Mesophotic sea urchins are poorly known but their role may be crucial in the dynamics of mesophotic reef assemblages.
The students will update knowledge on their distribution exploiting different sources (scientific papers, web and local ecological knowledge) and will analyse their main morhological peculiarities.
Language requirements:
english
Specific competences required :
If interested in diving activity a valid license is required.
Safety issues:
If interested in diving activity a valid medical certification is required.
Accommodation possibilities :
facilities depend on availability of university accommodations
Additional costs to be covered by the student:
No
COVID-19 contingency plan:
In case of restrictions the work will be focused mainly on the distribution analysis.
format:
on-site
