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Biodiversity Conservation
Meiqi Yin, Lele Liu, Yiming Wu, Wenyi Sheng, Xiangyan Ma, Ning Du, Pengcheng Zhu, Cui Wang, Zhaojie Cui, Hans Brix, Franziska Eller, Weihua Guo
Summary: This study examines the effects of species and genetic diversity on litter decomposition in coastal wetlands. The results show that higher species and genetic diversity have negative effects on plant litter decomposition.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Joseph George Ray, Prasanthkumar Santhakumaran, Santhoshkumar Kookal
Summary: Studying phytoplankton in eutrophic waters is crucial for understanding control of toxic algae blooms and industrial use of non-toxic species, as well as for providing information on bioresources and ecotechnological innovations essential for sustainable development.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Donghao Wu, Caiyun Yang, Xian Zhang, Xiping Hou, Siqi Zhang, Xianzhu Dai, Xiaohui Zhang, Yasuo Igarashi, Feng Luo
Summary: This study investigated the algicidal mechanism of tryptoline against Microcystis aeruginosa and found that its algicidal effect is correlated with algal reactive oxygen species levels, with significant enhancement in the presence of light and photosynthesis. Tryptoline inhibits algal photosynthesis by decreasing photosynthetic efficiency and carbon assimilation, inhibiting photochemical electron transfer, and increasing reaction centers and energy loss. Additionally, tryptoline inhibits electron transfer downstream of Q(A) in the photosynthetic process, leading to increased ROS generation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nurhayat Dalkiran, Burcu Zunbulgil-Unsal
Summary: This study explores the impact of environmental heterogeneity and salinity gradient on diatom diversity. The findings show that different water body types and salinity gradients result in variations in diatom assemblages and species diversity.
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Plant Sciences
Dany Croteau, Thomas Lacour, Nicolas Schiffrine, Philippe-Israel Morin, Marie-Helene Forget, Flavienne Bruyant, Joannie Ferland, Augustin Lafond, Douglas A. Campbell, Jean-Eric Tremblay, Marcel Babin, Johann Lavaud
Summary: The diatom communities in the Arctic Ocean exhibit different adaptation strategies based on changes in light environment, driving seasonal taxonomic succession. These adaptation strategies are aligned with changes in light intensity, leading to the dominance of different diatom species in different habitats throughout the seasons.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Junlin Ren, Jianshe Chen, Changlin Xu, Johan van de Koppel, Mads S. Thomsen, Shiyun Qiu, Fangyan Cheng, Wanjuan Song, Quan-Xing Liu, Chi Xu, Junhong Bai, Yihui Zhang, Baoshan Cui, Mark D. Bertness, Brian R. Silliman, Bo Li, Qiang He
Summary: While protected areas are successful in rescuing wetlands and shorebird habitats, plant invasions are extensive and undermine the formation of new native marshes. The global invasion of exotic species into protected areas highlights the profound consequences of bioinvasions on conservation.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Julie Seveno, Ana Car, Damien Sirjacobs, Lovina Fullgrabe, Iris Dupcic Radic, Pierre Lejeune, Vincent Leignel, Jean-Luc Mouget
Summary: Blue Haslea species are able to synthesize blue pigments with beneficial properties. This study describes the benthic blooms of blue Haslea species in open environments, and highlights the importance of light and water temperature in their dynamics.
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Environmental Sciences
Yating Chen, Junzeng Xue, Wei Feng, Jiansen Du, Huixian Wu
Summary: This study examined the abundance and diversity of bloom forming species in ballast water managed under the D-1 and D-2 standards. The results showed that the abundance and diversity of these species were significantly lower in ballast water managed under the D-2 standard, and there was no significant correlation between ballast water age and the abundance and diversity of bloom forming species.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Buhari Lawan Muhammad, Yongsik Sin, Jang-Seu Ki
Summary: The study revealed that multiple diatom species co-occurred during spring diatom blooms in a temperate freshwater system, with Cyclotella sp. being the main contributor to the bloom attributed to S. hantzschii. DNA metabarcoding proved to be a useful tool for identifying species in these blooms, and the co-occurrence of similar species should be considered in monitoring and controlling efforts.
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yuchao Zhang, Steven Loiselle, Yimo Zhang, Qian Wang, Xia Sun, Minqi Hu, Qiao Chu, Yuanyuan Jing
Summary: The study compares water quality and wetland functions in two large multiuse wetlands through measurements made by citizen scientists, revealing that the delivery of supporting ecosystem services is strongly influenced by the location and use of the wetland. The results provide fundamental information on quantifying these ecosystem services and offer insights for wetland park managers and provincial wetland administrators.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yenny Risjani, Andrzej Witkowski, Adrian Kryk, Yunianta, Ewa Gorecka, Marta Krzywda, Ikha Safitri, Ajuk Sapar, Przemyslaw Dabek, Sulastri Arsad, Evgeniy Gusev, Rudiyansyah, Lukasz Peszek, Rafal J. Wrobel
Summary: This study presents the results of the first ever research on biodiversity and biogeography of marine benthic diatoms from coral reefs in Indonesia, revealing a high abundance and diversity of diatoms. Biodiversity indices were higher in Indonesia compared to other tropical oceanic islands, with habitat type playing a more significant role in taxonomic composition than geographic factors. Cosmopolitan taxa were dominant in relative abundance, while species richness was higher in tropical and local forms. Many taxa were identified only at the genus level, potentially indicating new species.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
J. Tabla-Hernandez, P. F. Rodriguez-Espinosa, A. V. Dellepere, J. Marrugo-Negrete
Summary: This paper presents the diagnosis and management proposal for the Valsequillo wetland in Mexico. The wetland is dominated by water hyacinth which reduces the pollutant load of the water. An annual harvest plan is proposed, but the ideal amount of biomass to harvest is unknown. Through modeling and analysis, it was found that for the desired removal of total phosphorus or chemical oxygen demand, 274 ha or 306 ha of aquatic plants must be harvested, respectively.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hanna Amanda Putri, Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati, Riche Hariyati, Hartuti Purnaweni, Jumari Jumari, Hendrik Heijnis
Summary: Cebong Lake in Indonesia is widely used by local communities for irrigation, tourism, and daily needs. This study analyzed the structure of diatom communities in the lake sediment to determine past environmental changes. The results showed that the lake can be divided into two different water zones.
POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
A. Kock, H. C. Glanville, A. C. Law, T. Stanton, L. J. Carter, J. C. Taylor
Summary: Pharmaceuticals are an important group of emerging pollutants with the potential to harm wildlife and humans. They have been detected in various types of water bodies and the organisms living in them. Traditional wastewater treatment is unable to completely remove pharmaceuticals, leading to their discharge into aquatic ecosystems. However, little is known about the effects of pharmaceuticals on phytoplankton, especially diatoms, which are crucial organisms in aquatic systems. This review aims to present a synthesis of research on pharmaceutical exposure to diatoms, exploring their ecotoxicity, bioremediation potential, and use as bio-indicators for water quality assessment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Anglu Shen, Hongyue Liu, Quandong Xin, Qingjing Hu, Xinliang Wang, Jufa Chen
Summary: Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for phytoplankton growth and regulates the succession of diatoms and dinoflagellates blooms in the East China Sea. This study investigated the growth interactions among major bloom-forming species and revealed that the survival strategies of Prorocentrum donghaiense and Karenia mikimotoi were superior to Skeletonema costatum in bi-algal cultures. The competition results varied with different P concentrations and sources, providing evidence for understanding the bloom succession in the ECS.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bhaskar Deb Bhattacharya, Dulal Chandra Nayak, Santosh Kumar Sarkar, Sejuiti Naha Biswas, Dibyendu Rakshit, Md. Kawser Ahmed
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dibyendu Rakshit, Santosh Kumar Sarkar, Bhaskar Deb Bhattacharya, M. P. Jonathan, Jayanta Kumar Biswas, Priyanka Mondal, Soumita Mitra
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2015)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dibyendu Rakshit, Santosh K. Sarkar, Kamala K. Satpathy, Palani Sankar Ganesh, Nallamuthu Godhantaraman, Jayanta K. Biswas
CLEAN-SOIL AIR WATER
(2016)
Article
Ecology
Dibyendu Rakshit, P. Sankar Ganesh, Santosh Kumar Sarkar
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dibyendu Rakshit, Gouri Sahu, Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Kamala Kanta Satpathy, M. P. Jonathan, K. Murugan, Santosh Kumar Sarkar
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2017)
Article
Ecology
Dibyendu Rakshit, Kadarkarai Murugan, Jayanta Kumar Biswas, Kamala Kanta Satpathy, P. Sankar Ganesh, Santosh Kumar Sarkar
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reshmi Das, Ahmad Taufiq Bin Mohamed Mohtar, Dibyendu Rakshit, Debasish Shome, Xianfeng Wang
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paulo J. C. Favas, Santosh Kumar Sarkar, Dibyendu Rakshit
CLEAN-SOIL AIR WATER
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dibyendu Rakshit, Sejuti Naha Biswas, Santosh Kumar Sarkar, Bhaskar Deb Bhattacharya, Nallamuthu Godhantaraman, Kamala Kanta Satpathy
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bhaskar Deb Bhattacharya, Jiang-Shiou Hwang, Li-Chun Tseng, Santosh Kumar Sarkar, Dibyendu Rakshit, Soumita Mitra
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2014)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. L. Marriott, T. J. Kelly, S. K. Sarkar, S. R. N. Chenery, D. Rakshit, B. D. Bhattacharya, M. J. Watts
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Oceanography
Bhaskar Deb Bhattacharya, Asokkumar Bhattacharya, Dibyendu Rakshit, Santosh Kumar Sarkar
INDIAN JOURNAL OF GEO-MARINE SCIENCES
(2014)
Article
Oceanography
Sejuti Naha Biswas, Nallamuthu Godhantaraman, Dibyendu Rakshit, Santosh-Kumar Sarkar
INDIAN JOURNAL OF GEO-MARINE SCIENCES
(2013)
Article
Oceanography
Dibyendu Rakshit, Santosh Kumar Sarkar
INDIAN JOURNAL OF GEO-MARINE SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)