In this review we assess the state of knowledge for the coralline algae of the Mediterranean
Sea, a group of calcareous seaweeds imperfectly known and considered highly vulnerable …

Recent taxonomic studies of the genus Laurencia sensu lato (Ceramiales, Rhodomelaceae)
have resulted in the recognition of three genera within the 'Laurencia complex': Laurencia …

The effects of global warming have been addressed on coral reefs in tropical areas, while it
is still unclear how coral forests are reacting, particularly at temperate latitudes. Here we …

A re-examination of marine alien species or Non Indigenous Species (NIS) reported in
Italian Seas, until December 2018, is provided, focusing on establishment success, year of …

This article gives an up-to-date review of the status of and main changes in benthic algal
flora that have occurred in recent decades along the Italian Adriatic coastline. Common traits …

Citizen science (CS) projects may provide community-based ecosystem monitoring,
expanding our ability to collect data across space and time. However, the data from CS are …

A study of the benthic algal macroflora of Linosa Island (Straits of Sicily, Mediterranean Sea)
is presented, aiming to verify possible floristic changes that have occurred in the area, last …

Aim Aegagropila linnaei is a freshwater macroalga that is generally regarded as a rare
species. It is apparently absent from large but seemingly suitable areas of the Northern …

Abstract The Mediterranean coast of Israel is well known as a hotspot of invasive marine
species, mostly from the Indian and Pacific oceans. Here, we report the first occurrence of …

In August 2003, dense turfs formed by the filamentous red alga Womersleyella setacea
(Hollenberg) RE Norris were found in the open part of the Bay of Boka Kotorska, on the …