Article
Ecology
Riwan Leroux, Marc Pepino, Pierre Magnan, Andrea Bertolo
Summary: The study found that predation risk by fish can lead to spatial and temporal variation in zooplankton community structure within small temperate lake ecosystems, with distinct differences between different basins.
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrzej Hutorowicz, Dariusz Ulikowski, Jacek Tunowski
Summary: A procedure is proposed to assess the compatibility of fish length data obtained from vertical hydroacoustics and gillnets by converting acoustic target strengths (TS) to fishes' total length (TL). The study used data collected with a 120 kHz echosounder in Lake Dejguny. Different TS-TL relationships were tested, and the most appropriate relationship was determined using regression analysis. The proposed procedure can help select the optimal regression equation for converting TS to TL.
Article
Ecology
Kenneth Thoro Martinsen, Emil Kristensen, Lars Baastrup-Spohr, Martin Sondergaard, Henrik Carl, Erik Jeppesen, Kaj Sand-Jensen, Theis Kragh
Summary: Freshwater ecosystems have suffered from a significant decrease in biodiversity due to eutrophication and habitat loss. However, by re-establishing ecosystems or creating new lakes, nutrients removal, biodiversity, and recreation can be improved. Through the use of structural equation modeling, the impact of environmental variables and landscape features on fish species richness and composition in new and natural lakes in Denmark was investigated. Fish species richness is influenced by basin elevation, lake area, and salinity at the basin outlet.
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Lin Lin, Yuxiong Huang, Pu Wang, Ciara Chun Chen, Wei Qian, Xiaoshan Zhu, Xiangrong Xu
Summary: Plastic products used in aquaculture may release potential harmful substances that can threaten aquatic products and human health. However, there is a lack of systematic studies on the release, occurrence, accumulation, and toxic effects of these aquaculture-derived plastic leachates, overlooking their potential sources and ecotoxicological risks in aquatic environments. Our review and comparison of the concentrations of major plastic leachates in water and organisms from global aquaculture and non-farmed areas confirms that aquaculture leachate is an important source of contaminants in the environment. Moreover, we summarize the toxic effects and related mechanisms of aquaculture-derived plastic additives, with fish as a representative, revealing their potential health risks. Current challenges and future research needs are also proposed to provide scientific guidance for the use and management of plastic products in aquaculture industries.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Nigel P. Lester, Steve Sandstrom, Derrick T. de Kerckhove, Kim Armstrong, Helen Ball, Jeff Amos, Tal Dunkley, Mike Rawson, Peter Addison, Alan Dextrase, Dan Taillon, Blair Wasylenko, Preston Lennox, Henrique Correa Giacomini, Cindy Chu
Summary: Ontario has around 250,000 lakes, with the adoption of the Ecological Framework for Recreational Fisheries Management and the implementation of the Broad-Scale Monitoring Program for Inland Lakes. The program measures fish, zooplankton, habitat, and angling activity data to support evidence-based fisheries management decisions and has provided significant contributions to freshwater ecology science.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. L. Marriott, O. F. Osano, T. J. Coffey, O. S. Humphrey, C. O. Ongore, M. J. Watts, C. M. Aura
Summary: The impact of population expansion through economic growth and development has been identified as one of the key drivers of both water and sediment contamination from potentially harmful elements (PHEs). This study measured the concentrations of PHEs in water, sediment, and fish in four zones within Winam Gulf and Lake Victoria area of Kenya. The results show that the concentrations of PHEs in water and sediment exceeded the guideline levels, while the contributions of PHEs to the recommended daily intakes were below threshold guidelines for both aquaculture and wild fish.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Salem Mgammal Al-Ameri, Ahmed Allawy Alawady, Zulkurnain Abdul-Malek, Zulkarnain Ahmad Noorden, Mohd Fairouz Mohd Yousof, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed Ibrahim Mosaad, Ahmed Abu-Siada
Summary: This paper presents analogical experimental studies on the application of FRA technique to power transformers and induction motors. The results demonstrate the feasibility of using FRA technique to detect various faults within large rotating machines, providing possibilities for equipment maintenance and fault diagnosis in the power industry.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yusuph A. Kafula, Eli S. J. Thore, Charlotte Philippe, Linus K. Munishi, Francis Moyo, Bram Vanschoenwinkel, Luc Brendonck
Summary: Environmental risks posed by widespread pesticide application have attracted global attention. Chemical risk assessments in aquatic environments typically rely on toxicity data from classic model species, but complementary data based on local species are needed for unusual living environments. This study conducted an environmental risk assessment of cypermethrin using local temporary pond species, and compared the results to those obtained using classic model species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
B. R. B. Gregory, M. A. Bell, A. Sproule, S. W. Shields, D. P. Overy, J. M. Blais
Summary: Sedimentomics methods were used to investigate subtle sedOM variations within a relatively homogeneous study area in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada, and to identify candidate biomarkers related to ongoing carnivorous animal farming. The results showed that sedOM captured variations between lake systems and that carnivorous animal farming and organic matter source contributed to the observed variation in lake sedOM. Through analysis of sediment cores, 103 unique candidate biomarkers were identified. This study demonstrates the potential of sedimentomics in environmentally homogeneous areas and provides insight into the impacts of carnivorous animal farming on eutrophication issues in southwestern Nova Scotia.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mehdi Moslemi-Aqdam, George Low, Mike Low, Brian D. Laird, Brian A. Branfireun, Heidi K. Swanson
Summary: The biomagnification of mercury in lake food webs was investigated in ten remote subarctic lakes in Northwest Territories, Canada. The study found significant biomagnification of mercury through the food webs of all lakes and identified forest cover as a key environmental driver of mercury biomagnification.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Han Meng, Yuanyuan Lin, Wenjun Zhong, Zheng Zhao, Liang Shen, Zhen Ling, Kaisong Zhao, Shan Xu
Summary: This study used eDNA metabarcoding to monitor fish diversity in the Dianchi Lake basin and constructed the Fish Index of Biological Integrity (F-IBI) for ecological assessment. The results showed distinct diversity patterns among Dianchi Lake and the three inflowing rivers, and water temperature, chemical oxygen demand, total nitrogen, and total phosphorus significantly influenced the distribution of fish communities. According to the F-IBI assessment system, 25% of the sampling sites were defined as 'fine' or above, and 75% were 'impaired' or below.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tan Chen, Chunqiao Song, Chenyu Fan, Xin Gao, Kai Liu, Zhen Li, Jian Cheng, Pengfei Zhan
Summary: This study simulated the impact of environmental variables on fish catches in China's Poyang Lake using remote sensing techniques and machine learning algorithms. The findings showed that hydrometeorological conditions, water quality, and water ecological variables all have significant influences on fish catches. The integration of multiple variables can further improve the accuracy of fish catch simulation.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kennedy E. Osuka, Bryce D. Stewart, Melita A. Samoilys, Ronan C. Roche, John Turner, Colin McClean
Summary: Understanding the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in improving conservation outcomes under anthropogenic pressures can enhance the benefits derived from them. The study shows that highly and well-protected MPAs support higher abundances of smaller fish and overall productivity, while the trophic group biomass decreases with increasing human population density, indicating a need for restoration of fish functional structure.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andreas S. Berthelsen, Katrine Raundrup, Peter Gronkjaer, Erik Jeppesen, Torben L. Lauridsen
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of habitat and lake morphometry on the trophic position of Arctic char in food webs. The dietary preferences of landlocked Arctic char populations in two west Greenland lakes were studied using stomach content and stable isotope analyses. The results showed that smaller char in Badeso lake consumed less littoral macroinvertebrates compared to those in Langeso lake. The larger char in both lakes primarily fed on piscivorous diet.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lisa-Marie Braun, Thomas Mehner
Summary: This study compared the size spectra of the pelagic fish community in a deep lake using net sampling by trawling and hydroacoustics over a 12-year period. The results showed that hydroacoustics was more reliable and reproducible in obtaining size spectra, while there was no correlation between size spectra generated by trawling and hydroacoustics.