[HTML][HTML] Effects of ocean sprawl on ecological connectivity: impacts and solutions
The growing number of artificial structures in estuarine, coastal and marine environments is
causing “ocean sprawl”. Artificial structures do not only modify marine and coastal …
causing “ocean sprawl”. Artificial structures do not only modify marine and coastal …
Ocean sprawl: challenges and opportunities for biodiversity management in a changing world
LOUISE B. FIRTH1, ANTONY M. KNIGHTS2, DANIELLE BRIDGER3, ALLY J. EVANS4,
NOVA MIESZKOWSKA5, 6, PIPPA J. MOORE4, NESSA E. O'CONNOR7, EMMA V …
NOVA MIESZKOWSKA5, 6, PIPPA J. MOORE4, NESSA E. O'CONNOR7, EMMA V …
Current and projected global extent of marine built structures
The sprawl of marine construction is one of the most extreme human modifications to global
seascapes. Nevertheless, its global extent remains largely unquantified compared to that on …
seascapes. Nevertheless, its global extent remains largely unquantified compared to that on …
Hard structures for coastal protection, towards greener designs
Over recent years, many coastal engineering projects have employed the use of soft
solutions as these are generally less environmentally damaging than hard solutions …
solutions as these are generally less environmentally damaging than hard solutions …
Towards an urban marine ecology: characterizing the drivers, patterns and processes of marine ecosystems in coastal cities
Human population density within 100 km of the sea is approximately three times higher than
the global average. People in this zone are concentrated in coastal cities that are hubs for …
the global average. People in this zone are concentrated in coastal cities that are hubs for …
Emerging solutions to return nature to the urban ocean
Urban and periurban ocean developments impact 1.5% of the global exclusive economic
zones, and the demand for ocean space and resources is increasing. As we strive for a more …
zones, and the demand for ocean space and resources is increasing. As we strive for a more …
Eco‐engineering urban infrastructure for marine and coastal biodiversity: which interventions have the greatest ecological benefit?
Along urbanised coastlines, urban infrastructure is increasingly becoming the dominant
habitat. These structures are often poor surrogates for natural habitats, and a diversity of eco …
habitat. These structures are often poor surrogates for natural habitats, and a diversity of eco …
Plastic as a vector of dispersion for marine species with invasive potential. A review
Plastic debris constitutes up to 87% of marine litter and represents one of the most frequently
studied vectors for marine alien species with invasive potential in the last 15 years. This …
studied vectors for marine alien species with invasive potential in the last 15 years. This …
A global model to forecast coastal hardening and mitigate associated socioecological risks
Around the world, coastal urbanization continues to replace natural marine habitats with
engineered structures, resulting in wholesale changes to shallow-water ecosystems and …
engineered structures, resulting in wholesale changes to shallow-water ecosystems and …
[PDF][PDF] Eco-engineering and management strategies for marine infrastructure to reduce establishment and dispersal of non-indigenous species
KA Dafforn - Management of Biological Invasions, 2017 - researchers.mq.edu.au
Habitat modification and the introduction and establishment of non-indigenous species (NIS)
are two of the greatest threats to global biodiversity. Human modifications of marine habitats …
are two of the greatest threats to global biodiversity. Human modifications of marine habitats …