Monthly Archives: January 2014

Temperature effects of kelp physiology

Kelp are canopy-forming seaweeds that provide a myriad of resources for associated creatures. Yet, warming events, including global warming, may negatively affect kelp performance. Under the umbrella of the OCEANKELP project that aims to unravel the effect of a range … Continue reading

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Implications of the submarine eruption off El Hierro on seaweed performance

At the end of 2012, a submarine eruption started south offshore El Hierro Island (eastern Canary Islands). Despite the large social concern that the eruption caused, it has provided us scientists with an incredible opportunity to work out the effects … Continue reading

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Decadal changes in the structure of Cymodocea nodosa seagrass at Gran Canaria

We all are aware of the paramount role that seagrasses play along nearshore enviroments. Yet, declines trends in the presence of seagrasses have been worldwide described, what suppose a threat to the services these habitats provide. We performed a comparative … Continue reading

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