Article
Ecology
Saachi Sadchatheeswaran, George M. Branch, Lynne J. Shannon, Marta Coll, Jeroen Steenbeek
Summary: This study investigated the impact of non-native ecosystem engineers on an intertidal rocky shore in South Africa, using non-spatial temporal modelling and spatial modelling. By incorporating the Ecoengineer plug-in, the simulations accurately matched empirical observations, highlighting the importance of considering structural habitat complexity when analyzing intertidal ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2021)
Article
Oceanography
Cong-Ying He, Shuo-Qian Mao, Xiao-Jun Yan, Kuan-Hong Meng, Dai-Fu Hu
Summary: The study constructed an Ecopath model for Xihu Harbor ecosystem based on survey data from 2010 and 2020, analyzing changes in ecosystem structure over 10 years and proposing management recommendations. Significant decreases in total resources and fishery resources, increases in benthic organisms and plankton, and a slight decrease in ecotrophic efficiency were observed.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Oceanography
Micheli Duarte de Paula Costa, Rafael A. Magris, Jose Henrique Muelbert, Joao Paes Vieira, Jorge Pablo Castello, Margareth S. Copertino, Hugh P. Possingham
Summary: Fish conservation in estuaries is complex due to diverse social values, multiple ecological processes and ontogenetic shift. This study developed a prioritisation approach to create conservation zones in an estuarine system, integrating pelagic and benthic habitats for different life history stages. The results showed that spatial priorities for conservation zones were robust and an integrated plan required less area than a traditional plan.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dylan Sinnickson, David Chagaris, Micheal Allen
Summary: This study examined the impact of freshwater discharge from the Suwannee River on forage fish and sportfish communities downstream, with drought conditions having a greater effect on ecological production. The presence of snook (Centropomus undecimalis) played a strong top-down control role in the ecosystem, impacting the sensitivity of other functional groups such as spotted seatrout and sand seatrout from the family Sciaenidae.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Chengjie Yin, Li Gong, Yushun Chen, Leyi Ni, Tony J. Pitcher, Bin Kang, Longgen Guo
Summary: The introduction of the Japanese smelt into Lake Erhai has led to competition between invasive and native species, changes in trophic structures, and significant degradation of the lake ecosystem. The simulation results suggest that the top-down control of the Japanese smelt on its prey has a significant impact on the relative biomass of other fish species and zooplankton in the studied lake. It is important to regulate planktivorous fishes, especially the Japanese smelt, in Lake Erhai to mitigate these ecological impacts.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anett Endredi, Katalin Patonai, Janos Podani, Simone Libralato, Ferenc Jordan
Summary: This study analyzed food web data from 92 aquatic ecosystems and found relationships between traits and food web positions of organisms, such as benthic organisms being richly connected and mobile organisms occupying higher food web positions.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Jessica Boyer, Kasondra Rubalcava, Shawn Booth, Howard Townsend
Summary: Since the 1950s, the increased production of plastics worldwide has led to a rise in plastic pollution in marine environments. This pollution can contaminate marine organisms with microplastics, potentially causing harmful effects on humans who consume seafood. While plastic pollution is often seen as a global issue, its sources and health effects primarily occur at a local level. To address this problem, we have developed a proof-of-concept model that connects plastic inflow in a small-scale marine environment to a contaminants-based food web model.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2022)
Article
Limnology
Kristy A. Lewis, Robert R. Christian, Charles W. Martin, Kira L. Allen, Ashley M. McDonald, Victoria M. Roberts, Michelle N. Shaffer, John F. Valentine
Summary: The study investigated the impact of the Deepwater Horizon spill on the food web, revealing that the nektonic food web in the region is flexible and likely has redundant energy pathways to explain its resilience.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
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
Jacob W. Bentley, Mathieu G. Lundy, Daniel Howell, Steven E. Beggs, Alida Bundy, Francisco de Castro, Clive J. Fox, Johanna J. Heymans, Christopher P. Lynam, Debbi Pedreschi, Pia Schuchert, Natalia Serpetti, Johnny Woodlock, David G. Reid
Summary: Incorporating ecosystem information into fisheries stock assessments has proven challenging due to uncertainty of input data and structural uncertainty of complex multi-species models. This study proposes a new approach using stock-specific ecosystem indicators to set an ecosystem-based fishing mortality reference point (FECO). The FECO can be used to adjust fishing mortality based on ecosystem conditions, providing a quantitative way of incorporating ecosystem information into catch advice.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Peilong Ju, Mingru Chen, William W. L. Cheung, Yongjun Tian, Shengyun Yang, Peng Sun, Chengpu Jiang, Zhenbin Lu
Summary: A first mass balance food web model was developed to characterize the upwelling ecosystem in the Southern Taiwan Strait. Analysis of the model revealed structuring groups, keystone groups, maturity indicators, and control mechanisms within the ecosystem. The model provides basic information for stakeholders and policy-makers to implement ecosystem-based management.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Daniel. J. J. Pondella, Jeremy. T. T. Claisse, Chelsea. M. M. Williams
Summary: Increasing fish production in the ocean is achievable and beneficial for both the economy and the ecosystem. Artificial reef deployments have been successful in restoring these services, and understanding the mechanisms and design considerations is important for future structures. maximising ecological processes and considering habitat use are critical in creating productive reefs. We propose a general theory for optimizing these variables.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Limnology
Beatriz S. Dias, Michael G. Frisk, Adrian Jordaan
Summary: Research on the management of small pelagics, or forage fish, is still in its early stages, but simulations suggest that increasing the connectivity of anadromous forage fish can enhance the diversity and resilience of marine ecosystems.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zepeng Li, Yan Chen, Gang Wang, Jiandong Mu, Yanfeng Sun, Haolin Yu, Jiangling Xu, Ying Yan, Shuangyue Luo, Fuqiang Han, Jie Feng, Zhe Pan
Summary: In this study, the ecological carrying capacity and carbon sequestration potential of artificial oyster reefs in a marine ranching area in Bohai Bay, China, were evaluated. The results showed that the ecological carrying capacity of bivalve shellfish was higher than the existing quantity, but the ecosystem of the marine ranching area was not yet mature. When the bivalve shellfish population reaches its carrying capacity, the ecosystem will become mature and stable. Additionally, bivalve shellfish can sequester carbon through feeding and biodeposition. Effective management of bivalve shellfish can enhance the economic benefits and carbon sink service functions of marine ranching.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ioannis Keramidas, Donna Dimarchopoulou, Eyal Ofir, Marco Scotti, Athanassios C. Tsikliras, Gideon Gal
Summary: The aim of the study was to develop food web models using the EwE software tool to describe European marine ecosystems. A total of 195 Ecopath models based on 168 scientific publications were reviewed. Most models and publications focused on the western Mediterranean Sea. The EwE modelling approach provides a quantitative framework to analyze ecosystem structure and dynamics.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Jeroen Steenbeek, Joe Buszowski, David Chagaris, Villy Christensen, Marta Coll, Elizabeth A. Fulton, Stelios Katsanevakis, Kristy A. Lewis, Antonios D. Mazaris, Diego Macias, Kim de Mutsert, Greig Oldford, Maria Grazia Pennino, Chiara Piroddi, Giovanni Romagnoni, Natalia Serpetti, Yunne-Jai Shin, Michael A. Spence, Vanessa Stelzenmueller
Summary: Marine Ecosystem Models (MEMs) provide a deeper understanding of marine ecosystem dynamics, but are underutilized in policy arenas due to lack of formal validation and uncertainty quantifications. Addressing technical issues and proposing a simple, scalable conceptual solution is key to increasing the usefulness of MEMs.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2021)
Review
Oceanography
Ryan F. Heneghan, Eric Galbraith, Julia L. Blanchard, Cheryl Harrison, Nicolas Barrier, Catherine Bulman, William Cheung, Marta Coll, Tyler D. Eddy, Maite Erauskin-Extramiana, Jason D. Everett, Jose A. Fernandes-Salvador, Didier Gascuel, Jerome Guiet, Olivier Maury, Juliano Palacios-Abrantes, Colleen M. Petrik, Hubert du Pontavice, Anthony J. Richardson, Jeroen Steenbeek, Travis C. Tai, Jan Volkholz, Phoebe A. Woodworth-Jefcoats, Derek P. Tittensor
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystem models, revealing the diversity of responses to changes in temperature and lower trophic levels. The results highlight the lack of theoretical clarity on representing fundamental ecological mechanisms and emphasize the need to better understand the two-way coupling between lower trophic level organisms and consumers in global marine ecosystem modeling.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Derek P. Tittensor, Camilla Novaglio, Cheryl S. Harrison, Ryan F. Heneghan, Nicolas Barrier, Daniele Bianchi, Laurent Bopp, Andrea Bryndum-Buchholz, Gregory L. Britten, Matthias Buchner, William W. L. Cheung, Villy Christensen, Marta Coll, John P. Dunne, Tyler D. Eddy, Jason D. Everett, Jose A. Fernandes-Salvador, Elizabeth A. Fulton, Eric D. Galbraith, Didier Gascuel, Jerome Guiet, Jasmin G. John, Jason S. Link, Heike K. Lotze, Olivier Maury, Kelly Ortega-Cisneros, Juliano Palacios-Abrantes, Colleen M. Petrik, Hubert du Pontavice, Jonathan Rault, Anthony J. Richardson, Lynne Shannon, Yunne-Jai Shin, Jeroen Steenbeek, Charles A. Stock, Julia L. Blanchard
Summary: The use of enhanced marine ecosystem models and Earth system model outputs from CMIP6 reveals a greater decline in mean global ocean animal biomass than previously projected under both strong-mitigation and high-emissions scenarios. Climate change impacts are expected to lead to long-term declines in global marine animal biomass and unevenly distributed impacts on fisheries. The new ensemble ecosystem simulations show a greater decline in mean global ocean animal biomass under both strong-mitigation and high-emissions scenarios due to elevated warming, highlighting the need to reduce uncertainty in projected responses of marine ecosystems to climate change.
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Eurico Mesquita Noleto-Filho, Ronaldo Angelini, Jeroen Steenbeek, Adriana Rosa Carvalho
Summary: The Shiny4SelfReport application aims to improve data accuracy, fishers' engagement, and fill gaps in data-poor fisheries worldwide. It utilizes common and affordable technologies, gathering fishers' inputs and storing them in the cloud, designed to be simple and adaptable. The app is available under a General Public License (GPLv3) at the provided link.
Review
Oceanography
E. Lloret-Lloret, M. Albo-Puigserver, J. Gimenez, J. Navarro, M. G. Pennino, J. Steenbeek, J. M. Bellido, M. Coll
Summary: This study investigates the seasonal patterns of fish fitness for two important Mediterranean small pelagic fish species, the European anchovy and European sardine, along a latitudinal gradient in the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea. The results show spatial and temporal variations in terms of body condition, fat content, and reproduction indices, as well as stable isotopic values. Environmental variables, along with spatial and seasonal factors, mostly explain the variability in fitness for both species. This study provides insights into the interplay of the fitness of these commercial species and contributes to proactive fisheries management.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francisco Ramirez, Lynne J. Shannon, Ronaldo Angelini, Jeroen Steenbeek, Marta Coll
Summary: Climate change and fisheries interact synergistically, impacting optimal habitats for pelagic fish species in the Central and Southern Atlantic Ocean. Urgent management and conservation actions are needed to balance resource exploitation and marine life protection in the face of climate change.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francisco Ramirez, Lynne J. Shannon, Carl D. van der Lingen, Laura Julia, Jeroen Steenbeek, Marta Coll
Summary: The interaction between climate and fisheries can have significant impacts on marine ecosystems, seafood provision, and human wellbeing. Evaluating the spatial overlap between these stressors is crucial for identifying conservation priorities. In the Southern Benguela and Agulhas Bank ecosystems off South Africa, certain areas have been highly impacted by unfavorable environmental conditions and fishing pressure, while other areas show more favorable conditions. The Southern Benguela region accumulates most of the cumulative hotspots, while the south coast and areas south of Cape Town show positive trends, suggesting potential for sustainable growth in the small pelagic fishery.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Eyal Ofir, Tal Silver, Jeroen G. Steenbeek, Noam Shachar, Gideon Gal
Summary: Successful management of lake ecosystems and the ecosystem services they provide requires the application of ecosystem-based management. In this study, we use the Ecopath with Ecosim model suite to predict the Safe Operating Space (SOS) needed for sustainable management of a commercial fishery. Through the case study of Lake Kinneret in Israel, we illustrate how to develop an Ecospace model and incorporate a spatio-temporal framework and varying environmental conditions to define the SOS for a commercial fish population. Our results demonstrate the feasibility of this approach by setting example target values for biomass and catch.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chiara Piroddi, Marta Coll, Diego Macias, Jeroen Steenbeek, Elisa Garcia-Gorriz, Alessandro Mannini, Daniel Vilas, Villy Christensen
Summary: This study evaluates the response of the entire Mediterranean food web to historical changes in climate, environment, and fisheries through ecosystem modeling, providing information for regional and sub-regional management. Results indicate coastal and shelf areas have the highest marine biodiversity and resources biomass, decreasing towards the southeast regions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Oceanography
Joana Brito, Ambre Soszynski, Christopher K. Pham, Eva Giacomello, Gui Menezes, Jeroen Steenbeek, David Chagaris, Telmo Morato
Summary: The long-term provision of ecosystem goods and services depends on the operationalisation of ecosystem-based management approaches that ensure effective conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. This management challenge is addressed internationally through two United Nations instruments: Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 - Life Below Water, and the Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement).
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vianney Guibourd de Luzinais, Hubert du Pontavice, Gabriel Reygondeau, Nicolas Barrier, Julia L. Blanchard, Virginie Bornarel, Matthias Buechner, William W. L. Cheung, Tyler D. Eddy, Jason D. Everett, Jerome Guiet, Cheryl S. Harrison, Olivier Maury, Camilla Novaglio, Colleen M. Petrik, Jeroen Steenbeek, Derek P. Tittensor, Didier Gascuel
Summary: Marine animal biomass is projected to decrease in the 21st century due to climate driven changes in ocean environmental conditions. The trophodynamics of marine food webs could amplify the decline in predator biomass relative to primary production, resulting in a larger decrease in predator biomass. Globally, consumer biomass is projected to decrease more than net primary production by 2090-2099, with substantial variations among regions. This study provides insights into the ecological mechanisms that will impact marine ecosystems, informing model and scenario development.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Meaghan Efford, Spencer Taft, Jesse Morin, Micheal George, Michelle George, Hannah Cavers, Jay Hilsden, Lindsey Paskulin, Doris Loewen, Jennifer Zhu, Villy Christensen, Camilla Speller
Summary: This research assesses the continuity and sustainability of the salmon fishery at t əmt əmix ʷt ən, an ancestral Tsleil-Waututh settlement in British Columbia, Canada. The study uses Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry (ZooMS) analysis to identify the species of salmon harvested by the Tsleil-Waututh community for nearly 3,000 years. The results show a consistent and sustainable fishing of chum salmon, indicating a strong salmon-to-people relationship.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eyal Ofir, Xavier Corrales, Marta Coll, Johanna Jacomina Heymans, Menachem Goren, Jeroen Steenbeek, Yael Amitai, Noam Shachar, Gideon Gal
Summary: Recent decades have seen a decline in fishing catch due to changes in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea's marine ecosystem, primarily caused by human activities, global warming, and the invasion of non-native species. To manage fisheries effectively and sustainably, models capable of analyzing and predicting the ecosystem-wide effects of fishing are necessary. This study uses the Ecospace approach to evaluate the impact of climate change and management options on the Israeli continental shelf, suggesting that a prohibition on fishing in the northern region and the establishment of marine nature reserves would be the most effective response for maintaining a healthy ecosystem and sustainable fisheries.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta Coll, Jose Maria Bellido, Maria Grazia Pennino, Marta Albo-Puigserver, Jose Carlos Baez, Villy Christensen, Xavier Corrales, Elena Fernandez-Corredor, Joan Gimenez, Laura Julia, Elena Lloret-Lloret, Diego Macias, Jazel Ouled-Cheikh, Francisco Ramirez, Valerio Sbragaglia, Jeroen Steenbeek
Summary: In the Western Mediterranean Sea, there have been notable changes in the abundance, body condition, growth, reproduction, and distribution of forage fishes. These changes can be attributed to various factors such as increased fishing mortality, environmental changes, recovery of top predators, and increased competition. By using ecosystem-based modeling, researchers investigated the main drivers and changes in the pelagic ecosystem of the region. The results highlight the importance of considering these factors and adopting an ecosystem-based approach in managing the Mediterranean Sea.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jazel Ouled-Cheikh, Marta Coll, Luis Cardona, Jeroen Steenbeek, Francisco Ramirez
Summary: The study analyzed the changes in optimal habitat availability for 15 species of pelagic fish in the Mediterranean Sea over a 26-year period. It found that most species experienced a reduction in optimal habitat availability, with habitat loss concentrated in the western and central regions. Fishing pressure was also higher in these regions, overlapping with the areas experiencing a higher reduction in optimal habitat. Small and large pelagic fish were the most impacted groups.
ELEMENTA-SCIENCE OF THE ANTHROPOCENE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Florian Lecorvaisier, Dominique Pontier, Benoit Soubeyrand, David Fouchet
Summary: Research has found that the use of vaccines that do not entirely block pathogen transmission may lead to the evolution of more virulent strains. High vaccine coverage favors the emergence and prevalence of avirulent strains, and competition between strains is crucial for the eradication of toxigenic strains when these vaccines are used.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Monica E. Barros, Ana Arriagada, Hugo Arancibia, Sergio Neira
Summary: The stock biomass of carrot prawn in the south-central area of Chile has decreased in the past 12 years, mainly due to fishing mortality. Predation mortality has been less studied and quantified, so it is important to estimate and compare predation and fishing mortality to understand their effects on fishing stocks. A food web model was built to analyze the biomass changes and evaluate the relative contribution of different mortality factors. The results showed that predation mortality was the main component of total mortality for carrot prawns and yellow prawns.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Shubham Krishna, Victoria Peterson, Luisa Listmann, Jana Hinners
Summary: This study incorporated viral dynamics into an ecosystem model to investigate the effects of viruses on ecosystem dynamics under current and future climatic conditions. The results showed that the presence of viruses increased nutrient retention in the upper water column, leading to a reduction in phytoplankton biomass and transfer of biomass to higher trophic levels.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Zahra Dehghan Manshadi, Parastoo Parivar, Ahad Sotoudeh, Ali Morovati Sharifabadi
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of strategies such as limiting built-up areas, preserving green spaces, and protecting water resources on the urban carrying capacity in arid and semi-arid regions. Implementing a combination of policies aimed at enhancing urban green spaces and regulating water demand is found to be the most effective in terms of health and urban carrying capacity.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Shay S. Keretz, Daelyn A. Woolnough, Todd J. Morris, Edward F. Roseman, David T. Zanatta
Summary: This study surveyed native freshwater mussels in the St. Clair-Detroit River system and found 14 live unionids representing 9 species. However, the model used to predict their presence in the main channels was not successful. The study also revealed characteristic differences between the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Zhengrong Zhang, Xuemei Li, Xinyu Liu, Kaixin Zhao
Summary: This study examines land use change in the Chinese Tianshan mountainous region using system dynamics and patch-generating land use simulation models. The results show an expansion in forest and construction land, a decline in grassland area, and an increase in cultivated land area from 2005 to 2020. By 2040, unused land, grassland, and water are expected to decrease while other land types increase, with construction land showing the most significant increase. The study provides insights for future ecological and environmental management in the region.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Amira Khelifa, Nadjia El Saadi
Summary: This paper develops an agent-based model to study malaria disease transmission, taking into account the interactions between hosts, vectors, and aquatic habitats, as well as their geographical locations. The simulation results highlight the significant role of aquatic habitats in infection transmission and disease persistence, and demonstrate the effectiveness of eliminating these habitats in limiting disease transmission.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Guillaume Peron
Summary: The theory for movement-based coexistence between species often overlooks small-scale, station-keeping movements. However, at this scale, there are many instances where positive correlations exist between species traits that are expected to be negatively correlated based on current theory. Through simulations, the researcher presents a counter-example to demonstrate that functional tradeoffs are not a necessary condition for movement-based coexistence. This study highlights the significance of species-specific space use patterns under the time allocation tradeoff hypothesis.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sandra Y. Mendiola, Nicole M. Gerardo, David J. Civitello
Summary: Research on the use of insect microbial symbionts as a means of controlling the spread of insect vectors and the pathogens they carry has made significant progress in the last decade. This study focused on the relative importance of simultaneous effects caused by a symbiont called Caballeronia spp. on the ability of squash bugs to transmit phytopathogenic Serratia marcescens. The researchers found that infection with Caballeronia significantly reduced pathogen titers and cleared S. marcescens in bugs, thus reducing the vectoring potential of these pests. The study also showed that maximizing symbiont prevalence in the vector population is crucial for effectively mitigating plant infections.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Shirui Hao, Dongryeol Ryu, Andrew W. Western, Eileen Perry, Heye Bogena, Harrie Jan Hendricks Franssen
Summary: This study investigates the sensitivity of model yield prediction to uncertainties in model parameters and inputs using the Sobol' method. The results show that yield is more sensitive to changes in water availability and nitrogen availability, depending on soil, management, and weather conditions.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Nitika Mundetia, Devesh Sharma, Aditya Sharma
Summary: This study focused on assessing groundwater sustainability using different modeling approaches in a river basin in Rajasthan, India. The results showed a decrease in future groundwater recharge and emphasized the need for better management and conservation practices to achieve sustainable development goals.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sukdev Biswas, Sk Golam Mortoja, Ritesh Kumar Bera, Sabyasachi Bhattacharya
Summary: Bacteria play a crucial role in regulating the nutrient cycle of ecosystems, and maintaining a thriving bacterial population is essential for the sustainability of these environments. This study introduces the concept of cooperation as a group defense mechanism employed by bacteria and incorporates it into the functional response, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the complex tritrophic food chain dynamics. The results highlight the importance of a balance between strong group defense and moderate cooperation for bacteria sustainability and overall system stability.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
D. Z. M. Le Gouvello, S. Heye, L. R. Harris, J. Temple-Boyer, P. Gaspar, M. G. Hart-Davis, C. Louro, R. Nel
Summary: This study modeled the dispersal pathways and compared potential dispersal corridors of different sea turtle species in the Western Indian Ocean. The results showed that ocean currents play a major role in driving dispersal, with species and years exhibiting differences in dispersal patterns. Active swimming had little influence on dispersal during the first year.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Review
Ecology
Yingying Duan, Haina Rong, Gexiang Zhang, Sergey Gorbachev, Dunwu Qi, Luis Valencia-Cabrera, Mario J. Perez-Jimenez
Summary: Computing models are an effective way to study population dynamics of endangered species like giant pandas. This paper proposes a unified framework and conducts a comprehensive survey of computing models for giant panda ecosystems. Multi-factor computing models are more suitable for studying giant panda ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Samantha Lai, Theophilus Zhi En Teo, Arief Rullyanto, Jeffery Low, Karenne Tun, Peter A. Todd, Siti Maryam Yaakub
Summary: Understanding the exchange of genetic material among populations in the marine environment is crucial for conservation efforts. Agent-based models are increasingly used to predict dispersal pathways, including for seagrasses. This study highlights the importance of considering both sexual propagules and asexual vegetative fragments when evaluating seagrass connectivity.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)