Abstract Background and Aims Kelps are the primary foundation species in temperate
subtidal rocky shores worldwide. However, global change is causing their decline with …

The ongoing degradation of seagrass and seaweed is of global concern. Comprehending
the spatial distribution of these wetland vegetation types and the threats they face becomes …

Kelp forests are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth, but they are increasingly
being degraded and lost due to a range of human‐related stressors, leading to recent calls …

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 …

The management and creation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is currently under great
focus, with international organisations aiming to protect 30% of our oceans by 2030. The …

Global change is imposing significant losses in the functional traits of marine organisms.
Although areas of climatic refugia ameliorate local conditions and help them to persist, the …

Significance Statement In the last decades, many coastal areas have observed dramatic
changes in marine ecosystems, due to anthropogenic and environmental alterations. The …

Kelp forests are key temperate ecosystems that experience the combined effects of global
and local stressors throughout their distribution range. Niche modelling projections identified …

Kelp forests are critical marine ecosystems that provide habitat and ecological services, as
well as economic benefits. However, kelp forests worldwide are facing multiple pressures …

Kelp forests are critical habitats for temperate coasts that are experiencing dramatic declines
worldwide in recent decades. Yet, even though they often support wildlife populations of …