There is an increasing demand for environmental assessments of the marine environment to
include ecosystem function. However, existing schemes are predominantly based on …

Predators are predominantly valued for their ability to control prey, as indicators of high
levels of biodiversity and as tourism attractions. This view, however, is incomplete because it …

Controlled experiments have substantially advanced our understanding of the links between
changing biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (BEF) in recent years. However …

Aquatic ecologists use mesocosm experiments to understand mechanisms driving
ecological processes. Comparisons across experiments, and extrapolations to larger scales …

Soil protists play an essential role in sha** microbial community structure and soil nutrient
cycling. However, our understanding of land use effects on soil protists and their functions in …

Microphytobenthos and benthic macroalgae play an important role in system metabolism
within shallow coastal bays. However, their independent and interactive influences on …

Classic bottom-up theory predicts that increased resource availability (for example,
nutrients) at the base of the food web will stimulate primary production and, in turn …

As nearshore ecosystems are increasingly degraded by human activities, active restoration
is a critical strategy in ensuring the continued provision of goods and services by coastal …

Salt marsh ponds expand and deepen over time, potentially reducing ecosystem carbon
storage and resilience. The water filled volumes of ponds represent missing carbon due to …

Seagrass ecosystems have been declining, and restorations are conducted in many parts of
the world to compensate for habitat loss and restore the ecosystem services seagrasses …