Biodiversity and spatial ecology of arctic sponge grounds in the Nordic Seas

• Published in: Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers
• Main Author: Meyer, Heidi Kristina
• Other Authors: orcid:0000-0003-2433-9458
• Format: Doctoral or Postdoctoral Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: The University of Bergen 2022
• Subjects: Arctic; Schulz Bank; Climate change; Nordic Seas; North Atlantic
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3001003

Sponge grounds are biogenic habitats formed by large structure-forming sponges in the deep-sea. They are biodiversity hotspots because they provide associated fauna a place of refuge, additional substratum, foraging areas, and can act as nursery grounds for many demersal fish. Sponge grounds have a...