Predation is a dominant structuring force in ecological communities. In aquatic
environments, predation on bivalves has long been an important focal interaction for …

Non-indigenous green crabs (Carcinus maenas) are emerging as important predators of
autogenic engineers like American oysters (Crassostrea virginica) throughout the eastern …

Abstract Atlantic Canada's American oyster (Crassostrea virginica) beds, while economically
and ecologically important, have been in decline over the past few decades. Predation by …

Marine foundation species have strong effects on sympatric species, but the strength may
vary along environmental gradients. Climate change is shifting the distribution and …

Abstract The American slipper limpet Crepidula fornicata is an invasive, non-native species
(INNS) abundant along the European coast. Its further distribution may be facilitated by …

Global declines in foundation species and associated losses of biodiversity and ecosystem
services have made restoration of foundation species and the habitats they create a top …

Concern about the impacts of invasive species on invaded communities is often linked to the
expectation that invasive consumers will be more effective at using resources than native …

Foundation species are emerging as a focus in restoration to enhance long-term ecosystem
recovery. Conservation aquaculture can support population recovery for depleted and low …

Although local species usually suffer from starvation during the early stage of marine
ranching construction, few studies focus on the effects of starvation on predation and …

The commercial invasive red alga Kappaphycus alvarezii was cultivated by floating raft
technique for the assessment of crop yields, growth rates and their impacts on the plankton …