1 Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa, 2 South African Environmental Observation Network, Elwandle Coastal Node, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 3 Biological Sciences Department and Marine Research Institute, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, South Africa, 4 Seaweed Unit, Fisheries Branch, Department of Agriculture, Fores...

In recent years, scientists have become aware that human microbiota, in general, and gut microbiota, in particular, play a major role in human health and diseases, such as obesity and diabetes, among others. A large number of evidence has come to light regarding the beneficial effects, either for the host or the gut microbiota, of some foods and food ingredients or biochemical compounds. Among ...

The aim of this study was to identify seaweeds in the southern coasts of Iranian waters and providing an atlas. The collecting and identification of seaweeds in the southern coasts of Iranian waters were carried out from October 2001 to September 2003. Data on vegetation were gathered in sub tidal and intertidal zones by seasonal and monthly sampling, respectively. Samples were transferred to t...

Seaweeds, also known as macroalgae, are abundant sources of various vital bioactive components with a wide range biological functions. They sold commercially and primarily used in the food industry, pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, other related industries. The diverse activities linked compounds obtained from seaweeds have potential to expand their health benefit value pharmaceutical Studies r...

Abstract Seaweeds contain a wide range of secondary metabolites which serve multiple functions, including chemical and ecological mediation with microorganisms. Moreover, owing to their diverse bioactivity, antibiotic properties, they show potential for human use. Nonetheless, the ecology seaweeds is not equally understood across different regions; example, Antarctic are among lesser studied gr...

In recent years, harvest and cultivation of marine biological resources, including commercial seaweeds, has increased significantly. The task this research was the ecological monitoring fucoid seaweeds beds in coastal waters Barents White Seas. Data seasonal supervision at stationary station materials expedition works on Murmansk coast were analyzed. species, age, generative spatial structures ...

Ocean acidification represents a pervasive environmental change that is predicted to affect a wide range of species1,2, yet our understanding of the emergent ecosystem impacts is very limited. Many studies report detrimental effects of acidification on single species in lab studies, especially those with calcareous shells or skeletons3–5. Observational studies using naturally acidified ecosyste...

Coral reefs are disappearing due to global warming, overfishing, ocean acidification, pollution, and interactions of these and other stresses. Ecologically informed management of fishes that facilitate corals by suppressing seaweeds may be our best bet for bringing reefs back from the brink of extinction.

The aim of this study was to identify seaweeds in the southern coasts of Iranian waters and providing an atlas. The collecting and identification of seaweeds in the southern coasts of Iranian waters were carried out from October 2001 to September 2003. Data on vegetation were gathered in sub tidal and intertidal zones by seasonal and monthly sampling, respectively. Samples were transferred to t...