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The new deep-sea sponge species Geodia bibilonae from the Balearic Islands, named in honor of Dr. Maria Antònia Bibiloni, who was key to initiate sponge research in the Balearic Islands in the 1980s. Credit: Julio A. Díaz
The new discoveries will increase the ecological importance of the Mallorca channel seamounts and the littoral caves, providing compelling arguments for the Spanish government to emphasize the need for protection measures. Regarding the underwater mountains, the data suggests a strong case for their inclusion within the Natura 2000 Network, highlighting their ecological significance and the necessity of conservation efforts.
Julio A. Díaz, a PhD student of the Balearic Oceanographic Centre of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography , together with other researchers from the same center, have been collecting sponges in the Balearic Islands, Spain. Collections came from shallow underwater caves to deep-sea fishing grounds and underwater mountains , descending to depths of up to 1000 meters.
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