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Marine & Freshwater Biology
O. Ben Abdallah-Ben Hadj Hamida, N. Ben Hadj Hamida, H. Chaouch, B. Nafkha, N. Ben Ali, D. Abidi, H. Missaoui
Summary: This study investigates the reproductive biology of the blue swimming crab in the Gulf of Gabes, Tunisia. The findings reveal a higher proportion of females than males, with three spawning peaks occurring in May, July, and October-November.
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Entomology
Berta Canal Domenech, Aileen Seipelt, Claudia Fricke
Summary: Studying the reproductive ecology of insects is important for understanding species distributions and viability in changing environments. A study on a cold-adapted Drosophila obscura strain collected in Finland found that males matured several days before females, suggesting an adaptation to harsh environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Fisheries
Matthew T. Coleman, Matthew Garratt, Natalie Hold, Isobel S. M. Bloor, Stuart R. Jenkins, Joanne S. Porter, Oliver Tully, Michael C. Bell
Summary: This study collected for the first time existing data on physiological maturity of female European lobster across the North East Atlantic, including new data from Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man. The study used a standardized methodology to estimate the size at maturity of 1309 lobsters from 11 locations, with carapace length (CL) at which 50% of the sampled population had reached physiological maturity (CL50) varying between populations, ranging from 82 to 92.5 mm. The study provides a specific staging guide and methodology for H. gammarus, enabling future comparison of potential fluctuations in female size at maturity.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Marta Albo-Puigserver, Maria Grazia Pennino, Jose Maria Bellido, Ana Isabel Colmenero, Ana Giraldez, Manuel Hidalgo, John Gabriel Ramirez, Jeroen Steenbeek, Pedro Torres, Marta Cousido-Rocha, Marta Coll
Summary: Small pelagic fish populations in the western Mediterranean Sea have experienced significant declines in biomass, particularly in the northern area. Environmental conditions partially explain the long-term changes in life history traits, with selected variables differing between areas, highlighting the importance of regional oceanographic conditions in understanding the dynamics of small pelagic fish.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Dion K. Boddington, Corey B. Wakefield, Euan S. Harvey, David V. Fairclough, Stephen J. Newman
Summary: This study investigated the life history characteristics of the frostback rockcod (Epinephelus bilobatus), a species with limited distribution and low fishery harvest in Western Australia. The lack of knowledge on its reproductive biology and growth makes it difficult to assess its vulnerability to overfishing.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Danielle J. Johnston, Daniel E. Yeoh
Summary: Sound fisheries management requires understanding the variations in reproductive biology of targeted species in response to external drivers like temperature. The study on blue swimmer crab in different locations and time scales found plasticity in reproductive biology in response to environmental changes, showing adaptations to external factors such as water temperature. Regular review of such parameters is crucial for robust fisheries management and stock assessments.
JOURNAL OF CRUSTACEAN BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Pablo Di Salvatore, Hernan J. Sacristan, Olga Florentin, Martin Varisco, Gustavo A. Lovrich
Summary: The study shows that different stocks of Argentinean southern king crab are affected by fisheries in different phases, including sperm limitation and recruitment overfishing. The Beagle Channel stock is experiencing recruitment overfishing, while the San Jorge Gulf stock shows sperm limitation. The stock off the Atlantic coast of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego exhibited healthy population parameters before exploratory fishing.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Niv Froman, Marie-Aude Genain, Guy M. W. Stevens, Gareth P. Pearce
Summary: The ability tovisualise the internal anatomical structures of fish has contributed greatly to fishbiology by providing important information on their reproductive status and body condition. Traditional methods of acquiring such information have involved euthanasia and dissection, which are known to cause stress. However, the development of waterproof, contactless, and portable equipment has allowed for non-invasive ultrasonographic examinations, even in free-swimming individuals. This study validated the use of this equipment on manta and devil ray specimens and demonstrated its reliability in determining the sexual maturity and gestational status of free-swimming reef manta rays.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Celine Artero, Christopher C. Koenig, Jessica E. Marsh
Summary: The coastal waters of French Guiana are highly turbid and nutrient rich, making them favorable for the settlement and early development of various marine fish species. The study focused on understanding the reproductive biology of the Atlantic Goliath Grouper in these waters. Surveys were conducted from 2010 to 2013, which revealed a high abundance of Goliath Grouper, but no evidence of sexually active individuals or local spawning aggregations. The study suggests that the Goliath Grouper in French Guiana originates from spawning sites in northern Brazil and disperses to western reefs as they mature.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Amy M. Bell, Sonja Dominik, Duncan Elks, Graham Acton, Jen Smith
Summary: The study investigated dentition changes in Australian Merino sheep and found that progeny that were heavier, fatter, and with higher muscle measurements matured earlier. Female progeny were more likely to be pregnant if classed as hoggets earlier in life.
ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
George D. Jackson, Christine H. Jackson
Summary: This study provided biological information on 146 specimens of the deepwater mastigoteuthid squid Idioteuthis cordiformis, revealing significant differences between males and females in mantle length, weight, and fin size. The prey material found in the caecum was mostly fluid and oil, with the function of the oil remaining uncertain. Further research is needed to better understand the reproduction of this species.
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelig Mahe, Claire Gentil, Blandine Brisset, Hugues Evano, Camille Lepetit, Romane Boymond-Morales, Solene Telliez, Antoine Dussuel, Tevamie Rungassamy, Romain Elleboode, Kirsteen MacKenzie, David Roos
Summary: The study highlights the vulnerability of groupers in Reunion Island due to increasing fishing pressure. By examining five main exploited grouper species, valuable data on reproduction, growth, and species management has been provided.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Alessandra C. G. Silva, Christian S. A. Silva-Torres, Deividy Nascimento, Jorge B. Torres
Summary: Ladybird beetles are important predators in agriculture, with Eriopis connexa showing potential advantages for pest management. Research on the species' polyandry and paternity is limited, but findings suggest that progeny production for this beetle is relatively straightforward.
BEHAVIOURAL PROCESSES
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Nisha C. Goldsworthy, Maya Srinivasan, Patrick Smallhorn-West, Lit-Chien Cheah, Philip L. Munday, Geoffrey P. Jones
Summary: This study investigates the life-history traits and reproductive strategies of small-bodied coral reef gobies. The results suggest that these species have short life spans, high mortality rates, and exhibit bidirectional sex change. The findings highlight the challenges small coral reef fishes face in reproduction.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Katherin Soto-Lopez, Rosa Isabel Ochoa-Baez, Felipe Galvan-Magana, Maria Cristina Oddone
Summary: The study investigated the reproductive biology of Rostroraja velezi commercially exploited in artisanal fisheries along the west coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico. It found that females were larger than males, males had asymmetrical testes, and recorded the presence of sperm storage in females and early spermatogenic development in males. Results will help understand the impact of fisheries on this species.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Maria P. Sal Moyano, Maria A. Gavio, Tomas Luppi
MARINE ECOLOGY-AN EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE
(2016)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
M. P. Sal Moyano, M. Lorusso, J. Nunez, P. Ribeiro, M. A. Gavio, T. Luppi
BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Colin L. McLay, Maria P. Sal Moyano
JOURNAL OF CRUSTACEAN BIOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Maria P. Sal Moyano, Tomas Luppi, Daniel A. Medesani, Colin L. McLay, Enrique M. Rodriguez
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY A-NEUROETHOLOGY SENSORY NEURAL AND BEHAVIORAL PHYSIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Maria P. Sal Moyano, Maria A. Gavio, Colin L. McLay, Tomas Luppi
JOURNAL OF SEA RESEARCH
(2014)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Maria Paz Sal Moyano, Paola Silva, Tomas Luppi, Maria Andrea Gavio
JOURNAL OF SEA RESEARCH
(2014)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Maria P. Sal Moyano, Maria A. Gavio, Colin L. McLay, Tomas Luppi
MARINE ECOLOGY-AN EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francesco Filiciotto, Maria Paz Sal Moyano, Giovanni de Vincenzi, Fernando Hidalgo, Virginia Sciacca, Maria Cielo Bazterrica, Valentina Corrias, Martin Lorusso, Salvatore Mazzola, Giuseppa Buscaino, Maria Andrea Gavio
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Francesco Filiciotto, Maria P. Sal Moyano, Fernando Hidalgo, Giovanni de Vincenzi, Maria C. Bazterrica, Maria Ceraulo, Valentina Corrias, Enza Maria Quinci, Martin Lorusso, Salvatore Mazzola, Giuseppa Buscaino, Maria A. Gavio
Article
Acoustics
Maria P. Sal Moyano, Maria Ceraulo, Salvatore Mazzola, Giuseppa Buscaino, Maria A. Gavio
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2019)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Maria Ceraulo, Maria Paz Sal Moyano, Maria Cielo Bazterrica, Fernando Jose Hidalgo, Elena Papale, Rosario Grammauta, Maria Andrea Gavio, Salvatore Mazzola, Giuseppa Buscaino
Article
Zoology
Martin I. Lorusso, Maria P. Sal Moyano, Maria A. Gavio, Colin L. McLay
ZOOLOGISCHER ANZEIGER
(2020)
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Engineering, Marine
Maria Ceraulo, Maria Paz Sal Moyano, Fernando Jose Hidalgo, Maria Cielo Bazterrica, Salvatore Mazzola, Maria Andrea Gavio, Giuseppa Buscaino
Summary: Human-generated underwater noise, particularly boat noise, can affect the communication success of fish species like black drum Pogonias spp. which use sounds for spawning. In a study in Mar Chiquita coastal lagoon, it was found that boat noise overlapping with fish call frequency range could reduce fish call rate. Implementing fishing bans on certain days significantly reduced the impact of boat noise on fish calls, suggesting the importance of considering anthropogenic noise in area management.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Maria Paz Sal-Moyano, Ana Milena Lagos-Tobias, Darryl L. Felder, Fernando L. Mantelatto
REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA MARINA Y OCEANOGRAFIA
(2014)