Project Portugal 2020
The possible effects of deep-sea mining were mimicked at two different abyssal sites in the Pacific Ocean. Data from these unique disturbance experiments will be used to estimate faunal recovery, food web structure and connectivity. The role of nearby seamounts is analysed in detail to estimate their importance in providing new colonists for disturbed habitats. Comparisons are planned with Atlantic seamounts and extrapolations will be made for possible disturbance scenarios for mining in the Atlantic.
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Name
The possible effects of deep-sea mining were mimicked at two different abyssal sites in the Pacific Ocean. Data from these unique disturbance experiments will be used to estimate faunal recovery, food web structure and connectivity. The role of nearby seamounts is analysed in detail to estimate their importance in providing new colonists for disturbed habitats. Comparisons are planned with Atlantic seamounts and extrapolations will be made for possible disturbance scenarios for mining in the Atlantic. .Funding amount
106,2 thousand € .Value executed
106,2 thousand € .Operation code
ACORES-01-0145-FEDER-000054 .Conclusion date
04.05.2020 .Summary
The possible effects of deep-sea mining were mimicked at two different abyssal sites in the Pacific Ocean. Data from these unique disturbance experiments will be used to estimate faunal recovery, food web structure and connectivity. The role of nearby seamounts is analysed in detail to estimate their importance in providing new colonists for disturbed habitats. Comparisons are planned with Atlantic seamounts and extrapolations will be made for p
Funding beneficiaries
Main beneficiary
IMAR-INSTITUTO DO MAR
Geographic distribution of financing
106,2 thousand €
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Where was the money spent
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1 county financed .
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Horta 106,2 thousand € ,