Tropical marine ecosystems are biologically diverse and economically invaluable. However,
they are severely threatened from impacts associated with climate change coupled with …

The introduction of new non-indigenous species (NIS) in Spanish marine waters is
addressed under Descriptor 2 of the European Union's Marine Strategy Framework …

Tubastraea coccinea Lesson, 1830 and T. tagusensis Wells 1982 are azooxanthellate
corals non-native to Brazil and introduced through fouling on oil platforms, the primary …

Anthropogenic marine debris and invasive species are pervasive in the ocean. However,
research on the mechanisms and dynamics controlling their distribution in marine systems …

Human-induced pressures have led to substantial changes in marine ecosystems
worldwide, with the introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) emerging as a significant …

Anthropogenic pressures such as the introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) have
impacted global biodiversity and ecosystems. Most marine species spreading outside their …

With increasing maritime activities in the proximity of coral reefs, a growing number of
manmade structures are becoming available for coral colonisation. Yet, little is known about …

The invasive coral Tubastraea tagusensis (sun coral) is a habitat-forming species currently
increasing its geographical range into the Atlantic Ocean, thereby causing negative …

A coral community was examined on a semi-submersible platform that was moored at the
leeward side of Curaçao, in the southern Caribbean, from August 2016 until August 2017 …

Concrete cubic frames and decommissioned steel naval vessels have been deployed in
Thailand liberally to act as artificial substrates for coral restoration and marine recreation …