Increasing knowledge on distribution and habitat selection of coastal fish species is
essential for the management of marine environments, and can be provided through the use …

Abstract The Balearic Archipelago (western Mediterranean) is an area of great ecological
interest due to the combination of complex geomorphology, highly oligotrophic waters and …

Anthropogenic pressures on marine ecosystems are increasing worldwide, causing loss of
biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, and driving species towards risk of extinction. To …

Simple Summary Biological invasions are one of the most urgent issues to be managed in
order to avoid the risk of endemic biodiversity loss. Among management strategies, the …

The bamboo coral Isidella elongata is an engineering species that forms a characteristic
biogenic habitat in the bathyal mud of the Mediterranean Sea. This habitat has been …

Simple Summary This study provides full-coverage maps of the habitats and biotopes in the
German Baltic Sea at an unprecedented level of resolution. We combined geological and …

Ecosystem based management requires assessment of human activities and generated
pressures that cause physical disturbance and loss of the seabed within the Mediterranean …

Understanding spatial heterogeneity in reproductive success among at-risk populations
facing localised threats is key for conservation. Sea turtle populations often concentrate at …

Exposure to a variety of anthropogenic stressors has prompted the creation of a growing
number of marine protected areas (MPAs). Unfortunately, long-term changes in both the …

The success of non-native species (NNS) invasions depends on patterns of dispersal and
connectivity, which underpin genetic diversity, population establishment and growth. In the …