Anchor and chain scour as disturbance agents in benthic environments: trends in the literature and charting a course to more sustainable boating and shipping
Millions of recreational boats and~ 65,000 ocean-going merchant ships anchor routinely.
Anchor and chain scour associated with these vessels mechanically disturb the seabed …
Anchor and chain scour associated with these vessels mechanically disturb the seabed …
Effects of experimental reduction of light and nutrient enrichments (N and P) on seagrasses: a review
V Leoni, A Vela, V Pasqualini… - Aquatic …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Excessive nutrient discharge, linked to human activities, is one of the main causes of the
decline of seagrass meadows since it modifies two essential parameters controlling their …
decline of seagrass meadows since it modifies two essential parameters controlling their …
Contribution of Posidonia oceanica meadows in the context of climate change mitigation in the Mediterranean Sea
Coastal marine vegetation has been recently highlighted for its highly efficient carbon
storage capacity. Among the sixty-four species of seagrass, Posidonia oceanica, a …
storage capacity. Among the sixty-four species of seagrass, Posidonia oceanica, a …
Annual growth dynamics of Posidonia oceanica: contribution of large-scale versus local factors to seasonality
The seasonal growth pattern of the seagrass Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile was examined
in 5 meadows in NE Spain to assess the relative importance of large-scale versus local …
in 5 meadows in NE Spain to assess the relative importance of large-scale versus local …
Epiphytes of seagrasses
In all aquatic environments, available surfaces are rapidly colonized by a variety of
organisms. If these organisms grow on plants they are called epiphytes. Seagrasses provide …
organisms. If these organisms grow on plants they are called epiphytes. Seagrasses provide …
Zostera: biology, ecology, and management
AWD LARKUM, RJ ORTH, CM DUARTE… - SEAGRASSES …, 2006 - Springer
The nine species comprising the genus Zostera discussed in this chapter form a widespread
and relatively well-studied group of seagrasses. Some of the earliest studies of seagrasses …
and relatively well-studied group of seagrasses. Some of the earliest studies of seagrasses …
Depth-acclimation of photosynthesis, morphology and demography of Posidonia oceanica and Cymodocea nodosa in the Spanish Mediterranean Sea
Depth-related changes in population structure, biomass partitioning and photosynthesis
were studied in populations of Cymodocea nodosa and Posidonia oceanica on the NE …
were studied in populations of Cymodocea nodosa and Posidonia oceanica on the NE …
Reproductive phenology of the Mediterranean seagrasses Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile, Cymodocea nodosa (Ucria) Aschers., and Zostera noltii Hornem.
MC Buia, L Mazzella - Aquatic Botany, 1991 - Elsevier
Investigations on the sexual reproduction of Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile, Cymodocea
nodosa (Ucria) Aschers. and Zostera noltii Hornem. were conducted in situ from 1979 to …
nodosa (Ucria) Aschers. and Zostera noltii Hornem. were conducted in situ from 1979 to …
Changes and Degradation in a Posidonia oceanica Bed Invaded by the Introduced Tropical Alga Caulerpa taxifolia in the North Western Mediterranean
X De Villèle, M Verlaque - 1995 - degruyter.com
A study of the impact of Caulerpa taxifolia on the Posidonia oceanica beds was carried out
in two similar areas, one with and one without the alga. In the invaded site, nearly all …
in two similar areas, one with and one without the alga. In the invaded site, nearly all …
Growth patterns of Western Mediterranean seagrasses: species-specific responses to seasonal forcing
The seasonal growth pattern of the 4 seagrass species occurring in the NW Mediterranean
(ie Cymodocea nodosa, Zostera noltii, 2. marina, Posidonla oceanica) was studied in …
(ie Cymodocea nodosa, Zostera noltii, 2. marina, Posidonla oceanica) was studied in …