Identifying key sites of marine biodiversity value and implementing the required practical
spatial management measures is critical for safeguarding marine biodiversity and …

As countries commit to develo** their ocean-based economies sustainably, it is critical to
secure the underlying marine biodiversity and ecological processes. Ecosystem-based …

South Africa is a mega-diverse country situated at the southern tip of Africa flanked by two
unique marine systems, one cool and one warm. Species introductions to the region have …

In 2014, the South African government launched 'Operation Phakisa'under which port
developments play a significant role in supporting ocean economic growth. These …

Azooxanthellate scleractinian corals, a group of species that lack a symbiotic relationship
with dinoflagellates, are influenced by environmental variables at various scales. As the …

Background Common names are frequently used inconsistently for marine annelid species
used as bait in the peer-reviewed literature, field guides and legislative material. The …

Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding surveys can support the acquisition of extensive
biodiversity data to support ecosystem monitoring and conservation actions. However, the …

The need to move toward marine ecosystem-based management is globally recognized.
Few countries effectively account for multiple interacting pressures in their marine …

Retention is a key driver of biological productivity near the coast since increased
concentrations of planktonic particles in retention hotspots boost local primary production …

Designing marine protected area (MPA) networks has relied primarily on species-or habitat-
based measures that assess spatial distributions of biodiversity. Molecular and functional …