Estuarine, coastal and marine ecosystem restoration: confusing management and science–a revision of concepts
This review presents recent concepts, understanding and experience of the restoration,
recovery and human-mediated modification of estuarine, coastal and marine ecosystems. It …
recovery and human-mediated modification of estuarine, coastal and marine ecosystems. It …
[HTML][HTML] Biomarkers based tools to assess environmental and chemical stressors in aquatic systems
S Lomartire, JC Marques, AMM Gonçalves - Ecological Indicators, 2021 - Elsevier
The quality of aquatic systems is threated by the huge amount of chemicals dispersed in the
environment. Anthropogenic activities are one of the main causes of pollution by metals …
environment. Anthropogenic activities are one of the main causes of pollution by metals …
A decline in primary production in the North Sea over 25 years, associated with reductions in zooplankton abundance and fish stock recruitment
Phytoplankton primary production is at the base of the marine food web; changes in primary
production have direct or indirect effects on higher trophic levels, from zooplankton …
production have direct or indirect effects on higher trophic levels, from zooplankton …
Overview of eutrophication indicators to assess environmental status within the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive
JG Ferreira, JH Andersen, A Borja, SB Bricker… - Estuarine, Coastal and …, 2011 - Elsevier
In 2009, following approval of the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD,
2008/56/EC), the European Commission (EC) created task groups to develop guidance for …
2008/56/EC), the European Commission (EC) created task groups to develop guidance for …
Medium-and long-term recovery of estuarine and coastal ecosystems: patterns, rates and restoration effectiveness
Many estuarine and coastal marine ecosystems have increasingly experienced degradation
caused by multiple stressors. Anthropogenic pressures alter natural ecosystems and the …
caused by multiple stressors. Anthropogenic pressures alter natural ecosystems and the …
Natural and human-induced hypoxia and consequences for coastal areas: synthesis and future development
Hypoxia has become a world-wide phenomenon in the global coastal ocean and causes a
deterioration of the structure and function of ecosystems. Based on the collective …
deterioration of the structure and function of ecosystems. Based on the collective …
Framework for understanding marine ecosystem health
Although the terms 'health'and 'healthy'are often applied to marine ecosystems and
communicate information about holistic condition (eg as required by the Ecosystem …
communicate information about holistic condition (eg as required by the Ecosystem …
The use of benthic indicators in Europe: from the Water Framework Directive to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive
(MSFD) are the European umbrella regulations for water systems. It is a challenge for the …
(MSFD) are the European umbrella regulations for water systems. It is a challenge for the …
Stratified and nonstratified areas in the N orth S ea: Long‐term variability and biological and policy implications
Abstract The European Unions' Marine Strategy Framework Directive aims to limit
anthropogenic influences in the marine environment. But marine ecosystems are …
anthropogenic influences in the marine environment. But marine ecosystems are …
Public perceptions of the UK marine environment
RL Jefferson, I Bailey, JP Richards, MJ Attrill - Marine Policy, 2014 - Elsevier
The damaging effects of human activities on marine health suggest that a major shift is
required in the way marine systems are used by individuals. Identifying how to engage …
required in the way marine systems are used by individuals. Identifying how to engage …