In-situ image analysis of habitat heterogeneity and benthic biodiversity in the Prince Gustav Channel, Eastern Antarctic Peninsula.

• Published in: Frontiers in Marine Science
• Main Authors: Almond, Peter M., Linse, Katrin, Dreutter, Simon, Grant, Susie M., Griffiths, Huw J., Whittle, Rowan J., Mackenzie, Melanie, Reid, William D. K.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media 2021
• Subjects: Antarctic; Antarctic Peninsula; Prince Gustav Channel; Prince Gustav Ice Shelf; Antarc*; Ice Shelf
• Online Access: http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/528351/; https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/528351/1/2021_Almond_FroMarSci.pdf; https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.614496/full

Habitat heterogeneity is important for maintaining high levels of benthic biodiversity. The Prince Gustav Channel, on the Eastern Antarctic Peninsula, is characterized by an array of habitat types, ranging from flat, mud-dominated sheltered bays to steep and rocky exposed slopes. The channel has und...