Identifying the consequences of ocean sprawl for sedimentary habitats
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2017.01.020
Abstract: Extensive development and construction in marine and coastal systems is driving a phenomenon known as “ocean sprawl”. Ocean sprawl removes or transforms marine habitats through the addition of artificial structures and some of the most… read more here.
Keywords: identifying consequences; sprawl sedimentary; artificial structures; consequences ocean ... See more keywords
Invasive ascidians: How predators reduce their dominance in artificial structures in cold temperate areas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2020.151459
Abstract: Abstract Artificial structures can provide suitable space for invasive species through a colonisable surface and refuge against predators. Besides several physical factors, invasive species can present different colonization success and dominance on structures that are… read more here.
Keywords: invasive ascidians; fouling communities; nektonic predators; artificial structures ... See more keywords
Fucus vesiculosus populations on artificial structures have potentially reduced fecundity and are dislodged at greater rates than on natural shores.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2021.105324
Abstract: Artificial structures are widespread features of coastal marine environments. These structures, however, are poor surrogates of natural rocky shores, meaning they generally support depauperate assemblages with reduced population sizes. Little is known about sub-lethal effects… read more here.
Keywords: populations artificial; fucus vesiculosus; vesiculosus populations; artificial structures ... See more keywords
Colonisation of artificial structures by primary producers: competition and photosynthetic behaviour
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DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2022.2088285
Abstract: Abstract Colonisation of artificial structures by primary producers is an important determinant for eco-engineering projects. In this context, interactions between the colonisation by microphytobenthic biofilm and macroalgae were explored on 48 samples of marine infrastructures… read more here.
Keywords: marine infrastructures; colonisation artificial; structures primary; colonisation ... See more keywords