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Spatial arrangement of biogenic reefs alters boundary layer characteristics to increase risk of microplastic bioaccumulation by Lim, Hyee Shynn, Fraser, Alex, Knights, Antony M

“…Microplastics are now synonymous with human impacts on the environment and as a threat to marine organisms. Numerous taxa are at risk from microplastics…”
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Identifying common pressure pathways from a complex network of human activities to support ecosystem-based management by Knights, Antony M, Koss, Rebecca S, Robinson, Leonie A

“…The marine environment is heavily exploited, but unintentional consequences cause wide-ranging negative effects to its characteristics. Linkage frameworks…”
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Eco-engineered rock pools: a concrete solution to biodiversity loss and urban sprawl in the marine environment by Firth, Louise B, Browne, Keith A, Knights, Antony M, Hawkins, Stephen J, Nash, Róisín

“…In coastal habitats artificial structures typically support lower biodiversity and can support greater numbers of non-native and opportunistic species than…”
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Interactions between multiple recruitment drivers: post-settlement predation mortality and flow-mediated recruitment by Knights, Antony M, Firth, Louise B, Walters, Keith

“…Dispersal is a primary driver in shaping the future distribution of species in both terrestrial and marine systems. Physical transport by advection can…”
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Evidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map protocol by Lemasson, Anaelle J, Knights, Antony M, Thompson, Murray, Lessin, Gennadi, Beaumont, Nicola, Pascoe, Christine, Queirós, Ana M, McNeill, Louise, Schratzberger, Michaela, Somerfield, Paul J

“…Abstract Background Numerous man-made structures (MMS) have been installed in various parts of the ocean (e.g. oil and gas structures, offshore wind…”
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Ocean Acidification Mitigates the Negative Effects of Increased Sea Temperatures on the Biomineralization and Crystalline Ultrastructure of Mytilus by Knights, Antony M., Norton, Matthew J., Lemasson, Anaëlle J., Stephen, Natasha

“…Negative impacts of global climate change are predicted for a range of taxa. Projections predict marked increases in sea surface temperatures and ocean…”
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Seascape genomics reveals population isolation in the reef-building honeycomb worm, Sabellaria alveolata (L.) by Muir, Anna P, Dubois, Stanislas F, Ross, Rebecca E, Firth, Louise B, Knights, Antony M, Lima, Fernando P, Seabra, Rui, Corre, Erwan, Le Corguillé, Gildas, Nunes, Flavia L D

“…Under the threat of climate change populations can disperse, acclimatise or evolve in order to avoid fitness loss. In light of this, it is important to…”
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Evidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map by Lemasson, Anaëlle J, Somerfield, Paul J, Schratzberger, Michaela, McNeill, Caroline Louise, Nunes, Joana, Pascoe, Christine, Watson, Stephen C L, Thompson, Murray S A, Couce, Elena, Knights, Antony M

“…Many marine man-made structures (MMS), such as oil and gas platforms or offshore wind turbines, are nearing their 'end-of-life' and require decommissioning…”
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Predicting free-space occupancy on novel artificial structures by an invasive intertidal barnacle using a removal experiment by Bracewell, Sally A, Robinson, Leonie A, Firth, Louise B, Knights, Antony M

“…Artificial structures can create novel habitat in the marine environment that has been associated with the spread of invasive species. They are often located…”
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Correction: Evidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map by Lemasson, Anaëlle J, Somerfield, Paul J, Schratzberger, Michaela, McNeill, Caroline Louise, Nunes, Joana, Pascoe, Christine, Watson, Stephen C L, Thompson, Murray S A, Couce, Elena, Knights, Antony M

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Differential effects of ocean acidification and warming on biological functioning of a predator and prey species may alter future trophic interactions by Greatorex, Rebecca, Knights, Antony M.

“…Independently, ocean warming (OW) and acidification (OA) from increased anthropogenic atmospheric carbon dioxide are argued to be two of the greatest threats…”
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Challenges of evidence-informed offshore decommissioning: an environmental perspective by Lemasson, Anaëlle J., Somerfield, Paul J., Schratzberger, Michaela, Knights, Antony M.

“…Many offshore artificial structures are at or nearing their ends of life, and society faces the considerable challenge that is decommissioning. Current…”
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Sensory Qualities of Oysters Unaltered by a Short Exposure to Combined Elevated pCO2 and Temperature by Lemasson, Anaëlle J., Kuri, Victor, Hall-Spencer, Jason M., Fletcher, Stephen, Moate, Roy, Knights, Antony M.

“…Reliance on the marine environment for the provision of food is ever-increasing, but future climate change threatens production. Despite this concern, the…”
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Greening of grey infrastructure should not be used as a Trojan horse to facilitate coastal development by Firth, Louise B., Airoldi, Laura, Bulleri, Fabio, Challinor, Steve, Chee, Su‐Yin, Evans, Ally J., Hanley, Mick E., Knights, Antony M., O'Shaughnessy, Kathryn, Thompson, Richard C., Hawkins, Stephen J., Coleman, Melinda

“…Climate change and coastal urbanization are driving the replacement of natural habitats with artificial structures and reclaimed land globally. These novel…”
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Linking the biological impacts of ocean acidification on oysters to changes in ecosystem services: A review by Lemasson, Anaëlle J., Fletcher, Stephen, Hall-Spencer, Jason M., Knights, Antony M.

“…Continued anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions are acidifying our oceans, and hydrogen ion concentrations in surface oceans are predicted to increase 150% by…”
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Do positive interactions between marine invaders increase likelihood of invasion into natural and artificial habitats? by Firth, Louise B., Duff, Lois, Gribben, Paul E., Knights, Antony M.

“…Positive species interactions such as facilitation are important for enabling species to persist, especially in stressful conditions, and the nature and…”
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Epibionts provide their basibionts with associational resistance to predation but at a cost by Downes, Sam, Firth, Louise B., Knights, Antony M.

“…Epibiosis is increasingly considered a survival strategy in space-limited environments. However, epibionts can create a new interface between its host,…”
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Partial replacement of cement for waste aggregates in concrete coastal and marine infrastructure: A foundation for ecological enhancement? by McManus, Ryan S., Archibald, Nicholas, Comber, Sean, Knights, Antony M., Thompson, Richard C., Firth, Louise B.

“…•Treatments with GGBS had statistically lower amounts of metal released compared with treatments with PFA.•There was no significant effect concrete treatments…”
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Invasive macroalgae in native seagrass beds: vectors of spread and impacts by Firth, Louise B, Foggo, Andy, Watts, Thomas, Knights, Antony M, deAmicis, Stacey

“…Worldwide, invasive species are spreading through marine systems at an unprecedented rate with both positive and negative consequences for ecosystems and the…”
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Time-dependent effects of orientation, heterogeneity and composition determines benthic biological community recruitment patterns on subtidal artificial structures by Hanlon, Nadine, Firth, Louise B., Knights, Antony M.

“…•Surface orientation, roughness and chemical composition alter recruitment over time.•Orientation (light) an early primary driver of community…”
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