Brown algae are vital structural elements and contributors to biodiversity in marine
ecosystems. These organisms adapt to various environmental challenges by producing …

Abstract Pelvetia canaliculata (L.) Dcne. et Thur. is a marine brown macroalga within the
Fucaceae (Fucales, Phaeophyceae, Ochrophyta) and the only species remaining in the …

Natural antioxidants found in macroalgae represent a significant protective role against
oxidative damage. The antioxidant capacity responses to abiotic stresses allow …

Brown algae are ubiquitously distributed in the NW coastline of the Iberian Peninsula, where
they stand as an underexploited resource. In this study, five solvents were applied to the …

The brown alga Pelvetia canaliculata is one of the species successfully adapted to intertidal
conditions. Inhabiting the high intertidal zone, Pelvetia spends most of its life exposed to air …

Foundation species are essential to ecosystem function, but their role as habitat providers is
predicated on their spatial dominance. Worldwide, kelps, seagrasses, corals, and other …

For sustainable and economically viable aquaculture, it is necessary to search for alternative
sources of aquafeeds. Algae have been studied because of their bioactive compounds with …

Rocky intertidal ecosystems in California have been significantly degraded. Of particular
concern is the precipitous population decline of rockweeds attributed to increased …