Restoration of seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean Sea: a critical review of effectiveness and ethical issues
Some species of seagrasses (eg, Zostera marina and Posidonia oceanica) have declined in
the Mediterranean, at least locally. Others are progressing, helped by sea warming, such as …
the Mediterranean, at least locally. Others are progressing, helped by sea warming, such as …
Long‐term declines and recovery of meadow area across the world's seagrass bioregions
As human impacts increase in coastal regions, there is concern that critical habitats that
provide the foundation of entire ecosystems are in decline. Seagrass meadows face growing …
provide the foundation of entire ecosystems are in decline. Seagrass meadows face growing …
[HTML][HTML] A bibliometric review on the implications of renewable offshore marine energy development on marine species
SS Kulkarni, DJ Edwards - Aquaculture and Fisheries, 2022 - Elsevier
The growing global demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly energy has
stimulated the rapid adoption of renewable offshore energy. However, infrastructure needed …
stimulated the rapid adoption of renewable offshore energy. However, infrastructure needed …
Climate change and the presence of invasive species will threaten the persistence of the Mediterranean seagrass community
Abstract The Mediterranean Sea has been experiencing rapid increases in temperature and
salinity triggering its tropicalization. Additionally, its connection with the Red Sea has been …
salinity triggering its tropicalization. Additionally, its connection with the Red Sea has been …
[HTML][HTML] Biodiversity monitoring in Mediterranean marine protected areas: Scientific and methodological challenges
Biodiversity is a portmanteau word to indicate the variety of life at all levels from genes to
ecosystems, but it is often simplistically equated to species richness; the word ecodiversity …
ecosystems, but it is often simplistically equated to species richness; the word ecodiversity …
[HTML][HTML] A Digital Twin modelling framework for the assessment of seagrass Nature Based Solutions against storm surges
In this paper we demonstrate a novel framework for assessing nature-based solutions
(NBSs) in coastal zones using a new suite of numerical models that provide a virtual …
(NBSs) in coastal zones using a new suite of numerical models that provide a virtual …
The Natural Capital Value of the Seagrass Posidonia oceanica in the North-Western Mediterranean
Posidonia oceanica is an endemic Mediterranean seagrass used as a 'biological quality
element'in monitoring programmes of the EU Water Framework Directive, providing …
element'in monitoring programmes of the EU Water Framework Directive, providing …
[HTML][HTML] An integrated assessment of the good environmental status of Mediterranean marine protected areas
Local, regional and global targets have been set to halt marine biodiversity loss. Europe has
set its own policy targets to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) of marine ecosystems …
set its own policy targets to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) of marine ecosystems …
Evaluating the extent and impact of the extreme Storm Gloria on Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows
Extreme storms can trigger abrupt and often lasting changes in ecosystems by affecting
foundational (habitat-forming) species. While the frequency and intensity of extreme events …
foundational (habitat-forming) species. While the frequency and intensity of extreme events …
The success of seagrass restoration using Enhalus acoroides seeds is correlated with substrate and hydrodynamic conditions
R Ambo-Rappe - Journal of Environmental Management, 2022 - Elsevier
The extent of seagrass areas and their associated ecosystem functions and services have
been declining due to many factors. Seagrass restoration is important to mitigate such …
been declining due to many factors. Seagrass restoration is important to mitigate such …