Biotic resistance in marine environments
Biological invasions depend in part on the resistance of native communities. Meta‐analyses
of terrestrial experiments demonstrate that native primary producers and herbivores …
of terrestrial experiments demonstrate that native primary producers and herbivores …
Design options, implementation issues and evaluating success of ecologically engineered shorelines
Human population growth and accelerating coastal development have been the drivers for
unprecedented construction of artificial structures along shorelines globally. Construction …
unprecedented construction of artificial structures along shorelines globally. Construction …
The elephant in the room: Introduced species also profit from refuge creation by artificial fish habitats
Increasingly, ecological rehabilitation is envisioned to mitigate and revert impacts of ocean
sprawl on coastal marine biodiversity. While in the past studies have demonstrated the …
sprawl on coastal marine biodiversity. While in the past studies have demonstrated the …
Predation contributes to invasion resistance of benthic communities against the non-indigenous tunicate Ciona intestinalis
Marine anthropogenic structures offer novel niches for introduced species but their role in
the subsequent invasion to natural habitats remains unknown. Upon arrival in new …
the subsequent invasion to natural habitats remains unknown. Upon arrival in new …
[PDF][PDF] Eco-engineering and management strategies for marine infrastructure to reduce establishment and dispersal of non-indigenous species
KA Dafforn - Management of Biological Invasions, 2017 - researchers.mq.edu.au
Habitat modification and the introduction and establishment of non-indigenous species (NIS)
are two of the greatest threats to global biodiversity. Human modifications of marine habitats …
are two of the greatest threats to global biodiversity. Human modifications of marine habitats …
The role of refuges in biological invasions: A systematic review
Aim Ecological refuges buffer organisms against stressors and mediate a range of species
interactions. However, their role in the context of biological invasions has yet to be …
interactions. However, their role in the context of biological invasions has yet to be …
Biological mechanisms of marine invasions
KJ Papacostas, EW Rielly-Carroll… - Marine Ecology …, 2017 - int-res.com
With expanding trade resulting in increased global transport of non-native species, a
broader understanding of the mechanisms of marine invasions is becoming increasingly …
broader understanding of the mechanisms of marine invasions is becoming increasingly …
Invasive ascidians: How predators reduce their dominance in artificial structures in cold temperate areas
Artificial structures can provide suitable space for invasive species through a colonisable
surface and refuge against predators. Besides several physical factors, invasive species can …
surface and refuge against predators. Besides several physical factors, invasive species can …
Chile: environmental status and future perspectives
The coast of mainland Chile extends from 18° S to about 56° S, and is about 4200 km long.
In the north, the coast is characterized by continuous, regular, and wave-exposed shores …
In the north, the coast is characterized by continuous, regular, and wave-exposed shores …
[PDF][PDF] Enhancing the biodiversity of marine artificial structures global evidence for the effects of interventions
1.4. Background The marine environment is highly biodiverse, and this biodiversity provides
essential goods and services to humans and enhances human well-being (Gamfeldt et al …
essential goods and services to humans and enhances human well-being (Gamfeldt et al …