The present results contribute to increase the understanding about the factors that control macroalgal growth at its early phases of development.
the results suggest that the growth of spores from opportunistic green macroalgae is strongly salinity-dependent.
the Consequently in highly hydrodynamic systems such as most shallow estuaries, salinity variations may play a determinant role in the yearly abundances of green macroalgae, since it controls macroalgal growth from the spores to the adults.