Contributions of food web modelling to the ecosystem approach to marine resource management in the Mediterranean Sea
M Coll, S Libralato - Fish and fisheries, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Ecological modelling tools are applied worldwide to support the ecosystem‐based approach
of marine resources (EAM). In the last decades, numerous applications were attempted in …
of marine resources (EAM). In the last decades, numerous applications were attempted in …
An overexploited Italian treasure: past and present distribution and exploitation of the precious red coral Corallium rubrum (L., 1758) (Cnidaria: Anthozoa)
The aim of this paper is to supply an overview of all historical and recent knowledge on
landings, fishing and geographic distribution of the red coral banks along the Italian coasts …
landings, fishing and geographic distribution of the red coral banks along the Italian coasts …
Detrimental effects of ocean acidification on the economically important Mediterranean red coral (Corallium rubrum)
The mean predicted decrease of 0.3–0.4 pH units in the global surface ocean by the end of
the century has prompted urgent research to assess the potential effects of ocean …
the century has prompted urgent research to assess the potential effects of ocean …
Fine‐scale genetic structure and inferences on population biology in the threatened Mediterranean red coral, Corallium rubrum
Identifying microevolutionary processes acting in populations of marine species with larval
dispersal is a challenging but crucial task because of its conservation implications. In this …
dispersal is a challenging but crucial task because of its conservation implications. In this …
Accounting for life‐history strategies and timescales in marine restoration
Understanding the drivers of restoration success is a central issue for marine conservation.
Here, we explore the role of life‐history strategies of sessile marine species in shaping …
Here, we explore the role of life‐history strategies of sessile marine species in shaping …
Red coral extinction risk enhanced by ocean acidification
The red coral Corallium rubrum is a habitat-forming species with a prominent and structural
role in mesophotic habitats, which sustains biodiversity hotspots. This precious coral is …
role in mesophotic habitats, which sustains biodiversity hotspots. This precious coral is …
Low dynamics, high longevity and persistence of sessile structural species dwelling on Mediterranean coralligenous outcrops
N Teixidó, J Garrabou, JG Harmelin - PloS one, 2011 - journals.plos.org
There is still limited understanding of the processes underlying benthic species dynamics in
marine coastal habitats, which are of disproportionate importance in terms of productivity …
marine coastal habitats, which are of disproportionate importance in terms of productivity …
The Yellow Gorgonian Eunicella cavolini: Demography and Disturbance Levels across the Mediterranean Sea
The yellow octocoral Eunicella cavolini is one of the most common gorgonians thriving in
Mediterranean hard-bottom communities. However, information regarding its distribution …
Mediterranean hard-bottom communities. However, information regarding its distribution …
Marine protected areas enhance structural complexity but do not buffer the consequences of ocean warming for an overexploited precious coral
Global warming and overexploitation both threaten the integrity and resilience of marine
ecosystems. Many calls have been made to at least partially offset climate change impacts …
ecosystems. Many calls have been made to at least partially offset climate change impacts …
Demographic parameters of two populations of red coral (Corallium rubrum L. 1758) in the North Western Mediterranean
The demographic and reproductive structure of populations represents the main data set
needed for conservation and management plans. Mediterranean red coral Corallium rubrum …
needed for conservation and management plans. Mediterranean red coral Corallium rubrum …