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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Tatiana Y. Orlova, Anatoly I. Aleksanin, Ekaterina V. Lepskaya, Kseniya Efimova, Marina S. Selina, Tatiana V. Morozova, Inna V. Stonik, Vasily A. Kachur, Alexander A. Karpenko, Kirill A. Vinnikov, Andrey V. Adrianov, Mitsunori Iwataki
Summary: In the fall of 2020, a long-lasting and massive harmful algal bloom event occurred in the waters off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. The bloom resulted in significant mortality of fish and invertebrates, and was caused by the dinoflagellate species Karenia, specifically Karenia selliformis. The bloom lasted for two months and covered a vast area, and its presence was identified through various analytical methods. This event marks the first recorded HAB caused by K. selliformis in Russian coastal waters.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Christina Tsikoti, Savvas Genitsaris
Summary: The article discusses the impact of anthropogenic marine eutrophication on harmful algal blooms in coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the characteristics of the Mediterranean and the situation of harmful phytoplankton in the region. The focus is on the causative algal species, occurrence period, and the damage caused to human and ecosystem health by harmful algal blooms in Greek coastal areas. The emphasis is on eutrophication-induced harmful algal bloom incidents over the past two decades.
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Food Science & Technology
Richard Wayne Litaker, Alex K. Bogdanoff, Donnie Ransom Hardison, William C. Holland, Andrew Ostrowski, James A. Morris
Summary: This study investigated the effects of K. brevis on larval fish survival. The results showed that higher toxin production by K. brevis strains led to lower larval survivorship, and longer exposure time resulted in higher larval mortality. These findings suggest that K. brevis blooms could negatively impact larval survival and recruitment of fishery species.
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Environmental Sciences
Ho Seon Kim, Yun Hwan Park, Kwiwoong Nam, Sok Kim, Yoon-E Choi
Summary: This study applied an adsorption-based strategy using PEI-cotton fibers to efficiently remove Microcystis aeruginosa cells, demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of controlling harmful algal blooms in water resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Fisheries
Laine H. Sylvers, Christopher J. Gobler
Summary: This study evaluates the mitigating effects of seaweeds on the toxicity of Margalefidinium polykrikoides towards early life stage fish. The results show that live seaweeds, particularly Ulva spp., significantly extend fish survival and completely mitigate fish mortality. The antioxidant properties of seaweeds are responsible for the protective effects.
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Environmental Sciences
Xiaoying Song, Xinyu Zhai, Shuang Hao, Lixia Shang, Yunyan Deng, Zhaoyang Chai, Junhui Chen, Zhangxi Hu, Ying Zhong Tang
Summary: This study identified the toxicity of the Alexandrium insuetum to finfish and zooplankton, highlighting its ecological importance in the population dynamics, formation of HABs, and impact on marine animals.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Eugin Bornman, Paul D. Cowley, Janine B. Adams, Nadine A. Strydom
Summary: The study investigated the estuarine movement patterns of Mugil cephalus in response to Harmful algal blooms in a eutrophied estuary in South Africa. The results showed that the fish mainly occupied the upper mesohaline to lower oligohaline zones and avoided the bloom maxima areas. This is the first study to document small-scale intra-estuary movements of a mugilid worldwide and to suggest avoidance behavior of estuarine fishes in response to HABs.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rabia Munsaf Khan, Bahram Salehi, Masoud Mahdianpari, Fariba Mohammadimanesh, Giorgos Mountrakis, Lindi J. Quackenbush
Summary: This study analyzed a large number of journal articles to explore spatiotemporal trends in harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring, identified research gaps and future directions, and suggested the need for standardized reporting methods and potential technological advancements and data fusion for HAB detection and monitoring.
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Environmental Sciences
Kang Wang, Baohong Chen, Yahui Gao, Hui Lin
Summary: Phaeocystis globosa blooms occurred almost every year in Chinese coastal waters from 1997 to 2018, with a majority of them happening in the South China Sea and during the period from November to March of the following year. Temperature, eutrophication, and El Nino events were identified as important factors influencing the spatial and temporal distribution of the blooms.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephanie Stoll, Jae-Hoon Hwang, David W. Fox, Keugtae Kim, Lei Zhai, Woo Hyoung Lee
Summary: In this study, a novel anti-MC-LR/MC-LR/cysteamine-coated screen-printed carbon electrode biosensor was developed for rapid detection of microcystins in water. The biosensor showed excellent performance, with a linear working range and low limit of detection. It also demonstrated minimal interference from other common microcystins and coexisting ions in water. The biosensor offers an innovative and easy-to-use solution for in situ and low-cost detection, making it essential for smart environmental management systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yuyang Liu, Yunyan Deng, Lixia Shang, Liang Yi, Zhangxi Hu, Ying Zhong Tang
Summary: The study detected Karenia mikimotoi resting cysts in 125 surface sediment samples and 3 sediment cores collected from coastal waters of China, showing wide distribution of the cysts, especially with high abundance in the East China Sea. The presence of the cysts since the 1970s in Chinese coastal sediments provides critical insights into frequent bloom outbreaks and global distribution of K. mikimotoi, suggesting further investigations on on-site surveys for cyst production and germination rates.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Aurore Trottet, Christaline George, Guillaume Drillet, Federico M. Lauro
Summary: The increasing global population has led to heightened urbanization of coastal areas, posing challenges for sustainable food production and security. Aquaculture has emerged as a viable option to ensure food security, but it also comes with environmental impacts and challenges. Effective planning and collaboration are key in addressing the development of aquaculture in urban areas like Singapore.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Zoology
Andrew D. Turner, Adam M. Lewis, Kirsty Bradley, Benjamin H. Maskrey
Summary: Harmful algal blooms, caused by dinoflagellates and cyanobacteria, have significant impacts on human, animal, and ecosystem health, primarily through the production of algal toxins that bioaccumulate in filter-feeding organisms and transfer through the food web. New science and interdisciplinary assessment are necessary to ensure a continued increasing supply of aquaculture foodstuffs for future generations in the face of expected more frequent and intense HAB outbreaks.
JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhangxi Hu, Yuyang Liu, Yunyan Deng, Ying Zhong Tang
Summary: This study provides a more feasible and universal seeding mechanism, the formation of resting cysts of the armored dinoflagellate Prorocentrum donghaiense. Through morpho-molecular methods, the research confirmed the distribution of P. donghaiense resting cysts in Chinese seas, filling a knowledge gap about the species' life history.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Hiroshi Kuroda, Tomonori Azumaya, Takashi Setou, Natsuki Hasegawa
Summary: In mid-to-late September 2021, unprecedented large-scale harmful algae blooms (HABs) were reported in coastal waters off the south-eastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan, with satellite-derived chlorophyll concentrations (SCCs) and areal extent of high SCCs reaching the highest recorded since 1998. Approximately 70% of the SCCs exceeding 10 mg m(-3) occurred in areas with water depths <300 m, i.e., coastal shelf waters. The high SCCs were closely linked with low-salinity water and the expansion of the area of high SCCs seemed to be synchronized with the deepening of surface mixed layer depths in subarctic waters.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ian Alcock, Mathew P. White, Sabine Pahl, Raquel Duarte-Davidson, Lora E. Fleming
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Chinonso Christian Odebeatu, Timothy Taylor, Lora E. Fleming, Nicholas J. Osborne
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Lewis R. Elliott, Mathew P. White, James Grellier, Joanne K. Garrett, Marta Cirach, Benedict W. Wheeler, Gregory N. Bratman, Matilda A. van den Bosch, Ann Ojala, Anne Roiko, Maria L. Lima, Aisling O'Connor, Mireia Gascon, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Lora E. Fleming
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Laura J. Falkenberg, Richard G. J. Bellerby, Sean D. Connell, Lora E. Fleming, Bruce Maycock, Bayden D. Russell, Francis J. Sullivan, Sam Dupont
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Josep Lloret, Rafael Abos-Herrandiz, Silvia Alemany, Rosario Allue, Joan Bartra, Maria Basagana, Elisa Berdalet, Monica Campas, Arnau Carreno, Montserrat Demestre, Jorge Diogene, Eva Fontdecaba, Mireia Gascon, Silvia Gomez, Angel Izquierdo, Lluisa Mas, Montse Marques, Juan Pedro-Botet, Maria Pery, Francesc Peters, Xavier Pinto, Marta Planas, Ana Sabates, Joan San, Anna Sanchez-Vidal, Marti Trepat, Cristina Vendrell, Lora E. Fleming
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Porter Hoagland, Barbara Kirkpatrick, Di Jin, Gary Kirkpatrick, Lora E. Fleming, Steven G. Ullmann, Andrew Beet, Gary Hitchcock, Kate K. Harrison, Zongchao C. Li, Bruce Garrison, Roberto E. Diaz, Vince Lovko
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)
Review
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Nick Young, Richard A. Sharpe, Rosa Barciela, Gordon Nichols, Keith Davidson, Elisa Berdalet, Lora E. Fleming
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarai Pouso, Angel Borja, Lora E. Fleming, Erik Gomez-Baggethun, Mathew P. White, Maria C. Uyarra
Summary: The study found that during lockdown, contact with nature helped people cope with mental stress, especially under strict lockdown. Individuals with direct access to natural environments had more positive emotions and fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marina Cervera, Simon Bell, Francesc Munoz, Himansu S. Mishra, Lora E. Fleming, James Grellier, Gloria Carrasco-Turigas, Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen, Cristina Vert, Mireia Gascon
Summary: The study aimed to bridge the gap between landscape and local community identification by revitalizing an abandoned area and activating community participation. Through bottom-up interventions and top-down restorations, an historic spring was transformed into a resource for improving health and wellbeing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiaocheng Hu, Roz Davies, Karyn Morrissey, Richard Smith, Lora E. Fleming, Maria Sharmina, Rebecca St Clair, Peter Hopkinson
Summary: In this study, we investigated the use of single-use plastics in a UK NHS Trust during the COVID-19 pandemic and discussed the barriers and opportunities to tackle plastic issues in the post-pandemic era. Although the use of single-use plastics increased during the pandemic, the Trust did not change its long-term measures to reduce single-use plastics.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Carya Maharja, Radisti A. Praptiwi, Bethany R. Roberts, Karyn Morrissey, Mathew P. White, Nuzulia M. Sari, Fauzan Cholifatullah, Jito Sugardjito, Lora E. Fleming
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health, and activities such as swimming or snorkeling in natural environments can help mitigate this crisis. A study conducted in coastal villages in Indonesia found that sea swimming or snorkeling was associated with better mental well-being. This study contributes to the growing evidence base supporting the benefits of interactions with blue spaces for mental health, particularly during challenging times like the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM-RESEARCH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandra J. Geiger, Mathew P. White, Sophie M. C. Davison, Lei Zhang, Oonagh McMeel, Paula Kellett, Lora E. Fleming
Summary: This study used data from Europe and Australia to find that living near the coast and visiting it frequently are associated with better self-reported general health, which may be applicable across Europe and Australia. However, this relationship is not strongest among individuals with low incomes, challenging the assumption that coastal access can buffer income-related health disparities.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tytti P. Pasanen, Mathew P. White, Lewis R. Elliott, Matilda van den Bosch, N. Gregory, Ann Ojala, Kalevi Korpela, Lora E. Fleming
Summary: Rates of living alone are increasing in urban areas, leading to higher levels of loneliness and poorer mental health. Access to nature, such as parks and green spaces, can reduce these negative effects by promoting personal relationships and community activities. A study across 18 countries/territories found that visiting green spaces is associated with better mental well-being, mediated by relationship and community satisfaction. These associations are equally strong for individuals living alone and those living with a partner. Supporting both groups to access local greenspaces can help improve mental health through relational and collective restoration.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Sabina Leonelli, Rebecca Lovell, Benedict W. Wheeler, Lora Fleming, Hywel Williams
Summary: The paper raises concerns about the reliability and ethics of using social media data for health-related research, emphasizing the importance of methodological data fairness and providing practical steps for ensuring scientific and ethical outcomes. Failure to address these concerns may lead to serious ethical, methodological, and epistemic issues in the knowledge and evidence being produced.
BIG DATA & SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Angel Borja, Mathew P. White, Elisa Berdalet, Nikolaj Bock, Claire Eatock, Peter Kristensen, Anne Leonard, Josep Lloret, Sabine Pahl, Mariluz Parga, Julia Vera Prieto, Susanne Wuijts, Lora E. Fleming
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)