Ostrom proposed the underpinnings of a framework for the systematic study of the
governance of complex social–ecological systems. Here we hypothesize that Ostrom's …

Abstract Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous emerging pollutants in
the environment. Although MPs/NPs' hazardous effects have been described at different …

Marine molluscs from the family Muricidae hold great potential for development as a source
of therapeutically useful compounds. Traditionally known for the production of the ancient …

In southern Portugal, artisanal octopus fisheries play an important socioeconomic role. Live
crab bait in traps was used up to 2010 and banned in 2012. Such regulation, based on co …

Abstract The Mediterranean Sea is a global hotspot of climate warming and biodiversity loss
where molluscs have provided valuable ecosystem services, such as provisioning and …

The predatory marine gastropod Dicathais orbita has been the subject of a significant
amount of biological and chemical research over the past five decades. Natural products …

The genus Caulerpa has attracted much attention because many of its species were
introduced into non-native regions and became notoriously invasive. This is the case of …

Marine recreational fishing (MRF) in Portugal is a traditional leisure activity with
considerable importance for coastal populations. In the absence of available information …

Large-scale patterns of encapsulated embryo development and causal factors determining
developmental success in the marine environment have been relevant issues of research for …

This study investigates the reproductive cycle, size at first sexual maturity and biochemical
composition of Hexaplex trunculus from the Bizerte lagoon (northern Tunisia). Overall …