Predation is a dominant structuring force in ecological communities. In aquatic
environments, predation on bivalves has long been an important focal interaction for …

Abstract Aim The Atlanto‐Mediterranean edible purple sea urchin, Paracentrotus lividus, is a
commercially exploited keystone species in benthic communities. Its browsing activity can …

Sea stars are ecologically important in rocky intertidal habitats where they can play an apex
predator role, completely restructuring communities. The recent sea star die-off throughout …

Mussel bottom culture is an extensive type of aquaculture, it depends on natural resources
for feed, seed and space. It consists of the translocation of juvenile mussels (seed) from …

Sea star wasting disease (SSWD) describes a suite of disease signs believed to have led to
catastrophic die-offs in many asteroid species, beginning in 2013. While most studies have …

Fishery on subtidal mussel beds and subsequent relying on culture plots in the same system
is a common practice in bottom mussel culture. We address factors that determine the …

The assembly and maintenance of biological communities is influenced by environmental
factors, which are predicted to shift with climate change. Glaciers are melting at increasing …

Antarctic marine organisms are adapted to an extreme environment, characterized by a very
low but stable temperature and a strong seasonality in food availability arousing from …

Losses due to predation are recognized as an important factor affecting shellfish stocks,
restoration efforts and aquaculture production. Managing and mitigating the impact of …

The abiotic environment varies continuously at a variety of temporal scales. While this
variation is known to be ecologically important, multiple scales of variability are rarely …