Biofouling in marine aquaculture is one of the main barriers to efficient and sustainable
production. Owing to the growth of aquaculture globally, it is pertinent to update previous …

Abstract Knowledge of aquaculture–environment interactions is essential for the
development of a sustainable aquaculture industry and efficient marine spatial planning …

Biological invasions have become a defining feature of marine Mediterranean ecosystems
with significant impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human health. We …

Aquaculture facilities provide a suitable habitat for a wide group of marine species that are
able to colonise and settle on artificial structures. This study aims to determine the …

Fouling assemblage colonizing fish-farms is considered mostly to produce negative impacts
causing financial loss. By contrast, large evidences emerged on the bioremediation role by …

Biofouling poses a significant challenge to bivalve aquaculture affecting both the target
culture and/or the immersed infrastructure. In suspended bivalve cultures (eg, oysters and …

Climate change and ocean acidification are altering marine ecosystems and, from a human
perspective, creating both winners and losers. Human responses to these changes are …

Ascidians' bioaccumulation is frequently responsible for the massive growth of certain
species, causing detrimental effects on aquaculture facilities. The goal of this study is to …

Aquaculture is increasing rapidly to meet global seafood demand. Some hydroid
populations have been linked to mortality and health issues in finfish and shellfish, but their …

This paper concerns records of species that have extended their distribution in the
Mediterranean Sea. The finding of the rare brackish angiosperm Althenia filiformis in the …