Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are swarming, oceanic crustaceans, up to two inches
long, and best known as prey for whales and penguins–but they have another important …

Mangroves are defined by the presence of trees that mainly occur in the intertidal zone,
between land and sea, in the (sub) tropics. The intertidal zone is characterised by highly …

Micronutrient deficiencies account for an estimated one million premature deaths annually,
and for some nations can reduce gross domestic product, by up to 11%, highlighting the …

Context Regional ecological networks play an important role in biodiversity conservation
and should be constructed and optimized for continued ecosystem functioning. Objectives …

Abstract Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE) models are easier to construct and use compared to
most other ecosystem modelling techniques and are therefore more widely used by more …

Climate change triggers poleward shifts in species distribution leading to changes in
biogeography. In the marine environment, fish respond quickly to warming, causing …

With a current estimate of~ 1,000 million tons, mesopelagic fishes likely dominate the world
total fishes biomass. However, recent acoustic observations show that mesopelagic fishes …

Managing ecosystems for multiple ecosystem services and balancing the well-being of
diverse stakeholders involves different kinds of trade-offs. Often trade-offs involve …

The mean trophic level of the species groups reported in Food and Agricultural Organization
global fisheries statistics declined from 1950 to 1994. This reflects a gradual transition in …

Global warming and ocean acidification are forecast to exert significant impacts on marine
ecosystems worldwide. However, most of these projections are based on ecological proxies …