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 …

Microorganisms interact with all biological components in a variety of ways. They contribute
to increase the efficiency of marine food webs and facilitate the adaptation of multicellular …

Marine forests are shrinking globally due to several anthropogenic impacts including climate
change. Forest-forming macroalgae, such as Cystoseira sl species, can be particularly …

Several anthropogenic factors are responsible for the decline of Cystoseira sensu lato
(hereafter Cystoseira) forests along Mediterranean coasts. Some Cystoseira species are …

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 …

Simple Summary The Mediterranean marine forests of canopy brown algae are important
habitats that have been in decline in recent decades. This study examines the distribution …

Brown algae from genus Cystoseira sl form dense underwater forests that represent the
most productive areas in the Mediterranean Sea. Due to the combined effects of global and …

The spring phytoplankton bloom is the main event influencing ecosystem richness in the
pelagic realm of the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea (NW Med Sea). The Marine Strategy …

Active restoration is the strategy needed to trigger or accelerate the recovery of degraded
marine habitats, which provide the goods and services essential for preserving biodiversity …

Grazing is one of the most important biological factors controlling the abundance of early-life
stages of fucoids and one of the major issues when restoring marine forests. Benthic …