Zostera marina meadows in the northwestern Spain: distribution, characteristics and anthropogenic pressures

Zostera marina meadows represent an important marine ecosystem in the North temperate region. They are common in the northwestern Spain, but their distribution and biological traits remain poorly studied. Improving the knowledge of eelgrasses and identifying potential impact sources is necessary to implement conservation programs. Distribution, cover, density, size and presence of flowers in plants of Z. marina along the northwestern Spain were...