Keystone species: toward an operational concept for marine biodiversity conservation
Various definitions and indices have been proposed in the literature to identify keystone
species. In this study, we intended to make the concept of keystone species operational for …
species. In this study, we intended to make the concept of keystone species operational for …
A review of the biology, ecology, behavior and conservation status of the dusky grouper, Epinephelus marginatus (Lowe 1834)
The dusky grouper is a large-bodied marine species usually associated with rocky
substrates and reefs currently experiencing increasing anthropogenic pressures. Here, we …
substrates and reefs currently experiencing increasing anthropogenic pressures. Here, we …
Trophic level-based indicators to track fishing impacts across marine ecosystems
Trophic level (TL)-based indicators have been widely used to examine fishing impacts in
aquatic ecosystems and the induced biodiversity changes. However, much debate has …
aquatic ecosystems and the induced biodiversity changes. However, much debate has …
Benthic and fish aggregation inside an offshore wind farm: which effects on the trophic web functioning?
As part of the energy transition, the French government is planning the construction of three
offshore wind farms in Normandy (Bay of Seine and eastern part of the English Channel …
offshore wind farms in Normandy (Bay of Seine and eastern part of the English Channel …
Ecosystem trophic structure and fishing effort simulations of a major fishing ground in the northeastern Mediterranean Sea (Thermaikos Gulf)
Ecosystem modelling constitutes a useful tool for the ecosystem approach to fisheries
management, which demands a shift to more complex models that include multi-species …
management, which demands a shift to more complex models that include multi-species …
Trophic models: What do we learn about Celtic Sea and Bay of Biscay ecosystems?
Trophic models are key tools to go beyond the single-species approaches used in stock
assessments to adopt a more holistic view and implement the Ecosystem Approach to …
assessments to adopt a more holistic view and implement the Ecosystem Approach to …
Fishing inside or outside? A case studies analysis of potential spillover effect from marine protected areas, using food web models
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are implemented worldwide as an efficient tool to preserve
biodiversity and protect ecosystems. We used food web models (Ecopath and EcoTroph) to …
biodiversity and protect ecosystems. We used food web models (Ecopath and EcoTroph) to …
Reconciling complex system models and fisheries advice: practical examples and leads
S Lehuta, R Girardin, S Mahévas… - Aquatic Living …, 2016 - alr-journal.org
The move toward an ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM) requires new
operational tools in order to support management decisions. Among them, ecosystem-and …
operational tools in order to support management decisions. Among them, ecosystem-and …
Multi-zone marine protected areas: Assessment of ecosystem and fisheries benefits using multiple ecosystem models
The current alarming state of many coastal ecosystems and fisheries calls for the
development of tools to support recovery of exploited stocks, ensure their sustainable …
development of tools to support recovery of exploited stocks, ensure their sustainable …
A review of biology, fisheries and population structure of Dentex dentex (Sparidae)
The common dentex Dentex dentex (Linnaeus, 1758) is an iconic marine coastal fish in the
Mediterranean Sea. It is a demersal sparid fish (0–200 m), that grows to a maximum length …
Mediterranean Sea. It is a demersal sparid fish (0–200 m), that grows to a maximum length …