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Environmental Sciences
Luciano Massetti, Nelson Rangel-Buitrago, Loris Pietrelli, Silvia Merlino
Summary: Litter is prevalent in coastal and marine environments, posing a threat to seabirds' mortality. The study focused on the litter content and impacts on gannet nests in South France and Northwest Italy, revealing a high percentage of man-made items like nautical cordage. Strict litter management regulations are necessary to reduce litter generation from fishing and aquaculture activities.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zarko Kovac, Shubha Sathyendranath
Summary: Ecosystem fragility is a term commonly used in oceanography without a precise definition. Defining and quantifying fragility would be valuable in assessing the level of risk marine ecosystems face and determining the necessary protection measures.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Jason S. Link
Summary: Marine capture fisheries in the U.S. are significant socio-culturally and economically, but face challenges. Developing ecosystem overfishing indicators for monitoring and addressing the issue systematically is crucial.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel J. Mayor, Kathryn B. Cook, Barry Thornton, Florence Atherden, Geraint A. Tarling, Thomas R. Anderson
Summary: Lipid-storing copepods play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by transferring energy and sequestering carbon in the deep ocean. This study provides new biomass turnover rates for different copepod species, contributing to a better understanding of their metabolic rates and lipid-fueled metabolism during winter.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Somaya Magdy M. Ghoraba, Marwa Waseem A. Halmy, Boshra B. Salem, Nadia Badr E. Badr
Summary: The RLE assessment revealed that the sand plain and salt marshes ecosystems on the marine bar are critically endangered due to urban and human activities in the region. The ecosystems are also expected to face disruptions in biotic processes and interactions in the future as a result of slight changes in sea-level and coastal erosions.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dongxing Chen, Xutao Wang, Minchi Hou, Qiabin Wang, Qianqian Liu, He Huang, Yafeng Zhang
Summary: This study assessed the risk of fisheries collapse in the three large marine ecosystems (LMEs) around China and found that China's LMEs had high fishing efforts and potential resources have been largely consumed in the East China Sea and South China Sea. Without proper fisheries management, the fisheries around China are likely to collapse.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fatemeh Kardel, Shadi Karbalaei Hassan, Hamideh Rashid, Reza Dehbandi, Philip K. Hopke, Sajjad Abbasi
Summary: The magnetic properties of root, bark and leaf of Avicenna marina and sediment in the northern Persian Gulf were determined to assess pollution. The study found that the sources of particles on leaf surfaces can be distinguished by SIRM values and heavy metal content. However, factors such as wind direction, particle size and crown density affect the use of SIRM for biomonitoring. The significant correlation between SIRM and leaf elemental contents indicates that the deposited particles on leaves mainly come from geological sources. The magnetic properties of sediments and mangrove roots are suitable indicators of pollution in aquatic environments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhaoguo Wang, Jie Feng, Hector M. Lozano-Montes, Neil R. Loneragan, Xiumei Zhang, Tao Tian, Zhongxin Wu
Summary: Marine ranching has been proposed as a solution to manage depleted coastal fishery ecosystem in China. Assessing the ecological carrying capacity of target species is important for determining optimal release numbers. A responsible approach to stock enhancement considers both increased yield and potential effects on ecosystem structure and function.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
V Warwick-Evans, J. A. Santora, J. J. Waggitt, P. N. Trathan
Summary: The Antarctic Peninsula region is experiencing rapid warming, leading to potential changes in the abundance and distribution of marine predators, specifically seabirds. Seabird distribution is closely associated with sea surface temperature and depth, with broad-scale habitat features playing a significant role in driving distribution patterns. Species distribution models can aid in assessing critical habitats and potential responses to climate change and human disturbances in polar ecosystems.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Maria-Victoria Piazza, Noemi Mazia, Thomas Kitzberger, Enrique J. Chaneton
Summary: The research suggests that canopy insects play a crucial role in litter decomposition and nutrient cycling in forests, with litter traits influenced by forest moisture origin and chronic insect activity.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Danrong Wang, Guoping Zhu
Summary: The study focused on the concentrations of trace elements in Antarctic krill in the northern Antarctic Peninsula to assess its suitability as a bioindicator of regional heterogeneity in marine environments. The results showed that copper was the most concentrated element followed by zinc, lead, and cadmium, with significant variations in concentration levels observed across different hydrographic settings in the region.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zi-Rui Chen, Long-Jun Wang
Summary: In this study, the beta(-) decay rates for Co-63 and Ni-63 were investigated, and the calculated results were compared with the conventional shell model. It was found that the calculated beta(-) decay rates for Co-63 were lower than the conventional results. For Ni-63, the beta(-) decay rate under terrestrial conditions was well described, and the calculated beta(-) decay rates under s-process conditions were found to increase with stellar temperature due to the contribution from parent-nucleus excited states.
Article
Zoology
Na Yu, Shunxin Ma, Qianwei Wang, Dayou Zhai
Summary: This study describes three new species collected from northern China and contributes to the understanding of the poorly known non-marine ostracod fauna of Inner Mongolia and Beijing, as well as the central-eastern Palaearctic region.
Article
Biology
Santina Soru, Patrizia Stipcich, Giulia Ceccherelli, Claudia Ennas, Davide Moccia, Antonio Pusceddu
Summary: Marine heatwaves (MHWs) intensification due to global warming not only affects species and communities but also alters sediment biogeochemistry and energy transfer towards higher trophic levels. The study found that MHWs enhance organic loads, increase phytopigment contents in the short term but decrease to initial levels in the longer term. The nutritional quality of organic matter decreases with time, suggesting a decrease in ecosystem functioning. The intensification of MHWs will have significant impacts on coastal biogeochemistry and benthic communities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gulay Cetinkaya Ciftcioglu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the landscape and natural resource social values of marine and coastal ecosystem services in the Kyrenia Region of Northern Cyprus. Data was collected on traditional ecological knowledge through participatory research techniques, and stakeholders perceived the importance of MCESs to be low, despite the diverse marine and coastal resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Ornithology
Emeline Pettex, Charlotte Lambert, Jerome Fort, Ghislain Doremus, Vincent Ridoux
JOURNAL OF AVIAN BIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Francoise Amelineau, David Gremillet, Ann M. A. Harding, Wojciech Walkusz, Remi Choquet, Jerome Fort
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rune Dietz, Jerome Fort, Christian Sonne, Celine Albert, Jan Ove Bustnes, Thomas Kjaer Christensen, Tomasz Maciej Ciesielski, Johannis Danielsen, Sam Dastnai, Marcel Eens, Kjell Einar Erikstad, Anders Galatius, Svend-Erik Garbus, Olivier Gilg, Sveinn Are Hanssen, Bjorn Helander, Morten Helberg, Veerle L. B. Jaspers, Bjorn Munro Jenssen, Jon Einar Jonsson, Kaarina Kauhala, Yann Kolbeinsson, Line Anker Kyhn, Aili Lage Labansen, Martin Mork Larsen, Ulf Lindstom, Tone K. Reiertsen, Frank F. Riget, Anna Roos, Jakob Strand, Hallvard Strom, Signe Sveegaard, Jens Sondergaard, Jiachen Sun, Jonas Teilmann, Ole Roland Therkildsen, Thorkell Lindberg Thorarinsson, Rune Skjold Tjornlov, Simon Wilson, Igor Eulaers
Summary: The study found that species in the Baltic Sea have shown significant improvements in terms of Hg exposure over the past few decades, although they still carry a legacy of high mercury levels. However, the estimated risk for Baltic populations is not considerably higher compared to the same species in adjacent waters.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Peter J. Kappes, Katie M. Dugger, Amelie Lescroel, David G. Ainley, Grant Ballard, Kerry J. Barton, Phil O'B. Lyver, Peter R. Wilson
Summary: Age-related variation in reproductive performance in long-lived iteroparous vertebrate species is influenced by within-individual and among-individual processes, particularly with early post-recruitment experience being a key factor in success. Different recruitment ages may result in trade-offs in reproductive life span or timing of senescence, but not in the total number of breeding attempts. Patterns differ as a function of colony size and competition for resources, with early-life improvement primarily due to within-individual factors. Successful life-history strategies can overcome potential trade-offs associated with early- and late-life performance.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Oliver Kersten, Bastiaan Star, Deborah M. Leigh, Tycho Anker-Nilssen, Hallvard Strom, Johannis Danielsen, Sebastien Descamps, Kjell E. Erikstad, Michelle G. Fitzsimmons, Jerome Fort, Erpur S. Hansen, Mike P. Harris, Martin Irestedt, Oddmund Kleven, Mark L. Mallory, Kjetill S. Jakobsen, Sanne Boessenkool
Summary: The study on genetic flow and population structure of Atlantic puffins reveals four genetically distinct clusters, isolation by distance between colonies within these clusters, and evidence of a secondary contact zone, challenging current taxonomy and indicating contemporary biotic factors impeding gene flow. The research underscores the value of whole genome data in understanding unexpected population structures in marine seabirds and its relevance for seabird taxonomy, evolution, and conservation.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Eric Ste-Marie, David Gremillet, Jerome Fort, Allison Patterson, Emile Brisson-Curadeau, Manon Clairbaux, Samuel Perret, John R. Speakman, Kyle H. Elliott
Summary: Accelerometry has been widely used to estimate energy expenditure in various species, but it has limitations in aquatic air breathing species. In this study, the researchers combined biologging and the doubly labelled water method to examine the energy expenditure and acceleration in dovekies. The results show that overall dynamic body acceleration (ODBA) was not a reliable predictor of energy expenditure, but accelerometer-derived time budgets accurately estimated energy expenditure.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Charlotte Lambert, Jerome Fort
Summary: The study finds that bird migration is mainly driven by seasonal environmental conditions, and different migratory strategies of seabirds have different adaptability to seasonal environments. In contrast to previous studies, this research discovers that seabird migration is not triggered by unfavorable environment at breeding or non-breeding grounds, suggesting that it may be constrained by the scarcity of suitable breeding sites.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ornithology
Rebecca Pederson, Pierrick Bocher, Stefan Garthe, Jerome Fort, Moritz Mercker, Verena Auernhammer, Martin Boschert, Philippe Delaporte, Jaanus Elts, Wolfgang Fiedler, Michal Korniluk, Dominik Krupinski, Riho Marja, Pierre Rousseau, Lukas Thiess, Philipp Schwemmer
Summary: This study verified migration patterns of the Eurasian curlew in the East Atlantic Flyway, showing chain migration behavior. Spring migration occurred earlier than autumn, and southern curlews had a longer nesting period due to early arrival at breeding sites.
JOURNAL OF AVIAN BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
P. Schwemmer, R. Pederson, K. Haecker, P. Bocher, J. Fort, M. Mercker, F. Jiguet, J. Elts, R. Marja, M. Piha, P. Rousseau, S. Garthe
Summary: Installation of offshore wind farms is crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but it also poses a threat to migrating birds and wildlife. This study used GPS tags to track the migration routes of Eurasian curlews across the Baltic Sea, revealing potential conflicts with existing and future wind farms. The findings highlight the importance of marine spatial planning and further research on bird behavior in relation to offshore wind farms.
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Biology
Amelie Lescroel, Annie Schmidt, David G. Ainley, Katie M. Dugger, Megan Elrod, Dennis Jongsomjit, Virginia Morandini, Suzanne Winquist, Grant Ballard
Summary: Age-related variation in foraging performance was investigated using a long-term, longitudinal study on 18 Adelie penguins. Evidence showed improvement in foraging behavior within young and middle-age classes, but a significant decrease within old individuals. The study also found that breeding status and annual life-cycle periods had a significant impact on foraging dive frequency.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Melissa L. Grunst, Andrea S. Grunst, David Gremillet, Jerome Fort
Summary: Organisms face challenges of climate change combined with natural and anthropogenic stressors. Chemical contaminant exposure can interact with climate change, affecting bioenergetic traits in animals. We reviewed literature on Arctic endotherms and contaminants to show potential interactive effects on energy supply, demand, storage, allocation tradeoffs, and management strategies, involving changes in resource availability, temperature, predation risk, and parasitism. The interactions could be synergistic or antagonistic, and both types can have negative effects on fitness. However, empirical demonstrations, especially in endotherms, are limited. Understanding climate change-by-contaminant interactions will help determine energy balance and fitness.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Francoise Amelineau, Nicolas Delbart, Philipp Schwemmer, Riho Marja, Jerome Fort, Stefan Garthe, Jaanus Elts, Philippe Delaporte, Pierre Rousseau, Francoise Duraffour, Pierrick Bocher
Summary: Long-distance migrants may synchronize their circannual clock according to the phenology of their environment during the breeding season, adjusting their migration timing based on conditions encountered at their breeding site the year before. Spring departure date is influenced by green-up date of the previous year, while arrival date at the breeding site is determined mainly by the latitude and longitude of the site.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amelie Lescroel, Grant Ballard, Melanie Massaro, Katie Dugger, Scott Jennings, Annie Pollard, Elizabeth Porzig, Annie Schmidt, Arvind Varsani, David Gremillet, David Ainley
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)