Rula Domínguez

TL;DR: It is suggested that commercial harvesting has an actual impact on the studied populations of P. lividus, with potential implications for their conservation and for the management of the associated local fishery.

TL;DR: Results did not generally support a predictable direct effect of protection, as the total abundance and the abundance of larger individuals of both species and GI did not differ between the MPA and reference shores, but a considerable temporal and spatial variability at smaller scales was detected for several response variables.

TL;DR: One of the first experimental evidence linking the intensity of human trampling to the physical damage of S. alveolata reefs is provided, providing a sustainable use of these systems at a local scale and to stimulate protection and management initiatives at other locations.

TL;DR: Investigation of the short-term sublethal effects of salinity drops on physiological and behavioural responses in bivalves suggests that differential responses of lower activity over time could be related to the physiological condition and habitat preferences of each species and should be taken in consideration for management plans in the context of climate change.