ecosystem management

Increasing the chance of a successful restoration of Zostera noltii meadows

Seagrass meadows are essential and ecologically important habitats in marine ecosystems providing physical, biological, economic and social benefits. Concern over their decreasing trends has triggered the development of many restoration programs …

Comparing the performance of species distribution models of Zostera marina, Implications for conservation

Intertidal seagrasses show high variability in their extent and location, with local extinctions and colonizations being inherent in their population dynamics. Suitable habitats are identified usually using Species Distribution Models, based upon the …

Modelling suitable estuarine habitats for Zostera noltii, using Ecological Niche Factor Analysis and Bathymetric LiDAR

Predicting species distribution and habitat suitability is of considerable use in supporting the implementation of environmental legislation, protection and conservation of marine waters and ecosystem-based management. As other seagrasses, Zostera …