Browsing by Subject "assemblages"
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Do changes in current flow as a result of arrays of tidal turbines have an effect on benthic communities?
(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016-08-25)Arrays of tidal energy converters have the potential to provide clean renewable energy for future generations. Benthic communities may, however, be affected by changes in current speeds resulting from arrays of tidal ... -
Fishing and environment drive spatial heterogeneity in celtic sea fish community size structure
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2011-08-20)The Large Fish Indicator (LFI) is a univariate size-based indicator of fish community state that has been selected to support the OSPAR fish community Ecological Quality Objective (EcoQO). To operate this EcoQO, a survey-based ... -
Missing native oyster ( ostrea edulis l.) beds in a european marine protected area: should there be widespread restorative management?
(Elsevier BV, 2018-05-01)Anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment have escalated and shellfish habitats have declined substantially around the world. Recently, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have rapidly increased in number, but management ... -
The importance of water-retaining features for biodiversity on artificial intertidal coastal defence structures
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2013-03-22)Aim Artificial coastal defence structures are proliferating in response to rising and stormier seas. These structures provide habitat for many species but generally support lower biodiversity than natural habitats. This ...