Research in Macaronesia has led to substantial advances in ecology, evolution and
conservation biology. We review the scientific developments achieved in this region, and …

A dramatic insect decline has been documented on the grasslands and forests of European
or North American mainland. Yet, other parts of the world and other ecosystems remain …

Human land use and climate change threaten ecosystems and natural resources,
particularly on remote islands such as the Azores Archipelago in the North Atlantic. Since …

Background The data we present consist of an inventory of exotic arthropods, potentially
invasive, collected in exotic and mixed forests and disturbed native forest patches of the …

Assessment of forest ecosystems and their services is seen as a key action for the
advancement of biodiversity objectives, and to inform the development and implementation …

Direct contact with nature is paramount in deepening children's and teenagers' interest in
biodiversity. Learning materials chosen to convey information and engage participants …

Marine invasive species pose significant ecological, economic, and social challenges,
disrupting native ecosystems, outcompeting local species and altering biodiversity. The …

Simple Summary We studied the diversity of arthropods in native forests along a 1000 m
elevation gradient on Terceira Island, Azores (Portugal). These forests form an isolated and …

Background The data we present are part of the AGRO-ECOSERVICES project (Assessing
ecosystem services and disservices provided by arthropod species in Azorean …

Spiders are among the most diverse and yet threatened groups of arthropods in
Macaronesia. Found in most habitat types, they occupy the vertical gradient of native forests …