Artificial reefs in marine environments are in most cases submerged structures consisting of
dumped waste material or specific constructions made with the purpose of enriching the …

Eutrophication is one of the most severe and widespread forms of disturbance affecting
coastal marine systems. Whilst there are general models of effects on benthos, such as the …

Seaweed cultivation attracts growing interest and sustainability assessments from various
perspectives are needed. The paper presents a holistic qualitative assessment of ecosystem …

This article summarizes the eutrophication of two sea areas: 1) the Baltic Sea and in
particular a coastal area which is affected primarily by effluents from a tertiary sewage plant; …

We examined long‐term changes in the macroalgal vegetation at Stora Bornö Island in the
inner Gullmar Fjord on the Swedish Skagerrak coast. This was made possible by access to a …

Eutrophication begins with increased growth rates of a range of organisms from
phytoplankton and macroalgae to benthic animals and fish. This is followed by a change in …

The situation regarding the distribution and abundance of seagrass, macroalgae and
benthic fauna near the island of Sylt in the south-eastern North Sea during the period 1923 …

Seaweed cultivation has become a major alternative source of livelihood to a number of
coastal inhabitants in develo** countries. It has a high return on investment compared to …

Seaweed production (both culture and natural) has increased compared with in the past. It
occupies a strong position in the food supply and meets global food demand. Seaweed …

A summary is presented of estimates of distribution and growth of filamentous algae and its
effect on the structure and functioning of epibenthic fauna and fish communities in shallow …