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A history of ship specialization and consequences for marine invasions, management and policy.

Published online: 20 Feb 2019

Authors: Davidson, I. C. & Scianni, C. & Minton, M. S. & Ruiz, G. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Propagule pressure plays a key role in the successful establishment of introduced species. Explaining invasion patterns, predicting future invasions a...

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Shining the light on marine infrastructure: the use of artificial light to manipulate benthic marine communities.

Published online: 14 May 2025

Authors: Schaefer, N. & Hoey, A. S. & Bishop, M. J. & Bugnot, A. B. & Herbert, B. & Mayer-Pinto, M. & Sherman, C. D. H. & Foster-Thorpe, C. & Vozzo, M. L. & Dafforn, K. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In urbanised areas, marine infrastructure alters natural light regimes, creating habitats that are permanently shaded, affecting the community structu...

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Evaluating population recovery for sea turtles under nesting beach protection while accounting for nesting behaviours and changes in availability.

Published online: 20 Jun 2012

Authors: Thorson, J. T. & Punt, A. E. & Nel, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Sea turtles and sea birds generally have high conservation importance world-wide and are often difficult to survey except when present on nesting grou...

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Hotspots of exotic free-spawning sex: man-made environment facilitates success of an invasive seastar.

Published online: 20 Jun 2012

Authors: Ling, S. D. & Johnson, C. R. & Mundy, C. N. & Morris, A. & Ross, D. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The introduction of exotic species to new areas poses a major threat to the environment. For those introduced species that establish and survive beyon...

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Taking account of dependent species in management of the Southern Ocean krill fishery: estimating crabeater seal abundance off east Antarctica.

Published online: 23 Apr 2008

Authors: Southwell, C. & Paxton, C. G. M. & Borchers, D. & Boveng, P. & Mare, W. de la

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The crabeater seal Lobodon carcinophaga is considered to be a key species in the krill-based foodweb of the Southern Ocean. Reliable estimates of the ...

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Full compliance with harvest regulations yields ecological benefits: Northern Gulf of California case study.

Published online: 15 Feb 2012

Authors: Ainsworth, C. H. & Morzaria-Luna, H. N. & Kaplan, I. C. & Levin, P. S. & Fulton, E. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The Northern Gulf of California is an ecologically important marine area with a high degree of biodiversity, endemism and productivity. Mounting conse...

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Disrupting the effects of synergies between stressors: improved water quality dampens the effects of future CO2 on a marine habitat.

Published online: 13 Feb 2013

Authors: Falkenberg, L. J. & Connell, S. D. & Russell, B. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Synergies among stressors drive unanticipated changes to alternative states, yet little has been done to assess whether alleviating one or more contri...

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Fishing, offshore wind energy, climate change and marine spatial planning: is it possible to plan for a best use of space?

Published online: 23 May 2025

Authors: Trifonova, N. & Scott, B. E. & Watson, S. C. L. & Szostek, C. & Declerck, M. & Beaumont, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. The significant expansion of offshore wind farms (OWF) is a core element of the world's decarbonisation strategy. However, in the urgency to meet N...

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Ecosystem approach to fisheries management works-how switching from mobile to static fishing gear improves populations of fished and non-fished species inside a marine-protected area.

Published online: 28 Dec 2021

Authors: Davies, B. F. R. & Holmes, L. & Rees, A. & Attrill, M. J. & Cartwright, A. Y. & Sheehan, E. V.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

1. Designated using a Statutory Instrument in 2008, Lyme Bay marine-protected area (MPA) is the UK's first and largest example of an ambitious, whole-...

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A new resource for monitoring reef ecosystems: the background of recreational diver photographs contains valuable habitat data.

Published online: 27 Jun 2024

Authors: Roberts, C. J. & Vergés, A. & Poore, A. G. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Vast numbers of nature photographs are shared online on various social media and citizen science platforms, providing an important and growing source ...

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