In situ biodeposition measurements on a Modiolus modiolus (horse mussel) reef provide insights into ecosystem services
Abstract; horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) shellfish reefs are a threatened and declining habitat in the North East Atlantic and support high levels of biodiversity. Shellfish can influence the surrounding water column and modify the quality of material that reaches the seabed by filtering water, ac...
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ftuhipublicatio:oai:pure.atira.dk:publications/4d9fa249-7a83-48d4-938f-34852d677ebf 2024-02-04T10:02:06+01:00 In situ biodeposition measurements on a Modiolus modiolus (horse mussel) reef provide insights into ecosystem services Kent, Flora E.A. Last, Kim S. Harries, Daniel B. Sanderson, William G. 2017-01-05 https://pure.uhi.ac.uk/en/publications/4d9fa249-7a83-48d4-938f-34852d677ebf https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2016.11.014 https://researchportal.hw.ac.uk/en/publications/in-situ-biodeposition-measurements-on-a-modiolus-modiolus-horse-m http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272771416306102 eng eng info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Kent , F E A , Last , K S , Harries , D B & Sanderson , W G 2017 , ' In situ biodeposition measurements on a Modiolus modiolus (horse mussel) reef provide insights into ecosystem services ' , Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science , vol. 184 , pp. 151-157 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2016.11.014 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2016.11.014 Biogenic reef Ecosystem function Benthopelagic coupling Sediment stabilisation Conservation management article 2017 ftuhipublicatio https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2016.11.014 2024-01-11T23:21:15Z Abstract; horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) shellfish reefs are a threatened and declining habitat in the North East Atlantic and support high levels of biodiversity. Shellfish can influence the surrounding water column and modify the quality of material that reaches the seabed by filtering water, actively depositing particles and changing the benthic boundary layer due to surface roughness. In the present study M. modiolus biodeposition was measured in a field location for the first time. The results show that M. modiolus enhance sedimentation and contribute to the downward flux of material to the seabed. Approximately 30% of the total sediment deposition was attributed to active filter feeding and overall, the presence of horse mussels enhanced deposition two fold. The results are discussed in terms of the potential for horse mussel reefs to provide ecosystem services to society, through functions such as benthopelagic coupling and sediment stabilisation. Highlighting the societal benefits supplied by marine habitats can help prioritise conservation efforts and feed into the sustainable management of coastal water bodies. Article in Journal/Newspaper Modiolus modiolus North East Atlantic University of the Highlands and Islands: Research Database of UHI Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 184 151 157 |
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Abstract; horse mussel (Modiolus modiolus) shellfish reefs are a threatened and declining habitat in the North East Atlantic and support high levels of biodiversity. Shellfish can influence the surrounding water column and modify the quality of material that reaches the seabed by filtering water, actively depositing particles and changing the benthic boundary layer due to surface roughness. In the present study M. modiolus biodeposition was measured in a field location for the first time. The results show that M. modiolus enhance sedimentation and contribute to the downward flux of material to the seabed. Approximately 30% of the total sediment deposition was attributed to active filter feeding and overall, the presence of horse mussels enhanced deposition two fold. The results are discussed in terms of the potential for horse mussel reefs to provide ecosystem services to society, through functions such as benthopelagic coupling and sediment stabilisation. Highlighting the societal benefits supplied by marine habitats can help prioritise conservation efforts and feed into the sustainable management of coastal water bodies. |
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In situ biodeposition measurements on a Modiolus modiolus (horse mussel) reef provide insights into ecosystem services |
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In situ biodeposition measurements on a Modiolus modiolus (horse mussel) reef provide insights into ecosystem services |
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In situ biodeposition measurements on a Modiolus modiolus (horse mussel) reef provide insights into ecosystem services |
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In situ biodeposition measurements on a Modiolus modiolus (horse mussel) reef provide insights into ecosystem services |
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In situ biodeposition measurements on a Modiolus modiolus (horse mussel) reef provide insights into ecosystem services |
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in situ biodeposition measurements on a modiolus modiolus (horse mussel) reef provide insights into ecosystem services |
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Kent , F E A , Last , K S , Harries , D B & Sanderson , W G 2017 , ' In situ biodeposition measurements on a Modiolus modiolus (horse mussel) reef provide insights into ecosystem services ' , Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science , vol. 184 , pp. 151-157 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2016.11.014 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2016.11.014 |
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