openIdentification of benthic habitats in the deep sea between Madeira and the Desertas Islands through the analysis of data collected during the MSM126 expedition aboard the research vessel Maria S. Merian in February 2024. Instruments used for data collection include multibeam echo sounders and in situ imaging systems (XOFOS and ROV). Data analysis involves cluster analysis, non-parametric multivariate tests, and the creation of a map to display the distribution of the identified habitats.Identification of benthic habitats in the deep sea between Madeira and the Desertas Islands through the analysis of data collected during the MSM126 expedition aboard the research vessel Maria S. Merian in February 2024. Instruments used for data collection include multibeam echo sounders and in situ imaging systems (XOFOS and ROV). Data analysis involves cluster analysis, non-parametric multivariate tests, and the creation of a map to display the distribution of the identified habitats
