Review
Environmental Sciences
Hui Wang, Dong Xie, Peter A. Bowler, Zhangfan Zeng, Wen Xiong, Chunlong Liu
Summary: The South China Sea is a regional center of high marine and coastal biodiversity, with many non-indigenous species introduced as a result of mariculture and fisheries activities. These species have negative impacts on local biodiversity and economy, requiring increased monitoring and management efforts.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Efthimios Karymbalis, Konstantinos Tsanakas, Ioannis Tsodoulos, Kalliopi Gaki-Papanastassiou, Dimitrios Papanastassiou, Dimitrios-Vasileios Batzakis, Konstantinos Stamoulis
Summary: This paper investigates the role of tectonic processes in the late Quaternary evolution of the coastal landscape in the Neapolis area. By studying marine terraces and using Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating, the study finds a significant coastal uplift with a long-term uplift rate of 0.36 ± 0.11 mm/a.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jean-Charles Leclerc, Naily Nashira Figueroa, Frederique Viard, Antonio Brante
Summary: This study investigates the functional differences and succession processes of biofouling communities in different habitats using trait-based approaches. The results show functional distinctness among nonindigenous, cryptogenic, and native taxa, and the temporal variations in succession are influenced by scale-dependent assembly processes.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuno Castro, Ignacio Gestoso, Patricio Ramalhosa, Evandro Lopes, Corrine Almeida, Ana Costa, Manuela Parente, Eva Cacabelos, Rogelio Herrera, Jose L. Costa, Joao Canning-Clode
Summary: The introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) has had severe impacts on marine biodiversity and ecosystems. A standard experimental approach was used to examine biofouling assemblages and investigate NIS in the ecologically relevant region of Macaronesia. The study found that the recruitment and percentage cover of NIS decreased along a partial latitude gradient from the Azores to Cabo Verde. In total, 25 NIS were identified, including new records for the Azores, Canary Islands, and Cabo Verde.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lydia Png-Gonzalez, Robert Comas-Gonzalez, Matias Calvo-Manazza, Guillermo Follana-Berna, Enric Ballesteros, Pilar Diaz-Tapia, Jesus M. Falcon, J. Enrique Garcia Raso, Serge Gofas, Marcos Gonzalez-Porto, Eduardo Lopez, Alfonso A. Ramos-Espla, Eva Velasco, Aina Carbonell
Summary: The introduction of new non-indigenous species in Spanish marine waters was studied. National baseline inventories were compiled and updated for the three subregions, and a total of 574 species were identified. The majority of these species were invertebrates and primary producers. The highest percentage of alien species was reported in the Bay of Biscay-Iberian Coast, followed by the Western Mediterranean Sea and Macaronesia. There were more cryptogenic species in the Western Mediterranean Sea compared to the other two subregions. The pathway with the highest number of records was 'transport-stowaway', followed by 'transport-contaminant' related to mariculture.
Article
Zoology
Andrzej Falniowski, Jozef Grego, Aleksandra Rysiewska, Artur Osikowski, Sebastian Hofman
Summary: This paper presents a new species of Hydrobia from the brackish Moustos spring in Arkadia, Greece. Through examination of reproductive organs and molecular relationships, it is confirmed as a new genus and species. The origin of this species is related to the Messinian salinity crisis and speciation was promoted during the Pliocene flooding.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Fernandez, Dulaney L. Miller, Luke E. Holman, Arjan Gittenberger, Alba Ardura, Marc Rius, Luca Mirimin
Summary: Testing different field sampling methods combined with eDNA metabarcoding has successfully developed an effective tool for detecting NIS. The research showed that tow nets are the most efficient sampling method, and fine mesh tow nets were identified as the most cost-effective for large-scale monitoring and surveillance of NIS.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jayamini Bimali Koongolla, Lang Lin, Chang-Ping Yang, Yun-Feng Pan, Heng-Xiang Li, Shan Liu, Xiang-Rong Xu
Summary: In recent years, the widespread detection of microplastics in marine fish has raised concerns about potential risks to fish and human health. This study investigated the prevalence of microplastics in 271 marine fish collected from Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea. The results showed a microplastic occurrence rate of 93.7% and an average abundance of 1.02 items per individual. Different species, body sizes, living habitats, and feeding habits of marine fish exhibited significant variations in microplastic accumulation.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nawfel Mosbahi, Jean-Philippe Pezy, Lassad Neifar, Jean-Claude Dauvin
Summary: The PBBS study conducted in the Gulf of Gabes harbours revealed a dominance of crustaceans, molluscs, and polychaetes. Among the 174 recorded macrobenthos species, 57 were identified as non-indigenous species to Tunisian waters.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Vayia Xanthopoulou, Ioannis Iliopoulos
Summary: This study investigates the suitability of clayey raw materials for ceramic production in the Corinthian region across a wide geographic area. The physical-technological properties and mineralogical composition of the clays were analyzed to differentiate between the main ceramic provinces. The results showed variations in plasticity and mineral composition, providing important insights for archaeometric research in the region and surrounding areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuno Castro, Ignacio Gestoso, Carolina S. Marques, Patricio Ramalhosa, Joao G. Monteiro, Jose L. Costa, Joao Canning-Clode
Summary: Anthropogenic pressures, such as the introduction of non-indigenous species, have had a significant impact on global biodiversity and ecosystems. This study assessed the differences in fouling assemblages within three different ports/marinas in Madeira Island, revealing significant variations in their structure. Plastic floating pontoons were found to have the highest number of non-indigenous species. Funchal harbour was identified as the primary hub for introducing these species, with recreational boating playing a role in secondary transfers. These findings highlight the importance of implementing management actions, particularly in island ecosystems, and monitoring recreational boating activities.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcelo Oliveira Soares, Francisco Rafael de Lima Xavier, Nalu Maia Dias, Maiara Queiroz Monteiro da Silva, Jadson Pinto de Lima, Cristiane Xerez Barroso, Leandro Manzoni Vieira, Sandra Vieira Paiva, Helena Matthews-Cascon, Luis Ernesto Arruda Bezerra, Ronaldo Ruy Oliveira-Filho, Sula Salani, Enio Victor Paiva Bandeira
Summary: This study conducted a baseline assessment of introduced marine species along the Brazilian semiarid coast, identifying introduced species and main vectors of introduction, as well as recognizing species that pose threats to ecosystems. The study also highlighted the region as a hotspot of bioinvasion in the tropical South Atlantic.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Zoology
G. Allegrucci, M. Rampini, C. Chimenti, S. Alexiou, C. Di Russo
Summary: Three endemic species belonging to the genus Dolichopoda are known from the Peloponnese, with recent sampling work leading to the discovery of new taxa. Morphological and molecular analyses were conducted to revise the taxonomic arrangement, revealing seven lineages and describing four new species.
EUROPEAN ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuno Castro, Ignacio Gestoso, Carolina S. Marques, Patricio Ramalhosaa, Joao G. Monteiro, Jose L. Costa, Joao Canning-Clode
Summary: Anthropogenic pressures, such as the introduction of non-indigenous species, have impacted global biodiversity and ecosystems, with maritime traffic promoting the spread of marine species beyond their natural limits. Research findings showed significant differences in the structure of fouling assemblages within different port facilities, with most NIS detected on plastic floating pontoons, highlighting the necessity for monitoring and management actions for recreational boating.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Song, Hongbao Qu, Jianqiang Wang, Bo Chen, Chao Dong, Jiaojiao Yang
Summary: This study investigated the concentration profiles of trace metals in a sediment core in Beibu Gulf, and found that these metals were mainly naturally sourced and the sediments were not contaminated by trace metals.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
