Description

Soft seabeds are formed with mobile sediments, sand and pebbles. They are characterised by a flat surface, subjected to currents and swells, without any obvious places to hide. The organisms that live here have adopted two different strategies to protect themselves: some bury themselves in the sand, others develop mimicking or camouflage mechanisms.

Did you know?

These abyssal beaches cover approximately 9/10 of the sea floor.

Main associated species

• Fan mussel
• Long-snouted seahorse
• Short-snouted seahorse
• Mediterranean slipper lobster