Fish are among the best-studied aquatic animals due to their economic and ecological
values. Fish meat is the most affordable protein source for the economically weaker section …

Aim Connectivity structures populations, communities and ecosystems in the sea. The extent
of connectivity is, therefore, predicted to also influence the outcomes of conservation …

In this chapter, the authors aim to uncover the organizational principles–the main drivers
and controls, and their interactions and feedbacks–that determine the development and …

Humans have drastically altered the abundance of animals in marine ecosystems via
exploitation. Reduced abundance can destabilize food webs, leading to cascading indirect …

Animal‐derived nutrients play an important role in structuring nutrient regimes within and
between ecosystems. When animals undergo repetitive, aggregating behavior through time …

Artificial reefs are used around the world for many purposes, including widespread
deployment to increase fishery yields. These reefs are well‐studied from a direct fisheries …

Consumer‐mediated nutrient supply is increasingly recognized as an important functional
process in many ecosystems. Yet, experimentation at relevant spatial and temporal scales is …

Offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, wells and related fixed structures supporting the oil
and gas (O&G) industry are prevalent in oceans across the globe, with many approaching …

Nocturnal studies of fish assemblages are relatively rare, particularly at depths greater than
100 m, despite the relevance of diel shifts in habitat usage to fisheries management. This …

Movements of organisms, energy and nutrients link populations, habitats, food webs and
ecosystems across the boundaries of seascapes and landscapes (Loreau et al. 2003; …