Seston removal by natural and constructed intertidal eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) reefs: a comparison with previous laboratory studies, and the value of in situ methods
An important ecological role ascribed to oysters is the transfer of materials from the water column to the benthos as they feed on suspended particles (seston). This ecosystem service has…
Read MoreShort-term indicators of seagrass transplant stress in response to rhizosphere and bacterial community disruption
Bacterial communities in sediments engage in activities that determine the pathways and rates of organic matter remineralization. Changes in bacterial community composition might result in greater restoration success if interactions…
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