Macroinvertebrates as indicators of human disturbances on sandy beaches: A global review
Sandy beaches are ecosystems under increasing human pressure that require efficient
management and conservation strategies. Resident macroinvertebrates usually respond to …
management and conservation strategies. Resident macroinvertebrates usually respond to …
Influence of climate change and extreme weather events on an estuarine fish community
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent as a result of climate change, and the
increasing frequency of these events may lead to significant changes in fish assemblages. In …
increasing frequency of these events may lead to significant changes in fish assemblages. In …
[HTML][HTML] Spatial distribution of meiofaunal and macrofaunal assemblages in the tidal flats of the southern Korean coast in relation to natural and anthropogenic impacts
JW Kim, HG Kim, H Kim, SJ Hawkins, IS Seo… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
We investigated the spatial variability of macrofaunal and meiofaunal assemblages in
intertidal flats on the southern coast of Korea. Abiotic and biotic samples were collected at …
intertidal flats on the southern coast of Korea. Abiotic and biotic samples were collected at …
Impacts of pervasive climate change and extreme events on rocky intertidal communities: Evidence from long-term data
Annual surveys of the abundance of intertidal invertebrates and macroalgae have been
made at between 70 and 100 rocky intertidal time-series sites around the United Kingdom …
made at between 70 and 100 rocky intertidal time-series sites around the United Kingdom …
[HTML][HTML] The infaunal clam Polititapes rhomboides exposed to sediment mobilization and seawater warming: Recovery patterns and energetic constraints
JMF Babarro, M Gilcoto, N Villacieros-Robineau… - Ecological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Infaunal organisms living within marine sediments can provide valuable information about
the effect of key environmental factors, acting as ecological indicators eg species …
the effect of key environmental factors, acting as ecological indicators eg species …
Storm effects on intertidal invertebrates: increased beta diversity of few individuals and species
Climate change is predicted to lead to more extreme weather events, including changes to
storm frequency, intensity and location. Yet the ecological responses to storms are …
storm frequency, intensity and location. Yet the ecological responses to storms are …
Urbanization effects on sandy beach macrofauna along an estuarine gradient
The rapid urban population growth and coastal infrastructure development worldwide add
dimensionality and complexity to the management process in sandy shores, and therefore …
dimensionality and complexity to the management process in sandy shores, and therefore …
Incidence of marine debris in seabirds feeding at different water depths
Marine debris such as plastic fragments and fishing gears are accumulating in the ocean at
alarming rates. This study assesses the incidence of debris in the gastrointestinal tracts of …
alarming rates. This study assesses the incidence of debris in the gastrointestinal tracts of …
Tourism impacts on benthic communities of sandy beaches
PM Machado, MC Suciu, LL Costa, DC Tavares… - Marine …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
This study evaluated the effect of human trampling on the benthic macrofauna of two
beaches in Southeast Brazil with different levels of intensity of tourism, Grussaí (more …
beaches in Southeast Brazil with different levels of intensity of tourism, Grussaí (more …
Effect of typhoon‐induced intertidal‐flat erosion on dominant macrobenthic species (Meretrix meretrix)
Benthic animal populations inhabiting intertidal flats provide important ecosystem functions
and services that may be disrupted by physical disturbances such as tropical cyclones …
and services that may be disrupted by physical disturbances such as tropical cyclones …