We analyse the concept of carrying capacity (CC), from populations to the biosphere, and
offer a definition suitable for any level. For communities and ecosystems, the CC evokes …

While documentation of climate effects on marine ecosystems has a long history, the
underlying processes have often been elusive. In this paper we review some of the …

The concept of the" keystone species" is redefined to allow for the a priori prediction of these
species within ecosystems. A keystone species is held to be a strongly interacting species …

Ecosystem-based management on coral reefs has historically focused on biodiversity
conservation through the establishment of marine reserves, but it is increasingly recognised …

It has been suggested that the keystone‐species concept should be dropped from ecology
and conservation, primarily because the concept is poorly defined. This prompted Power et …

The keystone concept has been widely applied in the ecological literature since the idea
was introduced in 1969. While it has been useful in framing biodiversity research and …

A comprehensive dictionary of environmental economics, compiled by leading academics in
the field. Each expression or phrase is explained clearly in non-technical language, with …

The concept of the keystone species has a long history in ecological analysis, although its
validity remains controversial. Anthropological researchers have recently coined the term …

Marine isopods of the genus Idotea [I. balthica (Pallas, 1772), I. chelipes (Pallas, 1766), and
I. granulosa Rathke, 1843] are common meso-grazers that enter deep into the Baltic Sea …

Located within the boreal forest of northern Alberta, the Cree, Dene and Métis community of
Fort McKay lies at the center of a large-scale oil sands (bitumen) extraction area. For people …