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This document summarizes the value of long-term ecological research on the island of Surtsey, Iceland since its formation in a volcanic eruption in 1963. It discusses how the over 40 years of monitoring individual plants and permanent plots provides detailed data on primary succession with minimal human influence. This includes insights into species interactions, island biogeography concepts, and nutrient dynamics. The restricted access to Surtsey makes it a unique natural laboratory for studying primary su
- Author
- Junior França
- Language
- EN