Chemical Ecology: The Ecological Impacts Of Mar... Online

: In the Gulf of Maine, climate-driven shifts from kelp forests to turf algae have altered the reef's chemical environment, releasing bioactive molecules that inhibit young kelp from regrowing. This chemical "legacy" may lock ecosystems into degraded states even if temperatures stabilize. 4. Recommended Resources

: Generalist consumers use primary metabolites (e.g., amino acids, sugars) to find food, while specialists may target unique secondary metabolites produced only by their specific host. For example, tube-nosed seabirds use dimethyl sulfide (DMS), released when zooplankton graze on phytoplankton, to locate productive foraging areas from distances up to 10 km. Chemical ecology: the ecological impacts of mar...

In crowded habitats like coral reefs, chemical warfare—or —is a primary means of competing for limited space. : In the Gulf of Maine, climate-driven shifts