Seaweed (macroalgae) has attracted attention globally given its potential for climate change
mitigation. A topical and contentious question is: Can seaweeds' contribution to climate …

There have been discussions of scaling up offshore seaweed cultivation and sinking it
exclusively for carbon sequestration ('ocean afforestation') and thereby help mitigate climate …

Facultad Ciencias del Mar, Universidad Católica del Norte, Larrondo 1281, Coquimbo,
ChileCentro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Áridas (CEAZA), Coquimbo, Chile* E-mail …

It has long been recognized that primary foundation species (FS), such as trees and
seagrasses, enhance biodiversity. Among the species facilitated are secondary FS …

Density, biomass and productivity of animals> 0.5 mm were estimated in 4 shallow subtidal
rocky reef habitats in temperate northeastern New Zealand. The main objective was to …

Plant diversity is believed to govern animal community structure, yet few studies have tested
this relationship. We manipulated plant species diversity and composition (2 seagrasses …

Habitat-forming organisms are frequently used as biomonitors in marine environments due
to a widespread ability to accumulate toxic contaminants. Few studies, however, have …

Invasive seaweeds are listed among the most relevant threats to marine ecosystems
worldwide. Biodiversity hotspots, such as the Mediterranean Sea, are facing multiple …

Positive interactions between foundation species and their associated species are expected
to be influenced by the degree of environmental stress as well as trait variations of the …

During the colonisation process of islands, newly immigrating species often arrive as single
individuals. Islands that have received single colonisers may subsequently harbour large …