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Research interests

I am interested in the structure and functioning of diverse communities and ecosystems, with special attention on how plants, herbivores, detritivores and predators interact in ecosystems. Working in a range of temperate to tropical ecosystems, I combine experimental work with the advancement of a various types new ecological theory. I frequently use the outcomes of this research for providing advice on nature conservation issues. 

Publications

Bioturbation by benthic stingrays alters the biogeomorphology of tidal flats

Mutual facilitation between foundation species Mytilus edulis and Lanice conchilega promotes habitat heterogeneity on tidal flats

Reintroduction of self-facilitating feedbacks could advance subtidal eelgrass (Zostera marina) restoration in the Dutch Wadden Sea

Spatial and temporal variation in long-term sediment accumulation in a back-barrier salt marsh

The chronology of overfishing in a remote West-African coastal ecosystem

Understanding woody plant encroachment: A plant functional trait approach

Addressing data-deficiency of threatened sharks and rays in a highly dynamic coastal ecosystem using environmental DNA

An integrated hierarchical classification and machine learning approach for mapping land use and land cover in complex social-ecological systems

Biodegradable artificial reefs enhance food web complexity and biodiversity in an intertidal soft-sediment ecosystem

Biogeomorphological aspects of a model barrier island and its surroundings - Interactions between abiotic conditions and biota shaping the tidal and terrestrial landscape: A synthesis

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Press/media

Natuurbehoud loont en verbetert de biodiversiteit

Geitenoverlast op Italiaans eiland: burgemeester deelt dieren uit aan inwoners

Wetenschappers aan kabinet: natuur is geen luxe-dingetje, stem vóór de natuurherstelwet

Database met functionele soortkenmerken online

Wat de winst van de PVV betekent voor natuur en milieu

Leidt het afschieten van zwijnen tot de geboorte van meer jongen?

Damdoorbraak 'ecocide': olie lekt, bomen sterven

Rewilding the planet

Snap jij nog waar de stikstofaanpak heen gaat? 'Als we niks doen, gaat het land echt op slot'

Klimaatwetenschappers worden steeds assertiever: ‘Het is een plicht om je uit te spreken’

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