A roadmap for the restoration of Mediterranean macroalgal forests
Canopy-forming macroalgae play a crucial role in coastal primary production and nutrient
cycling, providing food, shelter, nurseries, and habitat for many vertebrate and invertebrate …
cycling, providing food, shelter, nurseries, and habitat for many vertebrate and invertebrate …
A decision-support framework for the restoration of Cystoseira sensu lato forests
Macroalgal forests characterised by species of the genus Cystoseira sensu lato form
important shallow coastal rocky habitats in the Mediterranean Sea. These forests support a …
important shallow coastal rocky habitats in the Mediterranean Sea. These forests support a …
Local‐scale climatic refugia offer sanctuary for a habitat‐forming species during a marine heatwave
Gradual climate change and discrete extreme climatic events have driven shifts in the
structure of populations and the distribution of species in many marine ecosystems. The …
structure of populations and the distribution of species in many marine ecosystems. The …
Climate change and species facilitation affect the recruitment of macroalgal marine forests
Marine forests are shrinking globally due to several anthropogenic impacts including climate
change. Forest-forming macroalgae, such as Cystoseira sl species, can be particularly …
change. Forest-forming macroalgae, such as Cystoseira sl species, can be particularly …
Where and how-new insight for brown algal forest restoration in the Adriatic
Several anthropogenic factors are responsible for the decline of Cystoseira sensu lato
(hereafter Cystoseira) forests along Mediterranean coasts. Some Cystoseira species are …
(hereafter Cystoseira) forests along Mediterranean coasts. Some Cystoseira species are …
Standardized protocol for reproductive phenology monitoring of fucalean algae of the genus Cystoseira sl with potential for restoration
Active marine restoration is strongly encouraged to prevent the loss of the valuable habitats
formed by Cystoseira sensu lato species, since they enhance biodiversity and preserve …
formed by Cystoseira sensu lato species, since they enhance biodiversity and preserve …
DNA barcoding reveals cryptic diversity, taxonomic conflicts and novel biogeographical insights in Cystoseira sl (Phaeophyceae)
Cystoseira sensu lato (sl)–encompassing the genera Cystoseira sensu stricto (ss), Ericaria
and Gongolaria–is a diverse group of forest-forming brown macroalgae endemic to the …
and Gongolaria–is a diverse group of forest-forming brown macroalgae endemic to the …
Addressing marine restoration success: evidence of species and functional diversity recovery in a ten-year restored macroalgal forest
Active restoration actions are becoming increasingly common for the recovery of degraded
ecosystems. However, establishing when an ecosystem is fully restored is rarely achieved …
ecosystems. However, establishing when an ecosystem is fully restored is rarely achieved …
Distribution, health and threats to Mediterranean macroalgal forests: defining the baselines for their conservation and restoration
J Verdura, L Rehues, L Mangialajo… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The worldwide decline of macroalgal forests is raising major concerns for the potentially
negative consequences on biodiversity and ecosystem functions, pushing for the definition …
negative consequences on biodiversity and ecosystem functions, pushing for the definition …
Interaction of marine heatwaves and grazing on two canopy-forming algae
Brown canopy-forming macroalgae species form complex assemblages known as marine
forests, which are highly productive systems and provide multiple ecosystem services. In …
forests, which are highly productive systems and provide multiple ecosystem services. In …