Water motion, marine macroalgal physiology, and production

CL Hurd - Journal of Phycology, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
Water motion is a key determinant of marine macroalgal production, influencing directly or
indirectly physiological rates and community structure. Our understanding of how marine …

The gathering storm: optimizing management of coastal ecosystems in the face of a climate-driven threat

ME Hanley, TJ Bouma, HL Mossman - Annals of botany, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background The combination of rising sea levels and increased likelihood of extreme storm
events poses a major threat to our coastlines and as a result, many ecosystems recognized …

Leaf fracture toughness and sclerophylly: their correlations and ecological implications

MF Choong, PW Lucas, JSY Ong, B Pereira… - New …, 1992 - Wiley Online Library
summary The fracture toughness of sun‐leaves of 42 tropical tree species growing in
Singapore was measured along a 'least tough'path using an instrumented cutting technique …

The mechanics of wave-swept algae

M Denny, B Gaylord - Journal of Experimental Biology, 2002 - journals.biologists.com
Wave-swept marine algae must contend with the hydrodynamic forces imposed by extreme
water velocities. Nonetheless, they seldom have a shape that appears streamlined and they …

Kelp beds as coastal protection: wave attenuation of Ecklonia radiata in a shallow coastal bay

RL Morris, TDJ Graham, J Kelvin, M Ghisalberti… - Annals of …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Aims Coastal protection from erosion and flooding is a significant
ecosystem service provided by vegetated marine systems. Kelp beds are a dominant habitat …

Mechanical consequences of size in wave‐swept algae

B Gaylord, CA Blanchette… - Ecological monographs, 1994 - Wiley Online Library
The intertidal zone of wave—swept rocky shores is characterized by high velocities and
exceedingly rapid accelerations. The resulting hydrodynamic forces (drag, lift, and the …

Drag and dislodgment of an intertidal macroalga: consequences of morphological variation in Mastocarpus papillatus Kützing

E Carrington - Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 1990 - Elsevier
Survival of intertidal macroalgae depends on their ability to withstand the large
hydrodynamic forces generated by breaking waves, an ability that may be a function of both …

Root anchorage and its significance for submerged plants in shallow lakes

J Schutten, J Dainty, AJ Davy - Journal of Ecology, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Summary 1 Submerged plants in shallow lakes are subject to pulling forces arising from
waves, currents and grazing birds. Such forces can cause anchorage failure (mainly …

Detrital production in Nova Scotian kelp beds: patterns and processes

KA Krumhansl, RE Scheibling - Marine Ecology Progress Series, 2011 - int-res.com
Connectivity via the transport of detrital material from areas of high to low productivity may
be an important determinant of secondary productivity and biodiversity in receiving …

Grazing damage and encrustation by an invasive bryozoan reduce the ability of kelps to withstand breakage by waves

KA Krumhansl, JM Lee, RE Scheibling - Journal of Experimental Marine …, 2011 - Elsevier
Increased breakage of macroalgal fronds during large wave events can significantly reduce
canopy cover and biomass. We examined the effects of encrustation by the invasive …