Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Francoise D. Lima, Hugo Parra, Rita B. Alves, Marco A. R. Santos, Karen A. Bjorndal, Alan B. Bolten, Frederic Vandeperre
Summary: This study aimed to verify the effectiveness of using circle hooks in the Azorean longline fishing fleet. The results showed that circle hooks can reduce bycatch of loggerhead sea turtles and injuries caused by deep hooking, but the effects on blue shark and swordfish varied.
Article
Fisheries
Andrzej Kapusta, Tomasz K. Czarkowski
Summary: The use of appropriate gear is critical for the success of catch-and-release fisheries. This study evaluated the impact of different hook types on cyprinid fish, specifically assessing catch rates, fish size, and the welfare of released fish. The results showed that hook type did not significantly affect catch rates or fish size, but did influence hook removal efficiency and the location of the hook. Fish caught with circle hooks exhibited less impaired reflexes compared to other hook types.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Sean R. Tracey, Julian Pepperell, Barrett Wolfe
Summary: Swordfish are economically important fish that were traditionally difficult for recreational anglers to catch due to their migration patterns. However, the development of deep-dropping fishing methods has made it easier to access swordfish. A recent study in Australia found that the survival rate of swordfish caught by deep-dropping was relatively low, indicating that catch-and-release angling may not be appropriate.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Daniel P. P. Crear, Tobey H. H. Curtis, Cliff P. P. Hutt, Yong-Woo Lee
Summary: The distribution of marine species is changing due to climate change, particularly affecting large pelagic highly migratory species. The study examined the changes in species catch composition and developed models to understand the shifts in recreational catch of 12 HMS groups. The results indicate that changes in species distribution and phenology are affecting where and when HMS recreational catch occurs.
FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tomasz Kajetan Czarkowski, Krzysztof Kupren, Anna Hakuc-Blazowska, Andrzej Kapusta
Summary: The fish hook is a commonly used tool in recreational fishing. Its role extends beyond capturing fish to include protecting living aquatic resources and promoting catch-and-release fishing. The choice of hook type has implications for fishing efficiency and the well-being of released fish.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pierluigi Carbonara, Giulia Prato, Simone Niedermuller, Sebastien Alfonso, Cosmidano Neglia, Marilena Donnaloia, Giuseppe Lembo, Maria Teresa Spedicato
Summary: Longline fishing gear has a higher by-catch rate than other commercial fishing gear. This study investigates the effects of replacing the traditional J-type hook with a circle hook (C-type hook) in a swordfish fishery in the South Adriatic Sea. The results suggest that using a C-type hook improves the condition of by-caught blue sharks without affecting the catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) or size of the target species.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Camille L. Mosley, Colin J. Dassow, John Caffarelli, Alexander J. Ross, Greg G. Sass, Stephanie L. Shaw, Christopher T. Solomon, Stuart E. Jones
Summary: Catch rates are often assumed to be proportional to stock size, but recent research has found that catch rates can remain high even as fish stocks decline due to hyperstability. This study investigates whether there are differences in catch rate hyperstability among different species or systems, and has found significant variation in hyperstability among species.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kristian Maar, Christian Riisager-Simonsen, Brian R. MacKenzie, Christian Skov, Kim Aarestrup, Jon C. Svendsen
Summary: The return of Atlantic bluefin tuna to northern Europe has generated significant interest among recreational anglers in Denmark. Recent scientific tagging programs have shown that the recreational fishery for bluefin tuna could potentially recover in the future. However, the economic aspects of this fishery remain unclear. A survey of anglers participating in a scientific catch and release bluefin tuna fishery in Denmark revealed substantial annual expenditures and a low impact on the bluefin tuna stock. Each dead Atlantic bluefin tuna during the study period generated significant economic benefits. This study demonstrates the economic potential of recreational anglers targeting Atlantic bluefin tuna.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eneko Bachiller, Maria Korta, Maria Mateo, Estanis Mugerza, Lucia Zarauz
Summary: This study assessed marine recreational fisheries (MRF) along the coastal villages of the Basque Country, focusing on shore fishing, boat fishing, and spearfishing. The findings revealed that shore fishing was the most widespread activity, while spearfishing showed higher species diversity. The study also highlighted the frequent capture of unassessed species, emphasizing the importance of incorporating multispecies sampling schemes in future MRF assessments.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Yongming Tan, Shangyou Lou
Summary: This study proposes a novel design of a large-scale marine ranch system, which effectively addresses the challenges facing the marine aquaculture industry by integrating marine resources and ecosystem-based environmental supporting facilities. The system includes a multifunctional management platform, deep-sea cage group, and environmental supporting facilities, aiming to achieve sustainable development through advanced technology and ecological concepts. Preliminary results suggest that the design goals can be basically achieved, contributing to the sustainable development of the industry and maximizing comprehensive benefits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. L. Jeanson, S. J. Cooke, A. J. Danylchuk, N. Young
Summary: The study found significant associations between threats to wellbeing and environmental threat perceptions with pro-environmental behaviors, as well as the importance of different recreational experiences in shaping these behaviors. Therefore, recreationalists are influenced by various factors when choosing pro-environmental behaviors, with individual differences and experiential variations leading to diverse behavioral outcomes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Deqiang Ma, Jonathan Rhodes, Carissa J. Klein, Martine Maron
Summary: Biodiversity offsetting is a method used to offset the negative impacts of development on biodiversity. However, the redistribution of ecosystem services caused by offsets can affect the distribution of benefits among beneficiaries. This study compared the effects of two offset policy rules on the distribution of fishery economic benefits and losses.
Article
Oceanography
Mark J. M. Lomeli, W. Waldo Wakefield, Meagan Abele, Claude L. Dykstra, Bent Herrmann, Ian J. Stewart, Gregory C. Christie
Summary: This study evaluated the catch efficiency of Pacific halibut and yelloweye rockfish using size 16/0 and 18/0 circle hooks. The study also tested the effects of modified hooks with a stainless-steel wire appendage at different angles. Results showed that hook size did not significantly affect catch efficiency, but hooks with a 45 degrees appendage angle caught less yelloweye rockfish. Time of capture did not differ significantly for both species. The study suggests that hook appendages could be used to reduce catch rates of yelloweye rockfish in Pacific halibut longline fisheries.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jennifer A. Hoey, Kenneth W. Able, Malin L. Pinsky
Summary: This study used genomic data to infer the demographic history of summer flounder, revealing a significant decline in effective population size in the early 1980s. Despite little change in genetic diversity, site frequency spectra analysis indicated changes in population size.
Article
Fisheries
Kayla M. Blincow, Brice X. Semmens
Summary: Multispecies fisheries pose a challenge to traditional single-species management approaches, and robust management methods are needed. This study constructed causal interaction networks among targeted species in a fishery using empirical data, and found dependencies among species landings time series and higher network complexity during warm periods.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Geology
Marco Brandano, Laura Tomassetti
Summary: The study reveals the influence of long-term cooling and transient warming events on the evolution of carbonate ramps during the Eocene. The reworking of skeletal components and the crisis of carbonate producers are found to be associated with environmental deterioration. The drowning of the ramp is attributed to reduced light and inefficiency of the carbonate factory.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniela Alexandra Chanto-Garcia, Samar Saber, David Macias, Antoni Sureda, Jorge Hernandez-Urcera, Miguel Cabanellas-Reboredo
Summary: The study analyzed the bioaccumulation pattern of mercury, lead, and cadmium in two tuna species, Albacore Thunnus alalunga and skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis, revealing differential accumulation between the two species. Albacore accumulated higher concentrations of mercury, while skipjack tuna accumulated higher concentrations of cadmium and lead. The concentrations of heavy metals were below the tolerable limits set by the European Commission Regulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geology
Juan Ignacio Baceta, Guillem Mateu-Vicens
Summary: Seagrasses have played a significant role in carbonate production and sedimentation in shallow-water and nearshore environments since the late Cretaceous. The presence of seagrass deposits is indicative of temperate waters, with a characteristic association of small and larger benthic foraminifers. The abundance of suspension-feeders in seagrass deposits suggests a warm-water setting with high siliciclastic supply and associated nutrient input.
Article
Fisheries
Miquel Palmer, Amaya Alvarez-Ellacuria, Vicenc Molto, Ignacio A. Catalan
Summary: The use of deep convolutional networks and statistical models in automatically estimating the number and mean length of fish caught in fisheries shows promise in improving the accuracy and efficiency of stock assessment and management, allowing for high-resolution monitoring of fishery dynamics.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Laura Tomassetti, Marco Brandano, Guillem Mateu-Vicens
Summary: This study illustrates a combined modelling approach using digital photogrammetry and geological modelling to create a high detailed 3D facies model of the inner environment of the Monte Carrubba carbonate ramp in Sicily. The research focused on the Faro Santa Croce outcrop, revealing the detailed facies heterogeneity and identifying five different facies within a small area. The combination of digital photogrammetry and 3D geological modelling software allowed for a high-resolution model of facies heterogeneity, showcasing the complexity of facies associations in a limitedly exposed outcrop.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geology
Marco Brandano, Guillem Mateu-Vicens, Juan Ignacio Baceta
Summary: The carbonate factories and their associated factors play a crucial role in understanding the development of carbonate platform systems. Luis Pomar's research on carbonate rocks and factories has greatly contributed to this field. In celebration of Pomar's career, this special issue features a collection of papers that explore carbonate sediments and factories.
Article
Ecology
M. Solis-Diaz, C. Navarro-Barranco, G. Mateu-Vicens, F. Espinosa
Summary: This study investigated the diversity and spatial distribution patterns of benthic foraminifera inhabiting coralligenous habitats of the Strait of Gibraltar, revealing a certain homogeneity in foraminiferal assemblages across different host substrates and study locations.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Paleontology
Luca Mariani, Giovanni Coletti, Guillem Mateu-Vicens, Giulia Bosio, Alberto Collareta, Anna Khokhlova, Andrea Di Cencio, Simone Casati
Summary: This study examines well-preserved Pleistocene Posidonia oceanica remains and tests the feasibility of using benthic foraminifera as Indirect Palaeo-Seagrass Indicators (IPSI). The study finds that the K/REXT ratio and the presence of permanently attached foraminifera are the most reliable indicators of ancient seagrass.
MARINE MICROPALEONTOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Anna Khokhlova, Maria N. Gudnitz, Pere Ferriol, Silvia Tejada, Antonio Sureda, Samuel Pinya, Guillem Mateu-Vicens
Summary: Due to their toxicity and difficulty in biodegradability, heavy metals are significant pollutants in marine environments, including seagrass meadows. Epiphytic foraminifera can be used as cost-effective bioindicators to evaluate the ecological conditions of seagrass meadows. Different indices and analysis methods were used to assess the health of the meadows, and the study found a correlation between heavy metal uptake and abnormal growth forms in foraminiferal tests. However, the disparity between the biotic indices and abnormal forms can be explained by differences in environmental impact and mineral composition of the tests. The use of foraminifera as bioindicators can provide valuable insights into the health of seagrass ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Josep Alos, Kim Aarestrup, David Abecasis, Pedro Afonso, Alexandre Alonso-Fernandez, Eneko Aspillaga, Margarida Barcelo-Serra, Jonathan Bolland, Miguel Cabanellas-Reboredo, Robert Lennox, Ross McGill, Aytac Ozgul, Jan Reubens, David Villegas-Rios
Summary: The ocean plays a crucial role in the Earth's dynamics and provides ecosystem services to humans. However, human activities are causing changes in the ocean's structure and biodiversity. The United Nations has proclaimed a Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and acoustic animal tracking is identified as a method to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 14. Acoustic tracking can be used to monitor and reduce marine pollution, study the effects of human-made structures on biodiversity, and contribute to sustainable fishing and spatial protection targets.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jessica Lombardo, Antonia Solomando, Amanda Cohen-Sanchez, Samuel Pinya, Silvia Tejada, Pere Ferriol, Guillem Mateu-Vicens, Antonio Box, Caterina Faggio, Antoni Sureda
Summary: Pollution in the seas and oceans, especially microplastics, has a significant impact on marine organisms. This study evaluated the effects of human activity on Holothuria tubulosa by analyzing biomarkers. The results showed higher microplastics presence in sediments and digestive tracts from highly urbanized areas. The study also revealed an antioxidant response in H. tubulosa in the most impacted areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Editorial Material
Geology
Marco Brandano, Guillem Mateu-Vicens, Juan Ignacio Baceta
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Jiaqi Yang, Juntao Zhang, Zhiliang He, Macro Brandano, Chongyang Wu
Summary: This study focused on identifying the types and origins of calcite cements in the Majiagou Formation of the Ordos Basin in China. Petrology, isotopes, and element analysis were conducted, revealing five types of calcite cements, four types of cathodoluminescence intensities, and six types of rare earth element patterns. These findings provide valuable insights for predicting reservoir quality in limestone formations during oil and gas exploration.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Marco Brandano, Irene Cornacchia, Rita Catanzariti
Summary: This study reveals the geometry and evolution process of the Latium-Abruzzi platform margin. The research shows the existence of two main fault-block platforms during the Late Cretaceous, and a rise and fall of sea level during the Paleocene-Eocene interval. The seafloor carbonate was eroded and formed conglomerate deposition during the falling stage, and an isolated ramp developed on the drowned fault-block platforms.