The biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea: estimates, patterns, and threats
The Mediterranean Sea is a marine biodiversity hot spot. Here we combined an extensive
literature analysis with expert opinions to update publicly available estimates of major taxa …
literature analysis with expert opinions to update publicly available estimates of major taxa …
Regression of Mediterranean seagrasses caused by natural processes and anthropogenic disturbances and stress: a critical review
CF Boudouresque, G Bernard, G Pergent, A Shili… - 2009 - degruyter.com
Seagrass meadows are considered to be among the most important marine ecosystems,
with regard to both ecology and biodiversity and for the services they provide. Seven …
with regard to both ecology and biodiversity and for the services they provide. Seven …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental impacts of increasing leisure boating activity in Mediterranean coastal waters
A Carreño, J Lloret - Ocean & Coastal Management, 2021 - Elsevier
Leisure boating is an important economic activity which is increasing in popularity
worldwide, and the Mediterranean Sea is one of the most popular nautical tourism …
worldwide, and the Mediterranean Sea is one of the most popular nautical tourism …
[PDF][PDF] Mediterranean Sea biodiversity between the legacy from the past and a future of change
ABSTRACT The Mediterranean Sea is a biodiversity hotspot containing between 15,000
and 20,000 marine species, nearly a quarter of which are endemic. The causes of the high …
and 20,000 marine species, nearly a quarter of which are endemic. The causes of the high …
Alien species along the Italian coasts: an overview
A Occhipinti-Ambrogi, A Marchini, G Cantone… - Biological …, 2011 - Springer
We present a contribution to the knowledge of marine and brackish water alien species
(infraspecific taxa included) recorded along the Italian coasts. The Italian Peninsula, with …
(infraspecific taxa included) recorded along the Italian coasts. The Italian Peninsula, with …
The necromass of the Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadow: fate, role, ecosystem services and vulnerability
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 …
production of the P. oceanica meadow is not directly consumed by herbivores and plays a …
The value of the seagrass Posidonia oceanica: A natural capital assessment
Making nature's value visible to humans is a key issue for the XXI century and it is crucial to
identify and measure natural capital to incorporate benefits or costs of changes in ecosystem …
identify and measure natural capital to incorporate benefits or costs of changes in ecosystem …
Restoration of seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean Sea: a critical review of effectiveness and ethical issues
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 …
the Mediterranean, at least locally. Others are progressing, helped by sea warming, such as …
Climate change and the presence of invasive species will threaten the persistence of the Mediterranean seagrass community
Abstract The Mediterranean Sea has been experiencing rapid increases in temperature and
salinity triggering its tropicalization. Additionally, its connection with the Red Sea has been …
salinity triggering its tropicalization. Additionally, its connection with the Red Sea has been …
Ecosystem health assessment using the Mediterranean seagrass Posidonia oceanica: a review
M Montefalcone - Ecological indicators, 2009 - Elsevier
The endemic Mediterranean seagrass Posidonia oceanica is a key species in coastal
waters and it is widely employed as an ideal biological indicator for assessing the quality of …
waters and it is widely employed as an ideal biological indicator for assessing the quality of …