How to predict the evolution of ecosystems is one of the numerous questions asked of
ecologists by managers and politicians. To answer this we will need to give a scientific …

Seagrass meadows are among the most threatened ecosystems on earth, raising concerns
about the equilibrium of coastal ecosystems and the sustainability of local fisheries. The …

Water masses can become undersaturated with oxygen when natural processes alone or in
combination with anthropogenic processes produce enough organic carbon that is …

Vulnerability of coastal ecosystems has been increasing as a result of human perturbations
that compromise the ability to provide multiple ecosystem services. Vulnerability is a function …

Over the last 20 years, loss of seagrass beds, often related with increased eutrophication,
became a common problem worldwide. In the Mondego estuary (Portugal), eutrophication …

The nine species comprising the genus Zostera discussed in this chapter form a widespread
and relatively well-studied group of seagrasses. Some of the earliest studies of seagrasses …

A qualified estimate for pretreatment of the macroalgae Chaetomorpha linum for ethanol
production was given, based on the experience of pretreatment of land-based biomass. C …

For a better understanding of the phosphorus dynamics and bioavailability in temperate
climates, sequential chemical extraction techniques were used to study sediment P-pools …

Estuarine meiofauna communities have been only recently considered to be good indicators
of ecological quality, exhibiting several advantages over macrofauna, such as their small …

Nitrogen (N) fixation is fueling planktonic production in a multitude of aquatic environments.
In meso-and poly-haline estuaries, however, the contribution of N by pelagic N2 fixation is …