This review provides a broad conceptual overview of different approaches to measuring
marine ecosystem condition and guidance for framework development (particularly relevant …

Mangroves are a unique group of plants growing along tropical and sub-tropical coastlines,
with the ability to remove several types of contaminants such as heavy metals and other …

Over 50 million cubic meters of mining tailings were released in the Rio Doce basin after the
collapse of the Fundão dam (Samarco) in November 2015. Predicting significant impacts on …

By modifying local habitat conditions, the alteration of land cover can result in severe faunal
impairment, subsequently affecting ecosystem functioning. We analyzed changes in the …

A comparative assessment of heavy metal accumulation potential in four distinct marine
benthic bioindicators: the bivalve Perna perna, the sponge Callyspongia fibrosa, the sea …

Coralline intertidal habitats of marine protected areas (MPAs) are important model systems
to investigate species diversity and ecological functioning of benthic communities. Spatial …

The recently increased interest in marine trait-based studies highlights one general demand–
the access to standardized, reference-based trait information. This demand holds especially …

The effects of multiple natural and anthropogenic stressors on the functional trait
composition and diversity of marine macrobenthic communities in Laoshan Bay were …

Seasonal hydrological variation and chemical pollution represent two main drivers of
freshwater biodiversity change in Mediterranean rivers. We investigated to what extent low …

Urbanization and associated human activities have caused numerous changes to natural
environments, including the loss of natural habitats and replacement with artificial structures …