Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anika Goepel, Daniel Oesterwind, Christopher Barrett, Rita Cannas, Luis Silva Caparro, Pierluigi Carbonara, Marilena Donnaloia, Maria Cristina Follesa, Angela Larivain, Vladimir Laptikhovsky, Evgenia Lefkaditou, Jean-Paul Robin, Maria Begona Santos, Ignacio Sobrino, Julio Valeiras, Maria Valls, Hugo C. Vieira, Kai Wieland, Ralf Bastrop
Summary: This study analyzed the population genetics and phylogeography of the veined squid in the European Shelf areas. By using 16 nuclear microsatellites and the COI sequencing, three genetic clades of the species were identified, and 13 previously unknown COI haplotypes were discovered. The analysis showed that gene flow occurs over large geographical distances, but geographical barriers also influence the population structure and reduce gene flow. Additionally, the genetic markers provided evidence for the geographical history of the Azores and the Mediterranean Sea.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Edel Sheerin, Leigh Barnwall, Esther Abad, Angela Larivain, Daniel Oesterwind, Michael Petroni, Catalina Perales-Raya, Jean-Paul Robin, Ignacio Sobrino, Julio Valeiras, Denise O'Meara, Graham J. Pierce, A. Louise Allcock, Anne Marie Power
Summary: Knowledge of stock structure is crucial for assessing commercially-fished cephalopods effectively. This study analyzed samples from various locations using mitochondrial and microsatellite markers, revealing that Loligo forbesii squid form distinguishable ecological groups over short timescales, with a semi-isolated breeding group at Rockall.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Vladimir Laptikhovsky, A. Louise Allcock, Leigh Barnwall, Christopher Barrett, Gavan Cooke, Christian Drerup, Christopher Firmin, Sophie Lozach, Eleanor MacLeod, Daniel Oesterwind, Michael Petroni, Jean-Paul Robin, Edel Sheerin, Anne-Marie Power, Graham J. Pierce
Summary: Through the analysis of data collected over the past 30 years by scientists from the UK, Germany, France, and Ireland, as well as observations from multinational Citizen Science, it was found that the spawning grounds of L. forbesii form an external semi-circle around the spawning grounds of L. vulgaris, and L. forbesii utilizes the North Sea more extensively than L. vulgaris. Seasonally, the position of the spawning grounds is influenced by local temperature conditions, with spawning occurring from November to July.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Seth F. Cones, Ding Zhang, K. Alex Shorter, Kakani Katija, David A. Mann, Frants H. Jensen, Jorge Fontes, Pedro Afonso, T. Aran Mooney
Summary: This study investigated the vertical migratory behaviors of five veined squid off the Azores Islands. It found that the squids exhibited different movement patterns and speeds during ascent and descent periods, with mantle-first swimming being more common during upward movements. The findings highlight the behavioral flexibility of squids, which may be related to energy conservation, prey capture, and predator avoidance.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Diane R. Campbell, Mary Price, Nickolas M. Waser, Rebecca E. Irwin, Alison K. Brody
Summary: Climate change can affect plant fitness and population persistence through both direct and indirect effects on biotic interactions. Pollination and seed predation are important biotic interactions that can impact plant growth, but their relative impact compared to direct climatic effects is still uncertain.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Per-Ola Hedwall, Jaime Uria-Diez, Jorg Brunet, Lena Gustafsson, Anna-Lena Axelsson, Joachim Strengbom
Summary: Global change effects on boreal forest ecosystems are context dependent, with interactions between climate warming, nitrogen deposition, and forest density driving changes in understorey vegetation. Local environmental factors such as soil pH modulate these effects, highlighting the importance of understanding interactions between local and global-scale drivers for accurate impact assessments. Neglecting such interactions can lead to underestimation of effects, such as eutrophication effects on acid soils in the boreal biome.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tamara A. Hiltunen, Audun Stien, Maria Vaisanen, Erik Ropstad, Jouni O. Aspi, Jeffery M. Welker
Summary: The study found that Svalbard reindeer adjusted their late winter diets over a 17-year period, increasing the proportion of graminoids and decreasing the contribution of mosses. This dietary shift was associated with increases in graminoid abundance, population density, warmer summer temperatures, and increased snow-on-rain frequency in winter.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michael Bird, Stefani A. Crabtree, Jordahna Haig, Sean Ulm, Christopher M. Wurster
Summary: Research shows that the breadth of isotopic dietary diversity across modern nonsubsistence populations has decreased by two-thirds due to the rise of industrialized agriculture and global food distribution networks. In contrast, prior to industrial agriculture, humans exhibited a broad diet which has persisted in modern subsistence populations.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Noa Ohana-Levi, Yishai Netzer
Summary: The major factors of wine trade worldwide have shown distinct temporal trends in the past decades. Wine consumption, production, imports, and exports differ according to location and classification of Old World and New World wine markets. This study quantified long-term trends and relationships between these factors using various datasets and statistical methods. The findings reveal decreasing trends of wine consumption and production in Old World countries, while some of the largest wine-consuming New World countries experience significant increases. Around 80% of countries show increasing trends of wine imports, indicating the impact of globalization and growing demand for foreign wine. Overall, per capita wine consumption has significantly decreased, and wine production is strongly dependent on consumption, as well as imports and exports.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Min Ju Yeo, Yong Pyo Kim
Summary: The state of surface ozone in Korea is influenced by regional background levels and local photochemical reactions, resulting in high spatial and temporal heterogeneity, thus requiring district-specific control policies based on different target indicators.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alessandro Virtuoso, Pernille Tveden-Nyborg, Anne Marie Voigt Schou-Pedersen, Jens Lykkesfeldt, Heidi Kaastrup Mueller, Betina Elfving, Dorte Bratbo Sorensen
Summary: The effect of high-fat feeding on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is conflicting. This study found that chronic, restricted access to Cafeteria Diets (CAF) increased BDNF levels in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) of rats, suggesting that this may be a suboptimal feeding regime.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Annalisa Schiepatti, Stiliano Maimaris, Maria Luisa Nicolardi, Eleonora Alimenti, Marta Vernero, Martina Costetti, Stefania Costa, Federico Biagi
Summary: Long-term adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD) in adult celiac disease (CD) is influenced by various factors, including symptoms at diagnosis and initial adherence to GFD. Changes in adherence occur in a small percentage of patients, but in most cases, adherence improves.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ismael Soto, Danish A. Ahmed, Ayah Beidas, Francisco J. Oficialdegui, Elena Tricarico, David G. Angeler, Giuseppe Amatulli, Elizabeta Briski, Thibault Datry, Alain Dohet, Sami Domisch, Judy England, Maria J. Feio, Maxence Forcellini, Richard K. Johnson, J. Iwan Jones, Aitor Larranaga, Lionel L'Hoste, John F. Murphy, Ralf B. Schaefer, Longzhu Q. Shen, Antonin Kouba, Phillip J. Haubrock
Summary: Since the mid-20th century, Europe has seen a significant increase in non-indigenous crayfish species (NICS) due to their extensive use in fisheries, aquaculture, and pet trade. However, there is a lack of large-scale analysis on their occurrences and trends. In this study, using a freshwater macroinvertebrate database, we evaluated the information on NICS obtained from biomonitoring approaches and identified species-specific trends. We found no significant temporal trend for the abundance of any species at the European scale but identified predictors of abundances.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Changlin Li, Huijie Lin, Yu Guo, Gang Yu, Zhenhua Ma, Kun Pei, Chuanxin Qin
Summary: The fatty acid composition in organisms can provide insights into the trophic level, feeding habits, and utilization of local resources. This study investigated the living resources in different functional areas of the Zhelin Bay Marine Ranch and used fatty acid analysis to understand the trophic relationships in the food web. The results showed specific fatty acid biomarkers that distinguish carnivorous, omnivorous, and herbivorous organisms.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christopher L. Follett, Stephanie Dutkiewicz, Francois Ribalet, Emily Zakem, David Caron, E. Virginia Armbrust, Michael J. Follows
Summary: Prochlorococcus is the smallest and most abundant photosynthesizing organism on Earth. It flourishes in warm oligotrophic gyres but declines rapidly in higher-latitude regions. A shared predation mechanism leads to the collapse of Prochlorococcus populations poleward.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sinead Murphy, Peter G. H. Evans, Eunice Pinn, Graham J. Pierce
Summary: The short-beaked common dolphin is a key predator in the North-East Atlantic, but faces conservation challenges such as fishery bycatch and pollution. To improve conservation status, implementation of species action plans, finalization of management framework procedures for bycatch, and enhanced monitoring and coordination are necessary.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Oceanography
Laura Gonzalez Garcia, Graham J. Pierce, Emmanuelle Autret, Jesus M. Torres-Palenzuela
Summary: This study examines the habitat preferences of fin whales and sei whales around the Azores, and finds that both species are influenced by environmental factors related to primary production and show a preference for oceanographically dynamic areas. Fin whales prefer colder waters, while sei whales prefer areas with stronger sea surface temperature gradients.
DEEP-SEA RESEARCH PART I-OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH PAPERS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Edel Sheerin, Leigh Barnwall, Esther Abad, Angela Larivain, Daniel Oesterwind, Michael Petroni, Catalina Perales-Raya, Jean-Paul Robin, Ignacio Sobrino, Julio Valeiras, Denise O'Meara, Graham J. Pierce, A. Louise Allcock, Anne Marie Power
Summary: Knowledge of stock structure is crucial for assessing commercially-fished cephalopods effectively. This study analyzed samples from various locations using mitochondrial and microsatellite markers, revealing that Loligo forbesii squid form distinguishable ecological groups over short timescales, with a semi-isolated breeding group at Rockall.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Tobias Buring, Paul Schroeder, Jessica B. Jones, Graham Pierce, Francisco Rocha, Alexander I. Arkhipkin
Summary: This study investigated the differences in diet between two seasonal cohorts of Doryteuthis gahi and the decadal diet shifts over a 20-year period. The results revealed that the diet of D. gahi is influenced by mantle length, sampling period, and spawning cohort, with small squid primarily feeding on Euphausiacea and larger squid feeding more on fish and Cephalopoda. Cannibalism was also observed, with higher occurrences in the autumn spawning cohort.
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Vladimir Laptikhovsky, A. Louise Allcock, Leigh Barnwall, Christopher Barrett, Gavan Cooke, Christian Drerup, Christopher Firmin, Sophie Lozach, Eleanor MacLeod, Daniel Oesterwind, Michael Petroni, Jean-Paul Robin, Edel Sheerin, Anne-Marie Power, Graham J. Pierce
Summary: Through the analysis of data collected over the past 30 years by scientists from the UK, Germany, France, and Ireland, as well as observations from multinational Citizen Science, it was found that the spawning grounds of L. forbesii form an external semi-circle around the spawning grounds of L. vulgaris, and L. forbesii utilizes the North Sea more extensively than L. vulgaris. Seasonally, the position of the spawning grounds is influenced by local temperature conditions, with spawning occurring from November to July.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Camilo Saavedra, Manuel Garcia-Polo, Joan Gimenez, Jose Luis Mons, Juan Jose Castillo, Carolina Fernandez-Maldonado, Renaud de Stephanis, Graham John Pierce, Maria Begona Santos
Summary: This study analyzed the food remains found in the stomachs of striped dolphins stranded in southern Spain. The results showed that their main prey were mesopelagic and neritic fish, as well as oceanic squids. The diet composition varied based on geographical location, season, and gender, indicating a close relationship between the dolphins' diet and environmental factors.
MARINE MAMMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paolo Cipriani, Marialetizia Palomba, Lucilla Giulietti, Federica Marcer, Sandro Mazzariol, Mario Santoro, Renato Aco Alburqueque, Pablo Covelo, Alfredo Lopez, M. Begona Santos, Graham J. Pierce, Andrew Brownlow, Nicholas J. Davison, Barry McGovern, Alexandros Frantzis, Paraskevi Alexiadou, Danjal Petur Hojgaard, Bjarni Mikkelsen, Michela Paoletti, Giuseppe Nascetti, Arne Levsen, Simonetta Mattiucci
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and genetic diversity of anisakid nematodes of the genus Anisakis in cetaceans, and found a strong host preference by these parasites for certain cetacean species or families. Additionally, the study revealed the role of cetacean populations from different waters in shaping the population genetic structure of Anisakis nematodes for the first time.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Antonio Bode, Camilo Saavedra, Miguel Alvarez-Gonzalez, Marina Arregui, Manuel Arbelo, Antonio Fernandez, Luis Freitas, Monica A. Silva, Rui Prieto, Jose M. N. Azevedo, Joan Gimenez, Graham J. Pierce, M. Begona Santos
Summary: Dolphins play a key role in marine food webs, and can be used as indicators of large-scale changes in the ecosystem. This study assessed the trophic adaptations of dolphin species to recent changes in feeding resource availability using stable isotope ratios. The results showed different impacts of oceanography and food web changes on the trophic ecology of dolphin species.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Paula Suarez-Bregua, Miguel Alvarez-Gonzalez, Kim M. Parsons, Josep Rotllant, Graham J. Pierce, Camilo Saavedra
Summary: Monitoring marine mammal populations is crucial for assessing their status. Traditional methods have limitations, while environmental DNA (eDNA) offers a cost-effective and sensitive tool to monitor marine mammals, especially for rare, elusive, or threatened species.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
C. J. Barrett, J. Bensbai, M. K. Broadhurst, P. Bustamante, R. Clark, G. M. Cooke, A. Di Cosmo, C. Drerup, O. Escolar, F. A. Fernandez-Alvarez, K. Ganias, K. C. Hall, R. T. Hanlon, J. Hernandez-Urcera, Q. Q. H. Hua, T. Lacoue-Labarthe, J. Lewis, F. Lishchenko, V Maselli, H. Moustahfid, R. Nakajima, C. E. O'Brien, L. Parkhouse, S. Pengelly, G. J. Pierce, J. G. Ramirez, J-P Robin, K. K. Sajikumar, G. Sasikumar, C. L. Smith, R. Villanueva, D. T. H. Yen
Summary: Cuttlefish are an important global fisheries resource, but their increasing demand is putting pressure on populations, necessitating conservation measures. Based on case studies from various regions, we concluded that substantial closures and protection of critical life cycle stages are necessary for effective management.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Bianca T. C. Bobowski, Anne Marie Power, Graham J. J. Pierce, Ana Moreno, Ane Iriondo, Julio Valeiras, Inna M. M. Sokolova, Daniel Oesterwind
Summary: In order to maintain or obtain good environmental status in the Northeast Atlantic and northern Mediterranean Sea, EU-MSFD was implemented in 2008. EU Member States are responsible for assessing the current state of their adjacent waters to ensure sustainable use of marine resources and healthy ecosystems. However, there are still gaps in the assessment of cephalopods and other important marine species.
Review
Physiology
Jose C. Xavier, Alexey V. Golikov, Jose P. Queiros, Catalina Perales-Raya, Rigoberto Rosas-Luis, Jose Abreu, Giambattista Bello, Paco Bustamante, Juan C. Capaz, Valerie H. Dimkovikj, Angel F. Gonzalez, Hugo Guimaro, Airam Guerra-Marrero, Jose N. Gomes-Pereira, Tsunemi Kubodera, Vladimir Laptikhovsky, Evgenia Lefkaditou, Fedor Lishchenko, Amanda Luna, Bilin Liu, Graham J. Pierce, Vasco Pissarra, Elodie Reveillac, Evgeny V. Romanov, Rui Rosa, Marjorie Roscian, Lisa Rose-Mann, Isabelle Rouget, Pilar Sanchez, Antoni Sanchez-Marquez, Sonia Seixas, Louise Souquet, Jaquelino Varela, Erica A. G. Vidal, Yves Cherel
Summary: The use of cephalopod beaks has greatly contributed to our understanding of their role in marine ecosystems. New techniques have been developed to study beaks, providing valuable insights into cephalopod biology and ecology. Future challenges include taxonomy, age and growth studies, chemical composition analysis, and structural analysis.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Claudia Oliveira-Rodrigues, Ana M. Correia, Raul Valente, Agatha Gil, Miguel Gandra, Marcos Liberal, Massimiliano Rosso, Graham Pierce, Isabel Sousa-Pinto
Summary: Long-term monitoring datasets are crucial for understanding environmental changes. This study assesses data quality and bias in a cetacean monitoring program, providing guidelines for data collection and processing.
Article
Fisheries
Gillian B. Ainsworth, Pablo Pita, Cristina Pita, Katina Roumbedakis, Graham J. Pierce, Catherine Longo, Gregory Verutes, Tereza Fonseca, Daniela Castelo, Carlos Montero-Castano, Julio Valeiras, Francisco Rocha, Laura Garcia-de-la-Fuente, Jose Luis Acuna, M. del Pino Fernandez Rueda, Alberto Garazo Fabregat, Alberto Martin-Aristin, Sebastian Villasante
Summary: This research contributes to the UN Decade of Ocean Science by identifying priorities for sustainable octopus production and commercialization in Spanish artisanal fisheries. The study suggests that certification incentives and cooperative approaches can facilitate environmental, economic, and social sustainability, support the IYAFA Global Action Plan, and help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Gillian B. Ainsworth, Pablo Pita, Joao Garcia Rodrigues, Cristina Pita, Katina Roumbedakis, Tereza Fonseca, Daniela Castelo, Catherine Longo, Anne Marie Power, Graham J. Pierce, Sebastian Villasante
Summary: Aquatic food systems are crucial for global food security, but economic growth poses a threat to marine systems. Cephalopod fisheries can contribute to food security, but their sustainable exploitation requires understanding the connections between nature, food system policies, and human wellbeing. A global literature review examined cephalopod food systems, value chains, and market drivers. The study identified key factors for transitions towards increased food security and outlined requirements for a sustainable cephalopod food system policy landscape.