The functions of biological diversity in an age of extinction
Ecosystems worldwide are rapidly losing taxonomic, phylogenetic, genetic, and functional
diversity as a result of human appropriation of natural resources, modification of habitats and …
diversity as a result of human appropriation of natural resources, modification of habitats and …
Distribution, structure and function of Nordic eelgrass (Zostera marina) ecosystems: implications for coastal management and conservation
This paper focuses on the marine foundation eelgrass species, Zostera marina, along a
gradient from the northern Baltic Sea to the north‐east Atlantic. This vast region supports a …
gradient from the northern Baltic Sea to the north‐east Atlantic. This vast region supports a …
Marine biodiversity and ecosystem function relationships: the potential for practical monitoring applications
There is an increasing demand for environmental assessments of the marine environment to
include ecosystem function. However, existing schemes are predominantly based on …
include ecosystem function. However, existing schemes are predominantly based on …
[HTML][HTML] Scenario simulations of future salinity and ecological consequences in the Baltic Sea and adjacent North Sea areas–implications for environmental …
I Vuorinen, J Hänninen, M Rajasilta, P Laine… - Ecological …, 2015 - Elsevier
Substantial ecological changes occurred in the 1970s in the Northern Baltic during a
temporary period of low salinity (S). This period was preceded by an episodic increase in the …
temporary period of low salinity (S). This period was preceded by an episodic increase in the …
Macrofauna communities across a seascape of seagrass meadows: environmental drivers, biodiversity patterns and conservation implications
Similar to other coastal biogenic habitats (eg tidal marshes, kelp forests, mangroves and
coral reefs), a key function of seagrass meadows is the enhancement of biodiversity …
coral reefs), a key function of seagrass meadows is the enhancement of biodiversity …
Surface chemical defence of the eelgrass Zostera marina against microbial foulers
Plants rely on both mechanical and chemical defence mechanisms to protect their surfaces
against microorganisms. The recently completed genome of the eelgrass Zostera marina, a …
against microorganisms. The recently completed genome of the eelgrass Zostera marina, a …
[HTML][HTML] Coastal restoration success via emergent trait-mimicry is context dependent
Coastal ecosystems provide vital ecosystem functions and services, but have been rapidly
degrading due to human impacts. Restoration is increasingly considered key to reversing …
degrading due to human impacts. Restoration is increasingly considered key to reversing …
[HTML][HTML] Towards a systematic method for assessing the impact of chemical pollution on ecosystem services of water systems
Chemical pollution impinges on the quality of water systems and the ecosystem services
(ESs) they provide. Expression of ESs in monetary units has become an essential tool for …
(ESs) they provide. Expression of ESs in monetary units has become an essential tool for …
Quantifying the importance of functional traits for primary production in aquatic plant communities
C Gustafsson, A Norkko - Journal of Ecology, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Aquatic plant meadows are important coastal habitats that sustain many ecosystem
functions such as primary production and carbon sequestration. Currently, there is a …
functions such as primary production and carbon sequestration. Currently, there is a …
The role of microbial communities on primary producers in aquatic ecosystems: Implications in turbidity stress resistance
W Zhang, P Zhou, S Pan, Y Li, L Lin, L Niu… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Expanding the stress tolerance and adaptation potential of primary producers is of
importance for the restoration and management of aquatic ecosystems. Microorganisms …
importance for the restoration and management of aquatic ecosystems. Microorganisms …