A5037312648- Coastal and Marine Management
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Marine and fisheries research
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Plant and animal studies
- Library Science and Information Systems
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Marine and environmental studies
University of Plymouth
2022-2024
Marine Institute
2024
University of Liverpool
2014-2023
Durham University
2023
University of Hull
2023
Università Iuav di Venezia
2021
Edinburgh Napier University
2012-2019
Ecological Society of America
2018
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2018
Aquatic ecosystems are under severe pressure. Human activities introduce an array of pressures that impact and their components. In this study we focus on the aquatic domains fresh, coastal marine waters, including rivers, lakes riparian habitats to transitional, as well shelf oceanic habitats. environmental risk assessment approach, identified chains link 45 human through 31 82 ecosystem linkage framework >22,000 activity-pressure-ecosystem component interactions were found across seven...
The capacity of ecosystems to supply ecosystem services is decreasing. Sustaining this requires an understanding the links between impacts pressures introduced by human activities and how can lead changes in services. Here, we apply a novel approach, assessing 'risk service supply' (RESS), across range aquatic seven case studies. We link aggregate impact risk from on components, with relative score their potential greatest RESS found where component high subject risk. In context, explore...
Global initiatives have been increasingly focusing on mainstreaming the values of biodiversity and ecosystem services into decision-making at all levels. Due to accelerated rate which is declining its consequences for functioning ecosystems subsequently, they provide, there need develop comprehensive assessments benefits nature delivers society. Based expert evaluation, we identified relevant flow linkages in supply-side socio-ecological system, i.e. from supply eight case studies across...
Abstract Marine ecosystems support supply of ecosystem services ( ES s) through processes and functions carried out by diverse biological elements. Managing sustainability use requires linking to the parts supplying them. We specified marine service providing units SPU as plausible combinations a biotic group (e.g., bacteria, seabirds) with an associated major habitat sublittoral sediment). developed network model for large ecosystems, documenting 2,916 links between 153 s 31 services....
Increased pressures from human activities may cause cumulative ecological effects on marine ecosystems. Increasingly, the study of ecosystem services is applied in environment to assess full and benefits it provides. However, environment, such integrated studies have yet move qualitative score-based fully quantitative assessments. To bridge this gap, proposed a 4-tiered method for summarizing available knowledge modelling tools aid assessments supply. First, functioning mechanisms underlying...
This study provides an integrated perspective to ecosystem based management (EBM) by considering a diverse array of societal goals, i.e. sustainable food supply, clean energy and healthy marine ecosystem, selection measures achieve them. The primary aim this exercise is provide guidance for (more) EBM in the North Sea on evaluation effectiveness those contributing conservation biodiversity. A secondary identify requirements knowledge base guide such future initiatives. Starting from goals we...
Tett, P., B. Valcic, T. Potts, C. Whyte, F. Culhane and Fernandes 2012. Mussels yachts in Loch Fyne, Scotland: a case study of the science-policy interface. Ecology Society 17(3): 16. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-04995-170316
The open ocean beyond national jurisdiction covers nearly half of Earth’s surface and is largely unexplored. It also an emerging frontier for new types human activity. Understanding how activities interact with high seas ecosystems critical our management this other Earth. Using Ocean Cleanup (TOC) as a model, we demonstrate why it important to account uncertainty when assessing evaluating impacts novel on marine ecosystems. TOC’s aim remove plastic from the by collecting large nets....
Biodiversity is known to regulate ecosystem functioning under controlled experimental conditions. However, the ‘real‐world' consequences of biodiversity change remain uncertain, as biodiversity–ecosystem function (BEF) relationships observed in nature may be influenced by other drivers. Attempts disentangle BEF from effects confounding factors have so far focused mainly on primary producers, leaving comparatively little about impact changes consumer diversity despite ecosystems experiencing...
Abstract Nutrient enrichment is a significant cause of ecosystem change in coastal habitats worldwide. This study focuses on the benthic macroinvertebrate community and environmental quality as assessed through different biotic indices following construction sewage outfall pipe west Scotland, from first implementation to seven years after operation pipe. Benthic macroinvertebrates are an important part marine ecosystems because they mediate processes functions, key food webs provide many...
Abstract Society relies on intact marine ecosystems for ecosystem services such as nutrition, livelihoods, health and well‐being. Yet, to obtain these benefits, we carry out activities, introducing pressures ecosystems, damaging degrading habitats reducing their capacity optimally provide services. Biodiversity are consequently being lost globally but impact chains from activities poorly understood, especially in tropical ecosystems. We identified the first time linking with they introduce...
Understanding coastal communities’ awareness and risk perceptions of climate change impact is essential in developing effective communication tools mitigation strategies to reduce the vulnerability these communities. In this study, we examined on marine ecosystem, sea level rise mangrove ecosystem as a factor affecting coral reefs seagrass beds. The data were gathered by conducting face-to-face surveys with 291 respondents from areas Taytay, Aborlan Puerto Princesa Palawan, Philippines....
A socio-ecological systems approach was used to explore a large Lough ecosystem.• Limiters, enablers, conflict and opportunities were identified using this.• Invasive species extractive activities key limiters.• Conservation, research, habitats enablers.• Modularity analysis revealed for meeting the needs of multiple users.
Understanding local community perceptions of climate change is essential in developing effective risk communication tools and mitigation strategies to reduce the vulnerability coastal areas.In this study, we examined communities' as a threat, driver rising sea levels, factor affecting coral reefs seagrass beds.The were gathered by conducting face-to-face surveys with 291 respondents from areas Taytay, Aborlan Puerto Princesa Palawan, Philippines.Results showed that most participants (82%)...