Article
Environmental Sciences
Lawrence Patrick C. Bernardo, Masahiko Fujii, Tsuneo Ono
Summary: This study developed an approach to evaluate and predict the combined effects of ocean acidification and deoxygenation on calcifying organisms along the coast of Japan. The model simulations suggest that global warming and ocean acidification may have significant impacts on calcifying organisms.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonathan Y. S. Leung, Bayden D. Russell, Melinda A. Coleman, Brendan P. Kelaher, Sean D. Connell
Summary: Ocean warming is predicted to challenge marine organisms, especially when combined with ocean acidification. Thermal history determines the physiological adjustments of marine organisms to climate change, with warm-acclimated individuals conserving energy to adapt to warming. However, compensatory feeding disappears when warming is combined with ocean acidification.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Leishan Jiang, Tim Li, Yoo-Geun Ham
Summary: Despite a weak linear relation between the equatorial Atlantic sea surface temperature anomaly (EA SSTA) and preceding winter El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), an EA warming event is typically preceded by either an El Nino or La Nina phase. The physical mechanisms behind this asymmetric impact were investigated through observations and modeling analyses. El Nino-induced EA warming is caused by El Nino-related SSTA in the South Atlantic, while La Nina-induced EA warming is driven by westerly anomalies during the decaying spring. The asymmetric response in the South Atlantic is attributed to the differential heating strength over the central Pacific and Maritime Continent. The distinct evolutions of El Nino and La Nina also contribute to the asymmetric EA response. The study suggests that the South Atlantic SSTA and ENSO temporal evolution play crucial roles in explaining the asymmetric impacts of El Nino and La Nina on EA warming.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Zhong, Yingyan Guo, Zhe Liang, Quanting Huang, Hua Lu, Jinmei Pan, Peiyuan Li, Peng Jin, Jianrong Xia
Summary: The study found that ocean warming has a greater impact on the growth of marine diatom Thalassiosira weissflogii over long-term selection experiments compared to ocean acidification. Many temperature response traits were influenced by ocean warming, indicating that it is the main driver for the evolution of T. weissflogii. However, adaptations resulting from warming can be constrained by ocean acidification, leading to trade-offs in photochemical performances.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Robin van der Ploeg, Margot J. Cramwinckel, Ilja J. Kocken, Thomas J. Leutert, Steven M. Bohaty, Chris D. Fokkema, Pincelli M. Hull, A. Nele Meckler, Jack J. Middelburg, Inigo A. Muller, Donald E. Penman, Francien Peterse, Gert-Jan Reichart, Philip F. Sexton, Maximilian Vahlenkamp, David De Vleeschouwer, Paul A. Wilson, Martin Ziegler, Appy Sluijs
Summary: The Middle Eocene Climatic Optimum (MECO) experienced a transient warming of 3 degrees Celsius, leading to increased salinity in the North Atlantic subtropical gyre and potentially a poleward expansion of its northern boundary.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lander R. Crespo, Arthur Prigent, Noel Keenlyside, Shunya Koseki, Lea Svendsen, Ingo Richter, Emilia Sanchez-Gomez
Summary: The Atlantic Nino is predicted to weaken in response to global warming, with a reduction in variability by the end of the century. This weakening could potentially impact climate conditions and seasonal predictions in many regions.
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
F. E. Leonelli, M. Bellacicco, J. Pitarch, E. Organelli, B. Buongiorno Nardelli, V de Toma, C. Cammarota, S. Marullo, R. Santoleri
Summary: The North Atlantic Subtropical Gyre (NASTG) has experienced the fastest expansion of oligotrophic waters worldwide in response to ocean warming. The study demonstrates that ultra-oligotrophic waters are spatially expanding and increasing in frequency in the NASTG, shifting it to a dominant quasi-permanent ultra-oligotrophic condition, confirming the ongoing ocean desertification.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cesc Gordo-Vilaseca, Fabrice Stephenson, Marta Coll, Charles Lavin, Mark John Costello
Summary: Observed range shifts of numerous species into the Arctic and sub-Arctic seas due to ocean warming have led to an increase in local and regional species richness, driven by an increase in sea bottom temperature. While the probability of occurrence for Arctic species generally declined over time, the enrichment of the Arctic and sub-Arctic marine fauna is attributed to an increase in species from southern latitudes, consistent with climate change.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hui Zeng, Xiangang Hu, Shaohu Ouyang, Qixing Zhou
Summary: Ocean warming weakens growth and carbon fixation, while microplastics exacerbate the effects on photosynthesis and CO2 fixation in Synechococcus sp.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Xianyao Chen, Ka-Kit Tung
Summary: The recent article by CRF in Environmental Research Letters criticizes our Nature paper, claiming that our findings were based on incorrect models and methods. Despite their assertion of a positive correlation between global warming and AMOC, the actual data does not support this claim.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kristopher B. Karnauskas, Ulla K. Heede, Lei Zhang
Summary: The warming of the eastern Pacific strongly influences the future changes in Atlantic hurricanes, particularly the effect of El Nino. The changes include the formation regions of hurricanes and the intensity of the El Nino/La Nina signal.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hung Manh Nguyen, Miriam Ruocco, Emanuela Dattolo, Federica Paola Cassetti, Sebastiano Calvo, Agostino Tomasello, Lazaro Marin-Guirao, Mathieu Pernice, Gabriele Procaccini
Summary: This study examined the adaptation of Posidonia oceanica to local environmental conditions, focusing on the Stagnone di Marsala coastal lagoon. Results showed higher salinity and temperature levels within the lagoon compared to the outer lagoon regions. Genetic analysis revealed genetic isolation and high clonality of the innermost site, with certain outlier loci associated with plant stress response and development regulation. This study provides important insights into the genetic basis of seagrass adaptation to local conditions.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Pengfei Xue, Liao Chang, Gerald R. Dickens, Ellen Thomas
Summary: This study used magnetofossil records to reconstruct relative changes in dissolved oxygen content at different water depths during the PETM, and suggested that ocean deoxygenation likely expanded downwards in the early stages of the PETM.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xianglin Ren, Wei Liu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of weakened Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) on global marine heatwaves (MHWs) under anthropogenic warming. While the effect of AMOC slowdown on global MHWs was found to be insignificant in the past four decades, it is expected to become significant later in the 21st century, particularly in the North Atlantic and North Pacific. Furthermore, the weakening AMOC will lead to more frequent MHWs in the Southern Hemisphere and less frequent MHWs in the North Hemisphere, except in the North Atlantic warming hole (NAWH) region where MHWs would persist without AMOC slowdown.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mikhael Clotilde S. Tanedo, Ronald D. Villanueva, Andrew F. Torres, Rachel Ravago-Gotanco, Maria Lourdes San Diego-McGlone
Summary: The study investigated the responses of Philippine coral reefs to ocean warming and acidification scenarios, finding that changes in seawater temperature and pH have significant impacts on the growth and photosynthetic efficiency of F. colemani. Despite experiencing declines in growth rate and zooxanthellae density, F. colemani showed sustained photosynthetic competency under near-future scenarios, indicating its ability to adapt and survive in changing ocean conditions.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Fanny Rioual, Claudia Ofelio, Maryandrea Rosado-Salazar, Jhon Dionicio-Acedo, Myron A. Peck, Arturo Aguirre-Velarde
Summary: Understanding the biology of early life stages of marine fish is crucial for revealing factors affecting survival and recruitment strength. This study described the embryonic and larval development of the Peruvian anchovy under captive conditions, showing significant temperature effects on size-at-hatch. Larvae began feeding on small dinoflagellates at 3 days post-hatch, transitioning to zooplankton at 7 days post-hatch, with increased activity and schooling observed at 31 days post-hatch. Temperature influenced size-at-age, but not body shape.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katharina Alter, Myron A. Peck
Summary: The study found that future pCO(2) and constant high temperature had negative impacts on the survival and morphological deformities of garfish embryos, while warming may benefit their survival. Garfish in the Baltic Sea are likely to benefit from increased spring warming rates, but not from the increase in pCO(2), which could have significant implications for the trophodynamic structure and function of the coastal food web in the future.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
E. Benini, S. N. Politis, A. Nielsen, S. R. Sorensen, J. Tomkiewicz, S. Engrola
Summary: The biochemical composition of eggs plays a crucial role in offspring quality and survival during the yolk-sac stage. This study compared the effects of carp pituitary extract (CPE) and salmon pituitary extract (SPE) treatments on offspring quality, composition, and nutrient utilization during the yolk-sac stage in European eels. The results showed differences in lipid content, fertilization rate, and energy reserves between the two treatments.
FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
E. Syropoulou, E. Benini, S. R. Sorensen, I. A. E. Butts, J. Tomkiewicz, S. N. Politis
Summary: This study investigated the effects of timing of salinity reduction on morphological and molecular levels in European eel larval culture. The results showed that salinity reduction enhanced growth and survival, resulting in more efficient energy resource utilization.
FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mark R. Payne, Manja Kudahl, Georg H. Engelhard, Myron A. Peck, John K. Pinnegar
Summary: The majority of the global human population resides in coastal regions, making climate risk analysis crucial for supporting adaptation. A study on the European fisheries sector identified the most at-risk fishing fleets and coastal regions. Different countries face diverse challenges posed by climate change, thus requiring tailored climate adaptation measures.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Biology
Sarah Howald, Marta Moyano, Amelie Crespel, Luis L. Kuchenmuller, Louise Cominassi, Guy Claireaux, Myron A. Peck, Felix C. Mark
Summary: This study examined the effects of ocean acidification and warming on the growth and metabolic rate of European sea bass. The results showed that ocean acidification did not have a significant impact on larval growth, but warming decreased larval size. Cold-conditioned fish and F0 fish had lower metabolic rates, while warming decreased larval size. This study is important for understanding the potential effects of future climate change on fish ecosystems.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marco F. W. Gauger, Eduardo Romero-Vivas, Myron A. Peck, Eduardo F. Balart, Javier Caraveo-Patino
Summary: Marine mammals in subtropical coastal habitats, such as bottlenose dolphins, show seasonal differences in their presence, which is influenced by factors such as sea surface temperature, moon phase, tides, and hour. The dolphins are more frequently detected at moderate temperatures and during specific moon phases, tides, and hours. These seasonal differences may be related to the rhythmic patterns of the dolphins and their feeding, socializing, resting, or nursing behaviors.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Franziska Bils, Nicole Aberle, Cindy J. G. van Damme, Myron A. Peck, Marta Moyano
Summary: This study investigates the role of small prey in the nutrition of larval marine fish, focusing on the contribution of protozooplankton compared to metazoan microzooplankton. The results show that metazoan microzooplankton play an important role in the diets of larval fish, and highlight the limitations of stable isotope analysis.
Article
Fisheries
Amy T. Huang, Katharina Alter, Patrick Polte, Myron A. Peck
Summary: In marine fishes, the timing of spawning and maternal effects can influence the survival of offspring. This study examined egg traits and found that intrinsic differences among females or spawning waves are unlikely to significantly contribute to the poor survival of early-season progeny. Other extrinsic factors or processes, such as seasonal match-mismatch dynamics with prey, are more likely causes of mortality.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Sebastian N. Politis, Elisa Benini, Joanna J. Miest, Sofia Engrola, Sune R. Sorensen, Elisavet Syropoulou, Ian A. E. Butts, Jonna Tomkiewicz
Summary: In this study, prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics were administered to European eel larvae to stimulate gut-priming. The results showed that synbiotics increased mortality, while probiotics and synbiotics impaired growth. Larvae receiving prebiotics showed similar survival and growth to the control group. Water management strategies and rearing options need to be further explored to establish optimized culture conditions for future eel larval culture.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Helena Hauss, Laura Schwabe, Myron A. Peck
Summary: In a warming world, the metabolic rates of ectotherm predators and the phenology of their prey organisms may change. Understanding how intrinsic and extrinsic factors govern predator-prey interactions is crucial for grasping how the environment regulates consumer vital rates. However, controlled experiments testing both behavioural and growth responses of fish larvae and other ectotherm organisms in different feeding regimes are rare. This study is the first to directly quantify the costs and trade-offs of optimal foraging in marine fish larvae.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Dominique Robert, Jun Shoji, Pascal Sirois, Akinori Takasuka, Ignacio A. Catalan, Arild Folkvord, Stuart A. Ludsin, Myron A. Peck, Su Sponaugle, Patricia M. Ayon, Richard D. Brodeur, Emily Y. Campbell, Evan K. D'Alessandro, John F. Dower, Louis Fortier, Alberto G. Garcia, Klaus B. Huebert, Marc Hufnagl, Shin-ichi Ito, Mikimasa Joh, Francis Juanes, Mitsuo Nyuji, Yoshioki Oozeki, Guido Plaza, Motomitsu Takahashi, Yosuke Tanaka, Naoki Tojo, Shingo Watari, Naotaka Yasue, Pierre Pepin
Summary: Early life survival is crucial for the replenishment of fish populations, and the Growth-Survival Paradigm (GSP) has provided guidance for studying controlling processes. However, analysis of mortality data from published studies showed that the GSP was only supported in 56% of cases, indicating that the growth-survival relationship is more complex than previously thought. Further research is needed to understand the drivers of variability in growth-selective survival and the endpoint of pre-recruited life.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Limnology
Anna Akimova, Myron A. Peck, Gregor Boerner, Cindy van Damme, Marta Moyano
Summary: The growth and survival of Atlantic herring larvae in the North Sea are highly dependent on feeding conditions, particularly during autumn and winter. The research findings suggest that incorporating other microplankton in the diet of young herring larvae can improve their growth performance and survival probability. With the projected warming of the North Sea, herring larvae would require increased prey biomass to sustain their growth and survival.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Christine L. Madliger, Craig E. Franklin, Steven L. Chown, Andrea Fuller, Kevin R. Hultine, David Costantini, William A. Hopkins, Myron A. Peck, Jodie L. Rummer, Lawren Sack, Craig K. R. Willis, Steven J. Cooke
Summary: The Union of Concerned Scientists issued two warnings in 1992 and 2017, urging global action to address environmental degradation and transition to sustainability. The field of conservation physiology can contribute to these goals by focusing on connected reserves, halting habitat conversion, restoring native plant communities, rewilding regions, developing policy instruments, and increasing societal engagement and appreciation for nature.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Vera Koepsel, Gabriel de Moura Kiipper, Myron A. Peck
Summary: The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted stakeholder engagement activities in ongoing EU marine science projects, particularly hindering face-to-face interactions originally planned in projects and causing difficulties for stakeholders. Scientists have implemented various coping strategies and alternative activities to tackle these challenges.
Article
Ecology
Katja J. Geiger, Julio Arrontes, Antonella Rivera, Consolacion Fernandez, Jorge Alvarez, Jose Luis Acuna
Summary: A two-year experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of Pollicipes pollicipes harvest on intertidal community structure and ecological diversity. The study found that intensive exploitation resulted in a decrease in P. pollicipes and Mytilus spp. coverage, while Chthamalus spp. and Corallina spp. increased. The recovery of P. pollicipes aggregations was slow and variable, but their coverage increased under non-extracted conditions.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniel Castro Martignago, Leandro Godoy, Amanda Pereira Amaral, Guendalina Turcato Oliveira
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of bleaching on the oocytes of the Mussismilia harttii coral and investigates the strategies employed by these cells to maintain antioxidant balance and cellular homeostasis. The research finds that bleached coral oocytes experience lipid damage, but are still able to maintain their quality and potentially elongate their lifespan and fertilization capability. This response may be linked to an intensification of heterotrophy in bleached corals.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
(2024)