Eliza FragkopoulouMarine heatwaves are expanding across depths threatening marine biodiversityThe oceans absorb about 90% of the heat that reaches the surface of the Earth, increasing their temperature. As a result, marine heatwaves…May 9May 9
Eliza FragkopoulouWhat is the future of kelp forests under climate change?Kelp forests are vital coastal ecosystems that provide food, shelter and nursery areas for countless species, including those that support…May 9May 9
Eliza FragkopoulouIdentifying connectivity hubs in the Mediterranean network of marine reservesMarine protected areas (MPAs) have been widely used as tools for the conservation and management of marine resources. To increase…May 9May 9
Eliza FragkopoulouMapping the global biodiversity patterns of marine forestsMarine forests of kelp and fucoid macroalgae form productive ecosystems that harbour myriad species, including commercially important…May 9May 9
biodiversityDS.The Ocean’s Missing Highways: A Threat to BiodiversityKeywords: Marine Protected Areas; Biodiversity connectivityMar 16, 2021Mar 16, 2021
Eliza FragkopoulouRhodolith beds: threatened ecosystems by climate change and destructive fishing gearsRhodolith beds are overlooked ecosystems of colorful algae mats (similar to corals) laying on the sea bottom of coastal regions around the…Feb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021
biodiversityDS.Ice Ages and the Genetic Legacy of the OceansThe glacial and interglacial cycles of the Quaternary were particularly important in shaping the distribution of species, with range…Nov 26, 2019Nov 26, 2019
biodiversityDS.Shifting Baselines: Why ‘Healthy’ Might Not Be What We Think in the OceanMarine forests diversity might have been higher in the past, a process we named shifting genetic baselines.Nov 25, 2019Nov 25, 2019
biodiversityDS.“Tropicalization”: Study Reveals Changing Face of Marine LifeMultivariate predictive modelling deveoped with fish assemblages data for the last 50 yr revealed that species with tropical affinities…Nov 24, 2019Nov 24, 2019
biodiversityDS.Double Trouble: How Local Choices and Climate Change Impact SeaweedThe effects of global and local stressors on European seaweeds, their communities, and ecosystem functioning.Nov 24, 2019Nov 24, 2019