Seaweed population biology has received far less attention than trophic dynamics, yet is
critically important in establishing and maintaining algal communities. Complex life histories …

Publisher Description (unedited publisher data) An essential textbook for any student or
researcher in biology needing to design experiments, sampling programs or analyse the …

Seaweed assemblages represent the dominant autotrophic biomass in many coastal
environments, playing a central structural and functional role in several ecosystems. In …

This paper reviews recent research into the ecological impacts of recreation and tourism on
coastal marine fauna in Australia. Despite the high and growing importance of water-based …

Anthropogenic disturbances affect natural populations and assemblages by interacting with
fundamental ecological processes. Field experiments simulating the effects of human …

Recreation ecology, the study of environmental consequences of outdoor recreation
activities and their effective management, is a relatively new field of scientific study having …

Habitat-forming species increase spatial complexity and alter local environmental
conditions, often facilitating a diversified assemblage of plants and animals. Removal of …

The aesthetic appeal of marine reserves and the facilities provided, together with the
increased public awareness of nature, all contribute to creating massive tourism in MPAs …

The effects of human trampling on a mid-intertidal assemblage dominated by the fucalean
alga Hormosira banksii were tested experimentally on two rocky intertidal platforms on the …

The last century has seen enormous environmental degradation: many populations are in
drastic decline, and their ecosystems have been vastly altered. There is an urgent need to …