Isabel Sousa-Pinto

TL;DR: Although global drivers could be affecting kelp forests at multiple scales, local stressors and regional variation in the effects of these drivers dominate kelp dynamics, in contrast to many other marine and terrestrial foundation species.

TL;DR: Results indicate that the culture conditions require adaptations throughout the year in order to attain successful productivities of G. vermiculophylla, and that the appropriate upscaling of this pilot IMTA system is ready for implementation at fish aquaculture operations.

TL;DR: The role of ROS is highlighted in the patterning of a Ca(2+) signal in addition to its function in regulating cell wall strength in the Fucus embryo by exploiting the role of peripheral ROS production in response to hyperosmotic stress.

TL;DR: Top policy issues in Europe that need to be informed by high-quality conservation science are described, including evaluation of the effectiveness of the Natura 2000 network of protected sites, implications of rapid economic and subsequent land-use change in Central and Eastern Europe, conservation of marine biodiversity and sustainability of fisheries, and attempts to assess the economic value of ecosystem services and biodiversity.

TL;DR: Within the IMTA system, the productivity and physiological performance of G. chilensis were greatly improved and this seaweed's biofiltration efficacy was confirmed and it is suggested that a 100 ha G. Chilensis long-line system will effectively reduce the N inputs of a 1500 tonnes salmon farm.