Abstract Ecological Network Analysis (ENA) combines modeling and analysis used to
investigate the structure, function, and evolution of ecosystems and other complex systems …

Despite its ambiguities, the concept of resilience is of critical importance to researchers,
practitioners, and policy-makers in dealing with dynamic socio-ecological systems. In this …

Coastal lagoons are among the most productive systems in the world. Many marine species
make use of this by entering the lagoons as juveniles for nursery and growth before …

The main objective of ecosystem health management is to preserve the capacity of
ecosystems to respond to disturbances and future changes. We proposed a set of ecological …

Abstract The Venice Lagoon social-ecological system is characterized by a strong
relationship between the natural environment and human activities. This is especially …

Sediments and biota samples were collected in a restricted area of the Lagoon of Venice
and analysed for total mercury, monomethyl mercury (MMHg), and nitrogen and carbon …

The aim of the paper is to examine the temporal and spatial changes observed over a 25-
year period in the waterbird community nesting in the largest coastal lagoon around the …

Nekton communities in transitional ecosystems are naturally adapted to stressful conditions
associated with high environmental variability. Human activities in these systems are likely …

Coastal lagoons, which cover about 13% of coastline, are among the most productive
ecosystems worldwide. However, they are subject to significant stressors, both natural and …

Coastal lagoons are characterized by high habitat heterogeneity where natural habitats
coexist with artificial ones, historically set up to support human activities. Increasing …