Multi-trophic conservation and management strategies may be necessary if reciprocal
linkages between primary producers and their consumers are strong. While herbivory on …

Ecosystem restoration aims to restore biodiversity and valuable functions that have been
degraded or lost. The Coral Triangle is a hotspot for marine biodiversity held in its coral …

Submerged macrophytes can have a profound effect on shallow lake ecosystems through
their ability to modify the thermal structure and dissolved oxygen levels within the lake …

Seagrass meadows commonly reside in shallow sheltered embayments typical of the
locations that provide an attractive option for mooring boats. Given the potential for boat …

Anthropogenic impacts on coastal areas have led to an increased degradation of marine
environments globally. Eelgrass ecosystems are particularly susceptible to human induced …

Eelgrass (Zostera marina) is a marine foundation species essential for coastal ecosystem
services around the northern hemisphere. Like all macroscopic organisms, it possesses a …

Field surveys often show that high water turbidity limits cover of aquatic vegetation, while
many small-scale experiments show that vegetation can reduce turbidity by decreasing …

Intertidal flats are highly productive areas that support large numbers of invertebrates, fish,
and birds. Benthic diatoms are essential for the function of tidal flats. They fuel the benthic …

What are seagrasses? Seagrasses are flowering plants adapted to life in the oceans. They
are the only angiosperms able to withstand a saline existence, with all but one genus …

Seagrasses in coastal areas have substantial importance for the marine environment and
also serve as food for herbivorous waterbirds. We investigated potential relationships …