Category: Urbanization

Key Points: Noise pollution can impact how marine organisms process and respond to visual and chemical stimuli. This has primarily been studied through tank experiments with species that are not … Continue readingSensory overload

Illuminated seascapes: The many known negative impacts of light pollution begs the question of whether illuminated seascapes in urban areas are exerting selective pressure on marine organisms. Thus far, studies … Continue readingIlluminated

Key Points: Artificial lighting in urban areas disorients sea turtle hatchlings, resulting in high mortality. Over time, this has led to fewer sea turtle nests in urban areas, however nesting … Continue readingTowards the light

Key Points: Algal turfs are thick, carpet-like beds of seaweed that retain sediment and compete with foundation species like corals and kelps. High nutrient and sediment loads in urban waters … Continue readingAlgal Turf