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These predictions increase the understanding of the potential distribution for the northern Mediterranean and indicate suitable hard bottom areas down to &gt;150\u2009m depth. Poorly sampled habitats with predicted presence along Algeria, Alboran Sea and adjacent Atlantic coasts encourage further investigation. 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