First and Northernmost Record of Diadema setosum (Leske, 1778) (Echinodermata: Echinoidea: Diadematidae) in the Sea of Marmara

In July 2018, the first population of porcupine sea urchin Diadema setosum was recorded in the Sea of Marmara, Turkey. Individuals were observed by SCUBA diving in the eastern connection area of Dardanelles through the Sea of Marmara between 4 and 6 m of depth. This alien sea urchin has invaded the...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Thalassas : revista de ciencias del mar 2019-10, Vol.35 (2), p.375-379
Hauptverfasser:	Artüz, M. Levent, Artüz, O. Bülent
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Coastal Sciences Diadema setosum Earth and Environmental Science Earth Sciences Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management Freshwater & Marine Ecology Invertebrates Marine & Freshwater Sciences Marine invertebrates Oceanography Scuba diving
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Zusammenfassung:	In July 2018, the first population of porcupine sea urchin Diadema setosum was recorded in the Sea of Marmara, Turkey. Individuals were observed by SCUBA diving in the eastern connection area of Dardanelles through the Sea of Marmara between 4 and 6 m of depth. This alien sea urchin has invaded the Mediterranean Sea and is now extending its range of distribution (approx. 345 nautical miles) to the Sea of Marmara.
ISSN:	0212-5919 2366-1674
DOI:	10.1007/s41208-019-00137-3