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The Belgica 121 expedition to the Western Antarctic Peninsula: a detailed biodiversity census
Danis, B.; Christiansen, H.; Guillaumot, C.; Heindler, F.M.; Jossart, Q.; Moreau, C.; Pasotti, F.; Robert, H.; Wallis, B.; Saucède, T. (2021). The Belgica 121 expedition to the Western Antarctic Peninsula: a detailed biodiversity census. Biodiversity Data Journal 9: e70590. https://dx.doi.org/10.3897/bdj.9.e70590
In: Biodiversity Data Journal. Pensoft Publishers: Sofia. ISSN 1314-2836; e-ISSN 1314-2828
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Keyword
    Marine/Coastal
Author keywords
    Southern Ocean; Belgica; low environmental impact; shallow waters; climate change; benthos

Authors  Top 
  • Danis, B.
  • Christiansen, H.
  • Guillaumot, C.
  • Heindler, F.M.
  • Jossart, Q.
  • Moreau, C.
  • Pasotti, F.
  • Robert, H.
  • Wallis, B.
  • Saucède, T.

Abstract

    Background

    This dataset relates to the biodiversity census carried out during the Belgica 121 (B121) expedition to the Western Antarctic Peninsula from February to March 2019. One of the aims of the campaign was to explore the surroundings of the Gerlache Strait and to carry out a detailed biodiversity census focusing on inter- and subtidal shallow-water areas using both classic descriptive marine ecology methods, as well as state-of-the art techniques (habitat mapping, genetics, trophic ecology). The biodiversity census was carried out onboard a nimble research vessel, RV Australis. This dataset will offer access to the raw data on biodiversity occurrences, obtained using a range of methods described in this data paper.

    New information

    New raw biodiversity data for a poorly-sampled region (Western Antarctic Peninsula) with a special focus on shallow ecosystems.


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