Findkelp, a GIS-based community participation project to assess Portuguese kelp conservation status

Assis, J; Tavares, D; Tavares, J; Cunha, A; Alberto, F; Ester A. Serrão; Ester A. Serrão; Katy R Nicastro; Gareth A Pearson; Raimondi, P.; Ladah, Lydia B; Bell, Tom W; Coyer, James A; Siegel, David A; Ester A. Serrão; Mansilla, Andrés; Barreto, Luis; Assis, Jorge; Serrão, Ester; Santos, Rui; Antunes Horta, Paulo; Serrão, Ester A.

Jorge Assis

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Projects Coordination

	Title	Coordinator	Start	End	Financiamento	Budget CCMAR	Budget Total
MPA Europe	Marine Protected Areas Europe	Jorge Assis	01/2023	04/2026	Comissão Europeia	232375k€

Projects Membership

	Title	Coordinator	Start	End	Budget CCMAR	Budget Total
RESTORESEAS	Florestas Marinhas de animais, plantas e algas: "nature-based tools" para proteger e recuperar biodiversidade	Ester Serrão, Gareth Anthony Pearson	04/2022	03/2025	145500k€
BECORV	BECORV	David Maria Aguiar Abecasis	06/2018	06/2022	185001k€	239993k€
InforBiomares	InforBiomares	Ester Serrão	02/2018	02/2020	66444k€	132813k€

News

Açores funcionam como refúgio de laminárias

Um artigo publicado na semana passada por Jorge Assis, investigador do CCMAR, referencia os Açores como um dos locais mais relevantes para a espécie Laminaria ochroleuca.

In recent years, biodiversity has suffered a rapid decline, but there are measures that can reverse this scenario. Jorge Assis integrated an international group of researchers who launched an article on the topic this Thursday.

An important study conducted by our researchers relates, for the first time, the targets set by the Paris Agreement and North Atlantic commercial fisheries.

The duration and intensity of marine heatwaves may persist for longer in deeper water, according to a study published in Nature Climate Change, led by researchers of CCMAR and University of Algarve. The findings indicate that subsurface biodiversity may be at a high risk of exposure to cumulative heat from these events.

Publications

Year of Publication
2023	Abecasis D, Fragkopoulou E, Claro B, Assis J. Biophysical modelling and graph theory identify key connectivity hubs in the Mediterranean marine reserve network. Frontiers in Marine Science. 2023;9. doi:10.3389/fmars.2022.100068710.3389/fmars.2022.1000687.s001 Read more about Biophysical modelling and graph theory identify key connectivity hubs in the Mediterranean marine reserve network Google Scholar DOI
2023	Gouvêa LP, Horta PA, Fragkopoulou E, et al. Phenotypic Plasticity in Sargassum Forests May Not Counteract Projected Biomass Losses Along a Broad Latitudinal Gradient. Ecosystems. 2023;26(1):29 - 41. doi:10.1007/s10021-022-00738-9 Read more about Phenotypic Plasticity in Sargassum Forests May Not Counteract Projected Biomass Losses Along a Broad Latitudinal Gradient Google Scholar PT DOI
2023	Gouvêa LP, Fragkopoulou E, Cavanaugh K, et al. Oceanographic connectivity explains the intra-specific diversity of mangrove forests at global scales. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 2023;120(14). doi:10.1073/pnas.2209637120 Read more about Oceanographic connectivity explains the intra-specific diversity of mangrove forests at global scales Google Scholar PT DOI
2023	Balogh V, Fragkopoulou E, Serrão EA, Assis J. A dataset of cold-water coral distribution records. Data in Brief. 2023;48:109223. doi:10.1016/j.dib.2023.109223 Read more about A dataset of cold-water coral distribution records Google Scholar PT DOI
2023	Fragkopoulou E, Gupta ASen, Costello MJohn, et al. Marine biodiversity exposed to prolonged and intense subsurface heatwaves. Nature Climate Change. 2023. doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01790-6 Read more about Marine biodiversity exposed to prolonged and intense subsurface heatwaves Google Scholar PT DOI
2023	Fragkopoulou E, Assis J. Intense and prolonged subsurface marine heatwaves pose risk to biodiversity. Nature Climate Change. 2023. doi:10.1038/s41558-023-01796-0 Read more about Intense and prolonged subsurface marine heatwaves pose risk to biodiversity Google Scholar PT DOI
2023	Tavares AI, Assis J, Larkin PD, et al. Long range gene flow beyond predictions from oceanographic transport in a tropical marine foundation speciesAbstract. Scientific Reports. 2023;13(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-023-36367-y Read more about Long range gene flow beyond predictions from oceanographic transport in a tropical marine foundation speciesAbstract Google Scholar DOI
2022	Fragkopoulou E, Serrão EA, De Clerck O, et al. Global biodiversity patterns of marine forests of brown macroalgae. Tittensor D, ed. Global Ecology and Biogeography. 2022;31(4):636 - 648. doi:10.1111/geb.13450 Read more about Global biodiversity patterns of marine forests of brown macroalgae Google Scholar PT DOI
2022	Assis J, Serrão EA, Duarte CM, Fragkopoulou E, Krause-Jensen D. Major Expansion of Marine Forests in a Warmer Arctic. Frontiers in Marine Science. 2022;9. doi:10.3389/fmars.2022.850368 Read more about Major Expansion of Marine Forests in a Warmer Arctic Google Scholar PT DOI
2022	Tavares AI, Assis J, Patrício AR, et al. Seagrass Connectivity on the West Coast of Africa Supports the Hypothesis of Grazer-Mediated Seed Dispersal. Frontiers in Marine Science. 2022;9. doi:10.3389/fmars.2022.80972110.3389/fmars.2022.809721.s00110.3389/fmars.2022.809721.s00210.3389/fmars.2022.809721.s00310.3389/fmars.2022.809721.s00410.3389/fmars.2022.809721.s00510.3389/fmars.2022.809721.s00610.3389/fmars.2022.809721.s007 Read more about Seagrass Connectivity on the West Coast of Africa Supports the Hypothesis of Grazer-Mediated Seed Dispersal Google Scholar PT DOI
2021	Assis J, Fragkopoulou E, Serrão EA, B. Costa He, Gandra M, Abecasis D. Weak biodiversity connectivity in the European network of no-take marine protected areas. Science of The Total Environment. 2021;773:145664. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145664 Read more about Weak biodiversity connectivity in the European network of no-take marine protected areas Google Scholar PT DOI
2021	Martins MR, Assis J, Abecasis D. Biologically meaningful distribution models highlight the benefits of the Paris Agreement for demersal fishing targets in the North Atlantic Ocean. Global Ecology and Biogeography. 2021. doi:10.1111/geb.13327 Read more about Biologically meaningful distribution models highlight the benefits of the Paris Agreement for demersal fishing targets in the North Atlantic Ocean Google Scholar PT DOI
2021	Fragkopoulou E, Serrão EA, Horta PA, Koerich G, Assis J. Bottom Trawling Threatens Future Climate Refugia of Rhodoliths Globally. Frontiers in Marine Science. 2021;7. doi:10.3389/fmars.2020.594537 Read more about Bottom Trawling Threatens Future Climate Refugia of Rhodoliths Globally Google Scholar PT DOI
2021	Assis J, Failler P, Fragkopoulou E, et al. Potential Biodiversity Connectivity in the Network of Marine Protected Areas in Western AfricaData. Frontiers in Marine Science. 2021;8. doi:10.3389/fmars.2021.76505310.3389/ Read more about Potential Biodiversity Connectivity in the Network of Marine Protected Areas in Western AfricaData Google Scholar PT DOI
2020	Bueno-Pardo J, Pierce GJ, Cabecinha E, et al. Trends and drivers of marine fish landings in Portugal since its entrance in the European UnionAbstract. Travers-Trolet M, ed. ICES Journal of Marine Science. 2020;77(3):988 - 1001. doi:10.1093/icesjms/fsaa010 Read more about Trends and drivers of marine fish landings in Portugal since its entrance in the European UnionAbstract Google Scholar PT DOI
2020	Carvalho VF, Assis J, Serrão EA, et al. Environmental drivers of rhodolith beds and epiphytes community along the South Western Atlantic coast. Marine Environmental Research. 2020;154:104827. doi:10.1016/j.marenvres.2019.104827 Read more about Environmental drivers of rhodolith beds and epiphytes community along the South Western Atlantic coast Google Scholar PT DOI
2020	Gouvêa LP, Assis J, Gurgel CFD, et al. Golden carbon of Sargassum forests revealed as an opportunity for climate change mitigation. Science of The Total Environment. 2020;729:138745. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138745 Read more about Golden carbon of Sargassum forests revealed as an opportunity for climate change mitigation Google Scholar PT DOI
2020	Koerich G, Assis J, Costa GBurle, et al. How experimental physiology and ecological niche modelling can inform the management of marine bioinvasions?. Science of The Total Environment. 2020;700:134692. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134692 Read more about How experimental physiology and ecological niche modelling can inform the management of marine bioinvasions? Google Scholar PT DOI
2020	Krause-Jensen D, Archambault P, Assis J, et al. Imprint of Climate Change on Pan-Arctic Marine VegetationData_Sheet_1.PDF. Frontiers in Marine Science. 2020;7. doi:10.3389/fmars.2020.61732410.3389/fmars.2020.617324.s001 Read more about Imprint of Climate Change on Pan-Arctic Marine VegetationData_Sheet_1.PDF Google Scholar PT DOI
2020	Ntuli NN, Nicastro KR, Zardi GI, Assis J, McQuaid CD, Teske PR. Rejection of the genetic implications of the “Abundant Centre Hypothesis” in marine musselsAbstract. Scientific Reports. 2020;10(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-020-57474-0 Read more about Rejection of the genetic implications of the “Abundant Centre Hypothesis” in marine musselsAbstract Google Scholar PT DOI
2020	Assis J, Fragkopoulou E, Frade D, et al. A fine-tuned global distribution dataset of marine forests. Scientific Data. 2020;7(1). doi:10.1038/s41597-020-0459-x Read more about A fine-tuned global distribution dataset of marine forests Google Scholar PT DOI
2020	Gandra M, Assis J, Martins MR, Abecasis D. Reduced Global Genetic Differentiation of Exploited Marine Fish Species. Molecular Biology and Evolution. 2020. doi:10.1093/molbev/msaa299 Read more about Reduced Global Genetic Differentiation of Exploited Marine Fish Species Google Scholar PT DOI
2020	Keith DA, Nelson W, Fragkopoulou E, Assis J, Schubert N, eds. Iucn Global Ecosystem Typology 2.0: Descriptive Profiles For Biomes And Ecosystem Functional Groups. M1.10 Rhodolith/maërl Beds. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature; 2020. doi:10.2305/IUCN.CH.2020.13.en Read more about IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology 2.0: descriptive profiles for biomes and ecosystem functional groups. M1.10 Rhodolith/Maërl beds. Google Scholar DOI
2019	Pilczynska J, Cocito S, Boavida J, et al. Genetic diversity increases with depth in red gorgonian populations of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. PeerJ. 2019;7:e6794. doi:10.7717/peerj.6794 Read more about Genetic diversity increases with depth in red gorgonian populations of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean Google Scholar PT DOI
2019	Nicastro KR, Assis J, Serrão EA, et al. Congruence between fine-scale genetic breaks and dispersal potential in an estuarine seaweed across multiple transition zonesAbstract. Kaplan D, ed. ICES Journal of Marine Science. 2019;77(1):371 - 378. doi:10.1093/icesjms/fsz179 Read more about Congruence between fine-scale genetic breaks and dispersal potential in an estuarine seaweed across multiple transition zonesAbstract Google Scholar PT DOI
2018	Assis J, Gonçalves JMS, Veiga P, Pita C. Spearfishing in Portugal: A baseline study on spearfishers’ profiles, habits and perceptions towards management measures. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 2018;25(6):417 - 428. doi:10.1111/fme.2018.25.issue-610.1111/fme.12313 Read more about Spearfishing in Portugal: A baseline study on spearfishers’ profiles, habits and perceptions towards management measures Google Scholar PT DOI
2018	Assis J, Serrão EÁlvares, Coelho NCastilho, Tempera F, Valero M, Alberto F. Past climate changes and strong oceanographic barriers structured low‐latitude genetic relics for the golden kelp Laminaria ochroleuca. Journal of Biogeography. 2018;45(10):2326 - 2336. doi:10.1111/jbi.2018.45.issue-1010.1111/jbi.13425 Read more about Past climate changes and strong oceanographic barriers structured low‐latitude genetic relics for the golden kelp Laminaria ochroleuca Google Scholar PT DOI
2018	Batista MBernardes, Anderson ABatista, Sanches PFranzan, et al. Kelps’ Long-Distance Dispersal: Role of Ecological/Oceanographic Processes and Implications to Marine Forest Conservation. Diversity. 2018;10(1):11. doi:10.3390/d10010011 Read more about Kelps’ Long-Distance Dispersal: Role of Ecological/Oceanographic Processes and Implications to Marine Forest Conservation Google Scholar PT DOI
2018	Neiva J, Paulino C, Nielsen MM, et al. Glacial vicariance drives phylogeographic diversification in the amphi-boreal kelp Saccharina latissima. Scientific Reports. 2018;8(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-018-19620-7 Read more about Glacial vicariance drives phylogeographic diversification in the amphi-boreal kelp Saccharina latissima Google Scholar DOI
2018	Assis J, Araújo MB, Serrão EA. Projected climate changes threaten ancient refugia of kelp forests in the North Atlantic. Global Change Biology. 2018;24(1):e55 - e66. doi:10.1111/gcb.13818 Read more about Projected climate changes threaten ancient refugia of kelp forests in the North Atlantic Google Scholar DOI
2017	Lourenço CR, Nicastro KR, McQuaid CD, et al. Evidence for rangewide panmixia despite multiple barriers to dispersal in a marine mussel. Scientific Reports. 2017;7(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-017-10753-9 Read more about Evidence for rangewide panmixia despite multiple barriers to dispersal in a marine mussel Google Scholar DOI
2017	Assis J, Tyberghein L, Bosch S, Verbruggen H, Serrão EA, De Clerck O. Bio-ORACLE v2.0: Extending marine data layers for bioclimatic modelling. Global Ecology and Biogeography. 2017. doi:10.1111/geb.12693 Read more about Bio-ORACLE v2.0: Extending marine data layers for bioclimatic modelling Google Scholar DOI
2016	Assis J, Lucas AVaz, Bárbara I, Serrão EA. Future climate change is predicted to shift long-term persistence zones in the cold-temperate kelp Laminaria hyperborea. Mar Environ Res. 2016;113:174-82. doi:10.1016/j.marenvres.2015.11.005 Read more about Future climate change is predicted to shift long-term persistence zones in the cold-temperate kelp Laminaria hyperborea. Google Scholar PubMed DOI
2016	Neiva J, Serrão EA, Assis J, et al. Seaweed PhylogeographyClimate Oscillations, Range Shifts and Phylogeographic Patterns of North Atlantic Fucaceae. In: Hu Z-M, Fraser C, eds. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands; 2016:279 - 308. doi:10.1007/978-94-017-7534-210.1007/978-94-017-7534-2_11 Read more about Seaweed PhylogeographyClimate Oscillations, Range Shifts and Phylogeographic Patterns of North Atlantic Fucaceae Google Scholar DOI
2016	Assis J, Coelho NCastilho, Lamy T, Valero M, Alberto F, Serrão EA. Deep reefs are climatic refugia for genetic diversity of marine forests. Journal of Biogeography. 2016;43(4):833 - 844. doi:10.1111/jbi.12677 Read more about Deep reefs are climatic refugia for genetic diversity of marine forests Google Scholar DOI
2016	Boavida J, Assis J, Reed J, Serrão EA, Gonçalves JMS. Comparison of small remotely operated vehicles and diver-operated video of circalittoral benthos. Hydrobiologia. 2016;766(1):247 - 260. doi:10.1007/s10750-015-2459-y Read more about Comparison of small remotely operated vehicles and diver-operated video of circalittoral benthos Google Scholar DOI
2016	Assis J, Lucas AVaz, Bárbara I, Serrão EA. Future climate change is predicted to shift long-term persistence zones in the cold-temperate kelp Laminaria hyperborea. Marine Environmental Research. 2016;113:174 - 182. doi:10.1016/j.marenvres.2015.11.005 Read more about Future climate change is predicted to shift long-term persistence zones in the cold-temperate kelp Laminaria hyperborea Google Scholar DOI
2016	Buonomo R, Assis J, Fernandes F, Engelen AH, Airoldi L, Serrão EA. Habitat continuity and stepping-stone oceanographic distances explain population genetic connectivity of the brown alga Cystoseira amentacea. Molecular Ecology. 2016. doi:10.1111/mec.13960 Read more about Habitat continuity and stepping-stone oceanographic distances explain population genetic connectivity of the brown alga Cystoseira amentacea Google Scholar DOI
2016	Chefaoui RM, Assis J, Duarte CM, Serrão EA. Large-Scale Prediction of Seagrass Distribution Integrating Landscape Metrics and Environmental Factors: The Case of Cymodocea nodosa (Mediterranean–Atlantic). Estuaries and Coasts. 2016;39(1):123 - 137. doi:10.1007/s12237-015-9966-y Read more about Large-Scale Prediction of Seagrass Distribution Integrating Landscape Metrics and Environmental Factors: The Case of Cymodocea nodosa (Mediterranean–Atlantic) Google Scholar DOI
2016	Neiva J, Serrão EA, Assis J, et al. Seaweed Phylogeographyclimate Oscillations, Range Shifts And Phylogeographic Patterns Of North Atlantic Fucaceae. (Hu Z-M, Fraser C, eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands; 2016:279 - 308. doi:10.1007/978-94-017-7534-2_11 Read more about Seaweed PhylogeographyClimate Oscillations, Range Shifts and Phylogeographic Patterns of North Atlantic Fucaceae Google Scholar DOI
2016	Boavida J, Assis J, Silva I, Serrão EA. Overlooked habitat of a vulnerable gorgonian revealed in the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic by ecological niche modelling. Scientific Reports. 2016;6(1). doi:10.1038/srep36460 Read more about Overlooked habitat of a vulnerable gorgonian revealed in the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic by ecological niche modelling Google Scholar DOI
2016	Klein M, Teixeira S, Assis J, Serrão EA, Gonçalves EJ, Borges R. High Interannual Variability in Connectivity and Genetic Pool of a Temperate Clingfish Matches Oceanographic Transport Predictions. Patterson HM, ed. PLOS ONE. 2016;11(12):e0165881. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0165881.s006 Read more about High Interannual Variability in Connectivity and Genetic Pool of a Temperate Clingfish Matches Oceanographic Transport Predictions Google Scholar DOI
2015	Assis J, Zupan M, Nicastro KR, Zardi GI, McQuaid CD, Serrão EA. Oceanographic Conditions Limit the Spread of a Marine Invader along Southern African Shores. PLoS One. 2015;10(6):e0128124. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0128124 Read more about Oceanographic Conditions Limit the Spread of a Marine Invader along Southern African Shores. Google Scholar PubMed DOI
2015	Johansson ML, Alberto F, Reed DC, et al. Seascape drivers of Macrocystis pyrifera population genetic structure in the northeast Pacific. Molecular Ecology. 2015;24(19):4866 - 4885. doi:10.1111/mec.13371 Read more about Seascape drivers of Macrocystis pyrifera population genetic structure in the northeast Pacific Google Scholar DOI
2015	Neiva J, Assis J, Coelho NC, Fernandes F. Genes Left Behind: Climate Change Threatens Cryptic Genetic Diversity in the Canopy-Forming Seaweed Bifurcaria bifurcata. PLOS ONE. 2015;10(7):e0131530. doi:journal.pone.013153010.1371 Read more about Genes Left Behind: Climate Change Threatens Cryptic Genetic Diversity in the Canopy-Forming Seaweed Bifurcaria bifurcata Google Scholar DOI
2015	Patrão C, Assis J, Rufino M, et al. Habitat suitability modelling of four terrestrial slug species in the Iberian Peninsula (Arionidae: Geomalacus species). Journal of Molluscan Studies. 2015;81(4):427 - 434. doi:10.1093/mollus/eyv018 Read more about Habitat suitability modelling of four terrestrial slug species in the Iberian Peninsula (Arionidae: Geomalacus species) Google Scholar DOI
2015	Mineur F, Arenas F, Assis J, et al. European seaweeds under pressure: Consequences for communities and ecosystem functioning. Journal of Sea Research. 2015;98:91 - 108. doi:10.1016/j.seares.2014.11.004 Read more about European seaweeds under pressure: Consequences for communities and ecosystem functioning Google Scholar DOI
2015	Assis J, Zupan M, Nicastro KR, Zardi GI, McQuaid CD, Serrão EA. Oceanographic Conditions Limit the Spread of a Marine Invader along Southern African Shores. Eklöv P, ed. PLOS ONE. 2015;10(6):e0128124. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0128124.s003 Read more about Oceanographic Conditions Limit the Spread of a Marine Invader along Southern African Shores Google Scholar PT DOI
2015	Johansson ML, Alberto F, Reed DC, et al. Seascape drivers of Macrocystis pyrifera population genetic structure in the northeast Pacific. Mol Ecol. 2015;24(19):4866-85. doi:10.1111/mec.13371 Read more about Seascape drivers of Macrocystis pyrifera population genetic structure in the northeast Pacific. Google Scholar PubMed DOI
2014	B Costa He, Assis J, Franco G, et al. Tropicalization of fish assemblages in temperate biogeographic transition zones. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 2014;504:241 - 252. doi:10.3354/meps10749 Read more about Tropicalization of fish assemblages in temperate biogeographic transition zones Google Scholar DOI
2014	Neiva J, Assis J, Fernandes F, Pearson GA, Serrão EA. Species distribution models and mitochondrial DNA phylogeography suggest an extensive biogeographical shift in the high-intertidal seaweed Pelvetia canaliculata. Maggs C, ed. Journal of Biogeography. 2014;41(6):1137 - 1148. doi:10.1111/jbi.2014.41.issue-610.1111/jbi.12278 Read more about Species distribution models and mitochondrial DNA phylogeography suggest an extensive biogeographical shift in the high-intertidal seaweed Pelvetia canaliculata Google Scholar DOI
2014	Lima ACarolina, Assis J, Sayanda D, Sabino J, Oliveira RF. Impact of ecotourism on the fish fauna of Bonito region (Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil): ecological, behavioural and physiological measures. Neotropical Ichthyology. 2014;12(1):133 - 143. doi:10.1590/S1679-62252014000100014 Read more about Impact of ecotourism on the fish fauna of Bonito region (Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil): ecological, behavioural and physiological measures Google Scholar DOI
2013	Serrão EA, Alberto F, Assis J, et al. Extant or Extinct Tipping Points - Range Edge Populations as Evolutionary Hotspots. In: Phycologia. Phycologia. ; 2013. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.2216/0031-8884-52.sp4.1 Read more about Extant or Extinct Tipping Points - Range Edge Populations as Evolutionary Hotspots Google Scholar DOI
2013	Assis J, Coelho NCastilho, Alberto F, et al. High and distinct range-edge genetic diversity despite local bottlenecks. PLoS One. 2013;8(7):e68646. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0068646 Read more about High and distinct range-edge genetic diversity despite local bottlenecks. Google Scholar PubMed DOI
2013	Assis J, Claro B, Ramos AA, Boavida J, Serrão EA. Performing fish counts with a wide-angle camera, a promising approach reducing divers' limitations. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 2013;445:93 - 98. doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2013.04.007 Read more about Performing fish counts with a wide-angle camera, a promising approach reducing divers' limitations Google Scholar DOI
2013	Cavanaugh KC, Kendall BE, Siegel DA, Reed DC, Alberto F, Assis J. Synchrony in dynamics of giant kelp forests is driven by both local recruitment and regional environmental controls. Ecology. 2013;94(2):499 - 509. doi:10.1890/12-0268.1 Read more about Synchrony in dynamics of giant kelp forests is driven by both local recruitment and regional environmental controls Google Scholar DOI
2013	Cunha AH, Assis JF, Serrão EA. Seagrasses in Portugal: A most endangered marine habitat. Aquatic Botany. 2013;104:193 - 203. doi:10.1016/j.aquabot.2011.08.007 Read more about Seagrasses in Portugal: A most endangered marine habitat Google Scholar DOI
2009	Cunha AH, Assis JF, Serrão EA. Estimation of available seagrass meadow area in Portugal for transplanting purposes. Journal of Coastal Research. 2009;56:1100–1104. http://ccmar.ualg.pt/maree/pdf/cunhaetalICS2009.pdf. Read more about Estimation of available seagrass meadow area in Portugal for transplanting purposes Google Scholar
2009	Assis J, Tavares D, Tavares J, Cunha A, Alberto F, Serrão EA. Findkelp, a GIS-based community participation project to assess Portuguese kelp conservation status. Journal of Coastal Research. 2009;3:1469–1473. doi:10.2307/25738033 Read more about Findkelp, a GIS-based community participation project to assess Portuguese kelp conservation status Google Scholar DOI

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Açores funcionam como refúgio de laminárias

Scientists analyze critical habitats and biodiversity and propose measures to reverse the decline

The Paris Agreement will likely benefit North Atlantic fisheries

Marine heatwaves are more intense and last longer in deeper water