Publications by authors named "Ana Carolina Bastidas"
Article Synopsis
- This paper analyzes marine biodiversity distribution in the Caribbean and summarizes the Census of Marine Life program's activities in the region.
- The Caribbean features diverse ecosystems such as coral reefs and mangroves, home to 12,046 marine species across various taxonomic groups, though sampling is primarily focused on shallow waters.
- The study highlights issues such as uneven sampling efforts, variable collection methods, limited taxonomic knowledge, and insufficient deep-sea data, affecting the accuracy of biodiversity distribution patterns.
