Bathymetry, and seafloor habitats within Ascension Island’s nearshore waters
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Main
VALUE £262,948
WHERE Ascension Island
Summary
The nearshore habitats of the Ascension Island Marine Protected Area (AI-MPA) comprise high biodiversity and are most at risk from anthropogenic development and climate change. This project will determine the character, distribution, and extent of these key habitats through an integrated programme of hydrographic and ground-truthing surveys. Resulting seafloor habitat maps will provide urgently needed tools to better monitor and protect marine ecosystems, and underpin the evidence-based management of the AI-MPA.
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