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oapen-20.500.12657-247212021-11-09T09:27:50Z Chapter 6 Biology and Ecology of the Globally Significant Kelp Ecklonia radiata Wernberg, Thomas Coleman, Melinda A. Babcock, Russell C. Bell, Sahira Y. Bolton, John J. Connell, Sean D. Hurd, Catriona L. Johnson, Craig R. Marzinelli, Ezequiel M. Shears, Nick T. Steinberg, Peter D. Thomsen, Mads S. Vanderklift, Mathew A. Verges, Adriana Wright, Jeffrey T. biology ecology kelp bic Book Industry Communication::P Mathematics & science::PS Biology, life sciences 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. 2019-10-21 11:51:01 2020-04-01T10:07:35Z 2020-04-01T10:07:35Z 2019 chapter 1005390 OCN: 1135848122 9780429026379 http://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/24721 eng Oceanography and Marine Biology : An Annual Review application/pdf n/a 9780367134150_oachapter6.pdf Taylor & Francis Oceanography and Marine Biology CRC Press 7b3c7b10-5b1e-40b3-860e-c6dd5197f0bb 24ff3850-35d3-456a-a529-64c315cfe2b5 9780429026379 CRC Press 62 open access
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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.
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