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Environmental Sciences
Shipeng Dong, Fang Wang, Dongxu Zhang, Liye Yu, Weijia Pu, Xian Xu, Yicheng Xie
Summary: This study analyzed the energy flows, ecosystem properties, and carrying capacities of two integrated pond aquaculture ecosystems. The results showed potential for further improvement in yields based on the primary productivities and efficiency values of the ecosystems.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Ecology
Sreekanth Giri Bhavan, Nabyendu Rakshit, Dhanya Mohan Lal, Baban Ingole, Purva Rivonkar, Gayathri Naik, Trivesh Mayekar, Chakurkar Eakanath Bhanudasrao
Summary: Estuaries provide various ecosystem services to mankind, but human-environment interactions have altered their ecological integrity. The Terekhol Estuary in India has gained attention due to pollution risks from tourism and its role as an extension of the marine realm during the dry season. Ecological indicators suggest a medium to high level of impact in the estuary, highlighting the need for management measures to restore its ecological quality.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Angelyn R. Lao, Kathleen B. Aviso, Heriberto Cabezas, Raymond R. Tan
Summary: This study demonstrates how co-culture systems can optimize food production by maximizing the involvement of species, thus addressing food security without requiring additional land area.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
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Fisheries
Trivesh S. Mayekar, G. B. Sreekanth, Venkatesh Paramesh, Parveen Kumar, Amit S. Patil, Sajiya Yusuf Mujawar, Anita Mathew
Summary: An integrated farming system (IFS) is an agricultural approach that promotes conservation of agrobiodiversity, food security, ecosystem services, environmental quality, and sustainability. This study analyzed the energy transfer and trophic organization in an IFS in India's western coast, using an Ecopath model. The findings showed high efficiency and consumption rates in the system, indicating a mature and stable ecosystem. The study also identified areas for improvement in energy utilization, resource recycling, and stability.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Shipeng Dong, Hongwei Shan, Liye Yu, Xubo Liu, Ziwen Ren, Fang Wang
Summary: This study constructed two ecological models, a monoculture model of white shrimp and an integrated aquaculture model of white shrimp and hard clam. Based on the evaluation indicators output from the models, an integrated aquaculture evaluation index system was constructed to assess the ecological characteristics and benefits of the integrated aquaculture system. The results showed that the integrated aquaculture system performed better than the monoculture system in various indicators.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Shipeng Dong, Yunfang Gao, Yaping Gao, Mingdi He, Feng Liu, Fajun Yan, Fang Wang
Summary: Rice field integrated farming combining aquaculture and rice cultivation can enhance ecological efficiency, but it has issues with simplicity, linearity, and low stability in the food web model structure. The system shows high total system throughput and transfer efficiency, indicating potential for optimization. Analyzing the trophic structure and energy flow of the system reveals the need for further improvement in this farming model.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yefu Kong, Bin Kang, Xiaotao Shi
Summary: China's marine fisheries have contributed significantly to global food supply, but at the cost of overfishing and depletion of wild resources. To achieve sustainable fisheries, the government has implemented measures such as seasonal fishing moratorium. A study on the impact of the seasonal fishing moratorium in the Minjiang Estuary ecosystem showed that it was effective in improving certain parameters, such as total ecosystem flow and fishing trophic level. Scenario analysis suggested that extending the fishing moratorium and reducing fishing pressure could result in even better outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sreekanth Giri Bhavan, Baban Ingole, Nabyendu Rakshit, Asha Giriyan, Fraddry D'souza, Shalita Dourado, Trivesh Mayekar, Purva Rivonkar, Renjith VishnuRadhan, Chakurkar Eakanath Bhanudasrao
Summary: This study assessed the ecological health of the Mandovi estuary in India using ecological indicators and found that it is an immature ecosystem with some resilience to unexpected disturbances. The study also highlights the importance of using an ecological approach in analyzing the health and sustainability of tropical transitional waters.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrew van der Schatte Olivier, Lewis Le Vay, Shelagh K. Malham, Michael Christie, James Wilson, Susan Allender, Sarah Schmidlin, Jordan M. Brewin, Laurence Jones
Summary: Shellfish farming plays a role in nutrient removal from coastal and estuarine systems by incorporating nutrients into their tissues and shells. The study found that rope culture removes more nitrogen and phosphorus per tonne of live mussel compared to bottom culture, while bottom culture provides more carbon removal in shell. Additionally, phosphorus content in tissue was significantly negatively related to mean annual seawater temperature.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Xu, Zun-li Qi, Zun-lei Liu, Wei-min Quan, Qi Zhao, Yun-ling Zhang, Hui Liu, Lin-lin Yang
Summary: Aquaculture farms in China's Bohai Bay may serve as spawning and nursery grounds for wild black rockfish populations. A study found variation in the number of black rockfish larvae at the farms from January to October 2020, and evaluated the food web structure and energy flow distribution of the farm using modeling. The study suggests that artificial reefs in aquaculture farms can be used as a fisheries management tool to enhance black rockfish stocks.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kiranya Bella, Pramila Sahadevan, Rajeev Raghavan, Karan Kumar Ramteke, Giri Bhavan Sreekanth
Summary: A trophic model was constructed for the Poonthura Estuary, revealing that the ecosystem in this anthropogenically impacted estuary is impaired and differs in trophic functioning from estuaries with similar physical features. The study provides a pioneering step in understanding the ecosystem status and functioning of small, anthropogenically disturbed estuaries, and offers a theoretical and scientific basis for their management and restoration.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhongfang Zhao, Jiaqi Sun, Zengqiang Yin, Jiuru Cui, Haifeng Gu, Yan Wang, Jiaxing Li, Min Xu, Jisong Yang, Tao Tian
Summary: A food web model was constructed to estimate the potential biomass growth of selected species in the waters of Wangjiadao Island using the EWE model. The results can be used as a reference for fisheries resource management.
Article
Environmental Sciences
B. G. Matthias, T. R. Hrabik, J. C. Hoffman, O. T. Gorman, M. J. Seider, M. E. Sierszen, M. R. Vinson, D. L. Yule, P. M. Yurista
Summary: Ecosystem-based management relies on understanding how perturbations influence ecosystem function, with Lake Superior serving as a unique case study due to its native species-dominated food web. Research findings show Lake Superior to be relatively efficient, with non-native species representing a small proportion of total biomass and exhibiting differences in efficiency compared to native species. The study offers valuable insights into the importance of the microbial loop and provides a baseline estimate of non-native species impacts on the ecosystem for further model development.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2021)
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Engineering, Ocean
Jannis Landmann, Lukas Froehling, Rebekka Gieschen, Bela H. Buck, Kevin Heasman, Nicholas Scott, Malcolm Smeaton, Nils Goseberg, Arndt Hildebrandt
Summary: Aquaculture is projected to be a major provider of marine proteins for a large part of the global population, with bivalves showing a high potential for cultivation in varied water conditions. This study tested a new bivalve cultivation system called Shellfish Tower, demonstrating its feasibility and functionality for growing mussels, oysters, scallops, and seaweed in marine environments. The research provided valuable insights for designing aquaculture systems in high-energy environments and integrating them into numerical models.
APPLIED OCEAN RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Maar, J. Larsen, V. Schourup-Kristensen
Summary: Compared to land-based sources, mussel aquaculture provides high-quality protein and has a low carbon footprint. However, the development of suspended bivalve aquaculture in coastal areas may exceed the ecological carrying capacity. This study uses a 3D ecosystem model to estimate the nutrient budgets and ecological impacts of intensified mussel aquaculture in the Limfjorden, and finds that it can contribute to the mitigation of eutrophication effects.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Olivia N. Barberi, Carrie J. Byron, Kristin M. Burkholder, Adam T. St Gelais, Alicia K. Williams
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Fisheries
Ian R. Bricknell, Sean D. Birkel, Susan H. Brawley, Tyler Van Kirk, Heather Hamlin, Kyle Capistrant-Fossa, Kimberly Huguenard, G. Peter Van Walsum, Zhilong L. Liu, Longhuan H. Zhu, Gretchen Grebe, Emma Taccardi, Molly Miller, Brian M. Preziosi, Kevin Duffy, Carrie J. Byron, Charlotte T. C. Quigley, Timothy J. Bowden, Damian Brady, Brian F. Beal, Praveen K. Sappati, Teresa R. Johnson, Sean Moeykens
Summary: The translation highlights the impact of climate change on sustainable aquaculture in temperate regions, focusing on the resilience of aquaculture in the Gulf of Maine. Research shows significant interannual variability in sea surface temperature in the Gulf of Maine, with a warming trend projected to continue in the future. Adaptations and collaboration among industry, stakeholders, government, and researchers are predicted to sustain a vibrant working waterfront in the Gulf of Maine.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Emma Y. Taccardi, Ian R. Bricknell, Carrie J. Byron
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Killian Chary, Myriam D. Callier, Denis Coves, Joel Aubin, Julien Simon, Annie Fiandrino, Carrie Byron
Summary: Spatial planning is crucial for minimizing environmental impacts of aquaculture, and this study analyzed benthic waste deposition in various fish farming situations to aid in zoning. Through simulations, relationships between hydrodynamic regimes and deposition rates were identified, emphasizing the importance of considering factors beyond production level for more accurate impact prediction and site selection guidance.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adrianus Both, Carrie J. Byron, Barry Costa-Pierce, Christopher C. Parrish, Damian C. Brady
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Connor P. Jones, Adam T. St Gelais, Carrie J. Byron, Barry A. Costa-Pierce, Roxanna M. Smolowitz, Michele E. Condon, Katherine E. Parker, Aubrey E. Jane, Elena G. Shippey
Summary: The aquaculture of blue mussels in the Gulf of Maine is a growing industry, but wild mussel populations are threatened by rapidly changing ocean conditions. Research on farmed mussels revealed significant differences in reproductive and storage energy investment between years, indicating interannual variability. The study also found signs of potential physiological or environmental stress, including high levels of oocyte atresia and the presence of a damaging trematode species.
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Gretchen S. Grebe, Carrie J. Byron, Damian C. Brady, Adam T. St Gelais, Barry A. Costa-Pierce
Summary: This study investigated the effects of trimming cultivated Saccharina latissima sporophytes on morphology, nutrient content, stable isotope ratio, and nitrate reductase activity. The results suggest that trimming the blade to 60 cm may have minimal biological consequences and benefit short kelp blades. While initial daily yield after trimming was lower than the control, late-season daily yields and crop-retention following storms were markedly improved.
JOURNAL OF THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
M. B. O. Huserbraten, I. A. Johnsen, Carrie Byron
Summary: The high infestation of salmon louse raises concerns about the sustainability of the Norwegian Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry. The connectivity of infective pelagic lice stages among farms plays a vital role in louse population dynamics, but the processes regulating this connectivity are not well understood. A biophysical dispersal model using ocean currents was employed to study the connectivity network among salmon farms in western Norway, showing that the complex geography of the fjords governs the long-term topology of the network, but there is also a strong seasonal component to network fragmentation.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Adrianus Both, Carrie J. J. Byron, Damian C. C. Brady, Barry Costa-Pierce, Lawrence M. M. Mayer, Christopher C. C. Parrish
Summary: Coastal and estuarine food webs receive significant inputs of detritus, which serves as an important dietary source for detritivorous and omnivorous organisms. This study assessed the ability of a model surfactant, sodium taurocholate, to solubilize fatty acids from different primary producers and found significant differences in the bioavailability of nutritional lipids. Decay had inconsistent effects on lipid yields but substantial effects on composition.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Will Bolduc, Robert M. Griffin, Carrie J. Byron
Summary: The kelp aquaculture industry in the US is expected to grow in the future, but increasing demand is crucial for its success. Recent research has focused on the ecosystem services of kelp aquaculture and their value. A study showed that educating consumers about these ecosystem services significantly increased their willingness to pay for kelp end products.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jessica G. Vorse, Colleen T. Moody, Lyle C. Massoia, Jennifer J. Perry, Kristin M. Burkholder, Carrie J. Byron
Summary: The American seaweed industry is rapidly growing in the edible sector, and it is necessary to evaluate the safety of current post-harvest storage and processing methods. We conducted a study to evaluate the pathogen load of edible kelp under different storage temperatures and drying methods. The results showed that storage at 4°C and 10°C halted the replication of focal pathogens, and both air-drying and freeze-drying significantly reduced surface pathogen load. These findings are promising for the industry as they support the safety of current post-harvest storage and processing conditions.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Jeffrey Fisher, Dror Angel, Myriam Callier, Daniel Cheney, Ramon Filgueira, Bobbi Hudson, Christopher W. McKindsey, Lisa Milke, Heather Moore, Francis O'Beirn, Jack O'Carroll, Berit Rabe, Trevor Telfer, Carrie J. Byron
Summary: This study examined governance and management strategies for aquaculture development, focusing on the incorporation of Ecological Carrying Capacity (ECC) concepts in management tools and permitting requirements. Policies, regulations, and strategic plans were analyzed, and it was found that ECC was not strictly applied in any jurisdiction. However, the concept of aquaculture carrying capacity (CC) was found in the policy documentation of several nations, suggesting its potential use as a part of sustainable aquaculture management tools.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emilly Schutt, Rene Francolini, Nichole Price, Zachary Olson, Carrie J. Byron
Summary: This study assessed whether kelp farms provide seasonal habitat for wild organisms and examined the interactions between fish, crustaceans, and small invertebrates with the farms. Unlike tropical seaweed farms, no habitat provisioning or increased biodiversity was observed at seasonal temperate seaweed farm sites, which is positive news for the aquaculture industry.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Lotta C. Kluger, Ramon Filgueira, Carrie J. Byron
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emily Curren, Sandric Chee Yew Leong
Summary: Microplastics in marine ecosystems serve as microhabitats for diverse toxic plankton species, including viable resting cysts of dinoflagellates. The diversity of plankton communities on the plastisphere is influenced by anthropogenic factors. This study highlights the importance of plastics as vectors for the transport of harmful opportunistic species in the marine environment.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vladimir G. Dvoretsky, Alexander G. Dvoretsky
Summary: The Barents Sea, as the largest Arctic shelf region, plays a vital role in supporting commercial fisheries. The ecosystem of this region is significantly influenced by both warm Atlantic Water (AW) and cold Arctic Water (ARW), resulting in distinct frontal zones. This study found that copepod populations, particularly herbivorous copepods, were most abundant and productive in the Polar Front, as well as in the eastern frontal zones. The geographic positions of sampling stations, depth, and chlorophyll a concentration were identified as the main factors influencing copepod biomass and production.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alberto Rovellini, Charlotte L. Mortimer, Matthew R. Dunn, Elizabeth A. Fulton, Jamaluddin Jompa, Abdul Haris, James J. Bell
Summary: This study compared the structural complexity of coral- and sponge-dominated areas of an Indonesian coral reef using 3D photogrammetry. The results showed that smaller-scale refugia were reduced in sponge-dominated reefs, potentially impacting smaller reef fauna.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
