Predators help protect carbon stocks in blue carbon ecosystems
Predators continue to be harvested unsustainably throughout most of the Earth's
ecosystems. Recent research demonstrates that the functional loss of predators could have …
ecosystems. Recent research demonstrates that the functional loss of predators could have …
Top‐down control as important as nutrient enrichment for eutrophication effects in North Atlantic coastal ecosystems
Seagrass and seaweed habitats constitute hotspots for diversity and ecosystem services in
coastal ecosystems. These habitats are subject to anthropogenic pressures, of which …
coastal ecosystems. These habitats are subject to anthropogenic pressures, of which …
Seagrass ecosystem trajectory depends on the relative timescales of resistance, recovery and disturbance
Seagrass ecosystems are inherently dynamic, responding to environmental change across
a range of scales. Habitat requirements of seagrass are well defined, but less is known …
a range of scales. Habitat requirements of seagrass are well defined, but less is known …
Recovery of a top predator mediates negative eutrophic effects on seagrass
BB Hughes, R Eby, E Van Dyke… - Proceedings of the …, 2013 - National Acad Sciences
A fundamental goal of the study of ecology is to determine the drivers of habitat-forming
vegetation, with much emphasis given to the relative importance to vegetation of “bottom-up” …
vegetation, with much emphasis given to the relative importance to vegetation of “bottom-up” …
Biota‐mediated carbon cycling—a synthesis of biotic‐interaction controls on blue carbon
Research into biotic interactions has been a core theme of ecology for over a century.
However, despite the obvious role that biota play in the global carbon cycle, the effects of …
However, despite the obvious role that biota play in the global carbon cycle, the effects of …
The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area seagrasses: managing this iconic Australian ecosystem resource for the future
Abstract The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (GBRWHA) includes one of the world's
largest areas of seagrass (35,000 km 2) encompassing approximately 20% of the world's …
largest areas of seagrass (35,000 km 2) encompassing approximately 20% of the world's …
Trophic interactions will expand geographically but be less intense as oceans warm
KY Inagaki, MG Pennino, SR Floeter… - Global Change …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Interactions among species are likely to change geographically due to climate‐driven
species range shifts and in intensity due to physiological responses to increasing …
species range shifts and in intensity due to physiological responses to increasing …
Greater consideration of animals will enhance coastal restoration outcomes
As efforts to restore coastal habitats accelerate, it is critical that investments are targeted to
most effectively mitigate and reverse habitat loss and its impacts on biodiversity. One likely …
most effectively mitigate and reverse habitat loss and its impacts on biodiversity. One likely …
Field experimental evidence that grazers mediate transition between microalgal and seagrass dominance
PL Reynolds, JP Richardson… - Limnology and …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
We tested the relative effects of nutrient loading, reduced predation, and reduced grazing on
eelgrass community dynamics in Chesapeake Bay and found evidence supporting the …
eelgrass community dynamics in Chesapeake Bay and found evidence supporting the …
Seagrasses and macroalgae: importance, vulnerability and impacts
PI Macreadie, J Jarvis… - … change impacts on …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Seagrasses and macroalgae provide ecosystem services that are imperative to human
survival and well‐being. The provision of habitat for fisheries species is one of these …
survival and well‐being. The provision of habitat for fisheries species is one of these …