Ecological niche models and species distribution models in marine environments: A literature review and spatial analysis of evidence
In recent years, the use of ecological niche models (ENMs) and species distribution models
(SDMs) to explore the patterns and processes behind observed distribution of species has …
(SDMs) to explore the patterns and processes behind observed distribution of species has …
Phylogeny and evolution of the brown algae
The brown algae (Phaeophyceae) are a group of multicellular heterokonts that are
ubiquitous in today's oceans. Large brown algae from multiple orders are the foundation to …
ubiquitous in today's oceans. Large brown algae from multiple orders are the foundation to …
Oceans and coastal ecosystems and their services
Ocean and coastal ecosystems support life on Earth and many aspects of human well-being.
Covering two-thirds of the planet, the ocean hosts vast biodiversity and modulates the global …
Covering two-thirds of the planet, the ocean hosts vast biodiversity and modulates the global …
Bio‐ORACLE v2. 0: Extending marine data layers for bioclimatic modelling
Motivation The availability of user‐friendly, high‐resolution global environmental datasets is
crucial for bioclimatic modelling. For terrestrial environments, WorldClim has served this …
crucial for bioclimatic modelling. For terrestrial environments, WorldClim has served this …
Climate change impacts on seagrass meadows and macroalgal forests: an integrative perspective on acclimation and adaptation potential
Marine macrophytes are the foundation of algal forests and seagrass meadows–some of the
most productive and diverse coastal marine ecosystems on the planet. These ecosystems …
most productive and diverse coastal marine ecosystems on the planet. These ecosystems …
Dramatic loss of seagrass habitat under projected climate change in the Mediterranean Sea
Although climate warming is affecting most marine ecosystems, the Mediterranean is
showing earlier impacts. Foundation seagrasses are already experiencing a well …
showing earlier impacts. Foundation seagrasses are already experiencing a well …
Projected climate changes threaten ancient refugia of kelp forests in the North Atlantic
Intraspecific genetic variability is critical for species adaptation and evolution and yet it is
generally overlooked in projections of the biological consequences of climate change. We …
generally overlooked in projections of the biological consequences of climate change. We …
Toward a coordinated global observing system for seagrasses and marine macroalgae
JE Duffy, L Benedetti-Cecchi, J Trinanes… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
In coastal waters around the world, the dominant primary producers are benthic
macrophytes, including seagrasses and macroalgae, that provide habitat structure and food …
macrophytes, including seagrasses and macroalgae, that provide habitat structure and food …
Past climate-driven range shifts structuring intraspecific biodiversity levels of the giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) at global scales
The paradigm of past climate-driven range shifts structuring the distribution of marine
intraspecific biodiversity lacks replication in biological models exposed to comparable …
intraspecific biodiversity lacks replication in biological models exposed to comparable …
Status, trends and drivers of kelp forests in Europe: an expert assessment
A comprehensive expert consultation was conducted in order to assess the status, trends
and the most important drivers of change in the abundance and geographical distribution of …
and the most important drivers of change in the abundance and geographical distribution of …