Review
Environmental Sciences
Ankita Singhvi, Arjen P. Luijendijk, Alexander P. E. van Oudenhoven
Summary: In the face of uncertainties surrounding coastal management and climate change, coastal engineering interventions need to be adaptable. Understanding the characteristics and differences between grey and green infrastructure, their positions on the spectrum, and their resilience is a challenge. While external factors are typically used to classify the grey-green spectrum, internal factors provide a more holistic comparison of alternative interventions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Lauer, Jenny L. McGuire
Summary: Environmental disturbances can disrupt the critical functions of ecosystems. Resistance and stability are two important properties of ecosystems, but they generally have opposing characteristics. By studying over 1000 protected area ecosystems in Africa, this research found that resistant ecosystems tend to be less stable, while stable ecosystems have limited resistance.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Oceanography
Courtney Scarborough, Zoe Welch, Jono Wilson, Mary G. Gleason, Vienna R. Saccomanno, Benjamin S. Halpern
Summary: This article highlights the importance of historical ecology in understanding the dynamics of California's marine and coastal ecosystems. It synthesizes historical data on population abundance of key species and habitats, revealing the significant role humans have played in shaping these systems over time. The article emphasizes the value of historical information in informing future conservation and sustainable management decisions.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Oceanography
M. M. Andrade, A. Turra
Summary: This study used a contested port expansion project in Brazil to show that integrated frameworks based on ecosystem processes and services can enhance the level of coastal environmental impact assessment. Different groups of stakeholders had varying perceptions, which depended on the scenario and ecosystem services evaluated. The approach of Ecosystem-Based Management has the potential to engage local stakeholders and provide a more integrated assessment of impacts compared to Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Linda R. Harris, Omar Defeo
Summary: This study aimed to comprehensively list and classify the ecosystem services provided by sandy shores and identified 11 ecosystem service bundles. The study discussed the threats to ecosystem service supply and proposed solutions to address these threats.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rocco Labadessa, Leonardo Ancillotto
Summary: Wild boar, through their rooting activity, can have positive effects on the habitat suitability of threatened butterflies, including foraging opportunities, host plant occurrence, and oviposition site selection. This suggests that wild boars may play a beneficial role in improving habitat quality and availability for endangered butterflies, highlighting the importance of studying their role as ecosystem engineers for species and habitat conservation.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiaodi Zhou, Xilong Wang, Dongliang Lu, Solomon Felix Dan, Zhenjun Kang, Yuping Xu, Peiyao Weng, Zhaofu Wei
Summary: A study was conducted to evaluate the ecological security of Qinzhou coastal zone using indicators and a comprehensive index method. The results showed that the ecological security of the coastal zone fluctuated and developed in the past 10 years, but has shown an upward trend since 2015. The implementation of environmental protection policies and measures played a significant role in improving the ecological security.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Fiorella N. Gonzales, Dylan Craven, Juan J. Armesto
Summary: We conducted a systematic review of the scientific literature on coastal lomas, exploring their origin, dependence on marine fog, biodiversity patterns, and conservation. Results revealed a lack of consensus on the origin of coastal lomas and a limited understanding of the dynamics of marine fog. The study highlights the need for further research on macroecological patterns, community filters, and the impacts of climate change on coastal lomas and their ecosystem services.
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
T. W. G. F. Mafaziya Nijamdeen, Ngendahimana Ephrem, Jean Huge, Kodikara Arachchilage Sunanda Kodikara, Farid Dahdouh-Guebas
Summary: This paper assesses the ethnobiological importance of mangroves to coastal communities in Southern and North-western Sri Lanka. The study found that mangroves are used for various purposes including food, fuel, construction, chemicals, and medicine. The extent of usage was significantly higher in the Southern province compared to the North-western province. It is suggested that community participation, ethnobiological importance, and community perspectives should be taken into account for sustainable mangrove management.
Article
Ecology
Beatriz Marin-Diaz, Gregory S. Fivash, Janne Nauta, Ralph J. M. Temmink, Nadia Hijner, Valerie C. Reijers, Peter P. M. J. M. Cruijsen, Karin Didderen, Jannes H. T. Heusinkveld, Emma Penning, Gabriela Maldonado-Garcia, Jim van Belzen, Jaco C. de Smit, Marjolijn J. A. Christianen, Tjisse van der Heide, Daphne van der Wal, Han Olff, Tjeerd J. Bouma, Laura L. Govers
Summary: Combining foreshore ecosystems with artificial reefs can help attenuate waves and trap sediment on tidal flats, but larger implementation scale and more resistant structures are needed for long-term impact on tidal flat morphology.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Eliseo Fica-Rojas, Alexis M. Catalan, Bernardo R. Broitman, Alejandro Perez-Matus, Nelson Valdivia
Summary: Ecological stability depends on interactions between different levels of biological organization. Insurance effects occur when increasing species diversity leads to more stable community-level properties. This study investigates how species richness and population-level parameters influence community invariability.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria M. Mendez, Juan P. Livore, Federico Marquez, Gregorio Bigatti
Summary: This study aimed to test a methodology proposed for the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network Pole to Pole of the Americas program, and found that the methodology can detect mass mussel mortality events timely, with almost 0% mussel cover detected. This simple methodology is an adequate tool for monitoring rocky intertidal habitats.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sihan Li, Deyong Yu, Ting Huang, Ruifang Hao
Summary: This study conducted a quantitative analysis of ecosystem services and biodiversity protection importance in the Three-River Headwaters Region and proposed corresponding management schemes. The results showed that a comprehensive consideration of the different requirements of ecosystem services and biodiversity protection is necessary in the conservation area delineation and management.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dominic McAfee, Melanie J. Bishop, Gray A. Williams
Summary: The habitat formed by rock oysters can provide cool microclimates, allowing associated invertebrate communities to remain stable during periods of temperature change. Oyster habitats consistently have lower maximum temperatures and greater thermal stability compared to bare rock habitats.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Brigitte Legare, Simon Belanger, Rakesh Kumar Singh, Pascal Bernatchez, Mathieu Cusson
Summary: The phenology of intertidal vegetation has a significant impact on remote sensing outputs, and satellite remote sensing technologies can be used to monitor the phenology of intertidal vegetation, helping to discriminate plant species and classify vegetation.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jia-Yong Lao, Yuefei Ruan, Kenneth M. Y. Leung, Eddy Y. Zeng, Paul K. S. Lam
Summary: This comprehensive review examines the occurrence of organophosphate esters (OPEs) in various environments over the past decade and explores age-specific exposure to OPEs. The results suggest that dietary ingestion is the main exposure pathway, followed by dust ingestion. Exposure in schools/daycare centers and offices contributes significantly to OPE intake in non-adults and adults, respectively. Infants are the most vulnerable group, largely due to breast milk ingestion.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jiaqi Sun, Miaomiao Teng, Fengchang Wu, Xiaoli Zhao, Yunxia Li, Lihui Zhao, Wentian Zhao, Keng Po Lai, Kenneth Mei Yee Leung, John P. Giesy
Summary: Recent epidemiological investigations have shown that environmental factors and stress related to unhealthy lifestyles can pose health risks to organisms. This comprehensive review examines the effects of paternal exposure to harmful substances and stress on physiological responses and developmental processes in descendants. Various sources of exposure, such as smoking, atmospheric fine particulate matter, alcohol, obesogenic diet, chemical toxicants, and stress related to unhealthy lifestyles, are discussed. The review also focuses on the epigenetic mechanisms mediated by germ cells that can affect reproduction, oxidative stress, nervous and immune systems in paternal lineages. It highlights the need for further studies on the effects of these exposures on later generations and explores ways to alleviate their negative effects on offspring.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chengge Hu, Fange Yue, Haicong Zhan, Kenneth M. Y. Leung, Hongwei Liu, Weihua Gu, Runqi Zhang, Afeng Chen, Xinming Wang, Zhouqing Xie
Summary: In order to understand the formation process of biogenic and anthropogenic secondary organic aerosols (BSOA and ASOA) in the marine atmosphere under global warming, aerosol samples were collected from the Bering Sea to the western North Pacific over three summers. The results showed that concentrations of isoprene-derived SOA (SOAI) tracers were lowest in 2014, while concentrations of monoterpenes-derived SOA (SOAM) tracers were highest and the aerosols were more aged in that year. Spatially, SOA tracer concentrations were higher over the western North Pacific, mainly coming from terrestrial inputs. The study reveals significant contributions of terrestrial sources to different types of SOA over the western North Pacific.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Ming Fung Franco Au, Hing Man Au, Wai Kei Vicky Chu, Chun Kit Kwok, Siu Gin Cheung, Kenneth Mei Yee Leung, Jian-Wen Qiu
Summary: This study aims to provide updated information on the diversity, seasonal abundance, and distribution of Amphioxus in Hong Kong. It was found that Amphioxus were present in 13 out of 23 sampled sites, including previously unreported locations. Three species of Amphioxus were recorded, and they preferred shallow-water sites with coarse sediment and low organic matter content. Comparison between seasons indicated reproductive seasonality with higher percentages of juveniles in the dry season.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Chengge Hu, Fange Yue, Haicong Zhan, Kenneth M. Y. Leung, Runqi Zhang, Weihua Gu, Hongwei Liu, Afeng Chen, Yue Cao, Xinming Wang, Zhouqing Xie
Summary: This study investigated n-alkanes and fatty acids in summer aerosol samples collected from the Bering Sea to the western North Pacific in 2014, 2016, and 2018. The results showed that lipid concentrations were highest in 2018, with the western North Pacific influenced by neighboring Eurasia and the Bering Sea influenced by aerosol transport from the western North Pacific and increased primary productivity. The study provides valuable information for understanding the sources and influencing factors of organic aerosols.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Adela Jing Li, Racliffe Weng Seng Lai, Guang-Jie Zhou, Priscilla To Yan Leung, Eddy Y. Zeng, Kenneth Mei Yee Leung
Summary: The contamination of copper in the marine environment is increasing, especially after the ban of organotin compounds and the increase of the use of Cu-based antifouling paints. This study aimed to investigate the interacting effect of temperature and copper exposure on survival and development in the marine copepod Tigriopus japonicus. The results showed that the interaction between Cu and temperature had a more significant impact on gene expressions than on apical endpoints.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qi Wang, Yuefei Ruan, Linjie Jin, Brian C. W. Kot, Kenneth Mei Yee Leung, Paul K. S. Lam
Summary: This study conducted target analysis and suspect screening of halogenated flameretardants (HFRs) and their metabolites in the blubber of stranded finless porpoises and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins in Hong Kong between 2013 and 2020. The concentrations of tetra-/penta-/hexa-bromodiphenyl ethers (tetra-/penta-/hexa-BDEs) in porpoises and dolphins decreased over time, possibly due to the phasing out of these chemicals in China. Positive correlation was found between the concentrations of tetra-BDE and Me-MeO-tetra-BDE, suggesting the potential metabolism of tetra-BDE as a source of Me-MeO-tetra-BDE in marine mammals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Zhenfei Yan, Chenglian Feng, Kenneth M. Y. Leung, Ying Luo, Jindong Wang, Xiaowei Jin, Fengchang Wu
Summary: This article systematically analyzes the distribution, bioaccumulation, and ecological risks of organophosphate esters (OPEs) in aquatic ecosystems, and determines their interim water quality criteria. The study found that OPEs have geographically specific distribution and are closely related to human activities. The bioaccumulation of OPEs is positively correlated with their hydrophobicity. Through risk quotient and joint probability curve analysis, it was found that some OPEs pose moderate ecological risks. Future studies should focus on the mechanism of biomagnification, derivation of water quality criteria, and more precise assessment of ecological risks for OPEs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jia-Yong Lao, Shaopeng Xu, Kai Zhang, Huiju Lin, Yaru Cao, Rongben Wu, Danyang Tao, Yuefei Ruan, Kenneth Mei Yee Leung, Paul K. S. Lam
Summary: This study analyzed the concentrations of organophosphate esters (OPEs) and their transformation products (TPs) in urban stormwater and wastewater in Hong Kong. The results showed that OPEs and TPs have ecological impacts, and TPs may cause endocrine disruption in marine organisms. A novel framework integrating various factors has been proposed to assess and regulate the risks of these emerging contaminants in urban environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yilin Shu, Qi Wang, Pei Hong, Yuefei Ruan, Huiju Lin, Jing Xu, Huijuan Zhang, Shuaitao Deng, Hailong Wu, Lianguo Chen, Kenneth Mei Yee Leung
Summary: This study investigated the tissue-specific bioaccumulation characteristics of PFAS in Chinese toads collected from Chaohu Lake in China. The highest PFAS concentrations were found in the liver of the toads, followed by gonads and intestine. Two emerging PFAS, HFPO-DA and 6:2 H-PFESA, were reported for the first time in amphibians. Males had higher gonad PFAS levels than females, and estradiol levels in gonads increased with certain PFAS concentrations, indicating potential estrogenic effects of PFAS in the toads, especially in males.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Cherry C. Y. Cheung, Ryan K. L. Leung, Calton S. W. Law, Martin C. F. Cheng, Kevin K. Y. Ho, Priscilla T. Y. Leung, Juan C. Astudillo, Kenneth M. Y. Leung
Summary: Coastal soft-bottom and shallow water habitats in Tolo Harbour and Channel are important nursery grounds for marine fishes, but are facing threats from coastal development and pollution. This study provides ecological information and identifies sites with high conservation priority, aiming to protect the species diversity and fishery resources in the area.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Kenneth M. Y. Leung, Juan C. Astudillo, James K. H. Fang, Jianwen Qiu, Ichiro Takeuchi
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Racliffe Weng Seng Lai, Guang-Jie Zhou, Mana Man Na Yung, Aleksandra B. Djurisic, Kenneth Mei Yee Leung
Summary: This study investigated the effects of temperature and salinity on the physicochemical properties and sublethal toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles. Results showed that at high temperature and salinity, ZnO nanoparticles aggregated more but released fewer zinc ions. They had significant impacts on the survival, attachment rate, and filtration rate of mussels, suggesting that mussels may accumulate more zinc through particle filtration under higher temperature and salinity, resulting in elevated toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuefei Ruan, Paul K. S. Lam, Jia-Yong Lao, Guangling Huang, Kai Zhang, Qi Wang, Shaopeng Xu, Jiaxue Wu, Kenneth M. Y. Leung, Eddy Y. Zeng, Bensheng Huang
Summary: Due to the lack of monitoring networks and criteria for emerging contaminants in rivers, it is challenging to quantify the influences of human activities on their occurrence and ecological impacts. In this study, organophosphate esters (OPEs) were investigated in the urban estuary of Pearl River Estuary (PRE) in South China. The results showed that OPEs occurrence was mainly influenced by land-based emissions and hydrological conditions. Tributyl phosphate and tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate were identified as priority OPEs, requiring further monitoring and control measures in this estuary. The study indicates that urbanized riverine outlets are more environmentally stressed and have lower resilience to OPE pollution.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Qi Wang, Yuefei Ruan, Calista N. T. Yuen, Huiju Lin, Leo W. Y. Yeung, Kenneth M. Y. Leung, Paul K. S. Lam
Summary: This review summarizes the advantages of three target analysis supplementary approaches for tracking PFASs in the aquatic environment and proposes considering more targets and developing comprehensive sample treatment strategies. It also suggests including PFASs screened via HRMS in mass balance analysis.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)