Posidonia oceanica is a seagrass endemic to the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the primary
production of the P. oceanica meadow is not directly consumed by herbivores and plays a …

Some species of seagrasses (eg, Zostera marina and Posidonia oceanica) have declined in
the Mediterranean, at least locally. Others are progressing, helped by sea warming, such as …

Seagrass meadows, key ecosystems supporting fisheries, carbon sequestration and coastal
protection, are globally threatened. In Europe, loss and recovery of seagrasses are reported …

Extreme environmental events can strongly affect coastal marine ecosystems but are
typically unpredictable. Reliable data on benthic community conditions before such events …

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 …

Accurate estimation of connectivity among populations is fundamental for determining the
drivers of population resilience, genetic diversity, adaptation and speciation. However the …

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 …

Seagrasses' ability to store information after exposure to stress (ie stress memory) and to
better respond to further stress (ie priming) have recently been observed, although the …

Extreme storms can trigger abrupt and often lasting changes in ecosystems by affecting
foundational (habitat-forming) species. While the frequency and intensity of extreme events …

Climate change has increased interest in seagrass systems as natural carbon sinks and
recent studies have estimated the carbon stocks associated with seagrass meadows …