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Connecting the distribution and diversification of marine plants

Oikos, EarlyView.
Integration of the evolutionary history with distribution of extant species is necessary to explain present‐day diversity, particularly for ‘foundation' species, such as seagrasses, which create habitats of socioecological relevance. Here, we resolved if varying evolutionary history of seagrass families has imprinted the distribution ranges of extant ...
Fernando Tuya, Javier Martínez‐ Pérez, Álvaro Fueyo, Néstor E. Bosch   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Response. Commentary. Evaluating the role of seagrass in cenozoic CO2 variations [PDF]

, 2017
Marine seagrass angiosperms play an important role in carbon sequestration, removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and binding it as organic matter. Carbon is stored in the plants themselves, but also in the sediments both in inorganic and organic
Giovanni Gaglianone, Guillem Mateu-Vicens, Guillem Mateu-Vicens, Luis Pomar, Marco Brandano, Marco Brandano, Marco Cuffaro, Patrizio Petricca, Vincenzo Stagno   +8 more
core   +5 more sources

Grenada Carriacou Petite Martinique [PDF]

, 2016
The Eastern Caribbean Seascape is an arc of islands linked through diverse coral reef ecosystems, oceanic currents, migratory pathways and a rich cultural heritage. The Eastern Caribbean Coral Reef Report Cards are a series of individual reports for the6

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From commons to commoning as resistance efforts to blue injustice: A sociohistorical and ethnographical approach

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Over the last 20 years, collaborative efforts have emerged with the intention of going beyond the pure capitalist economy, seeking to generate transformative community‐based changes that guarantee blue equity, fair distribution and well‐being.
Sílvia Gómez, Alfons Garrido
wiley   +1 more source

Rocking the Boat: Damage to Eelgrass by Swinging Boat Moorings

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2017
Seagrass meadows commonly reside in shallow sheltered embayments typical of the locations that provide an attractive option for mooring boats. Given the potential for boat moorings to result in disturbance to the seabed due to repeated physical impact ...
Richard K. F. Unsworth, Richard K. F. Unsworth, Beth Williams, Benjamin L. Jones, Benjamin L. Jones, Leanne C. Cullen-Unsworth, Leanne C. Cullen-Unsworth   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Developing ocean literacy through a relational model: Exploring outcomes of a place‐based ocean education programme in primary schools

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Schools are a common place where the younger generation can develop their understanding of the ocean and acquire the skills needed to become responsible and knowledgeable ocean advocates. Grounded in a relational ocean literacy model, this study examined outcomes of a place‐based programme integrating picture books, beach excursions and ...
Cátia Freitas, Shelley Hannigan, Alecia Bellgrove, Paul Venzo, Prue Francis   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Breaking down seagrass fragmentation in a marine heatwave impacted World Heritage Area

Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, EarlyView.
Habitat fragmentation can exacerbate the impacts of habitat loss but is rarely quantified in marine environments. Using satellite‐derived habitat maps, we identify widespread seagrass fragmentation following a marine heatwave that contributed to a dramatic shift in seascape structure in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area.
Michael D. Taylor, Simone Strydom, Matthew W. Fraser, Ana M. M. Sequeira, Gary A. Kendrick   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparing convolutional neural network and random forest for benthic habitat mapping in Apollo Marine Park

Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, EarlyView.
A comparison of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Random Forest (RF) model predictions of benthic habitats within Apollo Marine Park. The CNN (left) and RF (right) classification maps show the spatial distribution of three habitat types: high energy circalittoral rock with seabed‐covering sponges, low complexity circalittoral rock with non‐crowded
Henry Simmons, Dang Nguyen, Benjamin Misiuk, Daniel Ierodiaconou, Sunil Gupta, Oli Dalby, Mary Young   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating methods for high‐resolution, national‐scale seagrass mapping in Google Earth Engine

Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, EarlyView.
Marine habitat mapping using satellite imagery can provide baseline and monitoring data across large spatial scales and in remote locations globally. This study evaluates how key methodological choices influence the accuracy of open‐source (for non‐commercial use), cloud‐based satellite mapping workflows for seagrass meadows in the Maldives.
Matthew Floyd, Holly K. East, Andrew J. Suggitt   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mobile consumers influence the shoreward edge of intertidal seagrass ecosystems

Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.
Ecological paradigms suggest that the environmentally stressful edge of a habitat is determined by physical factors. The work finds that, counter to these paradigms, an environmentally stressful edge can also be impacted by biotic interactions and are more complex than suggested.
Stephanie R. Valdez, Carter S. Smith, Catherine L. Brenner, Avery B. Paxton, Brian R. Silliman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source