Local adaptation in the sea was regarded historically as a rare phenomenon that was limited
to a handful of species with exceptionally low dispersal potential. However, a growing body …

The swiftly changing climate presents a challenge to organismal fitness by creating a
mismatch between the current environment and phenotypes adapted to historic conditions …

The value of big old fat fecund female fish (BOFFFFs) in fostering stock productivity and
stability has long been underappreciated by conventional fisheries science and …

The term 'carryover effect'originally arose from repeated measures clinical experiments.
However, the term has more recently been applied to ecological and evolutionary studies …

The evolution of adaptive phenotypic plasticity relies on the presence of cues that enable
organisms to adjust their phenotype to match local conditions. Although mostly studied with …

It is essential to predict the impact of elevated P co2 on marine organisms and habitats to
anticipate the severity and consequences of future ocean chemistry change. Despite the …

Ocean acidification (OA) is altering the chemistry of the world's oceans at rates unparalleled
in the past roughly 1 million years. Understanding the impacts of this rapid change in …

The global acidification of the earth's oceans is predicted to impact biodiversity via
physiological effects impacting growth, survival, reproduction, and immunology, leading to …

We are beginning to understand how the larvae of molluscs and echinoderms with complex
life cycles will be affected by climate change. Early experiments using short-term exposures …

Naturalists and scientists have been captivated by the diversity of marine larval forms since
they were discovered following the advent of the microscope. Because they often bear little …