Fiorenza Micheli

The paper analyzes biodiversity change over time and across investigators using a rocky intertidal transect surveyed multiple times, finding variable trends in species richness and declines in common and dominant species.

The paper assesses the impact of marine heatwaves on kelp forests, finding range contraction and alternative states driven by ecological and human factors.

This study uses whole-genome sequencing to show genetic disjunction and divergence in the bat star Patiria miniata despite its long-lived planktonic larvae, suggesting recent ecological or oceanographic barriers.

This study shows marine protected areas enhance recovery of some invertebrate species after marine heatwaves but not others, with benefits depending on species traits.

The paper assesses future threats to global kelp forests from intensifying marine heatwaves and limited protection, finding increased exposure and low current conservation coverage.

This study shows that fully protected marine areas in Southern California enhance kelp forest resilience to marine heatwaves through trophic cascades, but not in Central California due to differences in predator presence.