Within‐species individual trait variation (ITV) plays a critical role in ecological and evolutionary dynamics by influencing community structure, ecosystem functioning, and individual fitness. While the role of the biotic dimension of ecological opportunity (e.g., interspecific competition, prey availability) in shaping trophic ITV is now well established, the role of the abiotic dimension, and its interactions with biotic fac...

The oceans are a fundamental source for climate balance, sustainability of resources and life on Earth, therefore society has a strong and pressing interest in maintaining and, where possible, restoring the health of the marine ecosystems. Effective, integrated ocean observation is key to suggesting actions to reduce anthropogenic impact from coastal to deep-sea environments and address the main challenges of the 21st century,...