Replicating natural topography on marine artificial structures–A novel approach to eco-engineering
Ocean sprawl is a growing threat to marine and coastal ecosystems globally, with wide-
ranging consequences for natural habitats and species. Artificial structures built in the …
ranging consequences for natural habitats and species. Artificial structures built in the …
Physical habitat structure in marine ecosystems: the meaning of complexity and heterogeneity
LRS Carvalho, F Barros - Hydrobiologia, 2017 - Springer
Habitat structure (HS) corresponds to the presence of physical structures in a system and is
one of the most important ecological features that influences patterns and processes of …
one of the most important ecological features that influences patterns and processes of …
Small-scale habitat complexity of artificial turf influences the development of associated invertebrate assemblages
JT Lavender, KA Dafforn, MJ Bishop… - Journal of Experimental …, 2017 - Elsevier
Ecosystem engineers can influence biodiversity by enhancing complexity, and modifying the
availability of resources. Understanding the mechanisms by which ecosystem engineers …
availability of resources. Understanding the mechanisms by which ecosystem engineers …
Biodiversity in intertidal rock pools: Informing engineering criteria for artificial habitat enhancement in the built environment
Coastal defence structures are proliferating to counter rising and stormier seas. With
increasing concern about the ecological value of built environments, efforts are being made …
increasing concern about the ecological value of built environments, efforts are being made …
Habitat Fragmentation Enhances the Difference between Natural and Artificial Reefs in an Urban Marine Coastal Tract
Coastal urbanization and the consequent proliferation of artificial structures greatly impact
rocky reef communities, productive and diverse marine environments that play a crucial role …
rocky reef communities, productive and diverse marine environments that play a crucial role …
Making seawalls multifunctional: The positive effects of seeded bivalves and habitat structure on species diversity and filtration rates
The marine environment is being increasingly modified by the construction of artificial
structures, the impacts of which may be mitigated through eco-engineering. To date, eco …
structures, the impacts of which may be mitigated through eco-engineering. To date, eco …
Mapping marine benthic biological traits to facilitate future sustainable development
Escalating societal demands placed on the seabed mean there has never been such a
pressing need to align our understanding of the relationship between the physical impact of …
pressing need to align our understanding of the relationship between the physical impact of …
Habitat with small inter-structural spaces promotes mussel survival and reef generation
Spatially complex habitats provide refuge for prey and mediate many predator–prey
interactions. Increasing anthropogenic pressures are eroding such habitats, reducing their …
interactions. Increasing anthropogenic pressures are eroding such habitats, reducing their …
Variation in the structure of subtidal landscapes in the NW Mediterranean Sea
Compounded effects of climate change and local human activities are threatening marine
biodiversity worldwide. At a regional scale (10s to 100s km), comparisons among areas …
biodiversity worldwide. At a regional scale (10s to 100s km), comparisons among areas …
Do artificial structures alter marine invertebrate genetic makeup?
Human-made structures are increasingly built in marine coastal habitats for a variety of
purposes. Offshore oil and gas production platforms are among the largest examples. Yet …
purposes. Offshore oil and gas production platforms are among the largest examples. Yet …