Author/Authors :
Savari، Ahamad نويسنده Department of Marine Biology, Khorramshahr Marine Science and Technology University, IR Iran , , Haghi، Mahsa نويسنده South Iranian Aquaculture Research Center, Ahwaz , , Kochanian، Preeta نويسنده Fisheries Department, Faculty of Marine Natural Resources, Marine Science and Technology University, Khoramshahr , , Nabavi، Seyed Mohammad Bagher نويسنده Deputy Head of Dept. of Marine Sciences, Department of Environment, IR Iran , , Nami، Mohammad Hasan نويسنده Hydrogrphic Section. National Geographical Organization, IR Iran , , Zakeri، Mohammad نويسنده Fisheries Department, Faculty of Marine Natural Resources, Marine Science and Technology University, Khoramshahr , , Bodaghi، Mohammad نويسنده Hydrogrphic Section. National Geographical Organization, IR Iran ,
Abstract :
The study presents the result of a new attempt for benthic biotopes remote sensing in the southern coast of
the Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. This survey site covers approximately 233 km2 in water depth
between five and 25 m. Bathymetric data was derived from the single beam survey and grab stations,
underwater video and photos were undertaken as ground-trusthing. The acoustic results showed the survey
occurred in shallow waters. Sediments were classified as muddy and into six types following Went-Worth
scale. In total, 214 species belonging to 91 families, 48 orders and 20 classes were identified. Majority of
species were Polychaete with Cirratulidae, Amphinomidae, Paraonidae and Capitellidae being dominant,
respectively. Porifera, Nematoda, Malacostraca, Enopla, Bivalve, Osracoda, Ophiuroidea and other
macrofauna comprised the remaining species, respectively. The results showed sediment type did not
affect species distribution and richness. The acoustic mapping of southern coast of the Qeshm Island
provided preliminary data and initial overview of the sediment biotopes and faunal communities. This was
the first attempt to integrate geological, biological and dynamic data of the region.
