Understanding spatio-temporal variability of trace elements fingerprints (TEF) in bivalve
shells is paramount to determine the discrimination power of this analytical approach and …

The ability to accurately estimate population connectivity and larval dispersal among mussel
populations in the Gulf of Maine is important to better understand ongoing declines in blue …

Freshwater-dominated estuaries experience large fluctuations in their physical and chemical
environments which may influence larval dispersal, settlement, and connectivity of …

Most marine hard-bottom habitats are isolated, separated from other similar habitats by sand
or mud flats, and can be considered analogous to terrestrial islands. The extensive scientific …

Recent advances in technology have enabled an unprecedented development of
underwater research, extending from near shore to the deepest regions of the globe …

Many studies have measured gastropod shell strength to investigate abiotic interactions and
responses to predation. Shells are often preserved before strength is measured, but …

Most of the seafloor is soft sediment, so hard substrata are isolated and island-like. In this
dissertation, I explore how species distribution patterns on isolated marine hard substrata …

Species persist over time, due to exchange of individuals between subpopulations. In the
marine environment, most benthic organisms have complex life cycles including pelagic …

[EN] submarine canyons are complex and heterogeneous geomorphologic structures highly
relevant for the biodiversity and productivity of continental margins. These marine …

The discovery of unfathomably high animal biomass inhabiting deep seafloors with geofluid
input, such as hydrothermal vents, is widely recognized as one of the most extraordinary …