Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (hereafter, omega-3), including
eicosapentaenoic-acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic-acid (DHA), are essential nutritional …

The Benguela upwelling system (BUS) is one of the world's most productive ecosystems,
supporting globally relevant fisheries. The BUS marine community is modulated by the …

The connection between epipelagic and deep-sea mesopelagic realms controls a variety of
ecosystem processes including oceanic carbon storage and the provision of harvestable fish …

Trophic contributions of diverse OM sources to estuarine and coastal food webs differ
substantially across systems around the world, particularly for nekton (fish, cephalopods …

Phytoplankton are the main source of energy and omega‐3 (n‐3) long‐chain essential fatty
acids (EFA) in aquatic ecosystems. Their growth and biochemical composition are affected …

Linking production, transfer and subsequent bioavailability of nutritionally significant matter
from phytoplankton to higher trophic levels is a fundamental aspect in understanding marine …

Highlights•Demand for omega-3 nutraceuticals continues to rise.•Current omega-3 sources
are unsustainable.•Land-based omega-3 production provides potential alternative …

Lipids, in their function as trophic markers in food webs and organic matter source indicators
in the water column and sediments, provide a tool for reconstructing the complexity of global …

An important, but underappreciated, consequence of climate change is the reduction in
crucial nutrient production at the base of the marine food chain: the long-chain omega-3 …

Humans have drastically altered the abundance of animals in marine ecosystems via
exploitation. Reduced abundance can destabilize food webs, leading to cascading indirect …