@article{fdi:010096819,
  title = {{E}pifaunal communities associated with {M}acroalgae : the case of the {C}ap-{V}ert {P}eninsula ({S}enegal, {N}orthwest {A}frica)},
  author = {{N}diaye, {I}. and {D}iop, {M}.{S}. and {N}dour, {I}. and {D}iatta, {Y}. and {N}diaye, {W}.{N}. and {B}rehmer, {P}atrice},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}his study, conducted on the {C}ap-{V}ert peninsula ({D}akar, {S}enegal), examines the epifaunal communities associated with macroalgae, revealing significant variations depending on the species of algae. {I}n 2023 (in situ samples), amphipods dominated most macroalgae, particularly {C}oralina officinalis (29.40%) ({R}hodophyceae), {C}hlorophyceae (30.38%), and {C}odium sp. (29.38%) ({C}hlorophyceae). {I}n 2022, copepods (76-92%) were most abundant on {S}argassum spp. and {U}lva spp., which had washed up on the beach. {A} significant link between epifaunal abundance and macroalgae species highlighted their ecological interdependence. {T}hese findings are of relevant interest for {W}est {A}frica's blue economy, where the growing exploitation of wild macroalgae could disrupt these ecosystems. {S}ustainable management must take into account epifaunal species, particularly those found on structurally important macroalgae (e.g., {C}orallina sp., {C}odium sp.). {T}he study recommends including macroalgae-epifauna associations in biodiversity inventories, particularly in marine protected areas, and continuing research on influencing factors (e.g., algal morphology, environmental conditions). {M}ass strandings of {S}argassum spp. and {U}lva spp. can cause mortality in marine larvae and eggs, leading to a local reduction in recruitment. {F}uture research integrating these conclusions could allow a more detailed analysis of the epifauna on macroalgae. {E}cosystem approach is essential to strike a balance between economic development and biodiversity conservation.},
  keywords = {{ATLANTIQUE} ; {CAP} {VERT} ; {DAKAR} ; {SENEGAL}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{D}iversity},
  volume = {18},
  numero = {3},
  pages = {133 [16 ]},
  ISSN = {1424-2818},
  year = {2026},
  DOI = {10.3390/d18030133},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010096819},
}