The shallow subtidal rocky habitats in most temperate coastal areas are conspicuously
dominated by large brown algae in the orders Laminariales and Fucales. These algae are …

This review about the genus Laminaria sensu lato summarizes the extensive literature that
has been published since the overview of the genus given by Kain in 1979. The recent …

The flow of detritus between habitats is an important form of connectivity that affects regional
productivity and the spatial organization of marine ecosystems. Kelps form highly productive …

Reproductive processes of seaweeds and patterns of propagule production and release,
dispersal, settlement and recruitment are reviewed. Present interpretations of the adaptive …

The subtidal (10—15 m) assemblage in the relatively sheltered giant kelp forest at Stillwater
Cove in Carmel Bay, California, consists of perennial species forming three major vertical …

We measured the rate of advance of urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) feeding
aggregations (fronts) as they destructively grazed kelp beds (Laminaria longicruris) at both a …

Benthic and pelagic marine habitats, like terrestrial landscapes, can be viewed as mosaics
of environmental quality produced by spatial and temporal variation in the physical and …

We used the extirpation, reintroduction, and spread of sea otters (Enhydra lutris) along the
west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, to evaluate how the otter–urchin–algae trophic …

Two distinct organizational states of kelp forest communities, foliose algal assemblages and
deforested barren areas, typically display sharp discontinuities. Mechanisms responsible for …

Habitat forming 'ecosystem engineers' such as kelp species create complex habitats that
support biodiverse and productive communities. Studies of the resilience and stability of …