Characterising the biodiversity of selected offshore seamounts to improve management
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus
VALUE £490,384
WHERE Cayman Islands
Summary
Seamount communities are closely related to oceanic islands and often act as important stepping stones
connecting populations. The aim of this project is to characterize the biodiversity of benthic and pelagic communities at two unexplored offshore seamounts using a combination of in-situ surveys, photogrammetry, and eDNA. Public awareness of pressing threats will be increased through broad outreach and educational activities, and management strategies developed by contribution of a new section to the Cayman Islands Biodiversity Action Plan for offshore seamounts.
