Spatial Analysis Identifies Octocoral Hotspots in the Gulf of Mexico
July 15, 2009
…from Deep Sea News…
“Distribution and Diversity of Octocorals in the Gulf of Mexico,” by Peter J. Etnoyer
COASTAL AND MARINE SYSTEM SCIENCE PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI
“This dissertation tested the null hypothesis of no difference in octocoral assemblages at the three spatial scales (referred to as basin, region, and site scale) through meta-analysis of two large, original datasets. Univariate and multivariate techniques were used to compare and contrast depth zones, regions, and sites (six outer continental shelf banks) within a GIS framework. Spatial analysis techniques were used to identify octocoral ‘hotspots’ within Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.”
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