Do macroalgae habitats help sustain fish populations in the Mediterranean?
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 07:30
in Biology & Nature
Whilst the importance of phytoplankton (microalgae) as a primary producer for coastal ecosystems and thus fish production is well documented, the importance of macroalgae and seaweed in the preservation of fish stocks remains obscure. Thanks to the LINKFISH project, scientists now better understand how specific characteristics of macroalgae habitats can help populations of juvenile fish to thrive.