J. N. Griffin

Wrack enhancement of post-hurricane vegetation and geomorphological recovery in a coastal dune

This study shows that removing storm wrack after a hurricane reduces grass cover and dune elevation, suggesting wrack enhances coastal dune recovery.

Functionally unique, specialised, and endangered (FUSE) species: towards integrated metrics for the conservation prioritisation toolbox

The paper develops the FUSE index to identify species that are both functionally unique and endangered, enhancing conservation prioritisation by integrating functional diversity with extinction risk.

Traditional functional groups capture limited variation in the trait space of macroalgae

The paper evaluates traditional grouping methods for macroalgae and finds they explain limited trait variation, suggesting emergent clustering better captures functional diversity.

Applying continuous functional traits to large brown macroalgae: variation across tidal emersion and wave exposure gradients

This study applies functional traits to large brown macroalgae, showing how traits vary with tidal emersion and wave exposure, revealing trade-offs and unique strategies like those of Ascophyllum nodosum.