The objectives of WP2 are
 To assess the coralligenous megabenthic assemblages (habitats) by means of observation, photographic surveys
 To investigate basic demographic characteristics of erect associated species populations and disturbances and threats
 To quantify necrosis of gorgonians and other key benthic species
 To establish a monitoring plan through repetitive photographic sampling, using for instance PhotoQuad software for image analysis.
This presentation gives a general description of the biogenic mediated habitats in the Aegean coastal waters (main species) and some potential sites to be monitored in the vicinity of Izmir and Fethyie, in CIGESMED framework.