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PhD Thesis Project: "A novel approach for structural analyses of benthic communities exemplified by Chilean fiords"
Shallow water benthic communities in the fiord Comao are studied with focus on cold-water corals. The investigations are carried out at Huinay Scientific Field Station.
In a first phase, a novel method for inventory and reproducible characterization of benthic communities will be developed and applied. The method combines tried and tested procedures from terrestrial plant sociology (Braun-Blanquet) with modern techniques for benthic research like SCUBA-diving and digital underwater photography. The method will be designed for application on a broad spectrum of benthic communities. It allows a rapid asessment procedure for large areas as well as a reproducible detailed analysis of benthic communities and a combination of both. The results will provide information about benthic biodiversity in the northern Chilean fiord region. This phase of the project is integrated in the Census of Marine Life and the NaGISA project.
In a second phase, basic abiotic constants will be recorded at selected communities and variable factors will be monitored during an entire year cycle. Key factors molding these communities shall be detected, which allow conclusions on dynamics within these communities and the reasons for high diversity in the fiords.
Oct. 98: Diplom (Master) in Biology at the LMU, Munich, Germany: grade 1.0 obtaining "first class honors"
Oct. 97-Oct. 98: "Beiträge zur Aktinienfauna Chiles (Cnidaria: Anthozoa); Teil 2", "Contributions to the Sea Anemone Fauna of Chile (Cnidaria: Anthozoa); Part 2"
Försterra, G. (2002): "Reconstructing a lost world - the urgent need for reproducible inventory methods in benthic science", 8.-12.11.02, Universidad Católica del Norte, Coquimbo.
Försterra, G. (2003): “The south Chilean fjord region- methods and techniques for structural analysis of shallow water benthic communities”, IBMANT and ANDEEP meeting, 19.-24.10.2003, Ushuaia, Argentina, abstract.
Försterra, G. (2004): A novel approach to diversity assessments of macro-epi-benthic communities exemplified by Chilean fjords; Annual NABS meeting, Vancouver, Canada, 6.-11.6.2004, abstract.
Försterra. G. (2005): Optimizing sampling- and analysis patterns for digital-photographic macro-epibenthic community studies – a combined theoretical and practical approach exemplified by a Chilean fjord. Annual COLACMAR meeting, May16-20 2005, Vina del Mar, Chile, abstract.
Försterra. G. & V. Häussermann (2005): In Sight, Still Out of mind! — Coral Banks in Chilean Fjords: Characteristics, Distribution, Threats. 3rd International Symposium on Deep Sea Corals ISDSC 3, November 28-December 2; Miami, Florida, USA, p. 125, abstract.
McCulloch, M., P. Montagna, G. Försterra, G. Mortimer, V. Häussermann & C. Mazzoli (2005). Uranium-series dating and growth rates of the cool-water coral Desmophyllum dianthus from the Chilean fjords. 3rd International Symposium on Deep Sea Corals ISDSC 3, November 28-December 2; Miami, Florida, USA, p. 191; pdf poster.
Försterra, Günter and Vreni Häussermann (2006): Fjord regions as laboratories for understanding processes in marine ecosystems affected by climate changes. 41st European Marine Biology Symposium EMBS41, Cork, Ireland, September 4-8, 2006, abstract.
Försterra, Günter (2006): Inadequacies of the NaGISA protocol for application in the Chilean fjord region and alternative procedures. 1st NaGISA World Coference, Kobe, Japan, October 15-18; p. 28; abstract.
Försterra, G., Häussermann, V. (2008): Saving a biodiversity hotspot: baseline studied as research priority for the Chilean Patagonian Fjord Region. 1st World Congress on Marine Biodiversity, Valencia, Spain, November 11-15.
Günter Försterra, Verena Häussermann, Michelle Marcotte and Josh Biro (2008): Taxonomic tools for assessing marine biodiversity - a new field guide for the Chilean fjords; Congreso de Ciencias del Mar, Vina del Mar, May 26-30, 2008.
Försterra & Häussermann (2008): Fjord regions: where the deep sea comes into reach. 4th International symposium of deep-sea corals, December 1-5, Wellington, New Zealand.
Fiona Bahr, Michelle Marcotte, Axel Hausmann, Josh Biro, Vreni Häussermann, Günter Försterra (2009): The Patagonian Fjord Region: A hotspot that should not leave us cold; Biodiversity Hotspots, Luxemburg, March 26-28.
Försterra, G. & Häussermann, V. (2009): Typically Special: The Patagonian Fjord Region and its characteristics; Fjord Meeting, Bergen, May 7 and 8, 2009.
Försterra, G., Mayr, C. and Häussermann, V. (2010): Cold water corals and endolithic algae – parasitism, commensalism or mutualism? 45th European Marine Biology Symposium; Edinburgh, Scotia, August 23-27.
G. Försterra, V. Häussermann , K. Hiscock, E. Plotnek and D. Genter (2011): . Shallow cold water coral reefs in Chilean Patagonia – ecosystems that may be destroyed before they are really known. 9th International Temperate Reefs Symposium; Plymouth, UK, July 4-8. Poster.
Försterra, G. & Häussermann, V. (2011): Time to say goodbye! – Why digital imaging techniques should replace diver observations in benthic assessments. 2nd International Marine Concervation Congress; Victoria, BC, Canada, May 14-18. Talk.
Försterra, G. & Häussermann, V. (2011): Fundamental problems in managing largely unknown diverse marine systems in Chilean Patagonia. 2nd World Congress on Marine Biodiversity; Aberdeen, Scotland, September 26-30. Talk.
Försterra, Günter, Vreni Hӓussermann, Christoph Mayr, and Carin Jantzen (2012): Low pH and the role of endolythic algae in CWC; International Symposium on Deep-Sea Corals, Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 1-5, 2012.
Häussermann, Verena & Försterra, Günter: Los fiordos chilenos- mar incógnito y “hot spot” de biodiversidad. Simposio de “Censu de la Vida Marina Chile”, XXXIII congreso Ciencias del Mar, Mayo 27-30, 2013, Antofagasta, Chile.
Günter Försterra, Vreni Häussermann and David Bellhoff: Lending MARXAN a helping hand - ways to improve analyses of poor data sets, exemplified on the Chilean fjord region, International Marine Protected Area congress IMPAC, October 21-27, 2013, Marseille & Corsica, France.
Günter Försterra, Vreni Häussermann: Cold-water corals of Chilean Patagonia – distribution and threats, 8th International Coelenterate Meeting, ICCB, Eilat, Israel, December 1-5, 2013.
Häussermann V, G Försterra, D Bellhoff (2014). Filling gaps - species distribution models help to improve the resolution of zoogeographical analysis for Chilean Patagonia. World Congress on Marine Biodiversity, Qingdao, China, October 12-16.
Gottschlich, J Laudien, V Häussermann, G Försterra, J Smith (2014). The impact of changing substrate angles on abundance and diversity of hard bottom communities during primary succession. MARES conference 2014, Olhão, Portugal. November 17-21.
Gottschlich, J Laudien, V Häussermann, G Försterra (2014). Modulation of the intensity of abiotic parameters caused by substratum inclinations and its implication on hard-bottom benthic community structure. YOUMARES conference 2014, Stralsund, Germany. September 10-12.
Jantzen C., Laudien J., Nowak C., McConnell KM., Häussermann, V. In situ growth rate of a cold water coral in a natural pH gradient. XXX1V Congreso Ciencias del Mar, Osorno, Chile. May 26-30.
Försterra G., J. Laudien, C. Jantzen, R. Waller, J. Sellanes, K. McConnell, U. Pörschmann, C. Fuentes, P. Muñoz & V. Häussermann (2015). ¿Qué causa la muerte de corales en la Patagonia chilena? – hipótesis sobre la muerte masiva de bancos de Desmophyllum dianthus. XXXV Congreso Ciencias del Mar, Coquimbo Mayo 25-29 2015.
Häussermann V, Försterra G, Burrows M, Gorny M & Bellhoff (2015): D. Llenando los espacios blancos – modelos de distribución de especies ayudan a mejorar la resolución de análisis zoogeográficos y de áreas marinas protegidas. XXXV Congreso Ciencias del Mar, Coquimbo Mayo 25-29 2015.
Försterra, Günter, Häussermann, Verena (2007): Impactos relacionados con la construccion de una carretera a lo largo de los fiordos Comau y Reñihué.
Hajdu, E., Willenz, P., Lôbo-Hajdu, G., Desqueyroux-Faundez, R., Carvalho, M., Häussermann, V., Försterra, G. and M. Scuteri (2005): Marine sponges biodiversity. Project AMBARC-diving and wading in South America. Global Marine Environment 4: 28-29.
Försterra, G., Häussermann, V. & Gerard P. Foley Jr. (2006): Adding pieces to a complex puzzle – discovering the benthic life in the channels and fjords of Chilean Patagonia. Global Marine Environment 3: 18-21.
Willenz, P., Häussermann, V., Försterra, G., Schrödl, M., Melzer, R., Atwood, L. and Jorda, C. (2007): Finding more pieces of the Chilean puzzle. Global Marine Environment 5: 26-29.
In the fjords Comau and Reñihue, large assemblages of azooxanthelate corals can be found on vertical and overhanging walls; 25 m.
King crabs can regularly be observed while SCUBA diving in the fjords.
A. Zahn, M. Steiger, B. Petri, G. Försterra (1991); “Beiträge zum Artenschutz Nr. 17, Amphibienkartierung im Landkreis Altötting”, S. 113 – 117, Schriftenreihe des Bayerischen Landesamts für Umweltschutz.
Försterra, G., Beuck, L., Häussermann, V. & Freiwald, A. (2005): Shallow water Desmophyllum dianthus (Scleractinia) from Chile: characteristics of the biocenoses, the bioeroding community, heterotrophic interactions and (palaeo)-bathymetrical implications. In: Freiwald, A., Roberts, J. M. (eds.): Cold-water corals and ecosystems. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 937-977; pdf (copyright Springer Verlag).
Häussermann, V. and Försterra, G.(2005): Distribution patterns of Chilean shallow-water sea anemones (Cnidaria: Anthozoa: Actiniaria, Corallimorpharia); with a discussion of the taxonomic and zoogeographic relationships between the actinofauna of the South East Pacific, the South West Atlantic and Antarctica; Pages 91-102 in W. E. Arntz, G. A. Lovrich and S. Thatje, eds. The Magellan-Antarctic connection: links and frontiers at high southern latitudes. Scientia Marina 69 (Suppl. 2); pdf (copyright).
Michael Schrödl, María-Angélica Alarcón, Luis R. Bedriñana, Francisco J. Bravo, Carlos M. Bustamante, Rosana Carvalho, Günther Försterra, Carlos Gallardo, Verena Häussermann, Andrea Salmen (2005): Nudipleura (Gastropoda: Opisthobranchia) from the southern Chilean Comau Fjord, with redescription of Polycera priva Marcus, 1959; Vita Malacologica 3: 23-33.; pdf (copyright).
van Ofwegen, L., Häussermann, V. and Försterra, G. (2006): A new genus of soft coral (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea: Clavulariidae) from Chile. Zootaxa 1219: 47-57; pdf (copyright Magnolia press).
Schwabe, E., Försterra, G., Häussermann, V., Alarcón, M.-A. and Schrödl, M. (2006): Chitons (Mollusca: Polyplacophora) from the southern Chilean Comau Fjord, with reinstatement of Tonicia calbucensis Plate, 1897. Zootaxa 1341: 1-27; pdf (copyright Magnolia Press).
Melzer, Roland R., Schrödl, Michael, Häussermann, Verena, Försterra, Günter, and Montoya Bravo, Maria Fernanda (2006): Pycnogonids on cnidarians at Comau fjord, Southern Chile: a report on 2005 SCUBA collections. Spixiana 29: 237-242; pdf.
Häussermann, Verena & Günter Försterra (2007). Extraordinary abundance of hydrocorals (Cnidaria, Hydrozoa, Stylasteridae) in shallow water of the Patagonian fjord region. Polar Biology 30 (4): 487-492; pdf (copyright Springer) (online first: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00300-006-0207-5).
Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra. 2007. Large assemblages of cold-water corals in Chile: a summary of recent findings and potential impacts. Pages 195­-207 in George R. Y. and S. D. Cairns, eds. Conservation and adaptive management of seamount and deep-sea coral ecosystems. Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami, Miami. 324 p.
van Ofwegen, Leen, Häussermann, Verena & Günter Försterra (2007): The genus Alcyonium (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea: Alcyoniidae) in Chile. Zootaxa 1607: 1-19.
Galea, Horia, Häussermann, Verena and Günter Försterra (2007): Hydrozoa, fjord Comau, Chile. Check list 3(2): 159-167.
Galea, Horia, Häussermann, Verena and Försterra, Günter (2007): Cnidaria, Hydrozoa: First records, local and extended world distribution, region of south-Chilean fjords. Check List 3(4): 308-320.
Galea, Horia, Försterra, Günter, and Häussermann, Verena (2007): Additions to the hydroids (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa) from the fjords region of southern Chile. Zootaxa 1650: 55-68.
Försterra, Günter & Verena Häussermann (2008): Unusual symbiotic relationships between microendolithic phototrophic organisms and azooxanthellate Scleractinia from Chilean fjords. Marine Ecology Progress Series 370: 121-125.
Häussermann, Verena and Försterra, Günter (2008): A new species of sea anemone from the Chilean fjord region, Paraisanthus fabiani (Actiniaria: Isanthidae), with a discussion of the family Isanthidae Carlgren, 1938. Zootaxa 1897: 27-42.
Försterra, Günter, Häussermann, Verena & Carsten Lüter (2008): Mass occurrences of the recent brachiopod Magellania venosa (Terebratellidae) in the fjords Comau and Reñihue, Chile. Marine Ecology 29: 342-347.
Lagger, Cristián, Tatián, Marcos, Häussermann, Vreni and Försterra, Günter (2009): Ascidians (Chordata; Ascidiacea) from the southern Chilean Comau Fjord. Spixiana 32 (2): 173-185.
Verena Häussermann, Michael Dawson and Günter Försterra (2009): First record of the moon jellyfish, Aurelia (Scyphozoa: Semaeostomeae), for Chile. Spixiana 32 (1): 3-7.
Galea, Horia, Häussermann, Verena, and Försterra, Günter (2009): New additions to the hydroids (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa) from the fjord region of southern Chile. Zootaxa 2019: 1-28.
Michael J. Risk, Meghan Burchell, Katharina de Roo, Rob Nairn, Mike Tubrett, Günter Försterra (2010): Trace elements in bivalve shells from the Río Cruces, Chile. Aquatic Biology 10: 85-97.
Christoph C. Mayr, Günter Försterra, Verena Häussermann, Anja Wunderlich, Jürke Grau (2011): Stable isotope variability in a Chilean fjord food web: implications for N- and C-cycles. Marine Ecology Progress Series 428: 89-104.
Häussermann, Vreni, Günter Försterra, and Emma Plotnek (2012): Sightings of marine mammals and birds in the Comau fjord, Northern Patagonia, between 2003 and mid 2012. Spixiana 35 (2): 247-262.
Försterra, Günter, and Häussermann, Verena (2012): Report on sustained southern blue whales sightings (Balaenoptera musculus Linnaeus, 1758) in a narrow fjord during autumn-winter in southern Chile. Spixiana 35 (2): 237-245.
Jantzen, Carin, Jürgen Laudien, Stefanie Sokol, Franziska Kupprat, Günter Försterra, Verena Häussermann and Claudio Richter (2013): In situ short-term growth rates of a cold-water coral. Marine and Freshwater Research 64 (7): 631-641. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/MF12200.
Jantzen C, Häussermann V, Försterra G, Laudien J, Ardelan M, Maier S, Richter C (2013): Occurrence of a cold-water coral along natural pH gradients (Patagonia, Chile). Marine Biology 160 (10): 2597-2607. DOI 10.1007/s00227-013-2254-0.
Baumgarten Sebastian, Jürgen Laudien, Carin Jantzen, Verena Häussermann, Günter Försterra (2013): Population structure, growth and production of a recent brachiopod from the Chilean fjord region. Marine Ecology. DOI:10.1111/maec.12097.
Hassenrück Christiane, Carin Jantzen, Günter Försterra & Verena Häussermann (2013): Rates of apical septal extension of Desmophyllum dianthus: effect of association with endolithic photo-autotrophs. Marine Biology. DOI:10.1007/s00227-013-2281-x.
Försterra Günter, Vreni Häussermann, Roland R. Melzer & Andrea Weis (2013): A deep water pycnogonid close to the beach: Colossendeis macerrima Hoek, 1881 spotted at 18 m in the Chilean fjords. Spixiana 36 (1): 20.
Häussermann, Verena, Acevedo, Jorge, Försterra, Günter, Marcotte, Michelle, and Aguayo-Lobo, Anelio (2013): Killer whales in Chilean Patagonia: Population, behavioural observations, and individual identifications. Revista de Biologia Marina y Oceanografia 48 (1): 73-85.
Häussermann Vreni, Günter Försterra, Roland R. Melzer and Roland Meyer (2013): Gradual changes of benthic biodiversity in Comau fjord, Chilean Patagonia – lateral observations over a decade of taxonomic research. Spixiana 36 (2): 161-171.
Galea HR, D Schories, G Försterra & V Häussermann (2014): New species and new records of hydroids (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa) from Chile. Zootaxa 3852 (1): 001-050.
Försterra G, Häussermann V, Laudien J, Jantzen C, Sellanes J and Muñoz P (2014): Mass die off of the cold-water coral Desmophyllum dianthus in the Chilean Patagonian fiord region. Bulletin of Marine Science 90 (3): 895-899.
Günter Försterra, Vreni Häussermann, Jürgen Laudien, Carin Jantzen, Javier Sellanes and Praxedes Muñoz (2014): Mass die off of the cold-water coral Desmophyllum dianthus in the Chilean Patagonian Fjord Region. Bulletin of Marine Science 90 (3): 895-899. http://dx.doi.org/10.5343/bms.2013.1064.
Jantzen C, Försterra G & J Laudien (2014): Growth form of the cold-water coral Desmophyllum dianthus n Chilean fjords. Bulletin of Marine Science 90 (2): 579-580.
Häussermann V & G Försterra (2015): In situ broadcast spawning of Corynactis sp.in Chilean Patagonia. Coral Reefs 34:119. DOI 10.1007/s00338-014-1256-9.
Försterra, G. (2009)*: Ecological and Biogeographical Aspects of the Chilean Fjord Region, p. 61-76. In: Häussermann, V. & Försterra, G. (eds.): Marine Benthic Fauna of Chilean Patagonia, Nature in Focus, Puerto Montt, 1000 pp.
Häussermann, V. & Försterra, G. (2009)*: Actiniaria–Sea Anemones, p. 215-266. In: Häussermann, V. & Försterra, G. (eds.): Marine Benthic Fauna of Chilean Patagonia, Nature in Focus, Puerto Montt, 1000 pp.
Försterra, G. & Häussermann, V. (2009)*: Scleractinia–Stony Corals, p. 273-282. In: Häussermann, V. & Försterra, G. (eds.): Marine Benthic Fauna of Chilean Patagonia, Nature in Focus, Puerto Montt, 1000 pp.
Sinniger, F., Häussermann, V. & Försterra, G. (2009)*: Zoantharia–Zoanthids, p. 283-290. In: Häussermann, V. & Försterra, G. (eds.): Marine Benthic Fauna of Chilean Patagonia, Nature in Focus, Santiago de Chile, 1000 pp.
Häussermann, V. & Försterra, G. (eds.) (2009): Marine Benthic Fauna of Chilean Patagonia, Nature in Focus, Puerto Montt, 1000 pp.
Häussermann, V. & Försterra, G. (eds.) (2009): Fauna Marina Bentónica de la Patagonia Chilena, Nature in Focus, Puerto Montt, 1000 pp.
Outeiro L, F Viddi, R Hucke-Gaete, G Försterra, V Häussermann, H Oyarzo, K Kosiel, S Villasante (in press): Using ecosystem services mapping for marine spatial planning in Southern Chile under scenario assessment. Ecosystem Services.
Victor A Gallardo, Vreni Häussermann, Carola Espinoza, Laura Fillinger and Günter Försterra (in review): Giant sulfur bacteria in cold vents expanding into the intertidal in Southern Chile. Marine Biodiversity.
cause a high influx of organic matter in south Chilean fjords.
Recently discovered shallow-water hydrocoral "reefs"
in southern Chilean fjords. Madre de Dios Arquipielago; 25 m.
Field laboratory in the Atacama Desert, North Chile.
Diving in Caleta Gonzalo, Renihue fjord, South Chile.
“Huinay Fiordos 2”: Central Patagonioan Zone (Tempano and Bernardo fjord and neighbouring channels, Puerto Eden), 20.3.-2.4.2005, participants: Vreni Häussermann, Günter Försterra, Roddy Foley, thanks to CONAF, NAVIMAG and Tempano project! GME 3, informe Tempano, photo1, photo2, photo3, photo4, photo5; report in Spanish.
"Huinay Fiordos 4": Northern Patagonian Zone (Chiloé Island, Fiordo Palvitad, Fiordo Pitipalena, 5.3.-22.3.2007, participants: Günter Försterra, Nicola Reiff, Roland Meier, Katharina Jörger, Russell Smart, Aruna Singh; photo1; photo2; photo3.
"Huinay Fiordos 5": Reñihue fjord (Xth region), 16.02.2007 – 26.02.2007, Participants: Philippe Willenz, Eduardo Hajdu, Josh Biro, Daniela Lopez, Mauricio Melipillan (captain); oorganized by V. Häussermann. Thanks to Pumalin Foundation!
"Huinay Fiordos 6": Fjords and channels of the Northern Patagonian Zone (Seno Ventisqueros, Canal Puyuhuapi, Puerto Cisnes, Canal Frodden, Seno Magdalena, Parque Tantauco/Isla de Chiloé), 10.02.2008 – 27.02.2008, Participants: Vreni Häussermann, Günter Fösterra, Nicola Reiff, Philippe Willenz, Michelle Marcotte, Josh Biro. Thanks to Parque Tantauco!
"Huinay Fiordos 7": Xth Region (Llico Bajo/costa abierta, Canal Chacao/Isla de Chiloé), 17.01.2009 - 25.01.2009, Participants: Vreni Häussermann, Gunter Fösterra (con Fabian), Philippe Willenz, Josh Biro, Michelle Marcotte, Hannes Imhoff, Josefina Peters. Thanks to Synergias!
"Huinay Fiordos 8": Reñihue fjord (Xth region), 07.02.2009 – 12.02.2009, Participants: Philippe Willenz, Americo Montiel, Michelle Marcotte, Josh Biro; organized by V. Häussermann. Thanks to Pumalin Foundation!
"Huinay Fiordos 9": Isla Navarino (Beagle channel) and Anihué (XII y XI región), 03.12.2010 – 20.01.2011, Participants: Vreni Häussermann, Günter Fösterra (with Fabian, Fiona), Michelle Marcotte, David Bybee (with Herenui, Tevai, Matohi, Ahiatea), Estefanía Rodriguez, Philipp Moell (with Alex), Alejandro Grajales, Graham Edgar. Many thanks to DAP, NAVIMAG, Naviera Austral and the American Museum of Natural History!
"Huinay Fiordos 10": Reñihue fjord (Xth region), 19.03.2011 – 21.03.2011, Participants: Roland Melzer, Roland Meyer, Andrea Weiss; organized by V. Häussermann. Thanks to Pumalin Foundation!
"Huinay Fiordos 11": Islas Chonos (XI región), 18.11.2011 – 02.12.2011, participants: Günter Fösterra, David Bellhoff, Daniel Genter, Zarelle Bellhoff, Emma Plotnek; organized by V. Häussermann. Thanks to CONAF, the crew of the Petrel and NAVIMAG!
"Huinay Fiordos 13": Puerto Eden (XI región), 08.03.2012 – 23.03.2012, participants: Günter Fösterra, David Bellhoff, Daniel Genter, Zarelle Bellhoff, Emma Plotnek; organized by V. Häussermann. Thanks to Keri and Gregor from Northanger and NAVIMAG!
"Huinay Fiordos 15”: Fiordo Reñihué (X region), 13.8.2012, participants: Rhian Waller, Dan Genter, Christopher Rigaud. Thanks to Pumalin Foundation!
"Huinay Fiordos 16": Madre de Dios Archipielago (XII region), Abril 10- Mayo 1, 2013, participants: Vreni Häusserman, Günter Försterra, Kaitlin McConnell, Ulrich Pörschmann, David Bellhoff, Roland Meyer, Roland Melzer, Daniela Henkel, Luis Hernández. Thanks to IMOPAC!
Häusserman, Günter Försterra, Kaitlin McConnell, Jürgen Laudien, Lisa Reichel, Henry Göhlich. Thanks to Pumalin Foundation!
"Huinay Fiordos 21”: Chonos and Guaitecas Archipielago to Peninsula Taitao, 2. – 18.4.2014, participants: Vreni Häusserman, Kaitlin McConnell, Ulrich Pörschmann, Anna Dewert, Sarah Feind. Thanks to NAVIMAG, and the captains of the Saoirse Keri Lee Pashuk and Greg Landreth!
"Huinay Fiordos 22”: Chiloé and Guafo Island, 10. – 19.1.2015, participants: Vreni Häusserman, Kaitlin McConnell, Ulrich Pörschmann, Günter Försterra. Many thanks to Parque Tantauco!
"Huinay Fiordos 23”: Añihué and Reñihué, 9. – 19.2.2015, participants: Jürgen Laudien, Günter Försterra, Verena Häussermann, Susann Diercks, Felix Rossbach, Max Neffgen. Many thanks to Reserva Añihue and Parque Pumalin!
"Huinay Fiordos 24”: Pto. Edén to Golfo de Penas, 14.4. – 3.5.2015, participants: Vreni Häusserman, Kaitlin McConnell, Ulrich Pörschmann, Insa Stolz, Henry Göhlich. Thanks to NAVIMAG, and the captains of the Saoirse Keri Lee Pashuk and Greg Landreth!
Large assemblages of the azooxanthellate coral Desmophyllum dianthus.
D. dianthus reaches densities up to 1500 individuals / m².
A large, slightly overhanging wall.
Within dense populations specimens of D. dianthus may show extreme length growth.

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