Article
Environmental Sciences
Ryan F. Heneghan, Jason D. Everett, Julia L. Blanchard, Patrick Sykes, Anthony J. Richardson
Summary: Using a trait-based marine ecosystem model, the study reveals that future oceans, especially in tropical regions, will favor food webs dominated by carnivorous and gelatinous filter-feeding zooplankton, which will partially offset the decline in phytoplankton biomass and increase in carnivorous zooplankton. However, this shift will result in decreased carrying capacity for future fish communities and less nutritious food, exacerbating projected declines in small pelagic fish biomass in tropical regions by 2100.
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dongxu Li, Yaohui He, Yue Zheng, Shufeng Zhang, Hao Zhang, Lin Lin, Dazhi Wang
Summary: This study investigated the dynamics of bacterial composition and metabolic activity during a mixed-species bloom formed by dinoflagellates Prorocentrum obtusidens and Karenia mikimotoi. The results showed rapid shifts in bacterial community structure and dominant bacterial groups caused by species succession. Different bacterial groups exhibited specific metabolic niches and substrate specificity, enabling them to dominate in different bloom regimes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Rui Zhang, Pavla Debeljak, Stephane Blain, Ingrid Obernosterer
Summary: Iron plays a crucial role in the cycling of organic carbon in the Southern Ocean, but the strategies of diverse microbes in acquiring different forms of iron under seasonally changing organic carbon regimes are poorly understood. High-resolution seasonal metagenomic observations near Kerguelen Island revealed distinct seasonal patterns in the abundance of genes related to iron and organic substrate transport, siderophore biosynthesis, and carbohydrate-active enzymes. This study provides insights into the ecological strategies of iron acquisition and their potential impact on the microbial community composition and organic matter transformations in the Southern Ocean.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sergei Danchenko, John David Dodge, John David Icely, Alice Newton
Summary: This study analyzed the changes in dinoflagellate composition from 1994 to 2001 at a station influenced by wind-induced seasonal upwelling off SW Portugal in relation to oceanography. A total of 194 dinoflagellate taxa were detected, with the most frequent belonging to the genera Tripos, Protoperidinium, Dinophysis, Diplopsalopsis, Prorocentrum, and Lingulodinium. The composition of dinoflagellate communities showed a seasonal pattern, which was associated with oceanographic forcing and changes in upwelling conditions. Harmful species like Dinophysis acuminata, D. acuta, D. caudata, Gonyaulax spp., and Lingulodinium polyedra were found to develop during the upwelling season, mainly in summer and early autumn in the West Iberian upwelling system, and occasionally in other seasons after upwelling events.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jean Louis Valentin, Suzana Goncalves Leles, Denise Rivera Tenenbaum, Gisela Mandali Figueiredo
Summary: This study evaluated the responses of plankton community to multiple drivers in Guanabara Bay, a eutrophic estuary influenced by coastal upwelling. It found that South Atlantic Central Water (SACW) intrusions from coastal upwelling significantly impacted plankton community composition in the bay, with taxonomic shifts and larger species of copepods characterizing SACW intrusions. The interaction between rainfall and upwelling was key in determining temporal variations in plankton biomass.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qi Liu, Yulu Tian, Yang Liu, Ming Yu, Zhaojiang Hou, Kejian He, Hui Xu, Baoshan Cui, Yuan Jiang
Summary: This study investigated phytoplankton communities at 110 sites in the Dongjiang River basin, China, and found that dissolved organic matter (DOM) is closely related to phytoplankton biomass and taxonomic composition, with different types of DOM having varying effects on phytoplankton community dynamics. The results suggest that DOM may serve as a potential warning of phytoplankton blooms.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Oceanography
Rachel D. Simons, Dylan Catlett
Summary: While most of the U.S. Pacific coast experiences strong wind-driven upwelling and regular cycles of phytoplankton primary production, the Southern California Bight has weaker and intermittent upwelling, resulting in lower phytoplankton concentrations. However, the Santa Barbara Channel in the Northern Southern California Bight has anomalously high phytoplankton biomass due to a combination of wind-driven upwelling and cyclonic eddy circulation. Our study shows that the presence of high nitrate from upwelling and prolonged residence times from eddy circulation contribute to elevated chlorophyll concentrations in the spring. Unusual fluctuations in wind-driven upwelling and eddy circulation can disrupt the balance and lead to reduced surface chlorophyll. Rating: 8/10.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Brandon Kieft, Zhou Li, Samuel Bryson, Robert L. Hettich, Chongle Pan, Xavier Mayali, Ryan S. Mueller
Summary: This study found that different heterotrophic populations selectively assimilate exudates from common marine phytoplankton, with unique metabolic adaptations. The carbon assimilation rates calculated from SIP data provide a deeper mechanistic understanding of consumer succession and carbon use during marine bloom events.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Review
Oceanography
Jayashree Ghosh, Kunal Chakraborty, Trishneeta Bhattacharya, Vinu Valsala, Balaji Baduru
Summary: This study examines the impact of coastal upwelling dynamics on the spatio-temporal variability of pCO2 in the southeastern Arabian Sea (SEAS). It finds that the cold deeper water rising to the surface during upwelling decreases surface ocean pCO2, while carbon-rich upwelling waters increase pCO2. Temperature, dissolved inorganic carbon, and biological activities also affect pCO2 variability, but coastal upwelling dynamics dominate in controlling this variability.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rui Yang, Shanqiao Chen, Xiansheng Zhang, Rongguo Su, Chuansong Zhang, Shengkang Liang, Xiurong Han, Xiulin Wang, Keqiang Li
Summary: The study showed that animal-derived DON from domestic and livestock breeding had higher bioavailability compared to vegetal DON derived from agricultural sources. Both forms of DON could be absorbed by marine phytoplankton, with Hic DON exhibiting higher bioavailability.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiansheng Zhang, Guangming Zhen, Xiaoru Cui, Yulan Zeng, Weimin Gao, Kunlong Yu, Keqiang Li
Summary: Blooms of Prorocentrum donghaiense occur annually in the East China Sea coastal waters, causing damage to the ecosystem and hindering economic development. Dissolved organic nitrogen and phosphorus are found to be the key factors influencing the bloom and phytoplankton community structure.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leilei Bai, Xin Liu, Yuanqiang Wu, Hongyu Cheng, Changhui Wang, Helong Jiang, Aijie Wang
Summary: This study investigated the composition and stability of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in two large freshwater lakes in China, Poyang Lake and Lake Taihu. The findings showed that floodplain-derived organics and river-lake interaction increased the input of terrestrial aromatic and humic-like DOM in Poyang Lake, while autochthonous production during phytoplankton bloom enriched the semi-labile and biodegradable DOM in Lake Taihu. The seasonality of DOM lability profiles in these lakes was regulated by flow-related variation and phytoplankton production.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Falk Eigemann, Eyal Rahav, Hans-Peter Grossart, Dikla Aharonovich, Maren Voss, Daniel Sher
Summary: Phytoplankton-bacterium interactions play a significant role in global biogeochemical cycles. Phytoplankton fix carbon dioxide and release the synthesized compounds as dissolved organic matter (DOMp) which is processed and recycled by bacteria. This study investigated the impact of phytoplankton producer species and the transformation of DOMp over time on the accompanying bacterial community. The results showed that bacterial communities differed between DOMp types and over time, suggesting a certain bacterial specificity for the DOMp producer as well as a successive utilization of phytoplankton DOM by different bacterial taxa over time.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yaoyao Ma, Joseph H. W. Lee, Lu Chang, Hongwu Tang, Hongbin Liu
Summary: In subtropical coastal waters around Hong Kong, the levels of dissolved oxygen (DO) experience significant diurnal changes during algal blooms. The carbon to chlorophyll-a ratio (CCHL) is a critical parameter in water quality models, but predicting its values during high productivity conditions remains challenging. By using a submerged Imaging FlowCytobot (IFCB) and real-time water quality monitoring, the dynamics of phytoplankton and DO are studied in a semi-enclosed tidal inlet. The findings suggest that the CCHL ratio varies significantly over a bloom cycle and can be better predicted by considering algal growth rate and light saturation intensity.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mikhail Grachev, Yurij Bukin, Vadim Blinov, Oleg Khlystov, Alena Firsova, Maria Bashenkhaeva, Oxana Kamshilo, Lubov Titova, Elvira Bairamova, Yekaterina Bedoshvili, Maria Sakirko, Yulia Zakharova
Summary: This study found that in July 2019, a high concentration of diatom Fragilaria radians was observed in Lake Baikal, which was different from the typical spring bloom. The researchers hypothesized that a summer upwelling event in 2019 caused the resuspension of previously deposited diatoms, leading to the unusual abundance observed.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emma K. Wear, Matthew J. Church, Beth N. Orcutt, Christine N. Shulse, Markus V. Lindh, Craig R. Smith
Summary: The study reveals that bacteria and archaea in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone demonstrate previously undetected subtle regional-scale biogeography. Variability between regions is driven mainly by differences in the relative abundances of taxa rather than by abundant taxon turnover.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shayle B. Matsuda, Leela J. Chakravarti, Ross Cunning, Ariana S. Huffmyer, Craig E. Nelson, Ruth D. Gates, Madeleine J. H. van Oppen
Summary: This study examined the ability of horizontally transmitting coral larvae to establish symbioses with Symbiodiniaceae species from four genera with varying thermal thresholds. Results showed that Gerakladium outcompeted Durusdinium at high temperatures, while Fugacium performed best at 27 and 30 degrees Celsius.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jessica A. Bullington, Abigail R. Golder, Grieg F. Steward, Margaret A. McManus, Anna B. Neuheimer, Brian T. Glazer, Olivia D. Nigro, Craig E. Nelson
Summary: The south shore of O`ahu, Hawaii, which is one of the most popular coastal tourism areas in the United States, has a high incidence of recreational waterborne disease. Researchers developed a statistical model to predict the dynamics of pathogenic bacterium Vibrio vulnificus in the estuarine Ala Wai Canal in Honolulu. The model utilized environmental measurements and showed that factors such as rainfall, air temperature, water temperature, nitrate plus nitrite, and dissolved organic matter had significant influence on V. vulnificus concentration. Real-time predictions of V. vulnificus concentration can be made using this model applied to water quality measurements.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kristina L. Remple, Nyssa J. Silbiger, Zachary A. Quinlan, Michael D. Fox, Linda Wegley Kelly, Megan J. Donahue, Craig E. Nelson
Summary: This study explores the factors influencing marine biofilm composition, highlighting the impact of succession, benthic communities, and nutrient enrichment. It identifies specific biofilm-associated bacteria linked with corals, algae, and nutrients, distinct from bacterioplankton. The findings provide insight into the dynamics of marine biofilm succession and the effect of reef community changes and nutrient pollution.
NPJ BIOFILMS AND MICROBIOMES
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Tracy N. Wiegner, Steven L. Colbert, Leilani M. Abaya, Jazmine Panelo, Kristina Remple, Craig E. Nelson
Summary: The study focused on identifying locations of sewage pollution in the Puako over bar watershed through measuring sewage indicators at various points. The findings emphasize the need for improved sewage treatment and collection in the Puako area to address the pollution issue effectively.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anwesha Ghosh, E. Malcolm S. Woodward, Ratul Saha, Craig E. Nelson, Punyasloke Bhadury
Summary: The Bay of Bengal receives nitrogen inputs from multiple sources, and the role of nitrogen-metabolizing microbial communities in the surface water is not well understood. A study found that dissolved organic nitrogen remineralization plays a significant role in fueling ecosystem processes. It was also discovered that certain bacterial groups show a positive correlation with dissolved inorganic nitrogen concentration. Further research on the structure of functional bacterioplankton communities can provide a better understanding of their influence on nitrogen rates and fluxes within mangroves.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jacqueline Comstock, Craig E. Nelson, Anna James, Emma Wear, Nicholas Baetge, Kristina Remple, Amethyst Juknavorian, Craig A. Carlson
Summary: Coral reef islands are associated with an enhancement in phytoplankton nearshore, known as the Island Mass Effect (IME). However, the extent and drivers of IMEs are still not fully understood. In this study, 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding was used to investigate the horizontal and vertical influence of IME in French Polynesia.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anthony S. Amend, Sean O. I. Swift, John L. Darcy, Mahdi Belcaid, Craig E. Nelson, Joshua Buchanan, Nicolas Cetraro, Kauaoa M. S. Fraiola, Kiana Frank, Kacie Kajihara, Terrance G. McDermot, Margaret McFall-Ngai, Matthew Medeiros, Camilo Mora, Kirsten K. Nakayama, Nhu H. Nguyen, Randi L. Rollins, Peter Sadowski, Wesley Sparagon, Melisandre A. Tefit, Joanne Y. Yew, Danyel Yogi, Nicole A. Hynson
Summary: Microbes are essential for the health, fitness, and metabolism of hosts, and can be found in almost every habitat and organism on Earth. However, we still have limited knowledge about where hosts' microbes reside when they are not on or in the hosts of interest. This study demonstrates that the most species-poor microbiomes are subsets of the most species-rich, and that the microbiomes of plants and animals are nested within those of their environments. Additionally, the distribution of a microbe within a single ecosystem can predict its global distribution, which has implications for understanding global microbial assembly processes.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Review
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Craig E. Nelson, Linda Wegley Kelly, Andreas F. Haas
Summary: To survive in nutrient-poor waters, coral reefs depend on efficient retention and recycling of materials. This review focuses on microbial processes that contribute to the persistence and stability of coral reefs, particularly the transformation and recycling of dissolved organic matter (DOM). Microbial processing of DOM plays a crucial role in reef production, nutrient exchange, and organismal interactions, which are fundamental to the characteristics of coral reefs such as high productivity, balanced metabolism, biodiversity, nutrient retention, and structural complexity. The review summarizes the composition of microbes and DOM in reefs and explores the spatial and temporal dynamics of biogeochemical processes carried out by microorganisms in various reef habitats.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Limnology
Dylan Catlett, David A. Siegel, Paul G. Matson, Emma K. Wear, Craig A. Carlson, Thomas S. Lankiewicz, M. Debora Iglesias-Rodriguez
Summary: Quantifying phytoplankton composition is essential for predicting marine ecosystem structure and function. This study compares the performance of DNA meta-barcoding and HPLC pigment analysis in determining eukaryotic phytoplankton composition. Both methods identify the same dominant phytoplankton taxa but differ due to variability in biomarker pigmentation. Covariation network analysis reveals associations between phytoplankton and protists and specific biomarker pigments, providing insights into phytoplankton physiology. This integration of methods offers a pathway for monitoring eukaryotic plankton communities on a large scale.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zachary A. Quinlan, Irina Koester, Allegra T. Aron, Daniel Petras, Lihini I. Aluwihare, Pieter C. Dorrestein, Craig E. Nelson, Linda Wegley Kelly
Summary: Recent developments in molecular networking have expanded our ability to characterize the metabolome of diverse samples. ConCISE is introduced as a new tool that combines molecular networking, spectral library matching, and in silico class predictions to establish accurate classifications. By limiting annotation propagation to identical structural classes within subnetworks, ConCISE maintains a high true positive rate.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Devon K. Aguiar, Tracy N. Wiegner, Steven L. Colbert, John Burns, Leilani Abaya, James Beets, Courtney Couch, Julia Stewart, Jazmine Panelo, Kristina Remple, Craig Nelson
Summary: Sewage pollution from on-site sewage disposal systems and injection wells is impacting coral reefs worldwide. Our study documented the presence and impact of sewage on South Kohala's coral reefs, on Hawai'i Island, through various measurements and surveys. Multiple indicators and studying water motion were necessary to assess sewage pollution and its environmental drivers. The methods used in this study can be utilized by natural resource managers to identify and mitigate anthropogenic stressors to coral reefs.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adam S. Candy, Shannara K. Taylor K. Parkins, Fleur C. Van Duyl, Benjamin Mueller, Milou G. I. Arts, Will Barnes, Marie Carstensen, Yun J. H. Scholten, Yusuf C. El-Khaled, Christian Wild, Linda Wegley Kelly, Craig E. Nelson, Stuart A. Sandin, Mark J. A. Vermeij, Forest L. Rohwer, Cristian Picioreanu, Paolo Stocchi, Andreas F. Haas
Summary: One mechanism that gives fleshy algae a competitive edge over corals during reef degradation is the occurrence of algal-induced and microbially-mediated hypoxia, which is typically less than 69.5 mu mol oxygen L-1. Algae are more tolerant of low oxygen conditions and may outcompete corals weakened by hypoxia. The extent of local hypoxic zones in highly turbulent aquatic environments, continuously flushed by currents and wave surge, remains a question unanswered.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Wesley J. Sparagon, Emily C. Gentry, Jeremiah J. Minich, Lisa Vollbrecht, Lieve M. L. Laurens, Eric E. Allen, Neil A. Sims, Pieter C. Dorrestein, Linda Wegley Kelly, Craig E. Nelson
Summary: This study integrates microbial and chemical data to reveal the changes in gut microbial communities and metabolomes. The results show that different gut sections have distinct microenvironments, with the hindgut dominated by anaerobic bacteria. The study also suggests that the relationship between microbes and metabolites is associated with bile acids, small peptides, and phospholipids in the gut.