Global distribution and environmental correlates of marine bioturbation
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Published in Current Biology · View the paper (DOI)
A Texas A&M-led team has created the first global map of seafloor biodiversity activity, uncovering key environmental factors that drive burrowing animals' activities and ecosystem health. The research highlights the critical role these animals play in regulating carbon, nutrient, and biogeochemical cycles.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Texas A&M-led team creates first global map of seafloor biodiversity activity Texas A&M University · May 28, 2024 · first to report
- Global activity of seafloor biodiversity mapped for the first time University of Southampton · May 28, 2024
- YALE NEWS: Mapping the seafloor sediment superhighway Yale University · Jun 3, 2024