Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shu Liu, Yong Wang, Guang J. Zhang, Linyi Wei, Bin Wang, Le Yu
Summary: Historical land use has both biogeophysical and biogeochemical effects on climate, impacting mean and extreme temperature. While economically disadvantaged countries are harmed, rich countries benefit, leading to increased global economic inequality. Additionally, developing economies experience enhanced day-to-day temperature variability, further exacerbating global economic inequality.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Viliamu Iese, Anthony S. Kiem, Azarel Mariner, Philip Malsale, Tile Tofaeono, Dewi G. C. Kirono, Vanessa Round, Craig Heady, Robson Tigona, Filipe Veisa, Kisolel Posanau, Faapisa Aiono, Alick Haruhiru, Arieta Daphne, Vaiola Vainikolo, Nikotemo Iona
Summary: Drought in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) is considered a creeping disaster as its impacts are usually not noticed until months or years after its onset. Monitoring, forecasting, and managing drought in the PICTs is complex due to the diverse ways in which droughts occur, as well as the varied direct and indirect causes and consequences of drought across the region.
Article
Biology
R. Iestyn Woolway, Sapna Sharma, John P. Smol
Summary: Climate change has significant impacts on aquatic ecosystems, including reduced ice cover, longer summer stratified seasons, and a cascade of ecological consequences. These consequences affect water temperature, mixing and water levels, dissolved oxygen, algal blooms, and cold-water fisheries' habitat. Climate change also affects freshwater supplies, water quality, biodiversity, and the ecosystem benefits they provide to society.
Article
Ecology
Chang K. Seung, Do-Hoon Kim, Ju-Hyun Yi, Se-Hyun Song
Summary: This study evaluates the economic impacts of fluctuations in anchovy catch in Gyeong-Nam province, South Korea, due to warming seawater, by combining an IRIO model and SES to project the price and quantity of anchovies. The research finds that estimates of economic impacts may be biased if only quantity change is considered without accounting for price responses, filling a critical gap in previous IO-based economic impact analyses of fisheries.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Review
Oceanography
G. Testa, S. Neira, R. Giesecke, A. Pinones
Summary: The Antarctic Peninsula ecosystem is sensitive to climate variability and fisheries activities. Environmental variability has a greater impact on the Antarctic food web compared to the krill fishery. Chlorophyll-a biomass strongly influences the temporal variability of functional groups. A decline in krill population biomass and an increase in other zooplankton groups are expected in the future.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Rizwan Aziz, Ismail Yucel
Summary: The study investigates the temporal variability of yearly and seasonal extreme precipitation across Turkey using stationary and nonstationary frequency approach. The impacts of nonstationarity are determined by calculating the percentage difference of return levels between stationary and nonstationary cases, showing different magnitude and type of impacts in different regions.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Stuart H. Munsch, Correigh M. Greene, Nathan J. Mantua, William H. Satterthwaite
Summary: This article examines the decline of the salmon fishery in California's Central Valley due to climate change and human actions. It finds that the fishery has lost its climate resilience and emphasizes the importance of protecting complex, less-modified ecosystems for sustainable productivity and ecological services.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Simona Cipolla, Nicola Montaldo
Summary: This study evaluates the ability of forests in the Island of Sardinia to resist or adapt to climate changes. The results show that these forests are affected by drought-triggered tree dieback and vegetation changes. The behavior of vegetation is related to mean annual precipitation, while temperature and vapor-pressure deficit also have an impact on the forests. Future scenarios predict a decrease in tree cover, especially with reduced precipitation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tolga Pilevneli, Goksen Capar, Clara Sanchez-Cerda
Summary: This study investigates the impact of climate change on agricultural production and incomes in 25 river basins of Turkey, focusing on water availability assessment. The results show that the highest impact is expected during the 2015-2040 period, with potential water deficiency and a decrease in total production and incomes. The estimated cost of climate change is significant, emphasizing the urgent need to increase water use efficiency and productivity.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jamison M. Gove, Gareth J. Williams, Joey Lecky, Eric Brown, Eric Conklin, Chelsie Counsell, Gerald Davis, Mary K. Donovan, Kim Falinski, Lindsey Kramer, Kelly Kozar, Ning Li, Jeffrey A. Maynard, Amanda McCutcheon, Sheila A. McKenna, Brian J. Neilson, Aryan Safaie, Christopher Teague, Robert Whittier, Gregory P. Asner
Summary: This study demonstrates that reducing local human impacts can enhance the resilience and recovery of coral reefs to bleaching events. Integrated land-sea management can effectively protect coastal marine ecosystems and provide the best opportunity for coral reefs to persist in a changing climate.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel Nohrstedt, Jacob Hileman, Maurizio Mazzoleni, Giuliano Di Baldassarre, Charles F. Parker
Summary: The influence of disasters on adaptation actions in cities is a subject of debate. The existing knowledge base mainly consists of individual or small-scale case studies, lacking a global overview of evidence on disaster impacts and adaptation. This study uses regression analysis to examine the effects of disaster frequency and severity on four types of adaptation actions in 549 cities. The results suggest that in countries with greater adaptive capacity, economic losses increase the level of adaptation actions targeting recently experienced disaster types, as well as actions to enhance general disaster preparedness. The frequency of disasters reduces actions targeting hazard types other than those that recently occurred, while human losses have minimal effects. Comparisons between cities with different levels of adaptive capacity reveal a wealth effect, as more affluent countries incur higher economic damages from disasters but also have greater governance capacity, leading to both incentives and opportunities for adaptation measures. Although the overall impact of disaster frequency and severity on adaptation actions is limited, the results are sensitive to the types of disaster impacts, adaptation actions, and adaptive capacities considered.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Soha M. Mostafa, Osama Wahed, Walaa Y. El-Nashar, Samia M. El-Marsafawy, Martina Zelenakova, Hany F. Abd-Elhamid
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive assessment of the impact of climate change on water resources in Egypt, focusing on irrigation water for agricultural crops. By utilizing global circulation models and climate models, the study estimated the increase in irrigation water demands in Middle Egypt under future climate conditions. The findings indicate that the rising water demands due to climate change will potentially affect water security in Egypt.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Shibo Guo, Zhentao Zhang, Erjing Guo, Zhenzhen Fu, Jingjin Gong, Xiaoguang Yang
Summary: This study assesses the impact of historical climate and technology on soybean yield in China and predicts future soybean yield under climate change and technology improvement.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jorie Clark, Jeremy S. Littell, Jay R. Alder, Nathan Teats
Summary: Anthropogenic climate change poses a significant challenge to the protection of cultural resources on federal lands. Current measures using vulnerability assessments to manage the impacts of climate change hazards on cultural resources are overwhelming in terms of cost and resources. Incorporating hazard distribution information into risk assessments allows for a more efficient prioritization of efforts. Further studies and policies are needed to prioritize at-risk cultural resources and develop adaptation plans.
CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Studies
Ionut Cristi Nicu, Sandra Fatoric
Summary: This article provides a systematic review and synthesis of research on the impacts of climate change on immovable cultural heritage in the polar regions. It highlights the under-representation of certain Arctic countries and calls for further research on climate change adaptation and effective policy-making.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-CLIMATE CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Matheus Souza Ferreira de Barros, Jose Gilmar Cavalcante Oliveira Junior, Cicero Diogo Lins Oliveira, Taciana Kramer Pinto, Vandick da Silva Batista, Nidia Noemi Fabre
Summary: This study investigates the reproductive dynamics of two shrimp species in major fishing grounds in Northeastern Brazil. The results show that recruitment and reproduction periods overlap significantly, with recruitment occurring in the wet season and spawning in the dry season. The study suggests that both species have evolved to maximize reproductive fitness by recruiting in the wet season and spawning in the dry season. It also highlights the negative influence of climate change on tropical shrimp stocks and the need for adjusting local regulations to protect them from overfishing.
FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
N. C. Gamarra, J. E. Hawes, A. C. L. Costa, F. A. S. Vieira, A. C. Rodrigues, R. J. Ladle, A. C. M. Malhado, J. V. Campos-Silva
Summary: This study assessed the case of arapaima co-management through the lens of the Protected Areas Asset Framework (PAAF). It found that arapaima is recognized as a key biophysical natural asset by local communities, with significant importance in terms of food, cultural, economic and conservation aspects. The study highlights the potential of PAAF in identifying the diverse range of values associated with protected areas and encourages stronger support for collaborative sustainable natural resource management programs.
JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Ana Sofia Cardoso, Francesco Renna, Ricardo Moreno-Llorca, Domingo Alcaraz-Segura, Siham Tabik, Richard J. Ladle, Ana Sofia Vaz
Summary: Crowdsourced social media data has become popular for assessing cultural ecosystem services. The potential of deep learning for automating the analysis of crowdsourced social media content is still being explored.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Felipe Roberto da Silva, Alexandre Schiavetti, Ana Claudia Mendes Malhado, Beatrice Ferreira, Caio Victor de Paula Sousa, Fabio Pessoa Vieira, Francisco Roberto Pinto, Gabriel Barros Goncalves de Souza, George Olavo, Jessica Borba Quintela dos Santos, Joao Vitor Campos-Silva, Jose Gilmar Cavalcante de Oliveira Junior, Leonardo Tortoriello Messias, Marcio Luiz Vargas Barbosa Filho, Miguel da Costa Accioly, Nidia Noemi Fabre, Patrizia Raggi Abdallah, Priscila F. M. Lopes, Ruy Kenji Papa de Kikuchi, Samuel Facanha Camara, Vandick da Silva Batista, Marcelo O. Soares
Summary: This study assessed the socioeconomic vulnerability of human communities in Brazilian MPAs affected by a major oil spill in the southwestern Atlantic. The findings revealed a high vulnerability of these protected areas to oil accidents, particularly impacting food security for traditional communities.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Anna Ludmilla da Costa-Pinto, Ricardo S. Bovendorp, Adriana Bocchiglieri, Aldo Caccavo, Ana Claudia Delciellos, Ana Claudia Malhado, Ana Karolina Rodrigues de Almeida, Caryne Braga, Diogo Loretto, Edeltrudes Maria Valadares Calaca Camara, Fernando Heberson Menezes, Gabby Guilhon, Gabriela Paise, Gisela Sobral, Iardley Cicero Gomes Varjao, Jessica Viviane Amorim Ferreira, Leandro da Silva Oliveira, Lena Geise, Luiz Cezar Machado Pereira, Matheus Rocha Jorge Correa, Patricia Avello Nicola, Patricia Goncalves Guedes, Rafael Gustavo Becker, Rebeca Mascarenhas Fonseca Barreto, Shirley Seixas Pereira da Silva, Vinicius Santana Orsini, Richard James Ladle
Summary: This study fills the research gap on small mammals in the Caatinga biome and provides detailed information on species richness, composition, and some biometric data. The dataset, which is the first of its kind for the Caatinga biome, has considerable potential value for studying habitat use, landscape ecology, macroecology, biogeography, and conservation.
Editorial Material
Ecology
Michael N. Dawson, Ricardo A. Correia, Richard J. Ladle
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sonia Llorente-Culebras, Richard J. Ladle, Ana M. C. Santos
Summary: One of the main strategies to reduce global loss of biodiversity is the establishment of protected areas. However, biodiversity knowledge is biased taxonomically and geographically, and there are shortfalls and biases in the research conducted in protected areas. Reducing these biases and shortfalls is essential for more effective use of limited conservation resources.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Jordana Rangely, Matheus S. F. de Barros, Monica D. Albuquerque-Tenorio, Reginaldo Medeiros, Richard James Ladle, Nidia Noemi Fabre
Summary: Life history theory predicts that organisms optimize their life-history traits according to evolutionary context and environmental constraints. In this study, we investigated life-history traits of three tropical mullet species using age, growth, and otolith allometry. Our results indicate that otolith allometric patterns are useful predictors of specific life history traits. More generally, our study species exhibit fine-scale temporal differences in life cycle events that may be related to growth rates and body size that can be predicted by otolith allometry, as well as a gradient of interspecific divergences in life-history traits.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Ivan Jaric, Ricardo A. Correia, Marino Bonaiuto, Barry W. Brook, Franck Courchamp, Josh A. Firth, Kevin J. Gaston, Tina Heger, Jonathan M. Jeschke, Richard J. Ladle, Yves Meinard, David L. Roberts, Kate Sherren, Masashi Soga, Andrea Soriano-Redondo, Diogo Verissimo, Uri Roll
Summary: Societal awareness and engagement with environmental problems are crucial for effective conservation programs. Research shows that public attention to cultural products decreases over time, which could also limit motivation for conservation efforts. This study addresses the concept of attention transience in conservation, discusses its drivers and mechanisms, and provides an overview of conservation issues for which it is particularly relevant. Attention transience allows conservationists a brief opportunity to focus public awareness and mobilize support, emphasizing the importance of tailored marketing campaigns, targeted communication, and efforts to refocus attention on key issues.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Cicero Diogo Lins De Oliveira, Richard J. Ladle, Vandick Da Silva Batista
Summary: Elasmobranchs, including sharks and rays, are facing the threat of endangerment globally. A scientometric analysis was conducted to investigate the scientific production on elasmobranchs between 1950 and 2019. The study found an exponential increase in the number of valid articles on elasmobranchs. The research focus shifted from descriptive biology to themes related to life history, conservation, and fisheries. However, there is a lack of explicit studies on elasmobranch conservation, especially in Asian countries where overexploitation poses significant threats.
JOURNAL OF COASTAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Patricia Guedes, Fernanda Alves-Martins, Javier Martinez Arribas, Sumita Chatterjee, Ana M. C. Santos, Amir Lewin, Longji Bako, Paul W. Webala, Ricardo A. Correia, Ricardo Rocha, Richard J. Ladle
Summary: We believe that naming species after individuals is unfair and goes against principles of equality and representation. Reforming taxonomy to eliminate eponyms may be challenging, but it can have numerous advantages for both conservation and society.
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
N. C. Gamarra, A. C. L. Costa, M. A. C. Ferreira, L. M. Diele-Viegas, A. P. O. Santos, R. J. Ladle, A. C. Malhado, J. V. Campos-Silva
Summary: This study investigates the perceptions of Brazilian artisanal fishers on the cultural, economic, governance, health, and social contributions of artisanal fishing to their well-being. The results show that fishers from different areas have significantly different perceptions of the benefits of artisanal fishing. The research provides a multidimensional perspective on the benefits generated by artisanal fishing in Brazil, supporting the management and governance of the industry to increase the well-being of fishing communities and conserve fisheries resources.
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Ana Filipa Palmeirim, Sambu Seck, Luis Palma, Richard J. Ladle
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Aline Olimpo dos Santos, Cicero Diogo L. Oliveira, Jose Gilmar C. de Oliveira Junior, Vandick da Silva Batista
Summary: Artisanal small-scale fisheries play a crucial role in subsistence and food security, particularly in developing countries. However, these fishers face various challenges such as economic and social marginalization, conflicts, and overfishing. This study explores the risk perception among artisanal fishers in a Marine Protected Area through interviews and questionnaires. The findings suggest that fishing environment positively influences risk perception, while a lack of religious beliefs has a negative impact. Offshore fishers experience more operating conditions and time at sea, leading to higher risk of losses and greater perception of health and conflict risks. Inshore fishers, on the other hand, have a higher perception of environmental degradation.
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY
(2023)
