Review
Environmental Sciences
Kathi Jo Jankowski, Francine H. Mejia, Joanna R. Blaszczak, Gordon W. Holtgrieve
Summary: Recent advancements in high-frequency environmental sensing and statistical approaches have expanded the knowledge of aquatic ecosystem metabolism, particularly in measuring and interpreting gross primary productivity (GPP) and ecosystem respiration (ER). These advancements have made it easier to monitor dissolved oxygen (DO) and key physical processes in aquatic ecosystems, aiding in environmental management and monitoring. Despite challenges, developments in modeling metabolism have brought us closer to utilizing real-time estimates of GPP, ER, and gas exchange to improve environmental assessment and management.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-WATER
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ryan B. Wallace, Bradley J. Peterson, Christopher J. Gobler
Summary: The study revealed that changes in photosynthetic and respiration rates in coastal marine habitats can lead to considerable variability in ecosystem metabolism on different time scales, from diurnal to seasonal. Different habitats showed diverse responses to changes in pH and DO, emphasizing the importance of enhancing seagrass and macroalgae cultivation to maintain estuarine ecological balance in the face of predicted declines in pH and oxygen levels.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ryan B. Wallace, Christopher J. Gobler
Summary: This study investigated the dynamic nature of hypoxia and acidification in eutrophic estuaries through continuous measurements, revealing their potential impact on marine food webs. The results showed high rates of respiration, diurnal variations in water column pH and dissolved oxygen, and contributions of nitrification and oxidation processes to acidification in these environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Evan Lechner, Yoshimi M. Rii, Kathleen Ruttenberg, Keli'iahonui Kotubetey, Christopher L. Sabine
Summary: This study assessed the spatial variability of CO2 and O-2 in an Indigenous Hawaiian fishpond and found significant differences in water chemistry along the North-South axis. The south end of the pond had higher DIC levels and lower percent O-2 saturation compared to the north end. Additionally, a respiration signal was observed in the south end of the pond, particularly at depth. These findings illustrate that water chemistry changes within the fishpond are a result of ecosystem restoration efforts.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Derek Roberts, Lissa MacVean, Rusty Holleman, Ariella Chelsky, Kristin Art, Nicholas Nidzieko, Zephyr Sylvester, David Senn
Summary: The study characterized the seasonal metabolic patterns in two tidal sloughs in Lower South San Francisco Bay over a five-year period. Despite similar dissolved oxygen patterns, the sloughs exhibited different metabolic rates, highlighting the complexity of processes in fringing habitats of estuaries.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Zhang, Wei Yang, Guisheng Song, Haiyan Zhang, Liang Zhao
Summary: Based on comprehensive measurements in the Bohai Sea, the physical structure and dynamics of bottom dissolved oxygen were investigated. Strong tidal currents and horizontal temperature and dissolved oxygen gradients were observed. Although the residual current was perpendicular to the horizontal dissolved oxygen gradient, the horizontal residual dissolved oxygen transport was still significant. In addition, a strong high-turbidity event leading to a severe decrease in bottom dissolved oxygen concentration was observed.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marek Baxa, Martin Musil, Miroslav Kummel, Petr Hanzlik, Blanka Tesarova, Libor Pechar
Summary: The research indicates that the oxygen regime in aquatic ecosystems varies significantly depending on the ecosystem state. During the clearwater period, the fishpond is mainly heterotrophic with low oxygen fluctuations, while in the summer phytoplankton bloom period, the fishpond shifts to autotrophy with extreme oxygen fluctuations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Limnology
Sarah S. Roley, Robert O. Hall, William Perkins, Vanessa A. Garayburu-Caruso, James C. Stegen
Summary: This study investigated ecosystem metabolism in the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River, one of the world's largest rivers. The results showed high gross primary production and ecosystem respiration, which were correlated with seasonality and temperature changes. The metabolism patterns in large rivers may differ from those in small and medium rivers, suggesting that scaling up knowledge from smaller rivers may not be applicable.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Limnology
Alice M. Carter, Joanna R. Blaszczak, James B. Heffernan, Emily S. Bernhardt
Summary: Studies have found frequent occurrences of hypoxia in rivers and streams in the North Carolina Piedmont region, especially during warm and low flow periods. It is crucial to use new approaches to assess and compare oxygen levels in rivers.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Rowan M. Lindeque, John M. Woodley
Summary: The rate of oxygen transfer is crucial for biocatalytic oxidations and mechanical mixing can increase mass transfer. Operating in a continuous stirred tank reactor may lead to better performance and running multiple reactors in series could be a cost-effective way to improve substrate conversion.
ORGANIC PROCESS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Zhiyong Wu, Youran Li, Yinbiao Xu, Yupeng Zhang, Guanjun Tao, Liang Zhang, Guiyang Shi
Summary: This study aims to identify the targets that affect bacitracin production in Bacillus licheniformis through RNA sequencing analysis. The research reveals that TEIIbac gene expression and oxygen supply play critical roles in bacitracin production. Overexpression of TEIIbac and increased oxygen availability through VHb expression significantly enhanced bacitracin production. The findings provide valuable insights for the industrial production of secondary metabolites under aerobic conditions.
ACS SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Stefania Tomasiello, Vincenzo Loia, Abdul Khaliq
Summary: A computing scheme variant of granular recurrent neural network, deduced from a system of partial differential equations, is able to capture spatiotemporal variability and has shown promising results in predicting dissolved oxygen and particulate matter concentration.
NEURAL COMPUTING & APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
John S. Kominoski, Julio Pachon, James T. Brock, Christopher Mcvoy, Sparkle L. Malone
Summary: The study found that aquatic ecosystem metabolism in wetlands is greatly influenced by factors such as seasonal hydrology, water depth, vegetation density, temperature, and light. Gross primary productivity and ecosystem respiration are most affected by temperature and light, while net aquatic productivity is more sensitive to water temperature. High vegetation density can buffer seasonal variations in net aquatic productivity in wetlands.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Linlin Li, Jing Zhang, Qiuyue Shi, Shaoyong Lu
Summary: To compare the effect of different oxygen supply strategies on nitrogen removal in constructed wetlands, tidal flow constructed wetlands (TFCWs) and intermittently aerated constructed wetlands (IACWs) were investigated. Results showed that IACWs had high removal efficiencies for NH4+-N and COD, while TFCWs showed higher efficiency for total nitrogen removal due to enhanced nitrification and denitrification. The bacterial communities in TFCWs were enriched with key genera related to nitrogen transformation, while IACWs had a more complex and robust community structure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthew J. Bogard, Panditha V. S. L. Gunawardana, Cynthia Soued, Holly J. Kalyn Bogard, Kristian M. Smits, Lawrence B. Flanagan
Summary: Wetlands are important ecosystems that purify wastewater, but the carbon cycling in restored treatment wetlands may differ from natural wetlands. This study examined the metabolic and carbon cycling patterns of a restored wetland receiving nutrient-rich effluents. The results showed that the wetland acted as an organic matter sink, but also emitted CO2 to the atmosphere. Over 30 years post-restoration, the wetland remained a net source of CO2, suggesting distinct aquatic carbon cycling compared to wetlands restored with non-effluent water sources.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nina Bednarsek, Jan A. Newton, Marcus W. Beck, Simone R. Alin, Richard A. Feely, Natasha R. Christman, Terrie Klinger
Summary: Estuaries are highly vulnerable to coastal ocean acidification due to seasonal extremes and other stressors. This study investigated the biological response in pteropod Limacina helicina to estuarine acidification over three seasons and three years, identifying the most impacted habitats and time intervals. The development of a cumulative stress index allowed for the integration of spatial-temporal OA variation and highlighted the severe biological impacts.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Steven D. Meyers, Shawn Landry, Marcus W. Beck, Mark E. Luther
Summary: The study found that sea level rise could increase the occurrence of sanitary sewer overflows, and developed a logistic regression model to better predict this risk. By simulating precipitation and coastal water levels, the significant predictors for sanitary sewer overflows were identified.
Article
Ecology
Jennifer Rogers, Eric Stein, Marcus Beck, Kelly Flint, Alicia Kinoshita, Richard Ambrose
Summary: The study predicts future changes in streamflow and stream temperatures in unaltered streams in southern California using projections from downscaled global climate models. The results show that regional stream temperatures are projected to increase, with high-elevation streams increasing most rapidly, while there is less consistency in streamflow projections. However, a spatial and temporal homogenization of stream flow characteristics is predicted, with flows becoming more similar across the region.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Meagan N. Schrandt, Timothy C. MacDonald, Edward T. Sherwood, Marcus W. Beck
Summary: This study presents the development and validation of a nekton index for annual monitoring of ecosystem health in Tampa Bay, Florida, which includes five metrics focusing on diversity, trophic structure, and ecological function, and utilizes a stoplight color-coding system for index scores. The index was sensitive to prolonged red tide events, but showed the resilience of nekton community to return to pre-disturbance levels. The methodology of this index is transferrable to other ecosystems with long-term monitoring data, allowing for the potential development of similar indices for broader applications.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ochan Otim, Marcus W. Beck
Summary: This study demonstrates a multivariate approach that can narrow down suspected drivers of sediment toxicity to local marine organisms, while identifying and isolating redundancies in sampling sites. Port of Los Angeles and San Diego Bay contained the most toxic sediments in 2008, with unique toxic characteristics at each locality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael R. Wessel, Jay R. Leverone, Marcus W. Beck, Edward T. Sherwood, Jennifer Hecker, Steven West, Anthony Janicki
Summary: The research team has developed a tidal creek water quality assessment framework to help prioritize natural resource investigations in southwest Florida between Tampa Bay and Estero Bay. The framework includes a nutrient based report card, site-specific water quality indicators, and an online open science dashboard. The use of this framework has provided actionable information for further research and management actions, highlighting the importance of tools for natural resource prioritization and capacity building for future research.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcus W. Beck, Perry de Valpine, Rebecca Murphy, Ian Wren, Ariella Chelsky, Melissa Foley, David B. Senn
Summary: Effective ecosystem management requires accurate assessment of environmental data and propagation of uncertainty, and using generalized additive models (GAMs) for water quality trend analysis can estimate seasonal averages and consider error propagation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nina Bednarsek, Marcus W. Beck, Greg Pelletier, Scott Lee Applebaum, Richard A. Feely, Robert Butler, Maria Byrne, Betsy Peabody, Jonathan Davis, Jasna Strus
Summary: This study investigated the physiological and biomineralogical responses of introduced and native oysters to pH variability. The results showed that shell dissolution increased with larger amplitudes of pH variability and was significantly higher under high-frequency fluctuations. Time series analysis demonstrated unique characteristics of pH predictability and variability in coastal estuarine habitats, which are crucial for evaluating their suitability and implementing adaptation and carbon dioxide removal strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcus W. Beck, Andrew Altieri, Christine Angelini, Maya C. Burke, Jing Chen, Diana W. Chin, Jayne Gardiner, Chuanmin Hu, Katherine A. Hubbard, Yonggang Liu, Cary Lopez, Miles Medina, Elise Morrison, Edward J. Phlips, Gary E. Raulerson, Sheila Scolaro, Edward T. Sherwood, David Tomasko, Robert H. Weisberg, Joseph Whalen
Summary: Legacy mining facilities pose significant risks to aquatic resources. The release of phosphate mining wastewater and marine dredge water into lower Tampa Bay resulted in adverse water quality changes, including phytoplankton blooms, filamentous cyanobacteria blooms, and a red tide caused by Karenia brevis. The incident also led to a significant fish kill.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Oceanography
Chengfeng Le, Ming Wu, Hongwei Sun, Shang-min Long, Marcus W. Beck
Summary: Using a 20-year time-series record, this study identified a strong linkage between phytoplankton variability in the eastern boundary upwelling systems (EBUS) and a high latitude, large-scale atmospheric process. Blocking events over Greenland caused a weakening of wind-driven upwelling, leading to inhibited phytoplankton growth. These findings underscore the importance of atmospheric connections in coastal upwelling ecosystems.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Raphael D. Mazor, Martha Sutula, Susanna Theroux, Marcus Beck, Peter R. Ode
Summary: Eutrophication is a common stressor in streams, affecting biodiversity and natural functions. By setting environmental indicators and thresholds, managers can protect against the negative impacts of eutrophication and maintain biological integrity. Evaluating bioassessment indices in response to eutrophication indicators can help establish effective management goals.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Marcus W. Beck, Douglas E. Robison, Gary E. Raulerson, Maya C. Burke, Justin Saarinen, Christine Sciarrino, Edward T. Sherwood, David A. Tomasko
Summary: To address the pressures from urban development and sea-level rise, a restoration framework was established for the native habitats in the Tampa Bay watershed. The approach identifies current opportunities, sets short-term and long-term goals, and accounts for the future effects of coastal stressors. The framework also emphasizes the need to restore habitats that have experienced losses due to mangrove expansion and development.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcus W. Beck, Benjamen Wetherill, Jillian Carr
Summary: The MassWateR R package provides quality control, analysis, and data sharing functions for monitoring programs, supporting the long-term protection and restoration of aquatic resources.
Editorial Material
Ecology
Frank S. Gilliam, Michael C. Murrell, Marcus W. Beck
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jayme Smith, Emily Eggleston, Meredith D. A. Howard, Sarah Ryan, John Gichuki, Karola Kennedy, Alix Tyler, Marcus Beck, Stephen Huie, David A. Caron
Summary: Clear Lake in California faces environmental issues including water quality problems and the increase of harmful algal blooms. The lake's environmental variables, such as water temperature and phosphorus concentrations, play a significant role in the formation of algal blooms. Future lake management strategies should focus on reducing the occurrence of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms.
ELEMENTA-SCIENCE OF THE ANTHROPOCENE
(2023)