Microphytobenthos (MPB) represent a crucial component of intertidal ecosystems, underpinning both local sediment stability and broader coastal biogeochemical cycles. These microalgal communities ...

For decades, ecologists have puzzled over a mystery: Why do some natural habitats get overrun by invasive species while others seem to repel outside threats? In a classic 1958 book on the subject, the ...

Invasive species are recognized as a major threat to global biodiversity and ecosystem stability. Their introduction into new environments can reshape ...

The decline of large predators and other "apex consumers" at the top of the food chain has disrupted ecosystems all over the planet, according to a review of recent findings conducted by an ...