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Assessing a macroalgal foundation species: community variation with shifting algal assemblages

Metzger, Jacob Ryan (2018-08)

Foundation species provide critical food and habitat to their associated communities. Consequently, they are disproportionately important in shaping community structure, promoting greater biodiversity and increased species ...
Effects of rising sea surface temperature and decreasing salinity on kelps and associated macroalgal communities

Lind, Alyssa (2016-05)

Kelp forests provide a multitude of vital ecosystems services, such as habitat for commercially and recreationally important species, support of complex food webs, and reduction of coastal erosion. The diversity and ...
Otters, sea stars, and glacial melt: top-down and bottom-up factors that influence kelp communities

Traiger, Sarah B. (2017-08)

Kelp beds are important features of the Alaska coastline and provide habitat, protect coastlines, and support commercial and subsistence harvests. Kelp beds are affected by top-down and bottom-up factors, which are changing ...

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