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Brendon Lee, Alexander Arkhipkin, Haseeb S. Randhawa
Summary: Understanding the spatial and temporal dynamics of Patagonian toothfish populations on the Patagonian Shelf is crucial for developing effective management strategies. Through Bayesian species distribution models, researchers have identified key oceanographic drivers, assessed distribution patterns, and described habitat preferences and ecological interactions. The study reveals recruitment hotspots, ontogenetic migration patterns, and the influence of environmental factors on recruitment dynamics, highlighting the importance of connectivity within spatial groups for the long-term sustainability of the adult population.
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Environmental Studies
M. A. Collins, P. R. Hollyman, J. Clark, M. Soeffker, O. Yates, R. A. Phillips
Summary: Seabird mortality in fisheries is a global issue that has been effectively reduced to negligible levels in the Patagonian toothfish fishery around South Georgia through the implementation of a range of mitigation measures and high compliance levels. Restricting the fishery to the austral winter has been a significant factor in reducing mortality levels.
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Fisheries
Timothy Earl, Eleanor MacLeod, Marta Soffker, Nico Gasco, Felix Massiot-Granier, Paul Tixier, Christopher Darby
Summary: Studies have shown that different modeling approaches in the affected Antarctic fisheries estimate very similar annual depredation removals, with all methods averaging around 5% of fish removed throughout the entire fishery. Although depredation varies spatially, different modeling approaches consistently highlight areas where the impact of depredation is highest.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Fisheries
Roshni C. Subramaniam, Stuart P. Corney, Jessica Melbourne-Thomas, Clara Peron, Philippe Ziegler, Kerrie M. Swadling
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ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Oceanography
Irida Maina, Stefanos Kavadas, Vassiliki Vassilopoulou, Francois Bastardie
Summary: This study found that a 10% reduction in fishing effort for all fishery sectors in the eastern Ionian Sea benefited both stocks and fisheries economics, but was not enough to fully support an EU regulatory framework focusing on promoting more selective fishing practices and reducing unwanted catches. Improving trawl selectivity or implementing space-time closures on trawlers could slightly reduce unwanted catches. The establishment of new aquaculture units may lead to a slight re-allocation of fishing effort without substantially affecting the profit of small-scale fisheries.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Georgina Sola, Paula Marchelli, Leonardo Gallo, Luis Chauchard, Veronica El Mujtar
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ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2022)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Joanna Alfaro-Shigueto, David A. Ebert, Chiara Guidino, Ximena Velez-Zuazo, Jaime Romero, Jeffrey C. Mangel
Summary: This article reports three chondrichthyan species that were accidentally caught in the deep-sea fishery in Peru, which are new records for Peruvian waters. Collaborating with commercial fisheries can greatly enhance our understanding of marine biodiversity in Peru and inform conservation decision-making.
REVISTA DE BIOLOGIA MARINA Y OCEANOGRAFIA
(2022)
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Oana M. Garbasevschi, Jacob Estevam Schmiedt, Trivik Verma, Iulia Lefter, Willem K. Korthals Altes, Ariane Droin, Bjoern Schiricke, Michael Wurm
Summary: This study investigates the potential of predicting residential building age at a large geographical scale in eight municipalities in North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany. Combining building attributes with street and block metrics as features in a Random Forest model, the addition of urban fabric metrics improves the accuracy of building age prediction. The research also examines the impact of age misclassification on residential building heat demand estimation and suggests promising results for urban energy modelling.
COMPUTERS ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN SYSTEMS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabriella La Manna, Fabio Ronchetti, Francesco Perretti, Giulia Ceccherelli
Summary: This study used a MaxEnt modeling approach to predict the seasonal habitat use of bottlenose dolphins in north-western Sardinia and analyzed the environmental variables related to the presence of boats and fishing nets. The results showed that human activities, such as boating and fishing, directly or indirectly influenced the distribution of dolphins in the area. Furthermore, a significant overlap was found between dolphin habitat and areas used for fishing and boating. The study also highlighted the potential impact of fishing on the protected Posidonia oceanica beds.
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Environmental Sciences
Jian Zhou, Guoqing Zhao, Min Li, Jiaqian Li, Xiaoxue Liang, Xinyi Yang, Jia Guo, Tiecheng Wang, Lingyan Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence, spatial distribution, and sources of PFASs in Tibetan Plateau soils, revealing the presence of various novel PFASs and demonstrating geographical variations in PFAS concentrations influenced by human activities and mountain cold-trapping. Multiple source apportionment analyses indicated that PFASs in Tibetan Plateau soils were not only derived from local pollution, but also from atmospheric migration influenced by Indian Monsoon and westerly winds.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Huping Hou, Zhongyi Ding, Shaoliang Zhang, Shanchuan Guo, Yongjun Yang, Zanxu Chen, Jiaxin Mi, Xi Wang
Summary: The study proposes an integrated spatial estimation method based on a case study in the Datong mining area, China, to determine the magnitude of ecological and environmental damage. Results show that geological hazard, particularly surface subsidence due to underground mining, is the primary impact factor, among others.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Yichen Ding, Yaping Huang, Lairong Xie, Shiwei Lu, Leizhou Zhu, Chunguang Hu, Yidan Chen
Summary: This study compares metropolitan areas at different stages and analyzes the differences in land use carbon emissions and influencing factors, providing quantitative models of these factors. The results show that more mature metropolitan areas have higher carbon emissions, and factors such as population, per capita GDP, and urbanization rate have certain effects on carbon emissions.
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Environmental Studies
Lulu Qu, Yurui Li, Yunxin Huang, Xuanchang Zhang, Jilai Liu
Summary: This study explores the transformation of gully agricultural production and its influencing factors in the context of new development, focusing on the Chinese Loess Plateau. Through spatial analysis and regression modeling, it was found that social and economic factors have been the main drivers of this transformation. The findings can provide scientific guidance for sustainable development and revitalization of gully agriculture in the region.
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Ecology
Rita Nolasco, Jesus Dubert, Jose Luis Acuna, Alba Aguion, Teresa Cruz, Joana N. Fernandes, Katja J. Geiger, David Jacinto, Gonzalo Macho, David Mateus, Antonella Rivera, Salvador Roman, Eric Thiebaut, Elsa Vazquez, Henrique Queiroga
Summary: Numerical biophysical models were used to estimate larval dispersal and population connectivity for Pollicipes pollicipes in 3 regions around the Iberian Peninsula. The study found high levels of connectivity between regions and recommended a multi-level governance system for fisheries management to enhance resource persistence.
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Patricio A. Diaz, Carlos Molinet, Miriam Seguel, Edwin J. Niklitschek, Manuel Diaz, Gonzalo Alvarez, Ivan Perez-Santos, Daniel Varela, Leonardo Guzman, Camilo Rodriguez-Villegas, Rosa Figueroa
Summary: This study examined the spatial and temporal dynamics of PSP toxicity in clams in two fishing grounds in southern Chile. The results showed differences in the spatial variability and temporal dynamics of PSP toxicity.
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Environmental Sciences
Lola Toomey, Dirk Welsford, Sharon A. Appleyard, Andrea Polanowski, Cassandra Faux, Bruce E. Deagle, Mark Belchier, James Marthick, Simon Jarman
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Biodiversity Conservation
T. A. Patterson, R. J. Sharples, B. Raymond, D. C. Welsford, V. Andrews-Goff, M. A. Lea, S. D. Goldsworthy, N. J. Gales, M. Hindell
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(2016)
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Ecology
Mao Mori, Stuart P. Corney, Jessica Melbourne-Thomas, Dirk C. Welsford, Andreas Klocker, Philippe E. Ziegler
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2016)
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Fisheries
G. B. Nowara, P. Burch, N. Gasco, D. C. Welsford, T. D. Lamb, C. Chazeau, G. Duhamel, P. Pruvost, S. Wotherspoon, S. G. Candy
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2017)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Veda Malpress, Sophie Bestley, Stuart Corney, Dirk Welsford, Sara Labrousse, Michael Sumner, Mark Hindell
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Fisheries
P. Yates, P. Ziegler, D. Welsford, J. McIvor, B. Farmer, E. Woodcock
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2018)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
John van den Hoff, Robbie Kilpatrick, Dirk Welsford
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paul Tixier, Paul Burch, Gaetan Richard, Karin Olsson, Dirk Welsford, Mary-Anne Lea, Mark A. Hindell, Christophe Guinet, Anais Janc, Nicolas Gasco, Guy Duhamel, Maria Ching Villanueva, Lavinia Suberg, Rhys Arangio, Marta Soffker, John P. Y. Arnould
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
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Fisheries
Peter Yates, Philippe Ziegler, Dirk Welsford, Simon Wotherspoon, Paul Burch, Dale Maschette
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2019)
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Fisheries
Paul Tixier, Paul Burch, Felix Massiot-Granier, Philippe Ziegler, Dirk Welsford, Mary-Anne Lea, Mark A. Hindell, Christophe Guinet, Simon Wotherspoon, Nicolas Gasco, Clara Peron, Guy Duhamel, Rhys Arangio, Renzo Tascheri, Sobahle Somhlaba, John P. Y. Arnould
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Roshni C. Subramaniam, Jessica Melbourne-Thomas, Stuart P. Corney, Karen Alexander, Clara Peron, Philippe Ziegler, Kerrie M. Swadling
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)
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Fisheries
Mao Mori, Kohei Mizobata, Taro Ichii, Philippe Ziegler, Takehiro Okuda
Summary: The study investigates the transport pathways of Antarctic toothfish eggs and larvae in the Southern Ocean. Satellite-derived ocean surface velocities are used to track particle movements and determine important settlement regions for the species. The research provides valuable insights into the early life stages of the Antarctic toothfish and contributes to the assessment and management of its fishery.
FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
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(2017)