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Impact of light and water flow on the responses of coralline algae to ocean acidification
Coralline algae are globally abundant components of benthic habitats and play foundational roles in coastal ecosystems such as temperate kelp forests and coral or rocky reefs, where they are often the dominant substrate ... -
The impact of microplastics on larvae of the sea urchin Pseudechinus huttoni
Microplastic pollution in the marine environment is of increasing global concern and, therefore, determining the effect of its presence on marine organisms should be a research priority. Although ingestion and adverse ... -
FICare in a New Zealand NICU
Background Family integrated care (FICare) is a model of care which shifts the role of parents from ‘observers’ of their infant’s care to being their infant’s ‘primary caregiver’ in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). ... -
The lost kelp forest: a multi-disciplinary approach to understand change of Macrocystis pyrifera habitat in Otago, New Zealand
Macrocystis pyrifera (M. pyrifera) is an ecosystem engineer. It modifies the environment providing the foundation, food, resources, and habitat provisions for many other organisms. Globally, kelp forests have been declining ... -
Effects of somatic training on turnout in competitive Irish dance landings
Background: Irish dance has evolved rapidly throughout the years in terms of its athleticism, technical skills and aesthetics. In terms of technique, dancers must land from large leaps onto a single leg, without flexing ...