Table 1 Main physico-chemical parameters measured close to the sea bottom (5 m asb), by the CTD SBE 911 probe, in the two areas S. oceana was found (DFS and 140 m) and in the site of hydrothermal fluids active emission
DFS | 140 m | Emission area | |
|---|---|---|---|
Coordinates | N 38°39′18.37″ E 15°06′52.52” | N 38°40′21.11″ E 15°07′42.57” | N 38°39′18.37″ E 15°06′52.52” |
Water depth (m) | 204 | 140 | 85 |
Temperature (°C) | 14.3 | 14.1 | 14.5 |
Salinity (PSU) | 38.4 | 38.2 | 37.8 |
pH | 8.0 | 8.1 | 7.9–7 |