Sandy beaches are iconic interfaces that functionally link the ocean with the land via the flow
of organic matter from the sea. These cross‐ecosystem fluxes often comprise uprooted …

We provide a brief synopsis of the unique physical and ecological attributes of sandy beach
ecosystems and review the main anthropogenic pressures acting on the world's single …

The flow of detritus between habitats is an important form of connectivity that affects regional
productivity and the spatial organization of marine ecosystems. Kelps form highly productive …

The largest seaweed, giant kelp (Macrocystis) is the fastest growing and most prolific of all
plants found on earth. Growing from the seafloor and extending along the ocean surface in …

Foundation species define the ecosystems they live in, but ecologists have often
characterized dominant plants as foundational without supporting evidence. Giant kelp has …

Beach and coastal dune systems are increasingly subjected to a broad range of
anthropogenic pressures that on many shorelines require significant conservation and …

Inappropriate disposal of plastic debris has led to the contamination of marine habitats
worldwide. This debris can be ingested by organisms; however, the extent to which chewing …

We investigated the role of sandy beaches in nearshore nutrient cycling by quantifying
macrophyte wrack inputs and examining relationships between wrack accumulation and …

The continued growth of human activity and infrastructure has translated into a widespread
increase in light pollution. Natural daylight and moonlight cycles play a fundamental role for …

Diverse habitats composing coastal seascapes occur in close proximity, connected by the
flux of materials and fauna across habitat boundaries. Understanding how seascape …