Exploration of the Canyon-Incised Continental Margin of the Northeastern United States Reveals Dynamic Habitats and Diverse Communities

M. Quattrini, Andrea; S. Nizinski, Martha; D. Chaytor, Jason; W.J. Demopoulos, Amanda; Brendan Roark, E.; C. France, Scott; A. Moore, Jon; P. Heyl, Taylor; J. Auster, Peter; P. Kinlan, Brian; Ruppel, C.; Elliott, Kelley; R.C. Kennedy, Brian; Lobecker, Elizabeth; Skarke, Adam; M. Shank, Timothy

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0139904

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Exploration of the Canyon-Incised Continental Margin of the Northeastern United States Reveals Dynamic Habitats and Diverse Communities

Published in PLoS ONE • Oct 28, 2015

Authors:

Andrea M. Quattrini

Martha S. Nizinski

Jason D. Chaytor

Abstract

The continental margin off the northeastern United States (NEUS) contains numerous, topographically complex features that increase habitat heterogeneity across the region. However, the majority of these rugged features have never been surveyed, particularly using direct observations. During summer 2...

Subject

Species richness

Seamount

Coral

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