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Environmental Sciences
Isabel Acosta-Coley, Maria Cabarcas-Montalvo, Ricardo Enrique Hernandez-Lambrano, Lucellys Sierra-Marquez, Camilo Valcarcel-Castellanos, Diego Duque, Sebastian Martinez-Silva, Milena Marrugo, Milena Benavides-Serrato
Summary: Lionfish, invasive species in the Caribbean, are being controlled through capture and consumption strategies in the Corales del Rosario y San Bernardo National Natural Park. Total mercury levels in muscle were measured for the first time, ranging from 0.01 to 0.38 µg/g, with compliance to consumption regulations. However, a precautionary approach and continuous monitoring are strongly advised due to potential daily health risks.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Edgar Arteaga-Sogamoso, Francisco Rodriguez, Jose Ernesto Mancera-Pineda
Summary: The study confirms the presence of Gambierdiscus caribaeus in the Colombian continental Caribbean, highlighting the importance of accurate identification of local species due to variability in toxicity levels among Gambierdiscus species. Further research is needed to understand the incidence of CFP and the role of these dinoflagellates in the region's marine ecosystem.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Laura Rodriguez, Alberto Acosta, Fanny L. Gonzalez-Zapata, Matias Gomez-Corrales, Milena Marrugo, Elvira M. Alvarado-Ch, Luisa F. Duenas, Julio Andrade, Lina Gutierrez-Cala, Juan A. Sanchez
Summary: Confronting a sustained coral reef conservation crisis, a study was conducted on the benthic community, fish community, and genetic connectivity of main reef-building corals in Baru peninsula, Colombia. The study found a homogeneous fringing reef track with differences in coral composition between sites and depths. The reef system in the Non-Protected Area (NPA) exhibited high coral cover and can be considered a spatial refugia under climate change and Anthropocene conditions. The study suggests implementing a co-management scheme to protect this unique reef tract.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Morteza Karimi, Jamal Mohammad Vali Samani, Mehdi Mazaheri
Summary: Shoreline variation and river deltas are dynamic systems in marine environments, with different spatial and temporal scales playing significant roles in land planning and management. This study modeled the dynamics of the seashore of Boujagh National Park, considering natural and anthropogenic factors. The results showed that the shoreline of BNP is influenced by various factors, with advancements and retreats occurring in different zones due to changes in sea level, sedimentation, wave patterns, and river flows.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEDIMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jameal F. Samhouri, Adrian C. Stier
Summary: Research shows that invasive lionfish are less abundant than native mesopredators and have similar impacts on local prey compared to native predators. Therefore, lionfish management should take into account local ecological and social dynamics, including prey community composition, the roles of native mesopredators, and conservation and fisheries goals. Recognition of regional context has the potential to create synergies between conservation actions addressing invasion and other related issues like overexploitation and climate change.
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Ecology
Jean Herve Mve Beh, Oumar Sadio, Jean Daniel Mbega, Ghislain Tchinga, Flore Tsinga, Christophe Leboulanger, Frida Ben Rais Lasram, Luis Tito de Morais, Francois Le Loc'h
Summary: Marine spatial planning and management processes are important for considering environmental, social, cultural, institutional and economic variables within a common biogeographic context. The Akanda National Park in Gabon, consisting mostly of mangroves, plays a crucial role as a nursery for commercially important fish species. This study aims to describe the spatial and seasonal variability of fish assemblages and evaluate the park's role as a fish juvenile habitat.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Lei Su, Xinru Ji
Summary: The research on eco-efficiency in Chinese forest parks over the last decade showed improvements, but significant differences in eco-efficiency among provinces and regions persist. Economically developed regions were mainly driven by pure technical efficiency, while economically underdeveloped regions were mainly driven by scale efficiency. There is a tendency for high and low-value agglomeration in eco-efficiency, with a noticeable Matthew effect.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Mengxin Pu, Yinbing Zhao, Zhongyun Ni, Zhongliang Huang, Wanlan Peng, Yi Zhou, Jingjing Liu, Yingru Gong
Summary: Identifying ecological evolution trends and vegetation driving mechanisms in giant panda national parks can improve the protection of giant panda habitats. The study analyzed the NDVI trends using MODIS data from 2000 to 2020, and revealed the influence of temperature and precipitation using correlation analysis. The results showed fluctuating NDVI values with an annual growth rate of 4.7%. Natural factors, such as climate and elevation, had a significant impact on the surrounding area's NDVI value.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Chuan Luo, Hao Yang, Peng Luo, Shiliang Liu, Jun Wang, Xu Wang, Honglin Li, Chengxiang Mou, Li Mo, Honghong Jia, Sujuan Wu, Yue Cheng, Yu Huang, Wenwen Xie
Summary: Human activities have irreversible impacts on the natural ecosystem, but establishing a feasible and efficient indicator system can help protect and manage the ecological environment, especially in China's national park system construction. In this study, a refined technique for ecological intactness scores (EIS) was applied in the Giant Panda National Park, revealing that 80% of ecological intactness remained stable, but 14% of the area experienced degradation, with land use and cover change and road construction being the primary driving factors.
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Environmental Studies
Sandhya Dhakal, Simant Rimal, Prashant Paudel, Anil Shrestha
Summary: The human-leopard conflict in Bardia National Park, Nepal, follows a specific spatio-temporal pattern and poses a severe threat to conservation efforts. Leopard attacks on livestock are increasing exponentially and are the main cause of the conflict, highlighting the need for measures to reduce conflicts and maintain coexistence between wildlife and humans.
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Ricardo A. Orozco-Montoya, Olga C. Penalba
Summary: Rainfall in the Moist Tropical Caribbean Region (MTCR) in Costa Rica shows seasonal and spatial variability, with a concentration of rainfall in the quarters of June-August and December-February. Agriculture in this region is highly vulnerable to climate changes, but the climate in the area has been poorly studied. This research fills the knowledge gap by analyzing rainfall data from weather stations and providing information on the seasonality, variability, and trends of rainfall in the region.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Agostina Tammone, Andrea Elsa Caselli, Walter Ezequiel Condori, Valentina Fernandez, Silvia Marcela Estein, Ralph Eric Thijl Vanstreels, Cristian Sosa, Aldo Delaloye, Marcela Maria Uhart
Summary: Consumption of meat from animals hunted with Pb ammunition can lead to toxic accumulation and health risks. A study conducted in El Palmar National Park, Argentina, found detectable levels of lead in the blood of consumers who consumed meat from culled invasive alien mammals. Blood lead concentrations were higher in hunters, participants who consumed game meat frequently, and those who consumed cured game meat.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Chiara Richiardi, Maria Rita Minciardi, Consolata Siniscalco, Maria Adamo
Summary: This study proposes a cumulative spatial and temporal analysis of anthropogenic impacts in the Gran Paradiso National Park, resulting in threat maps. The majority of the territory falls within low-risk or no-risk areas, but certain habitats are affected by varying degrees of risk. This study highlights the potential and limitations of these analyses, informing the management and planning of protected areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuaifei Duan, Fang Han, Feng Li, Zhaoping Yang
Summary: The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon (YTGC) region in China serves as an important gene bank for mountain biological species and provides an exceptional environment for scientists to study organism differentiation. This study evaluates the ecological value of the region and identifies the extremely important areas for conservation. The findings can be used to establish national parks for strict conservation and guide the construction of biodiversity conservation corridors.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Geography, Physical
Minglu Che, Yanyun Nian, Siwen Chen, Hao Zhang, Tao Pei
Summary: Human activities have a significant impact on the environment, making it crucial to understand their patterns and distribution for ecological protection. With advancements in location-based technology, big data such as location and trajectory data can be utilized to analyze human activities at finer temporal and spatial scales than traditional remote sensing data. This study focuses on Qilian Mountain National Park (QMNP) and utilizes Tencent location data to construct time series data. By analyzing the spatio-temporal distribution characteristics of human activities in QMNP, two distinct patterns were identified, one representing residents and the other representing tourists. The study also discovered seasonal variations in human activities and conducted an analysis of human activities in different counties within QMNP.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DIGITAL EARTH
(2023)