Under the umbrella term of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) fall measures from a wide range
of disciplines. With regard to coastal protection, coastal ecosystems represent possible and …

Carotenoids are natural pigments that provide many health benefits to living organisms.
Although terrestrial plants are the major dietary source of carotenoids for humans, aquatic …

Sea level rise (SLR) has been described as one of the greatest potential causes of
ecosystem disruption, putting many coastal areas at risk of irreversible changes. However …

Seagrass meadows form the foundation of many coastal ecosystems, but are rapidly
declining on a global scale. To conserve and restore these key-ecosystems, improved …

Abstract Knowledge of genetic structure at the finest level is essential for the conservation of
genetic resources. Despite no visible barriers limiting gene flow, significant genetic structure …

Drivers of marine disease outbreaks are poorly understood in spite of their growing impact.
We present here results from a unique case study examining how cockles Cerastoderma …

Historical information on cockle landings and studies on local knowledge on cockle fishing,
zoology, and ecology in the Ria de Aveiro remain incomplete. Due to the COVID-19 …

This study reports the reproductive cycle, condition index, size at first maturity, growth and
the morphometric relationships of the common cockle Cerastoderma edule in Ria de Aveiro …

Modelling the dynamics of an estuary and the evolution of its morphology requires a process-
based description not only of the physical processes, but also of the influence of benthic …

A key challenge in environmental management is determining how to manage multiple
ecosystem services (ES) simultaneously, to ensure efficient and sustainable use of the …