[HTML][HTML] Effects of ocean sprawl on ecological connectivity: impacts and solutions
The growing number of artificial structures in estuarine, coastal and marine environments is
causing “ocean sprawl”. Artificial structures do not only modify marine and coastal …
causing “ocean sprawl”. Artificial structures do not only modify marine and coastal …
The role of coastal plant communities for climate change mitigation and adaptation
Marine vegetated habitats (seagrasses, salt-marshes, macroalgae and mangroves) occupy
0.2% of the ocean surface, but contribute 50% of carbon burial in marine sediments. Their …
0.2% of the ocean surface, but contribute 50% of carbon burial in marine sediments. Their …
Towards an urban marine ecology: characterizing the drivers, patterns and processes of marine ecosystems in coastal cities
Human population density within 100 km of the sea is approximately three times higher than
the global average. People in this zone are concentrated in coastal cities that are hubs for …
the global average. People in this zone are concentrated in coastal cities that are hubs for …
Ocean sprawl: challenges and opportunities for biodiversity management in a changing world
LOUISE B. FIRTH1, ANTONY M. KNIGHTS2, DANIELLE BRIDGER3, ALLY J. EVANS4,
NOVA MIESZKOWSKA5, 6, PIPPA J. MOORE4, NESSA E. O'CONNOR7, EMMA V …
NOVA MIESZKOWSKA5, 6, PIPPA J. MOORE4, NESSA E. O'CONNOR7, EMMA V …
A paradigm shift in the trophic importance of jellyfish?
The past 30 years have seen several paradigm shifts in our understanding of how ocean
ecosystems function. Now recent technological advances add to an overwhelming body of …
ecosystems function. Now recent technological advances add to an overwhelming body of …
[HTML][HTML] Unravelling the ecological impacts of large-scale offshore wind farms in the Mediterranean Sea
The need for alternative energy systems like offshore wind power to move towards the
Green Deal objectives is undeniable. However, it is also increasingly clear that biodiversity …
Green Deal objectives is undeniable. However, it is also increasingly clear that biodiversity …
Recurrent jellyfish blooms are a consequence of global oscillations
A perceived recent increase in global jellyfish abundance has been portrayed as a symptom
of degraded oceans. This perception is based primarily on a few case studies and anecdotal …
of degraded oceans. This perception is based primarily on a few case studies and anecdotal …
Identifying the consequences of ocean sprawl for sedimentary habitats
Extensive development and construction in marine and coastal systems is driving a
phenomenon known as “ocean sprawl”. Ocean sprawl removes or transforms marine …
phenomenon known as “ocean sprawl”. Ocean sprawl removes or transforms marine …
Emerging solutions to return nature to the urban ocean
Urban and periurban ocean developments impact 1.5% of the global exclusive economic
zones, and the demand for ocean space and resources is increasing. As we strive for a more …
zones, and the demand for ocean space and resources is increasing. As we strive for a more …
Jellyfish impacts on marine aquaculture and fisheries
Over the last 50 years there has been an increased frequency and severity of negative
impacts affecting marine fishery and aquaculture sectors, which claimed significant …
impacts affecting marine fishery and aquaculture sectors, which claimed significant …