Seagrass meadows, algal forests and mussel beds are widely regarded as foundation
species that support communities providing valuable ecosystem services in many coastal …

Coastal development has severely affected habitats and biodiversity during the last century,
but quantitative estimates of the impacts are usually lacking. We utilize predictive habitat …

This paper presents the Biogeographic Assessment Framework (BAF), a decision support
process for marine spatial planning (MSP), developed through two decades of close …

The distribution data of 11 soft substrate charophyte and angiosperm species were
analyzed. Our study aimed to elucidate the co-occurrence patterns among these sympatric …

Vegetated soft bottoms are under pressure due to a number of anthropogenic stressors,
such as coastal exploitation and eutrophication. The ecological value of these biotopes has …

The increased pressure on the marine ecosystems highlights the need for policies and
integrated approaches for sustainable management of coastal areas. Spatial planning …

Human‐mediated invasions of nonindigenous species are modifying global biodiversity.
Despite significant interest in the topic, niche separation and specialization of invasive and …

The ecological importance of macrophytes is well known and reflected in nature protection
law, for example, as a key biological quality element. However, the socio-economic role …

Understanding the distribution and structure of biotopes is essential for marine conservation
according to international legislation, such as the European Marine Strategy Framework …

Seas and oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface. With the average depth of
approximately 3.2 km, the total volume of marine ecosystems makes up 98% of the total …