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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mary K. Donovan, Deron E. Burkepile, Chelsey Kratochwill, Tom Shlesinger, Shannon Sully, Thomas A. Oliver, Gregor Hodgson, Jan Freiwald, Robert van Woesik
Summary: Climate change poses a serious threat to coral reefs, leading to coral bleaching and mortality, and global mass coral mortality events highlight the importance of mitigating climate change to protect coral reefs. Local stressors such as high abundance of macroalgae or urchins intensify coral loss and in combination with increasing heat stress, exacerbate coral mortality. Effective local management practices, combined with global efforts to mitigate climate change, offer hope for the survival of coral reefs in the Anthropocene era.
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Environmental Sciences
Nadiezhda Santodomingo, Chris Perry, Zarinah Waheed, Muhammad Ali Bin Syed Hussein, Allia Rosedy, Kenneth G. Johnson
Summary: This study documented the magnitude, types, sources, and potential impacts of marine litter on six coral reefs in East Sabah. The research found that plastics dominate the litter, primarily single-use items, with discarded fishing gear also making up a significant portion. Litter pollution is more severe closer to urban developments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Michael D. Fox, Anne L. Cohen, Randi D. Rotjan, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Stuart A. Sandin, Jennifer E. Smith, Simon R. Thorrold, Laura Dissly, Nathan R. Mollica, David Obura
Summary: Global ocean warming has led to declines in coral reefs, but research in the central equatorial Pacific suggests that selective mortality during recurrent heatwaves may help coral communities adapt to future warming. Identifying and facilitating conditions for coral survival and recovery are crucial steps towards successful stewardship of coral reefs in the 21st century climate change.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Laila M. Carvalho, Miguel Mies, Kelly Y. Inagaki, Eduardo G. Sanches, Marcelo R. Souza, Guilherme O. Longo, Acacio R. G. Tomas
Summary: This study investigates the potential ecological impacts of the marine aquarium trade on Brazilian reefs. Results show that the internal trade involves prohibited and endemic species, and illegal harvesting practices. Removal of the most traded cleaner fish species significantly disrupts ecological function. Hence, there is a need for reassessment of regulations and policies regarding the marine ornamental trade in Brazil.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jesse F. Senko, Kayla M. Burgher, Maria del Mar Mancha-Cisneros, Brendan J. Godley, Irene Kinan-Kelly, Trevor Fox, Frances Humber, Volker Koch, Andrew T. Smith, Bryan P. Wallace
Summary: This article provides a global assessment of illegal marine turtle exploitation, indicating that over 1.1 million marine turtles were exploited between 1990 and 2020. While there were fluctuations in the exploitation levels over the three decades, there appears to be a decrease in illegal exploitation overall.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Oceanography
Yulong Yao, Chunzai Wang
Summary: This study reveals the distinct differences in the mean and trend between marine heatwaves (MHWs) and marine cold-spells (MCSs) across global coral reef zones. MHWs are projected to increase in frequency and duration, while MCSs are expected to decrease. Upper-ocean warming is identified as the main driver of the increase in MHWs and the decrease in MCSs. These findings highlight the importance of understanding the projected changes in extreme El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events for the occurrence of MHWs and coral bleaching in tropical oceans.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katie L. Cramer, John N. Kittinger
Summary: The overexploitation of coral reef fisheries poses a threat to both the reef ecosystems and the livelihoods of millions of people. Market-based interventions can help improve sustainability in different types of coral reef fisheries, with approaches ranging from traditional regulatory efforts to sustainable purchasing commitments and fisher empowerment programs. However, specific approaches need to be tailored to the unique ecological and social challenges faced by each fishery, considering factors such as limited governance capacity and financial support, and the overall vulnerability of coral reef ecosystems.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tom Shlesinger, Robert van Woesik
Summary: Anomalously high ocean temperatures have increased in frequency, intensity, and duration due to greenhouse gas emissions. These temperature anomalies have led to coral bleaching, mortality, and changes in community structure. However, there are geographical differences in thermal regimes and past disturbances that may result in different bleaching responses among corals within and among oceans.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
S. J. Foster, T. Justason, A. M. Magera, A. C. J. Vincent
Summary: This study investigates the changes in the international trade of live seahorses after their inclusion in CITES Appendix II. The results show a significant decline in the reported exports of live seahorses, with almost all trade now consisting of captive bred seahorses. This reduction in pressure on wild populations involved in the live trade is, however, insignificant compared to the vast trade in dried seahorses, most of which are smuggled.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bert W. Hoeksema, Luna M. van der Loos, Godfried W. N. M. van Moorsel
Summary: In this study of the coral reefs around St. Eustatius, it was found that there is no distinct relation between coral diversity and economic value. However, future marine park designs should consider coral diversity.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karina Massei, Maria Cecilia Silva Souza, Richarde Marques da Silva, Dimitri de Araujo Costa, Pedro Costa Guedes Vianna, Maria Cristina Crispim, George Emmanuel Cavalcanti de Miranda, Linda Eggertsen, Christinne Costa Eloy, Celso Augusto Guimaraes Santos
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of the Seixas coral reef in northeastern Brazil and found that the impacts of tourism have exacerbated negative effects on the reef's marine ecosystem. The findings emphasize the importance of strategic planning and resource management to protect the biodiversity and ecological integrity of coral reefs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
W. Navarro, A. Orfila, A. Orejarena-Rondon, J. C. Velez, S. Lonin
Summary: A novel approach using X-Band radar technology was studied to estimate wave energy dissipation on a coral reef barrier, revealing prominent features of coral reefs including reef morphological structure and wave energy dissipation. The results showed that the reef attenuates incident waves by approximately 75% due to frictional processes and wave breaking, and the estimated parameters are comparable to those reported in other shallow coral reef lagoons.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Laurence H. De Clippele, Laura Alonso Diaz, Dominic A. Andradi-Brown, Muhammad Erdi Lazuardi, Mohamad Iqbal, Imam Musthofa Zainudin, Derta Prabuning, Ruben van Hooidonk, Amehr Hakim, Firdaus Agung, Agus Dermawan, Sebastian J. Hennige
Summary: Coral reefs are facing an uncertain future due to global climate change, with increasing occurrences of thermal-induced bleaching. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are becoming more important to protect the reefs. A study in Indonesia evaluated the spatial variation of severe bleaching, whether reefs with later bleaching onset are protected within MPAs, and the risk profiles for reefs related to MPAs receiving priority investments.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Monica V. Biondo, Ricardo Calado
Summary: The EU is a major importer of marine ornamental species sourced from tropical coral reefs around the world. Despite stringent control mechanisms in place for the entrance and circulation of live organisms within the EU, there is currently a lack of reliable data on the import of marine ornamental species, which hinders efforts to promote sustainability in the marine aquarium industry. The EU platform TRACES could play a key role in collecting accurate information on the trade of marine ornamental species, starting with a detailed survey of marine ornamental fishes as a proof of concept for later expansion to other taxonomic groups.
Article
Biology
Dustin W. Kemp, Kenneth D. Hoadley, Allison M. Lewis, Drew C. Wham, Robin T. Smith, Mark E. Warner, Todd C. Lajeunesse
Summary: Symbiotic mutualisms are crucial for ecosystems and species, including reef-building corals. The benefits and nutrient exchange between corals and endosymbiotic dinoflagellates are influenced by environmental conditions. This study found that corals associated with Durusdinium trenchii or Cladocopium spp. exhibited similar nutrient exchange under normal temperatures, but heat-exposed colonies with D. trenchii experienced less physiological stress while maintaining high carbon assimilation and nutrient transfer. Contrary to prevailing notions, this suggests that high-functioning mutualisms can occur in host-symbiont combinations adapted to high-temperature environments.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Megan Bailey, Helen Packer, Laurenne Schiller, Michael Tlusty, Wilf Swartz
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2018)
Article
Fisheries
Paul J. Bushmann, M. Stephen Ailstock, Michael F. Tlusty, Rebecca Nichols, Anita Kim, Paulette Levantine
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Fisheries
Katie Pugliares-Bonner, Katherine McKenna, Lisa Sette, Misty Niemeyer, Michael Tlusty
DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Robert J. Holmberg, Eric Wilcox-Freeburg, Andrew L. Rhyne, Michael F. Tlusty, Alan Stebbins, Steven W. Nye, Aaron Honig, Amy E. Johnston, Christine M. San Antonio, Bradford Bourque, Robyn E. Hannigan
Review
Ecology
Julie L. Lockwood, Dustin J. Welbourne, Christina M. Romagosa, Phillip Cassey, Nicholas E. Mandrak, Angela Strecker, Brian Leung, Oliver C. Stringham, Bradley Udell, Diane J. Episcopio-Sturgeon, Michael F. Tlusty, James Sinclair, Michael R. Springborn, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Andrew L. Rhyne, Reuben Keller
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
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Engineering, Environmental
Diogo Verissimo, Sean Anderson, Michael Tlusty
Article
Fisheries
Simon Pouil, Michael F. Tlusty, Andrew L. Rhyne, Marc Metian
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael F. Tlusty, Peter Tyedmers, Megan Bailey, Friederike Ziegler, Patrik J. G. Henriksson, Christophe Bene, Simon Bush, Richard Newton, Frank Asche, David C. Little, Max Troell, Malin Jonell
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Philip Spiller, Joseph R. Hibbeln, Gary Myers, Gretchen Vannice, Jean Golding, Michael A. Crawford, J. J. Strain, Sonja L. Connor, J. Thomas Brenna, Penny Kris-Etherton, Bruce J. Holub, William S. Harris, Bill Lands, Robert K. McNamara, Michael F. Tlusty, Norman Salem, Susan E. Carlson
PROSTAGLANDINS LEUKOTRIENES AND ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
(2019)
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Engineering, Environmental
Manaswita Konar, Siya Qiu, Brendan Tougher, James Vause, Michael Tlusty, Kevin Fitzsimmons, Rick Barrows, Ling Cao
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2019)
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Ecology
Gabrielle A. Baillargeon, Michael F. Tlusty, Edward T. Dougherty, Andrew L. Rhyne
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2020)
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Fisheries
Bjorn Kok, Wesley Malcorps, Michael F. Tlusty, Mahmoud M. Eltholth, Neil A. Auchterlonie, David C. Little, Robert Harmsen, Richard W. Newton, Simon J. Davies
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Chemistry, Analytical
Cristina Rodriguez-Quijada, Casandra Lyons, Charles Santamaria, Sara Quinn, Michael F. Tlusty, Michael Shiaris, Kimberly Hamad-Schifferli
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cristina Rodriguez-Quijada, Brianna Leonardo, Cassandra Lyons, Sara Quinn, Michael Tlusty, Michael Shiaris, Kimberly Hamad-Schifferli
ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2019)