ABSTRACT During the past 2–3 decades, the spatiotemporal distribution of Mytilus spp. in
coastal waters of the North Atlantic has changed considerably. In general, reduced …

Aquaculture (freshwater and marine) has largely supplemented fisheries, but in theory could
help reduce fishing pressure on wild stocks. Although not the sole factors, some potential …

Kelps dominate rocky shores in temperate latitudes, acting as important foundation species.
Recently, kelp forests have received growing attention for their decline around the world …

Kelp forests dominate temperate rocky shores worldwide but are declining globally with
consequences for organisms that depend on them. In NW Iberia, the golden kelp (Laminaria …

Urbanisation is considered as one of the most critical and widespread threats to coastal
marine ecosystems. The aim of this study was to compare the density, percentage cover …

The availability of mussel seed is a critical aspect in mussel farming. Since 2009, the Dutch
mussel sector has been transitioning from wild seed fishery to suspended seed collectors …

We have followed the recovery of gaps produced either by harvesters or by scientists in
stands of stalked barnacle (Pollicipes pollicipes) during two years in four regions of Europe …

This report assesses the main ingredients needed to navigate the transition towards agreed
nitrogen sustainability targets. Global nitrogen losses pose a serious threat to environmental …

Intertidal communities have been extensively studied for decades. Many of these studies
have focused on macroalgae, as they are key components of many rocky coastal …

Industrial‐scale exploitation of mussel seed from the rocky intertidal of north‐western Iberia
is known to be detrimental for many organisms that live on or among the competitively …