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Environmental Sciences
Margaret M. Lamont, Darren Johnson, Daniel J. Catizone
Summary: The research tracked two diamondback terrapin individuals in Northwest Florida using satellite tags for 146 and 147 days, revealing unexpectedly long distances traveled and larger home ranges than previously reported. These findings suggest that habitat protection for this species may need to be expanded to incorporate more distant foraging sites.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2021)
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Fisheries
Julia Bronnmann, Dieter Koemle, Juergen Meyerhoff, Marc Simon Weltersbach, Harry V. Strehlow, Robert Arlinghaus
Summary: Atlantic cod is an important species for recreational anglers in the western Baltic Sea, but its stock has collapsed. In order to understand the preferences of anglers, a study was conducted using choice experiments and survey responses from German marine anglers. The study found that anglers preferred stricter regulations for both commercial and recreational fishing, and valued catching and harvesting large cod. The recent collapse of the cod stock and reduction in bag limits have resulted in a substantial welfare loss for German cod anglers.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(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)
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Economics
Zhenshan Chen, Pengfei Liu, Eric T. Schultz, Jacob M. Kasper, Stephen K. Swallow
Summary: The expected outcomes of alternative policies on respondent choice have not been adequately considered in stated preference studies. This study develops a framework to quantitatively assess the influence of outcome provision and applies it to a choice experiment in a recreational fishery. The results show that participants are more likely to choose the status quo and low-cost options when outcomes are not provided, suggesting conservative behaviors due to higher dispersion in anglers' utility.
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Fisheries
Ori Frid, Tal Gavriel, Yigael Ben-Ari, Adi Weinberger, Hagar Yancovich-Shalom, Jonathan Belmaker
Summary: In this study, an extensive survey was conducted to document and quantify recreational fishing patterns across the Israeli Mediterranean shoreline. The results showed that recreational fishing accounted for 10%-37% of the total annual fishing yields, similar to other regions of the Mediterranean. Non-indigenous species were found to be common in recreational catch and contributed significantly to local fishery yields. The study identified 23 species that are targeted by both recreational and commercial fishing, indicating potential conflicts between these fishing sectors.
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Zoology
Andrew J. Heaton, Michael J. Archer, Christina Mohrman, Jonathan L. Pitchford
Summary: This article describes the decrease in nesting habitat length and the decrease in the number of nests for Diamondback terrapins in the Grand Bay area, possibly due to high erosion rates.
CHELONIAN CONSERVATION AND BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Eric Suarez, Travis M. Thomas, William M. Turner, Ryan L. Gandy, Kevin M. Enge, Steve A. Johnson
Summary: The study conducted by the authors on the ornate diamondback terrapin (M. t. macrospilota) in the eastern panhandle of Florida revealed a population size of approximately 1282 individuals and a density of 150 terrapins per hectare. The research also indicated a decreasing population trend, suggesting that this population is a seasonal migratory aggregation.
CHELONIAN CONSERVATION AND BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiangyu Zhu, Tiansheng Liu, Ao He, Ling Zhang, Jinyang Li, Tianpu Li, Xin Miao, Minsheng You, Shijun You
Summary: In this study, a large-scale global sampling of Plutella xylostella was conducted to analyze the infection status and diversity of the maternally inherited bacteria Wolbachia in P. xylostella and its effect on mtDNA variation. The study found that Wolbachia infection rate in P. xylostella was 7%, and the strain plutWB1 may have been acquired through horizontal transmission. Wolbachia infections were associated with increased mtDNA polymorphism in the infected P. xylostella population.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rodrigo Martin-San Agustin, Alba Cuerda-Del Pino, Noemi Moreno-Segura, Adrian Escriche-Escuder, Mariana Sanchez-Barbadora
Summary: This study examined whether RHH rigid taping could increase AHD in healthy recreationally weightlifter males, and the results showed that RHH rigid taping can indeed increase AHD, dismissing the possibility of a placebo effect.
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Veterinary Sciences
Bryan S. Vorbach, Leigh A. Clayton, Willem M. Roosenburg, Terry M. Norton, Laura Adamovicz, Catherine A. Hadfield, Matthew C. Allender
Summary: The study examined potential reptile pathogens in two populations of wild terrapins. Results showed a high prevalence of M. testudineum, but the animals did not exhibit respiratory disease symptoms. The study suggests taking appropriate precautions in facilities housing multiple turtle species simultaneously.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES
(2022)
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Zoology
Richard D. Mercer, Tyler B. Devos, Liam S. Corcoran, Scott W. Buchanan, Kathryn A. Beauchamp, Madeleine H. Linck, Nancy E. Karraker
Summary: Diamondback Terrapins play a crucial role in Saltmarsh ecosystems and are of conservation concern worldwide. The destruction of nests by nocturnal mammalian predators is a major cause of terrapin egg mortality. We conducted a two-year study in Rhode Island to investigate the nesting ecology of Diamondback Terrapins and to test the effectiveness of a solar electric fence in protecting the nests. Our findings revealed that the presence of Northern Raccoons and Striped Skunks was strongly correlated with nest predation, suggesting their significant role as predators at our study site.
HERPETOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AND BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Li Ma, Jonathan Musonda, Azhar Ali
Summary: Considering the massive scale and stakeholders involved, the social responsibility of megaprojects is crucial due to their undeniable economic importance and unavoidable environmental impacts. This study uses PLS-SEM to reveal the direct and mediating effects of environmental regulations and strategies on the environmental and ecological balance of megaprojects, contributing to the knowledge base and providing insights for reducing negative environmental impacts and improving ecological balance.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Colleen E. Naeger, Alan D. Jones, Scott L. Parker
Summary: The study found that playing predator vocalizations can effectively reduce the number of raccoons foraging on diamondback terrapin eggs, but does not affect their foraging time. Raccoon response to the vocalizations is attenuated by repeated exposure, and variations in type, length, and frequency of the vocalizations may increase their effectiveness as deterrents.
SOUTHEASTERN NATURALIST
(2021)
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Fisheries
Faith Ochwada-Doyle, Julian Hughes, Ashley M. Fowler, Jeffrey Murphy, Kate Stark, Michael Lowry, Laurie West, Matthew D. Taylor
Summary: This study used survey data collected in 2013/2014 and 2017/2018 to estimate the total catch of Dusky Flathead in Australia. The results showed that only reducing the daily harvest limit to 1 fish per angler significantly lowered the retained harvest. None of the reductions in harvest limit increased the number of released Dusky Flathead significantly.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Fisheries
Peter W. Schuhmann
Summary: Declines in stock of Cape Fear River have led to actions to improve fish passage for migratory species. Evaluating angler preferences and willingness to pay shows that improving fish passage generates economic benefits. Anglers are willing to donate and they prefer avoiding fish consumption advisories and having better fishing experiences.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2023)