Calcified macroalgae are distributed in marine habitats from polar to tropical latitudes and
from intertidal shores to the deepest reaches of the euphotic zone. These algae play critical …

The use of standardised classifications, or operational definitions, is essential if different
researchers are to measure and compare similar entities. In the marine realm, algal 'turfs' …

This study describes the predominantly tropical, subtidal seaweed populations growing on
rhodoliths between 4 and 18 m depth in the southern part of Espírito Santo State (Brazil) …

The physical structure of a habitat generally has a strong influence on the diversity and
abundance of associated organisms. I investigated the role of coralline algal turf structure in …

Future atmospheric CO 2 levels will most likely have complex consequences for marine
organisms, particulary photosynthetic calcifying organisms. Corallina officinalis L. is an erect …

Despite a long history of work on relationships between area and number of species, the
details of mechanisms causing patterns have eluded ecologists. The general principle that …

Southern bull kelps (Durvillaea spp., Fucales) are 'primary'foundation species that control
community structures and ecosystem functions on temperate wave-exposed rocky reefs …

The increasing deployment of artificial structures into the marine environment is creating
new hard substrates that differ from natural ones in physical and biological aspects …

Intertidal macroalgae must tolerate temperature, light, and desiccation stresses when the
tide recedes, and differences in physiological tolerance to these environmental stresses …

The concentration of CO2 in global surface ocean waters is increasing due to rising
atmospheric CO2 emissions, resulting in lower pH and a lower saturation state of carbonate …