Coastal marine heatwaves in the Santa Barbara Channel: decadal trends and ecological implications DOI Creative Commons
Kit Yu Karen Chan, Li Kui, Adriane M. McDonald

et al.

Frontiers in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Dec. 16, 2024

Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are of increasing concern due to the emerging ecological and socioeconomic impacts on coastal ecosystems. Leveraging data Santa Barbara Coastal Long-Term Ecological Research project, we analyzed MHW event metrics observed in kelp forest ecosystem across Channel, CA, USA. Not only was there a significant positive trend number MHWs recorded, their duration intensity were also over time. detected year-round, suggesting that marine organisms have exposure risks regardless phenology. Exposure at one life history stage could legacy effect subsequent stages, implying little temporal refuge. In contrast, mooring revealed near-surface bottom events not necessarily coupled even less than 15 m. Such spatial variation might provide temporary refuge for mobile species. These observations highlight importance depth-stratified, long-term monitoring understand spatio-temporal stress communities.

Language: Английский

Kelp forests versus urchin barrens: a comparison of ecosystem functions and services provided by two alternative stable marine habitats DOI Creative Commons
Aaron M. Eger, Caitlin O. Blain,

Alice R. Brown

et al.

Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 291(2034)

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Kelp forests and urchin barrens are two stable states in rocky reef ecosystems, each providing unique ecosystem functions like habitat for marine species primary production. While studies frequently show that kelp support higher levels of some than barren habitats, no research has yet compared average differences. To address this gap, we first conducted a meta-analysis directly the functions, services general attributes provided by habitat. We also compiled individual on properties from both habitats qualitatively assessed benefits provided. The included 388 observations 55 across 14 countries. found consistently delivered such as biodiversity, richness, abalone abundance sea roe quality. Urchin supported density crustose coralline algae cover. qualitative review further these findings, showing ranked 11 out 15 properties. These findings can help guide decisions managing demonstrate preserving or expanding forests.

Language: Английский

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Coastal marine heatwaves in the Santa Barbara Channel: decadal trends and ecological implications DOI Creative Commons
Kit Yu Karen Chan, Li Kui, Adriane M. McDonald

et al.

Frontiers in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Dec. 16, 2024

Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are of increasing concern due to the emerging ecological and socioeconomic impacts on coastal ecosystems. Leveraging data Santa Barbara Coastal Long-Term Ecological Research project, we analyzed MHW event metrics observed in kelp forest ecosystem across Channel, CA, USA. Not only was there a significant positive trend number MHWs recorded, their duration intensity were also over time. detected year-round, suggesting that marine organisms have exposure risks regardless phenology. Exposure at one life history stage could legacy effect subsequent stages, implying little temporal refuge. In contrast, mooring revealed near-surface bottom events not necessarily coupled even less than 15 m. Such spatial variation might provide temporary refuge for mobile species. These observations highlight importance depth-stratified, long-term monitoring understand spatio-temporal stress communities.

Language: Английский

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