A5060767729- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Echinoderm biology and ecology
- Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
- Algal biology and biofuel production
- Food Industry and Aquatic Biology
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Phosphorus and nutrient management
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
- Botanical Research and Applications
Universidad de Cádiz
2014-2024
Hospital Universitario Puerto Real
2019-2021
Universidad de Málaga
1991-1998
Abstract Seagrass meadows, key ecosystems supporting fisheries, carbon sequestration and coastal protection, are globally threatened. In Europe, loss recovery of seagrasses reported, but the changes in extent density at continental scale remain unclear. Here we collate assessments from 1869 to 2016 show that 1/3 European seagrass area was lost due disease, deteriorated water quality, development, with losses peaking 1970s 1980s. Since then, rates slowed down for most species fast-growing...
Abstract Mangroves and saltmarshes are biogeochemical hotspots storing carbon in sediments the ocean following lateral export (outwelling). Coastal seawater pH is modified by both uptake of anthropogenic dioxide natural processes, e.g., wetland inputs. Here, we investigate how mangroves influence coastal carbonate chemistry quantify contribution alkalinity dissolved inorganic (DIC) outwelling to blue budgets. Observations from 45 16 worldwide revealed that >70% intertidal wetlands more...
Abstract Seaweeds enjoy a rich history as human foodstuff for populations around the world. The omnipresence of seaweeds in all climate belts, great biodiversity, their bounty important nutrients, combined with fact that most are edible, suggest have played an role food during evolution. served cheap and easily accessible crop daily fare coastal populations. In many cultures, particular Southeast Asia, millennia been considered valuable sea vegetables. recent years, regional seaweed cuisines...
ABSTRACT During the last decade, Palmones River estuary has undergone severe eutrophication followed by a green tide episode; two species of Ulva, rotundata Blid. and Ulva curvata (Kütz.) De Toni, were main macroalgae responsible for this bloom. From November 1993 to December 1994, we biomass, growth dynamics, tissue elemental composition (C:N:P)of species, as well some physicochemical variables in estuary. Maximum biomass (up 375 g dry wt·m −2 spots, corresponding thallus area index nearly...
Abstract The extent of clonality within populations strongly influences their spatial genetic structure (SGS), yet this is hardly ever thoroughly analysed. We employed autocorrelation analysis to study effects sexual and clonal reproduction on dispersal the dioecious seagrass Cymodocea nodosa . Analyses were performed both at genet level (i.e. excluding repeats) ramet level. Clonal was characterized by subrange, a measure linear limits where still affects SGS. show that subrange equivalent...
MEPS Marine Ecology Progress Series Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout JournalEditorsTheme Sections 225:177-187 (2002) - doi:10.3354/meps225177 Assessing toxicity of ammonium pulses survival and growth Zostera noltii Fernando G. Brun*, Ignacio Hernández, Juan J. Vergara, Gloria Peralta, Lucas Pérez-Lloréns Departamento de Ecología, Universidad Cádiz, Facultad Ciencias del Mar, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain...
Abstract Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) plays an essential role in the global marine cycle, with coastal vegetated communities as important DOC producers. However, ultimate fate of this remains still largely unknown due to lack knowledge about its chemical composition and lability. Furthermore, change could alter both fluxes bioavailability, affecting sequestration capacity communities. This study explores, two contrasting seasons (winter summer), effects situ simulated heatwave on...
Seagrass beds act as blue carbon sinks globally they enhance the trapping of recalcitrant (i.e., low biodegradability) organic in their sediments. Recent studies also show that fraction dissolved (DOC) pool seawater has an important role long-term sequestration oceans. Although seagrasses are known for large amount DOC export, little attention been given to its biodegradability, which ultimately determinates fate coastal cycle. In turn, invasive algae a major global concern seagrass...
The hypotheses that (1) different seagrass morphologies may facilitate nutrient uptake rates under similar hydrodynamic forcing and (2) this effect on is spatially explicit, with the highest at edges of patches, where currents turbulence are highest, were examined unidirectional flow conditions. Homogeneous patches (2 m long) two species ( Cymodocea nodosa Zostera noltii ) contrasting shoot size density placed in a race track flume. 15 NH 4 + properties along gradient from outside to inside...
MEPS Marine Ecology Progress Series Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout JournalEditorsTheme Sections 327:135-142 (2006) - doi:10.3354/meps327135 Direct effects of current velocity on growth, morphometry and architecture seagrasses: a case study Zostera noltii Gloria Peralta1,2,*, Fernando G. Brun1,2, J. Lucas Pérez-Lloréns2, Tjeerd Bouma1 1Netherlands Institute (NIOO-KNAW), Center for Estuarine Ecology, PO...
Seagrass shoots interact with hydrodynamic forces and thereby a positively or negatively influence the survival of associated species. The modification these indirectly alters physical transport flux edible particles within seagrass meadows, which will growth survivorship filter-feeding organisms. present work contributes to gaining insight into mechanisms controlling availability resources for filter feeders inhabiting canopies, both from (influenced by density patchiness) biological...
MEPS Marine Ecology Progress Series Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout JournalEditorsTheme Sections 551:81-94 (2016) - DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/meps11717 A comprehensive analysis of mechanical and morphological traits in temperate tropical seagrass species Carmen B. de los Santos1,*, Yusuke Onoda2,3, Juan J. Vergara1, Lucas Pérez-Lloréns1, Tjeerd Bouma4, Yayu A. La Nafie4,5, Marion L. Cambridge6,...
Abstract Humankind has known the benefits of seaweeds since time immemorial. A number these applications were likely passed down in oral histories particularly coastal dwellers and those using different as food treatments for common ailments. The beneficial use many types was reported recorded into some first written medical texts. seaweed concoctions seems to be linked presence hydrocolloids various bioactive compounds. We believe this collation brings together, our knowledge, a excerpts...
Large nutrient levels and herbivory stress, particularly when acting together, drive a variety of responses in seagrass communities that ultimately may weaken their carbon balance. An situ three-months experiment was carried out two contrasting seasons to address the effects load three artificial clipping on Cymodocea nodosa plants. Nutrient enrichment shifted community from autotrophic heterotrophic reduced DOC fluxes winter, whereas enhanced metabolism summer. Herbivory stress decreased...
Sea cucumbers are benthic invertebrates found across all latitudes, from the intertidal to deep subtidal, and tropics poles. Some tropical species have been fished near extinction traded meet needs of Asian countries, particularly China, as they considered a delicacy (and medicine) since ancient times. However, some still underexploited could be potential blue food source explored gastronomically. This review brings together information that is usually scattered in papers, books texts (some...
Photosynthetic acclimation and the interactions between carbon (C) nitrogen (N) metabolism have been studied in red macroalga Gracilaria sp. from Cadiz, Spain, cultured under different inorganic C N levels. The use of chemostats buffered medium allowed continuous restoration alkaline reserve constancy pH during experiments. N:C ratios phycobiliprotein, chlorophyll a soluble protein contents decreased when was grown at low Algae high concentration (5% CO2) displayed higher carbohydrate...
MEPS Marine Ecology Progress Series Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout JournalEditorsTheme Sections 458:89-102 (2012) - DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/meps09757 Leaf-fracture properties correlated with nutritional traits in nine Australian seagrass species: implications for susceptibility herbivory Carmen B. de los Santos1,*, Fernando G. Brun1, Yusuke Onoda2,3, Marion L. Cambridge4, Tjeerd J. Bouma5, Juan...