Photoautotrophic marine ecosystems can lock up organic carbon in their biomass and the
associated organic sediments they trap over millennia and are thus regarded as blue carbon …

Tidal flats are widely distributed and provide a variety of ecosystem services. Nevertheless,
the consequences of tidal flat loss and implications for services such as carbon (C) …

For four decades, cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) has invaded salt marshes in the Yellow
Sea, altering physical, biogeochemical, and biological processes. Here, we investigated the …

Artificial reefs are frequently deployed in marine ecosystems to increase fishery yields and
enhance the production of reef-associated fauna. However, information regarding trophic …

Food sources and food web structure in seagrass meadows are important determinants of
ecosystem functions and services. However, there is little information on the effect of …

Stable isotope analysis was used to investigate the food sources of benthic
macroinvertebrates in the arid mangrove of the Persian Gulf. Stable carbon (δ13C) and …

Nitrogen loads in natural waters remain elevated in populated and agricultural areas with
serious impact on estuarine and coastal ecosystems. Intertidal sediments can play a …

Global recognition that mangroves support coastal ecosystem services has increased;
however, studies on trophic dynamics in mangrove ecosystems remain limited. We …

Photovoltaic power is a rapidly growing component of the renewable energy sector.
Photovoltaic power stations (PVPSs) on coastal tidal flats offer benefits, but the lack of …

The physical functions of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), viz., by-product of
microphytobenthos (MPB), in tidal flat system are well documented, but some ecological …