Article
Ecology
Nicole McEwan, Rich Pawlowicz, Evgeny Pakhomov, Maria T. Maldonado
Summary: When modeling an ecosystem, compromises must be made to preserve the essence of the system. In this study, Ecopath was used to model the plankton food web in the Strait of Georgia in different seasons. The changes in community composition and trophic behavior in the food web have implications for higher trophic levels. The inclusion of the microbial loop, although often excluded in coastal ecosystem models, is important in influencing trophic positions and transfer efficiencies.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hubert du Pontavice, Didier Gascuel, Gabriel Reygondeau, Charles Stock, William W. L. Cheung
Summary: Our study examines the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems, projecting a decrease in total consumer biomass and a reduction in predator abundance due to faster and less efficient biomass transfers and declining primary production. These changes are expected to have direct repercussions on the future of world fisheries and other services provided by the ocean.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Shao, Zhike Li, Zhengyu Wu, Ning Yang, Xiaoyu Cui, Huiming Lin, Yiwen Liu, Wei He, Yingxin Zhao, Xuejun Wang, Yindong Tong
Summary: The bioaccumulation of MeHg in pelagic food webs is influenced by dissolved organic matter (DOM), with elevated concentrations of DOM and phytoplankton biomass affecting MeHg uptake by phytoplankton and resulting in more significant biomagnification in zooplankton.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Limnology
Michael S. Brown, Jeff S. Bowman, Yajuan Lin, Colette J. Feehan, Carly M. Moreno, Nicolas Cassar, Adrian Marchetti, Oscar M. Schofield
Summary: The West Antarctic Peninsula is experiencing rapid warming and melting, impacting the regional marine food web. This study focused on cryptophyte diversity along the Peninsula, revealing two major taxa dominating the community. Changes in oceanographic conditions were associated with shifts in cryptophyte community composition.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2021)
Review
Ecology
Stacey A. McCormack, Jessica Melbourne-Thomas, Rowan Trebilco, Gary Griffith, Simeon L. Hill, Carie Hoover, Nadine M. Johnston, Tomas I. Marina, Eugene J. Murphy, Evgeny A. Pakhomov, Matt Pinkerton, Eva Plaganyi, Leonardo A. Saravia, Roshni C. Subramaniam, Anton P. Van de Putte, Andrew J. Constable
Summary: Southern Ocean ecosystems play a crucial role in supporting globally important ecosystem services through their complex and regionally distinctive food webs. However, our current understanding of the structure, function, status, and trends of these food webs is limited, and the impact of climate change and human activities is expected to drive significant changes. Further development of assessment methods and management strategies is needed to conserve Southern Ocean food webs in the face of ongoing environmental challenges.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ovidio Garcia-Oliva, Florian M. Hantzsche, Maarten Boersma, Kai W. Wirtz
Summary: This study investigates the species succession of mixotrophic dinoflagellates (MTD) and their effects on the plankton community. The research finds that the size spectra of dinoflagellates are bimodal, while other groups have unimodal size spectra, indicating different resource use strategies. Mixotrophy drives species succession and facilitates the formation of bimodal size spectra.
JOURNAL OF PLANKTON RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Frank Paolo Jay B. Albarico, Chiu-Wen Chen, Yee Cheng Lim, Ming-Huang Wang, Chih-Feng Chen, Cheng-Di Dong
Summary: This study quantified metal concentrations in seawater, phytoplankton, and zooplankton from a heavily impacted coast of southern Taiwan. The results showed that metal concentrations varied among different samples, with higher accumulation in phytoplankton compared to zooplankton.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Biology
Anjali W. Shakya, Jacob E. Allgeier
Summary: Coral reefs are declining rapidly, and to effectively manage and conserve them, there is a need for a better understanding of the drivers of production in these ecosystems. This article provides a comprehensive review of the literature on water column dynamics in coral reefs and synthesizes it from the perspective of ecosystem ecology. It presents a framework to organize the drivers of temporal and spatial variation in production dynamics and highlights the pathways through which global change drivers are altering coral reefs via the water column.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pasquale Ricci, Roberto Carlucci, Francesca Capezzuto, Angela Carluccio, Giulia Cipriano, Gianfranco D'Onghia, Porzia Maiorano, Letizia Sion, Angelo Tursi, Simone Libralato
Summary: Benthic-pelagic coupling refers to the combination of downward and upward flows of organic matter and nutrients between the pelagic and benthic domains mediated by trophic interactions. This study investigated the spatio-temporal variability of such flows in the Salento and Calabrian areas of the Northern Ionian Sea. The results highlight the important role of deep faunal communities in the BPC, which are influenced by temporal changes driven by the Adriatic-Ionian Bimodal Oscillating Systems (BiOS).
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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)
Article
Ecology
Daniel L. Preston, Tamara J. Layden, Leah M. Segui, Landon P. Falke, Sara V. Brant, Mark Novak
Summary: The study found that in some freshwater streams, trematode parasites play underappreciated roles in the ecosystem energetics, with their standing biomass exceeding that of aquatic insects and being only surpassed by host snails, sculpin, trout, and crayfish. The substantial parasite biomass stemmed from high snail density and infection prevalence, with infected hosts consisting largely of trematode tissue.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Javier Angel Tesan-Onrubia, Lars-Eric Heimbuerger-Boavida, Aurelie Dufour, Mireille Harmelin-Vivien, Isabel Garcia-Arevalo, Joel Knoery, Bastien Thomas, Francois Carlotti, Marc Tedetti, Daniela Banaru
Summary: Plankton in the Mediterranean Sea is influenced by various factors, such as size, food sources, biochemical composition, and trophic level, leading to differences in the bioaccumulation and biomagnification of mercury. Higher concentrations of monomethylmercury are found in oligotrophic regions, and plankton communities in the Southern Mediterranean Sea have lower concentrations compared to the Northern Mediterranean Sea.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Malte Jochum, Andrew D. Barnes, Ulrich Brose, Benoit Gauzens, Marie Suennemann, Angelos Amyntas, Nico Eisenhauer
Summary: Global change impacts ecological communities and ecosystem processes, with energy flux being an effective tool for addressing central questions in ecology and global change research. However, calculating and implementing energy flux may not be straightforward, especially for beginners.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yujun Yi, Fanxuan Zhao, Qi Liu, Jie Song
Summary: This study investigated the influence of upstream runoff and sediment transport on estuarine food webs using stable isotope analysis and Bayesian mixing model. The results showed that the estuarine food web had high spatial-temporal variability, with higher stable isotope values of organisms on the northern shore. The input and diffusion of sediment and nutrients from runoff led to changes in dietary structure and trophic levels of consumers, as well as spatial differences in food web structure.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
X. Corrales, I. Preciado, D. Gascuel, P. -y. Hernvann, E. Mugerza, M. Louzao, F. Velasco, M. Doray, L. Lopez-Lopez, P. Carrera, U. Cotano, E. Andonegi, A. Lopez De Gamiz-Zearra
Summary: Characterizing the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems, this study developed a food-web model for the Bay of Biscay, considering the impact of fishing pressure. The model included 52 functional groups and used data from different sources to represent the ecosystems in the early 2000s. Results showed the importance of the pelagic domain and the role of forage fish in connecting different domains. The study also identified potential keystone groups and differences in fishing strategies between Spanish and French fleets.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Joseph C. Caracappa, Andrew Beet, Sarah Gaichas, Robert J. Gamble, Kimberly J. W. Hyde, Scott I. Large, Ryan E. Morse, Charles A. Stock, Vincent S. Saba
Summary: The northeast United States Atlantis model (NEUSv2) is an ecosystem model capable of simulating multiple processes within marine ecosystems. It includes updates to functional group definitions and forcing data, and has shown success in reproducing spatial patterns and meeting calibration criteria. This model is valuable for studying ecosystem sensitivity and testing different biogeochemical forcing approaches.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2022)
Article
Oceanography
Hyung-Gyu Lim, John P. Dunne, Charles A. Stock, Minho Kwon
Summary: Satellite ocean color missions have revealed the spatio-temporal variations in marine chlorophyll for over two decades. The study finds that seasonal cycles and climate-driven variability play significant roles in chlorophyll variations. Additionally, delayed climate effects can improve chlorophyll predictions by incorporating them into Earth system models.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Fernando G. Taboada, Jong-Yeon Park, Barbara A. Muhling, Desiree Tommasi, Kisei R. Tanaka, Ryan R. Rykaczewski, Charles A. Stock, Jorge L. Sarmiento
Summary: Subseasonal to decadal ocean forecasting plays a crucial role in managing living marine resources in a changing ocean. This study demonstrates the importance of incorporating three-dimensional biogeochemical information into ecological forecasts to anticipate fluctuations in bigeye tuna populations in the Pacific Ocean. The findings highlight the impact of ocean warming and deoxygenation on the dynamics of bigeye tuna and emphasize the need for efficient dynamic management strategies to promote sustainable use of marine resources.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Li Xu, Denis Patterson, Simon Asher Levin, Jin Wang
Summary: Complex systems often experience sudden regime shifts, known as critical transitions. Identifying warning signals for these transitions early enough to prevent them is challenging. In this study, we use landscape-flux theory to quantify the stability of ecological systems and provide early warning signals based on average flux, entropy production rate, non-equilibrium free energy, and time irreversibility. Our proposed method, demonstrated using a shallow lake model, can potentially predict critical transitions earlier than conventional methods, contributing to the resilience assessment of various ecological systems.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Review
Oceanography
James A. Smith, Mercedes Pozo Buil, Barbara Muhling, Desiree Tommasi, Stephanie Brodie, Timothy H. Frawley, Jerome Fiechter, Stefan Koenigstein, Amber Himes-Cornell, Michael A. Alexander, Steven J. Bograd, Nathali Cordero Quiros, Larry B. Crowder, Enrique Curchitser, Stephanie J. Green, Natasha A. Hardy, Alan C. Haynie, Elliott L. Hazen, Kirstin Holsman, Gwendal Le Fol, Nerea Lezama-Ochoa, Ryan R. Rykaczewski, Charles A. Stock, Stephen Stohs, Jonathan Sweeney, Heather Welch, Michael G. Jacox
Summary: Motivated by the need for climate-informed marine resource management, the 'Future Seas' project focuses on three fisheries in the California Current System. Through a modeling framework, this project projects climate impacts on marine ecosystems, evaluates management strategies, and quantifies uncertainty in model projections. Results indicate species distribution shifts in the future, impacting fishing fleets, spatial management, and quota allocation. Recommendations are made for similar integrative climate-to-fisheries projections.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Daniel B. Cooney, Dylan H. Morris, Simon A. Levin, Daniel Rubenstein, Pawel Romanczuk
Summary: Levels of sociality in nature vary widely, and the dynamics of sociality under the selection pressure imposed by contagion remains elusive. In this study, a model for the evolution of sociality strategies in the presence of beneficial and costly contagion was considered. The results revealed a social dilemma, where the evolutionarily-stable sociality strategy was distinct from the collective optimum. The study sheds light on how contagion shapes the evolution of social interaction but highlights that evolution may not necessarily lead to social structures that are beneficial for all individuals.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Edward Schrom, Ann Kinzig, Stephanie Forrest, Andrea L. Graham, Simon A. Levin, Carl T. Bergstrom, Carlos Castillo -Chavez, James P. Collins, Rob J. de Boer, Adam Doupe, Roya Ensafi, Stuart Feldman, Bryan T. Grenfell, Alex Halderman, Silvie Huijben, Carlo Maley, Melanie Moses, Alan S. Perelson, Charles Perrings, Joshua Plotkin, Jennifer Rexford, Mohit Tiwari
Summary: Defending against various types of attacks and avoiding self-attacks are the common challenges faced by mammalian immune systems and computer systems. Despite extensive research, there has been limited exchange of information between the fields of biological immunity and cybersecurity. This paper proposes a conceptual framework to compare and evaluate different defensive strategies in both fields, aiming to identify general principles of optimal defense applicable to various defensive realms.
MATHEMATICAL BIOSCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biology
Partha Dasgupta, Simon Levin
Summary: Contemporary economic thinking neglects the fact that the human economy is interconnected with Nature and treats humans as mere consumers of natural resources. This paper suggests an alternative economic reasoning approach that focuses on the demand for Nature's services and its sustainable supply. It advocates for the measurement of inclusive wealth and its distribution by national statistical offices instead of relying solely on GDP. Policy instruments for managing global public goods, such as the open seas and tropical rainforests, are discussed based on the concept of inclusive wealth.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Arne Traulsen, Simon A. Levin, Chadi M. Saad-Roy
Summary: Individual and societal reactions to a pandemic can create social dilemmas. The extent of regulations to reduce transmission is small in most countries, resulting in interventions driven by individual decision-making. We propose a framework to quantify this situation based on protection, infection risk, and intervention costs, and discuss the tension between individual and societal benefits.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel B. Cooney, Simon A. Levin, Yoichiro Mori, Joshua B. Plotkin
Summary: Biological and social systems are structured at multiple scales, and individuals in a group may have different incentives from the group as a whole. Mechanisms to resolve this tension are important for evolutionary transitions in history. This article synthesizes a growing literature on multilevel evolutionary dynamics and analyzes how different mechanisms influence evolutionary outcomes within and among groups.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mansi Sood, Anirudh Sridhar, Rashad Eletreby, Chai Wah Wu, Simon A. Levin, Osman Yagan, H. Vincent Poor
Summary: A key scientific challenge during the outbreak of novel infectious diseases is predicting changes in the epidemic under countermeasures that limit population interaction. Pathogens have the capacity to mutate and new strains can emerge, posing a threat to public health. Different transmission risks in different settings and the emergence of new strains should be considered when evaluating the impact of mitigation measures.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Bjarke Frost Nielsen, Chadi M. Saad-Roy, Yimei Li, Kim Sneppen, Lone Simonsen, Cecile Viboud, Simon A. Levin, Bryan T. Grenfell
Summary: Identifying drivers of viral diversity is crucial for understanding the dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic. A mechanistic model of saltational evolution with epistasis explains the observed temporal dynamics of viral diversity. This supports the hypothesis that SARS-CoV-2 may exhibit saltational evolution, allowing the virus to evolve highly transmissible variants.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Chadi M. M. Saad-Roy, Simon A. A. Levin, Bryan T. T. Grenfell, Mike Boots
Summary: Infectious diseases can cause long-term damage to the host, leading to increased mortality even after recovery. The mortality due to 'long COVID' is an example of this potential, but the impact of such post-infection mortality (PIM) on epidemic dynamics is not known. Using an epidemiological model, researchers found that PIM can induce epidemic cycling, especially when there is weak PIM and no robust immunity. This overlooked phenomenon highlights the importance of characterizing heterogeneity in susceptibility for accurate epidemiological predictions.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Simon A. A. Levin, Elke U. U. Weber
Summary: Achieving global sustainability in the face of climate change, pandemics, and other global systemic threats requires collective intelligence and action beyond current experiences. Increasing polarization and populist trends make the problem even harder. Recognizing the common threats and implementing polycentric governance may be a pathway to address these global challenges.
PERSPECTIVES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maximilian M. Nguyen, Ari S. Freedman, Sinan A. Ozbay, Simon A. Levin
Summary: This article derives an exact upper bound on the epidemic overshoot for the Kermack-McKendrick SIR model, and highlights the public health hazard posed by overshoot for epidemics with R0 near 2 through an analysis of COVID-19 pandemic data in Manaus, Brazil. Additionally, more complex SIR models incorporating vaccination are considered using the presented analysis framework.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
X. Flores-Melo, R. Giesecke, I. R. Schloss, M. P. Latorre, X. Durrieu de Madron, F. Bourrin, M. L. Spinelli, C. Menniti, H. E. Gonzales, E. Menschel, J. Martin
Summary: This study presents an evaluation of the downward fluxes and composition of particulate matter in the Beagle Channel. The results show that the fluxes and composition of particulate matter differ between the western and eastern parts of the channel, with the former influenced by glacial and organic material, and the latter dominated by river inputs and phytoplankton blooms. This research contributes to understanding the impact of climate change on the biological carbon pump and land-sea connections in this high-latitude ecosystem.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Simone M. A. Lira, Ralf Schwamborn, Mauro de Melo Junior, Humberto L. Varona, Syumara Queiroz, Doris Veleda, Alef J. Silva, Sigrid Neumann-Leitao, Moacyr Araujo, Catarina R. Marcolin
Summary: In this study, CTD and ADCP data, as well as zooplankton samples from Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, were used to analyze the relationship between flow, island topography, chlorophyll-a fluorescence, and zooplankton abundance. The study found the presence of island and larval island effects downstream, and an upstream island effect upstream.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Olga Yu. Evseeva, Alexander G. Dvoretsky
Summary: This study investigated the species composition and spatial distribution of bryozoan diversity in the southern region of Franz Josef Land. A total of 151 bryozoan species were found, including 22 species recorded for the first time in this region. The diversity of bryozoans in this area is influenced by environmental factors such as depth, temperature, and the content of stones and shells.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Emma F. Young, Sally E. Thorpe, Angelika H. H. Renner, Eugene J. Murphy
Summary: Antarctic krill is a key species in the Southern Ocean and also the target of a commercial fishery. This study focuses on understanding the physical and behavioral drivers of krill movement and retention in the South Orkney Islands region through a regional modeling approach. The results suggest that oceanic transport and retention of krill are influenced by oceanographic variability and krill behavior.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Viviane David, Anne Mouget, Pierre Thiriet, Corentin Minart, Yannick Perrot, Loic Le Goff, Olivier Bianchimani, Solene Basthard-Bogain, Tristan Estaque, Justine Richaume, Jean-Francois Sys, Adrien Cheminee, Eric Feunteun, Anthony Acou, Patrice Brehmer
Summary: Scientists combined split-beam and multibeam echosounders to detect and classify different fish species, and found that acoustic data significantly improved the accuracy of species classification. These acoustic methods have important implications for marine management and decision-making.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Hui Xie, Xue-Lin Shao, Kai Ma, Li Gao
Summary: Chaetomorpha linum can store a large amount of phosphorus and utilize it for growth when phosphate is abundant, and it can produce alkaline phosphatase and release mobile phosphorus from sediments when phosphate is deficient. The sources of phosphorus supporting the blooms of C. linum vary seasonally in Swan Lagoon.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
A. A. Kubryakov, A. I. Mizyuk, S. V. Stanichny
Summary: This article investigates the evolution of the Sevastopol eddies using altimetry measurements and a high-resolution Nemo numerical model. The eddies can reside in the Black Sea for >3-6 months, impacting cross-shelf exchange and nutrient fluxes. The stationarity of the eddies is mainly due to the continental slope acting as a barrier, preventing cyclonic propagation.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Qingyuan Yang, Guoping Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the feeding habits of the spiny icefish in the Bransfield Strait and used biochemical tracers to demonstrate the variability in its diet, which is influenced by the availability of krill and the dynamic hydrography. The results highlight the potential of biochemical tracers in reflecting changes in prey's diet in a highly dynamic environment.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Andreana Cadaillon, Clara M. Iachetti, Ricardo Giesecke, Valeska Vasquez Lepio, Andrea Malits, Irene R. Schloss
Summary: A joint Chilean-Argentinian research cruise in the Beagle Channel revealed spatial and temporal heterogeneity of plankton abundance and composition. Plankton assemblages varied with bathymetry, water temperature, and nutrient availability. The easternmost sector of the channel had the highest total cell abundances and a diverse mix of small and large diatoms.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Barbara P. Paiva, Carlos A. F. Schettini, Eduardo Siegle
Summary: The Sao Francisco River is an important river in Brazil, crossing the semi-arid region. A series of dams have been built along the river for hydropower, changing the flow significantly. A hydrodynamic model was used to simulate the effects of flow changes on saline intrusion in the estuary. The simulations showed an increase in mixing and decrease in river contribution after the dams were built. The results can be used by management agencies to improve water quality for human consumption.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xu Dong, Di Qi, Baohong Chen, Yingxu Wu, Xinqing Zheng, Hui Lin
Summary: Seasonal-scale local forcings reduce coastal pH and aragonite saturation state. The dynamics of carbonate system parameters were investigated in a coral habitat influenced by seasonal current patterns. Both Oaragonite and pH showed seasonal variations, controlled by dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and temperature. Ocean acidification scenarios projected a decrease in Oaragonite amplitude and an increase in hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]) amplitude.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Roman Cieslinski, Izabela Chlost, Michal Szydlowski
Summary: The Vistula Lagoon, one of the two lagoons on the Polish coast, is economically and environmentally significant. This study aims to calculate the water balance of the lagoon before and after the construction of a canal through the Vistula Spit. The construction of the new connection may impact the lagoon's water balance and its biotic and abiotic environment. Data on precipitation, evaporation, inflow from the catchment, and inflow/outflow through the Strait of Baltiysk were collected for mathematical modeling. The study suggests that the construction of the new canal will not significantly alter the lagoon's water balance but may cause environmental problems.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
F. P. Brandini, A. M. Silver, A. Gangopadhyay
Summary: We demonstrate that wind-driven Ekman transport enhances the advection and mixing of cells, leading to the transport of colder water from the Surface Antarctic Waters to the warmer waters of the northern Polar Front belt. This mechanism provides cells with a favorable temperature environment, allowing for specific species and community growth rates to develop blooms under non-light limiting macronutrients and iron conditions. Our findings have important implications for increased productivity in a future warming climate.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
John E. Garzon-Cardona, Ana M. Martinez, Boris P. Koch, Bernd Krock, Elbio D. Palma, Xianyu Kong, Ruben J. Lara
Summary: This study aimed to gain a better understanding of the role of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the biogeochemistry of the Southern Patagonian shelf. The results showed that terrigenous input is the main source of ammonium and refractory carbon in the region, while the Antarctic Circumpolar Current contributes autochthonous DOM. Additionally, regeneration processes of nitrogen-rich water were found in the Tierra del Fuego Waters and Grande Bay regions.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Manoranjan Mishra, Tamoghna Acharyya, Bijay Halder, Celso Augusto Guimara Santos, Richarde Marques da Silva, Nihar Ranjan Rout, Debdeep Bhattacharyya
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzes the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Yaas on the mangrove forest in Bhitarkanika National Park, revealing significant ecosystem loss and changes in vegetation vigor and soil conditions, particularly an increase in salinity.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2024)
