Ecosystem engineering is a ubiquitous process where species influence the physical
environment and thereby structure ecological communities. However, there has been little …

Marine ecosystem engineers such as seagrasses and bivalves create important coastal
habitats sustaining high biodiversity and ecosystem services. Restoring these habitats is …

Coastal food webs can be supported by local benthic or pelagic primary producers and by
the import of organic matter. Distinguishing between these energy sources is essential for …

Reef‐forming species form integral aspects of coastal ecosystems, but are rapidly degrading
world‐wide. To mitigate these declines, nature managers increasingly rely on the restoration …

Sea level rise (SLR) has been described as one of the greatest potential causes of
ecosystem disruption, putting many coastal areas at risk of irreversible changes. However …

Self-organized spatial patterns occur in many terrestrial, aquatic, and marine ecosystems.
Theoretical models and observational studies suggest self-organization, the formation of …

Coastal wetlands have been enclosed by thousands of kilometers of seawalls in China to
obtain extra land for rapid socio-economic development in the coastal region. Although …

The global loss of marine ecosystem engineers has caused an unprecedented decline in
biodiversity. Although wild shellfish habitats have been shown to support biodiverse …

Food webs are an integral part of every ecosystem on the planet, yet understanding the
mechanisms shaping these complex networks remains a major challenge. Recently, several …

Providing benthic substrate is the most common method used for oyster reef restoration. The
physical relief from the seabed, increased habitat complexity, and attachment surfaces have …