Article
Environmental Sciences
Katie E. Costello, Sharon A. Lynch, Rob McAllen, Ruth M. O'Riordan, Sarah C. Culloty
Summary: Global shipping contributes to the introduction of invasive species and parasites through ballast water and hull fouling. This study used cargo shipping records to identify the connectivity of shipping routes between ports in Ireland and other nations. The findings highlight the importance of certain routes in facilitating the spread of invasive species and provide a general framework for effective management.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sukyoung Kim, Jaegyu Shim, Moon Son, Sanghun Park, Kyung Hwa Cho
Summary: This study investigated the fouling behavior of a desalination system and found that hydrophobic organic matter can affect the salt-removal performance of the system, while hydrophilic organic matter does not.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonathan Tempesti, Joachim Langeneck, Claudio Lardicci, Ferruccio Maltagliati, Alberto Castelli
Summary: The influence of substrate morphology on the early stages of fouling development was investigated. Results showed that substrate complexity significantly affected fouling colonization, especially the establishment of non-indigenous species (NIS).
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zheng Wan, Zhuangfei Shi, Anwei Nie, Jihong Chen, Zhaojun Wang
Summary: China, as a global factory and trade power, faces significant invasion risks in its ports due to the discharge of ballast water from ocean-going ships, especially in the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, and Southern Taiwan Province. The disinfection of ballast water can effectively decrease the level of invasion risk.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhaojun Wang, Mandana Saebi, Erin K. Grey, James J. Corbett, Dong Chen, Dong Yang, Zheng Wan
Summary: This study helps understand the dynamics of ballast water-mediated species spread risk in the Mediterranean and provides potential policy options for ballast water management to reduce species spread risk in the region. The study identifies high-risk ports, such as Gibraltar, Suez, and Istanbul, and highlights the implications for both the Mediterranean region and individual hub ports. The study suggests more stringent regulations towards hub ports and all Mediterranean ports to further reduce the risks, with the barge-based method being the most cost-effective technology.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhaojun Wang, Adel Kacimi, Hailian Xu, Mingxi Du
Summary: This work explores the impacts of a bilateral trade policy on ballast water-mediated nonindigenous species (NIS) spread risk using a computable general equilibrium model and a higher-order NIS spread risk assessment model. The findings show that a hypothetical Sino-US trade restriction would lead to decreased NIS spread risks for China, the US, and three quarters of worldwide countries/regions, but increased risks for the remaining one-fourth. The relationship between changes in exports and NIS spread risks is not always directly proportional, with 46% of countries and regions experiencing increased exports but decreased NIS spread risks, resulting in positive impacts on both their economies and environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bilal Mghili, Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Mustapha Aksissou
Summary: The introduction and transport of marine invasive species into new environments pose a significant threat to biodiversity and ecosystem services, leading to potential economic consequences. The main routes and mechanisms for the transportation and dispersion of alien species include shipping, waterways, and aquaculture. Plastic pollution, which enters the ocean in huge quantities each year, provides a substrate for marine organisms and facilitates the transport of alien species. Plastic appears to be a more efficient vector for the spread of alien species compared to natural means. It is important to further research the role of plastics in the introduction of alien species and develop strategies to mitigate this issue.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Christopher R. Nall, Marie-Lise Schlappy, Elizabeth J. Cottier-Cook, Andrew J. Guerin
Summary: Biofouling on marine renewable energy devices presents engineering challenges and implications for the spread of non-native species. An experiment in the Orkney Islands evaluated the settlement on different types and colors of device coatings. The results showed differences in biofouling abundance and composition among different coating types, providing insight for antifouling strategies in the marine renewable energy industry.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Farrah T. Chan, Dawson Ogilvie, Francisco Sylvester, Sarah A. Bailey
Summary: This study investigated biofouling on commercial ships operating in the Canadian Arctic, revealing a high prevalence of biofouling in the region influenced by various factors. Despite unreliable self-reported estimates of biofouling cover, commercial ships serve as an active pathway for the introduction of non-indigenous aquatic species to Canadian Arctic coastal ecosystems and warrant attention.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Transportation
Achilleas Tsantis, John Mangan, Agustina Calatayud, Roberto Palacin
Summary: This study conducts a systematic literature review to examine the factors affecting the establishment of direct container shipping connections between countries. A framework is developed to evaluate the impact of each factor.
MARITIME ECONOMICS & LOGISTICS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Thiery Masserey, Tamsin Lee, Monica Golumbeanu, Andrew J. Shattock, Sherrie L. Kelly, Ian M. Hastings, Melissa A. Penny, Amy Wesolowski
Summary: Low transmission settings are more likely to develop drug resistance, and the spread of resistance to artemisinin partner drugs depends on the period of low drug concentration. Molecular surveillance and adjusting treatment accordingly are crucial to slow the spread of artemisinin resistance. Additionally, extending parasite exposure to artemisinin derivatives and reducing the selection windows of partner drugs are key to implementing sustainable treatment strategies.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bing Zhang, Jing Shen, Jianhui Xiong, Yu Shen, Bing Zhang, Wenxin Shi
Summary: This study investigates the effects of various factors on the efficiency and membrane fouling during ammonia rejection by direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) in recirculating aquaculture. It found that the elevation of ammonia concentration led to an increase in concentration polarization, resulting in elevated rejection for ammonia and aggravated membrane fouling. Lower temperature, pH, and flow rate were found to be more favorable for ammonia rejection.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Pouria Ramazi, Samuel M. Fischer, Julie Alexander, Clayton T. James, Andrew J. Paul, Russell Greiner, Mark A. Lewis
Summary: A graphical model for the establishment and spread of whirling disease has been developed by synthesizing experts' opinions and empirical studies, providing an empirically driven framework for constructing future models.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Varghese Manappallil Joy, Susmita Dutta, Shaik Feroz, Geetha Devi
Summary: This research investigated the efficiency of TiO2-suspension and TiO2-immobilized photocatalysis for pretreating seawater under natural solar irradiation. Modeling and optimization studies were performed to determine the optimal settings for input parameters in suspension and immobilized systems for organic degradation. The study found that the TiO2-immobilized system achieved a TOC removal efficiency of 51.98% and COD removal efficiency of 57.25%, while the TiO2-suspension system achieved a TOC removal efficiency of 73.47% and COD removal efficiency of 65.48%.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Santos, Carla Leite, Joao Pinto, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Eduarda Pereira, Rosa Freitas
Summary: Marine ecosystems are being negatively affected by the rising temperatures caused by climate change. In addition, the emerging pollutant lithium has also become a major concern. This study aimed to assess the impact of different temperature scenarios on the response of Mytilus galloprovincialis to lithium. The results indicate that mussels accumulated lithium regardless of temperature scenario, and the combination of a marine heatwave and lithium had the most negative effects on the species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Ecology
Joshua Lord, Robert Whitlatch
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Fisheries
Joshua P. Lord, Brielle E. Dalvano
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2015)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Joshua P. Lord
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2017)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Joshua P. Lord, Larissa M. Williams
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2017)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Joshua P. Lord
MARINE ECOLOGY-AN EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE
(2017)
Article
Fisheries
Joshua P. Lord, James P. Barry
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2017)
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Ecology
Joshua P. Lord, James P. Barry, Dale Graves
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2017)
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Ecology
Joshua P. Lord, James P. Barry, Dale Graves
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2017)
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Ecology
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JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
(2013)
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Zoology
Joshua P. Lord
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Joshua P. Lord, Alan L. Shanks
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Joshua Lord, Robert Whitlatch
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Zair P. Burris, Joshua P. Lord, Craig M. Young
MARINE ECOLOGY-AN EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE
(2014)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Joshua P. Lord
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2017)