Plankton are small organisms that dwell in oceans, seas and bodies of fresh water. In this
review, we discuss life in the plankton, which involves a balance between the behavioral …

We summarize what is known of the biophysical interactions that control vertical migration
and dispersal of decapod larvae, asking the following main questions: How common is …

The new edition of this widely respected text provides comprehensive and up-to-date
coverage of the effects of biological–physical interactions in the oceans from the microscopic …

The California Current System (CCS) is forced by the distribution of atmospheric pressure
and associated winds in relation to the west coast of North America. In this paper, we begin …

The global marine fish catch is approaching its upper limit. The number of overfished
populations, as well as the indirect effects of fisheries on marine ecosystems, indicate that …

Abstract The Humboldt Current System (HCS) is one of the most productive marine
ecosystems on earth. It extends along the west coast of South America from southern Chile …

Newly settled invertebrates usually are subject to high rates of mortality (Type 111
survivorship). Therefore, knowledge of early post-settlement events is critical in determ …

Mounting evidence suggests that some populations of benthic marine organisms may be
less demographically'open'than previously thought. The degree to which a population …

All reserve designs must be guided by an understanding of natural history and habitat
variability. 2. Differences in scale and predictability set aside highly dynamic pelagic …

A substantial shift toward use of marine protected areas (MPAs) for conservation and
fisheries management is currently underway. This shift to explicit spatial management …