A5068750080- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
- Crustacean biology and ecology
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
Universidade de Vigo
2015-2024
Hospital Del Mar
2023
Autonomous University of Sinaloa
2015
Earth University
2009
Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls-sur-Mer
2008
National Oceanography Centre
2003-2007
Sydney Institute of Marine Science
2002
The University of Sydney
2000-2002
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
1998
Abstract Along urbanised coastlines, urban infrastructure is increasingly becoming the dominant habitat. These structures are often poor surrogates for natural habitats, and a diversity of eco‐engineering approaches have been trialled to enhance their biodiversity, with varying success. We undertook quantitative meta‐analysis qualitative review 109 studies compare efficacy common (e.g. increasing texture, crevices, pits, holes, elevations habitat‐forming taxa) in enhancing biodiversity key...
Habitat-forming species sustain biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in harsh environments through the amelioration of physical stress. Nonetheless, their role shaping patterns distribution under future climate scenarios is generally overlooked. Focusing on coastal systems, we assess how habitat-forming can influence ability stress-sensitive to exhibit plastic responses, adapt novel environmental conditions, or track suitable climates. Here, argue that habitat-former populations could be...
Estuarine bivalves are especially susceptible to salinity fluctuations. Stage-specific sensibilities may influence the structure and spatial distribution of populations. Here we investigate differences on energetic strategy thread drifters (3-4 mm) sedentary settlers (9-10 Cerastoderma edule over a wide range salinities. Several physiological indicators (clearance, respiration excretion rates, O:N) were measured during acute (2 days) acclimated responses (7 days exposure) for both size...
Anthropogenically induced global climate change has important implications for marine ecosystems with unprecedented ecological and economic consequences. Climate will include the simultaneous increase of temperature CO 2 concentration in oceans. However, experimental manipulations these factors at community scale are rare. In this study, we used an approach mesocosms to analyse combined effects elevated on macroalgal assemblages from intertidal rock pools. Our model systems were synthetic...
Macroalgae are a fundamental component of coastal ecosystems and play key role in shaping community structure functioning. currently threatened by diverse stressors, particularly climate change invasive species, but they do not all respond the same way to stressors. Effective methods collecting qualitative quantitative information essential enable better, more efficient management macroalgae. Acquisition high-resolution images, which macroalgae can be distinguished on basis their texture...
The impacts of climate change on the structure and functioning estuaries is a major focus concern, even more when affected species support important fisheries as bivalves Ruditapes decussatus , philippinarum Venerupis corrugata Cerastoderma edule in Europe. Their reproductive performance, context stressors, had not been investigated so far. Our objective was to experimentally evaluate acute stress effects over gonad development after 6 days low salinity autumn, winter spring well 4 heatwave...
Small-cale fisheries are important for livelihoods, food security, jobs and income worldwide. However, they face major challenges, including the increasing effects of climate change that pose serious risks to coastal ecosystems fishing communities. Although scientific research on impacts has increased in recent years, few studies have explored social small-scale fisheries. Using Galicia (Spain) as a case study, we investigated individual household-level adaptive responses among fishers three...
Marine macroalgae harbour abundant and diverse assemblages of epifauna. Patterns distribution abundance epifauna, which are often variable in space time, differ markedly among species. Non-indigenous seaweeds may alter composition structure epifaunal therefore different from those associated with native macroalgae. In this study, we analysed the algae Bifurcaria bifurcata invasive alga Sargassum muticum on southern part Galician coast (north-west Spain). particular, tested hypothesis that...
Different combinations of behavioural and physiological responses may play a crucial role in the ecological success species, notably context biological invasions. The invasive mussel Xenostrobus securis has successfully colonised inner part Galician Rias Baixas (NW Spain), where it co-occurs with commercially-important Mytilus galloprovincialis. This study investigated effect heatwave on monospecific or mixed aggregations these species. In mesocosm experiment, mussels were exposed to...
Abstract The abundance and distribution of intertidal canopy-forming macroalgae are threatened by the increase in sea surface temperature frequency intensity heatwaves caused global warming. This study evaluated physiological response predominant NW Iberian Peninsula ( Bifurcaria bifurcata, Cystoseira tamariscifolia Codium tomentosum ) to increased seawater during immersion air temperatures consecutive emersion cycles. We combined field mensuration laboratory experiments which we measured...
Shellfisheries of the intertidal and shallow subtidal infaunal bivalves Ruditapes decussatus, philippinarum, Venerupis corrugata Cerastoderma edule are great socio-economic importance (in terms landings) in Europe, specifically Galician Rías Baixas (NW Spain). However, ocean warming may threaten these fisheries by modifying geographic distribution species thus affecting productive areas. The present study analysed impact rising temperature on geographical thermal comfort areas throughout...
Seagrass ecosystems support human well-being by delivering a wide range of ecosystem services. Particularly important is the significant role they play in food provisioning supporting fisheries worldwide. Despite their socio-economic importance, it only recently when have been considered as social-ecological systems Research focused on interactions between seagrasses and activities understudied never addressed from global approach, even though this knowledge essential to create relevant...
Reduced salinity in estuarine areas can negatively affect intertidal seagrass meadows where clams are harvested. However, legacy effects of hyposalinity on seagrasses and infaunal their interactions have seldom been studied. Legacy were examined the Zostera noltei juveniles Venerupis corrugata , Ruditapes decussatus R. philippinarum . Low-salinity stress was applied to mesocosms that included assemblages 3 clam species subsequently transplanted 2 shellfish beds characterized by different...