Biological invasions, resulting from human activities, exert substantial impacts on
ecosystems worldwide. This review focuses on marine invasive alien species (IAS) in …

The number, extent, diversity, and global reach of submerged static artificial structures
(SSAS) in the marine environment is increasing. These structures are prone to the …

Shifts in species distributions are a common ecological response to climate change, and
global temperature rise is often hypothesized as the primary driver. However, the directions …

Background Many marine man-made structures (MMS), such as oil and gas platforms or
offshore wind turbines, are nearing their 'end-of-life'and require decommissioning. Limited …

Humans have built ports on all the coasts of the world, allowing people to travel, exploit the
sea, and develop trade. The proliferation of these artificial habitats and the associated …

Noisy human activities at sea are changing the acoustic environment, which has been
shown to affect marine mammals and fishes. Invertebrates, such as bivalves, have so far …

The Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF), situated offshore of Block Island, Rhode Island, is the
first commercial offshore wind farm (OWF) in the United States. We briefly review pre-siting …

Anthropogenic sound has increasingly become part of the marine soundscape and may
negatively affect animals across all taxa. Invertebrates, including bivalves, received limited …

Renewable energy, sustainable seafood, and a healthy marine ecosystem are integral
elements of a sustainable blue economy. The rapid global advancement of offshore wind …

Many of the world's major cities are located in coastal zones, resulting in urban and
industrial impacts on adjacent marine ecosystems. These pressures, which include …