELOPE(-45.601,-45.601,-60.717,-60.717) Makkovik ENVELOPE(-59.178,-59.178,55.087,55.087) Ecology and Society 28 4 |
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International commitments to preserve global biodiversity target the protection of 30% of marine habitats by 2030. The lack of even basic knowledge of many marine areas (e.g., deep oceans) combined with short timelines require integrative knowledge and multidisciplinary techniques to be used to efficiently identify areas worthy of protection. Here we outline a case study of the discovery of the Makkovik Hanging Gardens found in a deep-water trough in coastal Labrador, Canada. The area is of ecological significance because it supports high densities of vulnerable marine ecosystem indicator taxa, including the gorgonian coral Primnoa resedaeformis on portions of its vertical submarine walls. This study illustrates the exploratory process initiated by Nunatsiavut, which integrated local knowledge, scientific models, and a variety of technologies (such as remotely operated vehicles and multibeam sonar) to discover deep-water hidden biodiversity toward the advancement of both local Indigenous and global conservation goals. |
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David Cote Bárbara M. Neves Joey Angnatok Wilfred Bartlett Evan N. Edinger Lauren Gullage Rodd Laing Alexandre Normandeau Vonda E. Hayes Owen A Sherwood Maxime Geoffroy |
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Local ecological knowledge and multidisciplinary approach lead to discovery of hidden biodiversity in the deep ocean of Labrador, Canada |
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Local ecological knowledge and multidisciplinary approach lead to discovery of hidden biodiversity in the deep ocean of Labrador, Canada |
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Local ecological knowledge and multidisciplinary approach lead to discovery of hidden biodiversity in the deep ocean of Labrador, Canada |
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Local ecological knowledge and multidisciplinary approach lead to discovery of hidden biodiversity in the deep ocean of Labrador, Canada |
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Local ecological knowledge and multidisciplinary approach lead to discovery of hidden biodiversity in the deep ocean of Labrador, Canada |
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local ecological knowledge and multidisciplinary approach lead to discovery of hidden biodiversity in the deep ocean of labrador, canada |
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