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Antifouling strategies: History and regulation, ecological impacts and mitigation by Dafforn, Katherine A., Lewis, John A., Johnston, Emma L.

“…► Elimination of toxic biocides from antifouling (AF) paints is unlikely in the near future. ► We currently lack an effective AF replacement. ► The costs of…”
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Marine urbanization: an ecological framework for designing multifunctional artificial structures by Dafforn, Katherine A, Glasby, Tim M, Airoldi, Laura, Rivero, Natalie K, Mayer-Pinto, Mariana, Johnston, Emma L

“…Underwater cities have long been the subject of science fiction novels and movies, but the "urban sprawl" of artificial structures being developed in marine…”
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Core sediment bacteria drive community response to anthropogenic contamination over multiple environmental gradients by Sun, Melanie Y., Dafforn, Katherine A., Johnston, Emma L., Brown, Mark V.

“…Summary In this study, 454 pyrosequencing of the 16S rRNA gene was used to investigate sediment bacterial community response to contaminant disturbance across…”
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Pollution reduces native diversity and increases invader dominance in marine hard-substrate communities by Piola, Richard F., Johnston, Emma L.

“…Anthropogenic disturbance is considered a risk factor in the establishment of non-indigenous species (NIS); however, few studies have investigated the role of…”
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Piers are hotspots for benthic marine debris in an urbanised estuary by Sherow, Brie A, Johnston, Emma L, Clark, Graeme F

“…Records of anthropogenic marine debris and the threats it poses are increasing worldwide, yet we know relatively little about the distribution of benthic…”
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Beyond the bed: Effects of metal contamination on recruitment to bedded sediments and overlying substrata by Hill, Nicole A., Simpson, Stuart L., Johnston, Emma L.

“…Metal-contaminated sediments pose a recognised threat to sediment-dwelling fauna. Re-mobilisation of contaminated sediments however, may impact more broadly on…”
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The Roles of Sea-Ice, Light and Sedimentation in Structuring Shallow Antarctic Benthic Communities by Clark, Graeme F, Stark, Jonathan S, Palmer, Anne S, Riddle, Martin J, Johnston, Emma L

“…On polar coasts, seasonal sea-ice duration strongly influences shallow marine environments by affecting environmental conditions, such as light, sedimentation,…”
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Pore-size and polymer affect the ability of filters for washing-machines to reduce domestic emissions of fibres to sewage by Browne, Mark Anthony, Ros, Macarena, Johnston, Emma L

“…When clothes are worn and washed, they emit fibres into the ecosystem via discharges of sewage that have been linked to the global dispersion of clothing…”
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Light-driven tipping points in polar ecosystems by Clark, Graeme F., Stark, Jonathan S., Johnston, Emma L., Runcie, John W., Goldsworthy, Paul M., Raymond, Ben, Riddle, Martin J.

“…Some ecosystems can undergo abrupt transformation in response to relatively small environmental change. Identifying imminent ‘tipping points’ is crucial for…”
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Comparing the invasibility of experimental "reefs" with field observations of natural reefs and artificial structures by Dafforn, Katherine A, Glasby, Tim M, Johnston, Emma L

“…Natural systems are increasingly being modified by the addition of artificial habitats which may facilitate invasion. Where invaders are able to disperse from…”
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Bias intervention messaging in student evaluations of teaching: The role of gendered perceptions of bias by Kim, Fiona, Williams, Lisa A., Johnston, Emma L., Fan, Yanan

“…Many studies have documented discrepancies in student evaluation of teaching ratings between male and female instructors and between ethnic majority and…”
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The role of habitat complexity in community development is mediated by resource availability by Smith, Rachel S, Johnston, Emma L, Clark, Graeme F

“…Habitat complexity strongly affects the structure and dynamics of ecological communities, with increased complexity often leading to greater species diversity…”
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Bleaching Susceptibility and Resistance of Octocorals and Anemones at the World's Southern-Most Coral Reef by Steinberg, Rosemary K, Ainsworth, Tracy D, Moriarty, Tess, Bednarek, Teresa, Dafforn, Katherine A, Johnston, Emma L

“…Coral reefs are amongst the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth, and while stony corals create the foundational complexity of these ecosystems, octocorals and…”
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Know Thy Anemone: A Review of Threats to Octocorals and Anemones and Opportunities for Their Restoration by Steinberg, Rosemary Kate, Dafforn, Katherine A., Ainsworth, Tracy, Johnston, Emma L.

“…In studies of habitat-forming species, those that are not spatially dominant are often considered ‘non-primary’ habitat and may be overlooked. This is despite…”
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Reproductive strategy and gamete development of an invasive fanworm, Sabella spallanzanii (Polychaeta: Sabellidae), a field study in Gulf St Vincent, South Australia by Lee, Aria L, Dafforn, Katherine A, Hutchings, Pat A, Johnston, Emma L

“…Several reproductive strategies have been identified as key factors that contribute to the establishment and dispersal of invasive species in new environments…”
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Legacy Metal Contaminants and Excess Nutrients in Low Flow Estuarine Embayments Alter Composition and Function of Benthic Bacterial Communities by Birrer, Simone C, Wemheuer, Franziska, Dafforn, Katherine A, Gribben, Paul E, Steinberg, Peter D, Simpson, Stuart L, Potts, Jaimie, Scanes, Peter, Doblin, Martina A, Johnston, Emma L

“…Coastal systems such as estuaries are threatened by multiple anthropogenic stressors worldwide. However, how these stressors and estuarine hydrology shape…”
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Sediment Contaminants and Infauna Associated with Recreational Boating Structures in a Multi-Use Marine Park by Sim, Vivian X Y, Dafforn, Katherine A, Simpson, Stuart L, Kelaher, Brendan P, Johnston, Emma L

“…Multi-use marine parks achieve conservation through spatial management of activities. Zoning of marine parks in New South Wales, Australia, includes high…”
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Colonisation of the non-indigenous Pacific oyster crassostrea gigas determined by predation, size and initial settlement densities by Hedge, Luke H, Johnston, Emma L

“…Survival of incipient non-indigenous populations is dramatically altered by early predation on new colonisers. These effects can be influenced by morphological…”
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Budd–Chiari syndrome: investigation, treatment and outcomes by Goel, Rishi M, Johnston, Emma L, Patel, Kamal V, Wong, Terence

“…Budd–Chiari syndrome is a rare disorder characterised by hepatic venous outflow obstruction. It affects 1.4 per million people, and presentation depends upon…”
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Polychaete richness and abundance enhanced in anthropogenically modified estuaries despite high concentrations of toxic contaminants by Dafforn, Katherine A, Kelaher, Brendan P, Simpson, Stuart L, Coleman, Melinda A, Hutchings, Pat A, Clark, Graeme F, Knott, Nathan A, Doblin, Martina A, Johnston, Emma L

“…Ecological communities are increasingly exposed to multiple chemical and physical stressors, but distinguishing anthropogenic impacts from other environmental…”
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