A decision-support framework for the restoration of Cystoseira sensu lato forests

CJ Smith, J Verdura, N Papadopoulou… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Macroalgal forests characterised by species of the genus Cystoseira sensu lato form
important shallow coastal rocky habitats in the Mediterranean Sea. These forests support a …

[HTML][HTML] Artificial seaweed reefs that support the establishment of submerged aquatic vegetation beds and facilitate ocean macroalgal afforestation: a review

S Jung, TV Chau, M Kim, WB Na - Journal of Marine Science and …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Macroalgae are invaluable constituents of marine forest environments and important
sources of material for human needs. However, they are currently at risk of severe decline …

Climate change and species facilitation affect the recruitment of macroalgal marine forests

M Monserrat, S Comeau, J Verdura, S Alliouane… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Marine forests are shrinking globally due to several anthropogenic impacts including climate
change. Forest-forming macroalgae, such as Cystoseira sl species, can be particularly …

Accounting for environmental stress in restoration of intertidal foundation species

RJ Clausing, G De La Fuente, A Falace… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Restoration of foundation species in historical habitat may be difficult if adult facilitation is
obligatory for survival of early life stages. On intertidal Mediterranean coasts, large‐scale …

Standardized protocol for reproductive phenology monitoring of fucalean algae of the genus Cystoseira sl with potential for restoration

F Rindi, A Vergés, I Zuchegna, S Bianchelli… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Active marine restoration is strongly encouraged to prevent the loss of the valuable habitats
formed by Cystoseira sensu lato species, since they enhance biodiversity and preserve …

DNA barcoding reveals cryptic diversity, taxonomic conflicts and novel biogeographical insights in Cystoseira sl (Phaeophyceae)

J Neiva, R Bermejo, A Medrano… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Cystoseira sensu lato (sl)–encompassing the genera Cystoseira sensu stricto (ss), Ericaria
and Gongolaria–is a diverse group of forest-forming brown macroalgae endemic to the …

Upscaling marine forest restoration: challenges, solutions and recommendations from the Green Gravel Action Group

GV Wood, K Filbee-Dexter, MA Coleman… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction To counteract the rapid loss of marine forests globally and meet international
commitments of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the Convention on …

Addressing marine restoration success: evidence of species and functional diversity recovery in a ten-year restored macroalgal forest

C Galobart, E Ballesteros, R Golo… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Active restoration actions are becoming increasingly common for the recovery of degraded
ecosystems. However, establishing when an ecosystem is fully restored is rarely achieved …

Distribution, health and threats to Mediterranean macroalgal forests: defining the baselines for their conservation and restoration

J Verdura, L Rehues, L Mangialajo… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The worldwide decline of macroalgal forests is raising major concerns for the potentially
negative consequences on biodiversity and ecosystem functions, pushing for the definition …

[HTML][HTML] Macroalgal forest restoration: the effect of the foundation species

S Bianchelli, S Fraschetti, F Martini… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Active restoration is the strategy needed to trigger or accelerate the recovery of degraded
marine habitats, which provide the goods and services essential for preserving biodiversity …