Review
Oceanography
Christian Mohn, Jorgen L. S. Hansen, Marina Carreiro-Silva, Stuart A. Cunningham, Evert de Froe, Carlos Dominguez-Carrio, Stefan Gary, Ronnie N. Glud, Cordula Goke, Clare Johnson, Telmo Morato, Eva Friis Moller, Lorenzo Rovelli, Kirstin Schulzi, Karline Soetaert, Anna van der Kaaden, Dick van Oevelen
Summary: Cold-water corals (CWCs) thrive in areas with complex and rough topography, but little is known about how basin-scale changes in the ocean climate affect their growth. In this study, high-resolution hydrodynamic models were used to investigate the impact of variations in basin-scale currents on local hydrodynamics and CWC communities. It was found that the variability of near-bottom currents and water mass properties at different AMOC states strongly influenced the CWC distribution. The kinetic energy dissipation rate was proposed as a mechanistic descriptor of CWC presence, providing insight into the hydrodynamics driving organic matter supply to these communities.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natascha Menezes Bergo, Adriana Torres-Ballesteros, Camila Negrao Signori, Mariana Benites, Luigi Jovane, Bramley J. Murton, Ulisses Nunes da Rocha, Vivian Helena Pellizari
Summary: This study analyzed the composition and diversity of bacteria and archaea in deep-sea Fe-Mn crusts, nodules, and sediments from the Atlantic Ocean. The results showed that the microbiome of Fe-Mn deposits in the Atlantic seamounts had lower diversity and richness compared to the Pacific areas. Unique taxa and a higher abundance of potential metal-cycling bacteria were found in the crusts and nodules from Atlantic seamounts. The microbial beta-diversity was clearly grouped according to the microhabitats and geochemistry of the samples. These findings demonstrate the importance of microbial community analysis in environmental baseline studies for areas within the potential of deep-sea mining.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Ying Yang, Zhiwei Zhu, Xinyong Shen, Leishan Jiang, Tim Li
Summary: The study finds that sea surface temperature anomalies in both the tropical Atlantic and extratropical North Atlantic are related to the interannual variation of East Asian summer monsoon rainfall. These anomalies induce atmospheric teleconnections, leading to circulation anomalies over East Asia and subsequently modulating the monsoon rainfall. The results highlight the important role of Atlantic sea surface temperature anomalies in driving East Asian summer monsoon rainfall.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariana Aliceda Ferraz, Ana Carolina Kiyama, Ednei Gilberto Primel, Sergiane Caldas Barbosa, Italo Braga Castro, Rodrigo Brasil Choueri, Fabiane Gallucci
Summary: Natural pH values vary in coastal waters, and acidification trend is ongoing. This study found that pH does not affect the toxicity of organic contaminants to benthic organisms, but long-term exposure to low pH can impact estuarine nematode assemblages. This suggests that future coastal ocean acidification may push organisms closer to their tolerance limits.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chengpeng Sun, Huaiming Li, Wenpeng Li, Xinxin Li, Xiaoxia Lue
Summary: This study analyzed the distribution and sources of isoprenoid glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers (isoGDGTs) and branched glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers (brGDGTs) in deep-sea sediments. The results revealed the contribution of benthic Thaumarchaeota to isoGDGTs in the seamount area and in-situ production of brGDGTs. The findings suggest the importance of considering both planktonic and benthic Thaumarchaeota in paleoceanographic reconstruction and highlight the discrepancy between sea surface temperature deduced by TEX86 and observed sea surface temperature.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lu Peng, Lili Liu, Peng Li, Kunde Lin
Summary: Polyhalogenated carbazoles (PHCZs) have been detected in high concentrations in sediment samples from the Yangtze River estuary and the adjacent East China Sea. The dominant PHCZ, 36-CCZ, is primarily of anthropogenic origin, while 36-BCZ has a natural origin. These findings provide valuable information on the sources of PHCZs and carbazole in this area.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cristina Villanova-Solano, Francisco J. Diaz-Pena, Cintia Hernandez-Sanchez, Javier Gonzalez-Salamo, Miguel Gonzalez-Pleiter, Daura Vega-Moreno, Francisca Fernandez-Pinas, Eugenio Fraile-Nuez, Francisco Machin, Javier Hernandez-Borges
Summary: The study found that sediment samples near La Palma island mainly contained microfibers, predominantly white/colorless and blue in color, with an average length of around 2423 mm and an average concentration of 2682 items per kg of dry weight, predominantly cellulose-based. While no significant differences were found in sediment depths, significant variations were observed between sampling sites on the east and west of the island.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. V. Kingsbury, D. Hamoutene, P. Kraska, A. Lacoursiere-Roussel, F. Page, T. Coyle, T. Sutherland, O. Gibb, C. W. McKindsey, F. Hartog, S. Neil, K. Chernoff, D. Wong, B. A. Law, L. Brager, S. M. Baillie, M. Black, T. Bungay, D. Gaspard, K. Hua, G. J. Parsons
Summary: Using data from an aquaculture monitoring program, this study investigates the presence of anti-sea lice drugs and their relationship with organic enrichment in sediment near salmon farms in Canada. The study finds that concentrations of the drugs are often below detection limits and lower compared to other countries. The highest concentrations are observed close to the cages, with lower concentrations detected up to 1.5 km away. Most samples contain multiple drugs, highlighting the potential for cumulative effects. The detection of drugs several years after treatment emphasizes the need for research on their overall persistence.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Liwei Yu, Dong Si, Dabang Jiang, Yihui Ding, Xinyong Shen, Xianmei Lang, Qingquan Li, Zhiping Tian
Summary: The study investigates the relationship between the Atlantic multidecadal variability (AMV) and atmospheric heat source over the Tibetan Plateau (TPHS), as well as their combined impact on the East Asian summer rainfall (EASR). Results show that the AMV has a remote effect on the EASR through an atmospheric teleconnection, and the TP plays a enhancing role in this effect. The TP amplifies the impact of the AMV on the EASR through the orographic effect and further strengthens the summer monsoon and the East Asian tripole rainfall pattern.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kari St Laurent, Mark Cantwell, Rainer Lohmann
Summary: Black carbon in subtropical Atlantic sediments, mainly derived from African grassland fires, has a younger radiocarbon age compared to other organic carbon.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hiufang Zhong, Minggang Zheng, Yong Liang, Yingjun Wang, Wei Gao, Yawei Wang, Guibin Jiang
Summary: The study revealed the presence of various PFAS in marine sediments of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, with traditional long-chain PFAS being the dominant pollutants. Emerging PFAS such as HFPO-DA were also detected, suggesting a shift in PFAS production. The potential low to medium risks mainly stem from industrial activities like metal plating plants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jean-Philippe Gac, Pierre Marrec, Thierry Cariou, Emilie Grosstefan, Eric Mace, Peggy Rimmelin-Maury, Marc Vernet, Yann Bozec
Summary: The study demonstrates significant seasonal and interannual variations of carbonate system parameters in coastal ecosystems of the southern Western English Channel, mainly driven by net ecosystem production and thermodynamics. Variabilities were observed between different stations, with a higher biological influence nearshore ecosystems. Additionally, the impact of riverine inputs on DIC dynamics varied among the stations.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jeremy P. Grist, Simon A. Josey, Bablu Sinha, Jennifer L. Catto, Malcolm J. Roberts, Andrew C. Coward
Summary: Improved representation of air-sea fluxes afforded by eddy-rich oceans in high-resolution coupled ocean-atmosphere models may modify the tracks and intensity of storms and their response to climate change. The increase in storminess associated with the eddy-rich model is six times greater than in the eddy-permitting model, with projections revealing greater warming in the western Atlantic.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenhao Huang, Xiaoze Guo, Jun Zhao, Dong Li, Ji Hu, Haifeng Zhang, Cai Zhang, Zhengbing Han, Weiping Sun, Yongge Sun, Jianming Pan
Summary: Examining Fe speciation in marine sediments is essential for understanding Fe and carbon biogeochemical cycling in polar regions. This study investigated Fe speciation in sediments from Prydz Bay and the Southern Ocean and its relationship with TOC. The results show that Fe-U is the dominant pool of Fe-T, and Fe-HR/Fe-T ratios are low due to weak bedrock weathering and slow glacier melting. There are no significant correlations between TOC and Fe-HR, Fe-carb, Fe-ox1, or Fe-ox2 in the research region.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Gang Lin, Mu Lin, Jixin Qiao, Mikael K. Sejr, Peter Steier, Lorenz Meire, Colin A. Stedmon
Summary: This study applies a novel approach using anthropogenic uranium tracers to estimate the transit times of waters from the Atlantic passing through the Arctic and entering East Greenland fjords. The results show the potential of this method to trace Atlantic Water circulation in the Arctic Ocean and provide independent transit time estimates.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nuno Castro, James T. Carlton, Ana C. Costa, Carolina S. Marques, Chad L. Hewitt, Eva Cacabelos, Evandro Lopes, Francesca Gizzi, Ignacio Gestoso, Joao G. Monteiro, Jose L. Costa, Manuela Parente, Patricio Ramalhosa, Paul Fofonoff, Paula Chainho, Ricardo Haroun, Ricardo S. Santos, Rogelio Herrera, Tiago Marques, Gregory M. Ruiz, Joao Canning-Clode
Summary: This study aimed to understand the scale and richness of marine biological invasions in Macaronesia. By conducting a comprehensive non-native species inventory and statistical modeling, the researchers identified diversity patterns and native distribution origins. The results showed variations in non-native species richness among different archipelagos in Macaronesia, which were influenced by anthropogenic activities, demographic, and geographical variables.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sergio Stefanni, Luca Mirimin, David Stankovic, Damianos Chatzievangelou, Lucia Bongiorni, Simone Marini, Maria Vittoria Modica, Elisabetta Manea, Federico Bonofiglio, Joaquin del Rio Fernandez, Neven Cukrov, Ana Gavrilovic, Fabio C. De Leo, Jacopo Aguzzi
Summary: Deep-sea ecosystems are reservoirs of largely unexplored biodiversity, and the application of environmental DNA (eDNA) technology is revolutionizing the monitoring of deep-sea biodiversity. This article describes the potential of eDNA as a core component for ecological monitoring capabilities and its integration with optoacoustic imaging and other multidisciplinary data. It also discusses the cross-linking of eDNA with other biodiversity databases, the use of artificial intelligence in eDNA analysis, and the benefits of eDNA augmented observatories for the conservation and sustainable management of deep-sea biodiversity.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. Shimabukuro, D. Zeppilli, D. Leduc, F. Wenzhoefer, P. Berg, A. A. Rowden, R. N. Glud
Summary: Hadal trenches serve as depocenters for organic material and host intensified benthic microbial activity. Meiofauna densities are mainly influenced by food availability and strongly correlated with microbial benthic O2 consumption rate.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Simona Armeli Minicante, Lucia Bongiorni, Amelia De Lazzari
Summary: Seaweeds are gaining attention as an alternative healthy food and renewable source of drugs, as well as climate change mitigators and providers of essential ecosystem services. In the Mediterranean Sea, there is a significant amount of research on seaweed bio-based products, with a focus on antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. Although seaweed farming is limited, there are attempts in Israel and some North African countries. Italy has a well-developed research, company, and legislative framework for seaweed production, supporting the potential development of a sustainable seaweed industry according to the Sustainable Blue Economy.
Article
Biology
Carl J. Reddin, Priscilla Decottignies, Lise Bacouillard, Laurent Barille, Stanislas F. Dubois, Caroline Echappe, Pierre Gernez, Bruno Jesus, Vona Meleder, Paulina S. Naetscher, Vincent Turpin, Daniela Zeppilli, Nadescha Zwerschke, Anik Brind'Amour, Bruno Cognie
Summary: A spatial analysis of the mudflat community before and after experimental oyster reef removal in Bourgneuf Bay, France reveals that oyster reefs influence the distribution of microphytobenthos through predator facilitation. Oyster reefs play an important role in shaping ecosystem processes, and their expansion can potentially affect the sustainability of local fisheries and bird conservation.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eleonora Puccinelli, Daniela Zeppilli, Paris V. Stefanoudis, Annaig Wittische-Helou, Marjorie Kermorgant, Sandra Fuchs, Lenaick Menot, Erin E. Easton, Alexandra A-T. Weber
Summary: Hybrid conferences, which combine in-person and online components, have become more common due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article presents a case study of an international hybrid conference held in France, highlighting the organizational challenges and participant feedback. The study suggests that hybrid events should be favored in the future for their flexibility. Recommendations are provided to enhance the accessibility and inclusivity of hybrid conferences.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Diego Cepeda, Nuria Sanchez, Karine Olu, Daniela Zeppilli
Summary: A new species of rare genus Ryuguderes is described from the deep-sea muddy seafloor in the Mozambique Channel. The new species differs from its known congener in the arrangement of dorsal spines, ventral acicular spines, and female papillae. Despite the ecological peculiarities of its habitat, the new species was found outside active pockmark areas, suggesting a lack of adaptation to extreme environmental conditions associated with cold seeps.
ZOOLOGISCHER ANZEIGER
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Diego Cepeda, Nicolas Gayet, Adriana Spedicato, Emma Michaud, Daniela Zeppilli
Summary: In this study, two new potentially belonging species of the Echinoderes coulli-group are described from a polluted mangrove in French Guiana. The diagnostic features of these new species are discussed, as well as the presence of epibionts in some specimens.
ZOOLOGISCHER ANZEIGER
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Diego Cepeda, Alberto Gonzalez-Casarrubios, Nuria Sanchez, Adriana Spedicato, Emma Michaud, Daniela Zeppilli
Summary: The Kinorhyncha community in a mangrove forest impacted by domestic sewage discharges has been studied, resulting in the discovery of two new species. These new species exhibit distinct morphological characteristics and are not significantly affected by pollution compared to the pristine area.
ZOOLOGISCHER ANZEIGER
(2022)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Adriana Spedicato, Daniela Zeppilli, Gerard Thouzeau, Emma Michaud
Summary: Mangroves, as one of the most productive ecosystems, are disappearing rapidly. Nematodes in mangrove sediments can serve as potential bioindicators, but due to the heterogeneity of mangroves, predicting their distribution and determining environmental drivers is challenging. The review examines the ecological mechanisms shaping nematode community at global, local, and micro scales, highlighting the positive influence of latitude on nematode genera richness and the role of mangrove trees in sediment chemistry variations. The use of functional traits remains inconsistent among studies, calling for further research on unexplored areas and microhabitats.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Renato Bruno, Celine Boidin-Wichlacz, Oleg Melnyk, Daniela Zeppilli, Celine Landon, Frederic Thomas, Marie-Anne Cambon, Mickael Lafond, Kamel Mabrouk, Francois Massol, Stephane Hourdez, Marc Maresca, Didier Jollivet, Aurelie Tasiemski
Summary: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), such as Alvinellacin (ALV), arenicin (ARE) and polaricin (POL), play a crucial role in the external immunity of animals and provide a model for studying the impact of the environment on the diversification and evolution of immune effectors. These AMPs possess a conserved BRICHOS domain in their precursor molecule, despite significant structural and amino acid diversification in the C-terminal portion. The study demonstrates that the bactericidal activity of these AMPs is optimal against bacteria found in their respective habitats, and the presence of disulfide bridges enhances their effectiveness in fluctuating environmental conditions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Vincent Bouchet, Daniela Zeppilli, Fabrizio Frontalini
Summary: Worldwide legislation emphasizes the importance of monitoring the health of aquatic ecosystems based on the response of biological quality elements to environmental conditions. Recent studies have explored the use of new biological quality elements and methodologies, such as benthic foraminifera and nematodes, as well as environmental DNA, to efficiently assess the health of transitional and marine ecosystems. These methods still require further calibration, but they are promising tools for environmental biomonitoring and can address key ecological knowledge gaps.
Article
Plant Sciences
Martin Sorensen, Maria Herranz, Katarzyna Grzelak, Mauricio Shimabukuro, Reinhardt M. Kristensen, Daniela Zeppilli
Summary: The study investigated the Loricifera fauna along the Atacama Trench, and found four new species, two of Rugiloricus and two of Pliciloricus, on the continental slope and surrounding abyssal plains. Only one of the new species, Pliciloricus ukupachaensis sp. nov., could be formally described, and it showed close relation with Pliciloricus leocaudatus from the North Atlantic, but with different morphological traits. The new species has an enlarged anal field with conspicuous pentagonal and hexagonal fields, as well as reduced trichoscalid plates and no double trichoscalids. Comparison with unidentified specimens suggests a possible distribution range extending to Oregon off the US west coast.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TAXONOMY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nene Lefaible, Lara Macheriotou, Kaveh Purkiani, Matthias Haeckel, Daniela Zeppilli, Ellen Pape, Ann Vanreusel
Summary: This study describes findings from a small-scale seabed disturbance experiment conducted in the German contract area (CCZ). The experiment evaluated short-term changes in the soft-sediment ecosystem based on sediment characteristics and metazoan meiofaunal communities. The study highlights major issues in current deep-sea mining-related ecological research, including deficient baseline knowledge, unrepresentative impact intensity in mining simulations, and challenges associated with sampling trade-offs.
MARINE BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Alex David Rogers, Hannah Appiah-Madson, Jeff A. Ardron, Nicholas J. Bax, Punyasloke Bhadury, Angelika Brandt, Pier-Luigi Buttigieg, Olivier De Clerck, Claudia Delgado, Daniel L. Distel, Adrian Glover, Judith Gobin, Maila Guilhon, Shannon Hampton, Harriet Harden-Davies, Paul Hebert, Lisa Hynes, Miranda Lowe, Sandy MacIntyre, Hawis Madduppa, Ana Carolina de Azevedo Mazzuco, Anna McCallum, Chris McOwen, Tim Wilhelm Nattkemper, Mika Odido, Tim O'Hara, Karen Osborn, Angelique Pouponneau, Pieter Provoost, Muriel Rabone, Eva Ramirez-Llodra, Lucy Scott, Kerry Jennifer Sink, Daniela Turk, Hiromi Kayama Watanabe, Lauren V. Weatherdon, Thomas Wernberg, Suzanne Williams, Lucy Woodall, Dawn J. Wright, Daniela Zeppilli, Oliver Steeds
Summary: Ocean Census is a strategic science mission aimed at accelerating the discovery and description of marine species. It addresses the knowledge gap of marine biodiversity and the need to protect marine life and ecosystems.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
