TY  - CHAP
AU  - Wernberg, Thomas
AU  - Coleman, Melinda A.
AU  - Babcock, Russell C.
AU  - Bell, Sahira Y.
AU  - Bolton, John J.
AU  - Connell, Sean D.
AU  - Hurd, Catriona L.
AU  - Johnson, Craig R.
AU  - Marzinelli, Ezequiel M.
AU  - Shears, Nick T.
AU  - Steinberg, Peter D.
AU  - Thomsen, Mads S.
AU  - Vanderklift, Mathew A.
AU  - Verges, Adriana
AU  - Wright, Jeffrey T.
AB  - Ecklonia radiata is one of the most widespread kelps globally, dominating temperate reefs throughout  much of Australasia and southeastern Africa. Throughout much of its range, it is the only laminarian  kelp and hence plays a key role in facilitating biodiversity and driving food webs, and it underpins  immense ecological and socioeconomic values. This review synthesises the growing literature on  E. radiata from its phylogeny and distribution through to its biology, ecology and recent changes. It provides an assessment of the state of knowledge and identifies gaps in our understanding of this  important species. Despite being tolerant of a wide range of abiotic conditions, recent environmental  change has caused direct and indirect loss of E. radiata forests, with extensive areas transitioning to  turf and urchin barrens. Ongoing climate change may require application of multifaceted and novel  strategies to increase its resistance and resilience to future conditions. By integrating variation across  space, time and environmental change, this review provides a description of the current status and  possible future trajectories of E. radiata forests.
ID  - OAPEN ID: 1005390
ID  - OAPEN ID: OCN: 1135848122
KW  - biology
KW  - ecology
KW  - kelp
L1  - https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/id/44c21dfd-f19a-4e5e-b63b-b608e72dd2c3/9780367134150_oachapter6.pdf
LA  - English
LK  - http://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/24721
PB  - Taylor & Francis
PY  - 2019
SN  - 9780429026379
TI  - Chapter 6 Biology and Ecology of the Globally Significant Kelp Ecklonia radiatanull
ER  - 
