Trends in Seagrass Research on the Atlantic Coast
Author Information
Author(s): Luiza Reis de Souza, Renato Crespo Pereira, Abílio Soares-Gomes
Primary Institution: Universidade Federal Fluminense
Hypothesis
The study aims to analyze the scientific production on seagrasses in the Atlantic Ocean over the past 64 years.
Conclusion
The study found a significant increase in seagrass research along the Atlantic Coast, highlighting a need for more studies in the South Atlantic region.
Supporting Evidence
- 3,482 scientific articles on seagrasses were identified from 1969 to 2024.
- The average annual increase in published articles was 8.28%.
- Research on seagrasses is concentrated in the North Atlantic, with only 7.4% of studies from the South Atlantic.
Takeaway
Scientists have been studying seagrasses in the Atlantic Ocean for a long time, and they found that more research is needed, especially in the southern parts.
Methodology
A bibliometric search was conducted in the Scopus database to analyze articles focused on seagrasses in the Atlantic Coast.
Potential Biases
The analysis may be biased towards regions with more scientific output, particularly in the North Atlantic.
Limitations
The study primarily focused on articles indexed in Scopus, potentially missing relevant research published in non-indexed journals.
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