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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marcin Kucinski, Magdalena Jakubowska-Lehrmann, Agnieszka Gora, Zuzanna Mirny, Katarzyna Nadolna-Altyn, Joanna Szlinder-Richert, Konrad Ocalewicz
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic diversity and population structure of the European flounder and determine if the Baltic flounder is present in the southern Baltic Sea. Additionally, the study aimed to determine if the decline in body condition indices of the species in the Baltic Sea is due to adaptive changes in its gene pool caused by increased fishing pressure. The results showed that the European flounder had a high level of genetic diversity and represented a single genetic cluster. No presence of the Baltic flounder was detected, and there were no signs of directional selection or density-dependent adaptive changes in the gene pool.
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Environmental Sciences
Konrad Pomianowski, Artur Burzynski, Ewa Kulczykowska
Summary: Research shows that the diversity of enzyme forms in teleosts is mainly influenced by whole-genome duplication and selective mRNA splicing. By analyzing the transcriptional profiles of the European flounder in different tissues, we demonstrate how to preselect transcripts encoding active enzymes and find that the reported transcriptome is highly complete.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yosuke Amano, Tsuguo Otake, Hiroyuki Togashi, Toshihiro Wada, Akihide Kasai, Yoshikazu Kato, Chikage Yoshimizu, Ichiro Tayasu, Yutaka Kurita, Kotaro Shirai
Summary: The stable isotopic ratios of stone flounder were examined to evaluate the usefulness of distinguishing different nursery habitat types based on salinity conditions. The results showed that the stable isotopic ratios varied significantly among individuals from different habitat types, indicating that it can be a reliable proxy to determine the habitat type of stone flounder.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Carl Baden, Mads Christoffersen, Hugo Flavio, Elliot Brown, Kim Aarestrup, Jon C. Svendsen
Summary: This study used acoustic telemetry to investigate the spawning migrations of turbot and European flounder in the estuary of Roskilde Fjord. The findings suggest that turbot tend to remain in the southern part of the fjord during the spawning season, where the low salinity may limit the successful development of their eggs and larvae. In contrast, European flounder migrate towards more marine waters prior to spawning, indicating a diverse utilization of spawning areas. These results are important for future management and stocking of suitable turbot populations.
JOURNAL OF SEA RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
F. Akcha, C. Cahuc, J. Rouxel, C. Munschy, Y. Aminot, T. Chouvelon, K. Mahe, H. Budzinski, A. Mauffret
Summary: Telomeres are suggested as a biomarker for cellular aging, stress exposure, and lifespan in humans, and a q-PCR protocol was used to measure Telomere Length (TL) in European flounder. The study found no correlation between TL and DNA damage or measured contaminant concentrations in the flounder, but further research is needed to determine the potential impact of chemical pollution on flatfish telomeres.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Marcin Kucinski, Ilona Zloch, Paulina Trzeciak, Anna Kycko, Katarzyna Nadolna-Altyn, Katarzyna Mierzejewska
Summary: Due to strict fishing quotas for Atlantic cod, European flounder has become the third most commercially fished species in the Baltic Sea. However, recent reports indicate a decline in the fitness and catch volume of European flounder in the Baltic Sea. A study was conducted to examine the digestive tract of European flounder from the Slupsk Bank in order to determine the factors behind these changes. The results revealed a high prevalence and intensity of Glugea stephani infection and microsporidiosis, suggesting the influence of environmental pollution and oxygen deficiency on parasite success.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Peter N. N. Yershov, Gennadiy V. V. Fuks, Vadim M. M. Khaitov
Summary: The European flounder, a polymorphic flatfish, exhibits large population variation in the proportion of left-sided and right-sided morphs across its geographic range. Our study focused on the White Sea populations and found high variability and specific regional characteristics in the frequency of these morphs.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ilhan Aydin, Sirin Firidin, Ayse Cebeci, Rafet Cagri Ozturk, Yahya Terzi, Hamza Polat, Ercan Kucuk
Summary: Diversification of cultured fish species can improve the resilience of aquaculture. This study investigated the gonadal development of the European flounder in the Black Sea and found that they begin to mature in the fall. Two-year-old males and females can be used as broodstock for reproduction in spring.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer Laurent, Iwan Le Berre, Jean Armengaud, Senthilkumar Kailasam, Jerome Couteau, Matthieu Waeles, Jean Laroche, Vianney Pichereau
Summary: This study aimed to develop a multidisciplinary approach to assess the ecological status of six moderate-sized French estuaries. By gathering geographical information, hydrobiological data, chemistry of pollutants, and fish biology, including integration of proteomics and transcriptomics data, the researchers were able to characterize and identify the main stressors impacting each estuary's hydrological system.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fabrizio Bernardi Aubry, Francesco Acri, Mauro Bastianini, Stefania Finotto, Alessandra Pugnetti
Summary: The paper examines the ecological characteristics of phytoplankton communities in the Lagoon of Venice and the Gulf of Venice. The study compares the taxonomic composition, abundance, and seasonal cycles of the two ecosystems, and investigates the reciprocal influence between the lagoon and sea. The findings reveal differences in community structure, abundance, and composition, as well as evidence of interaction and sharing of species between the lagoon and sea.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adriano Sfriso, Alessandro Buosi, Chiara Facca, Andrea Augusto Sfriso, Yari Tomio, Abdul-Salam Juhmani, Marion Adelheid Wolf, Piero Franzoi, Luca Scapin, Emanuele Ponis, Michele Cornello, Federico Rampazzo, Daniela Berto, Claudia Gion, Federica Oselladore, Rossella Boscolo Brusa, Andrea Bonometto
Summary: The paper discusses the results of a 4-year project on aquatic angiosperm transplants in the Venice Lagoon, which successfully restored meadows in areas affected by eutrophication, pollution, and overexploitation of resources. The project demonstrated rapid ecological recovery and cost-effectiveness through small-scale interventions and stakeholder participation, making it easily transferable to similar environments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
G. V. Fuks, Yu. V. Goncharov
Summary: In December 2019, European flounder individuals were caught for the first time in the southwestern part of the Kara Sea in the apex of the Kara Bay, expanding the species' range to the east. The morphometric traits of the individuals are described in detail.
JOURNAL OF ICHTHYOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nils Teichert, Anne Lize, Helene Tabouret, Jean-Marc Roussel, Gilles Bareille, Thomas Trancart, Anthony Acou, Laure-Sarah Virag, Christophe Pecheyran, Alexandre Carpentier, Eric Feunteun
Summary: This study characterized the dispersal patterns and inter-annual fluctuations of home range and isotopic niches in juvenile flounder using otolith microchemistry signatures and stable isotope ratios. The results showed that individuals had lower morphological condition and lipid content in high dispersal years along the estuarine gradient. These findings provide insights into the effects of ecosystem productivity and intra-and inter-specific competition on the movements and foraging behaviors of juvenile flounders.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Karim Erzini, Filipe Parreira, Zineb Sadat, Margarida Castro, Luis Bentes, Rui Coelho, Jorge M. S. Gonsalves, Pedro G. Lino, Begona Martinez-Crego, Pedro Monteiro, Frederico Oliveira, Joaquim Ribeiro, Carmen B. de los Santos, Rui Santos
Summary: This study evaluates the fish provisioning services in the Ria Formosa lagoon in Portugal and finds that vegetated habitats have higher fish density and biomass, as well as enhanced survival and production for commercial fish species. The study highlights the importance of temperate coastal lagoons as nurseries and sources of recruits for coastal fisheries.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Garrett M. Herigan, Derek P. Crane, Kevin L. Kapuscinski
Summary: Understanding habitat use and reproductive biology of invasive species is crucial for predicting invasions and developing management plans. The study on rudd in the upper Niagara River revealed that emergent vegetation is the most important habitat factor associated with the presence of age-0 rudd, and their presence decreases as distance to the nearest wetland increases. The findings can be utilized to create predictive models of rudd invasion and guide early detection programs.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Fabio Pranovi, Simone Libralato, Matteo Zucchetta, Marco Anelli Monti, Jason S. Link
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2020)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Matteo Zucchetta, Luca Scapin, Anita Franco, Piero Franzoi
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cristina Andolina, Piero Franzoi, Andrew Lloyd Jackson, Antonio Mazzola, Salvatrice Vizzini
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chiara Facca, Francesco Cavraro, Piero Franzoi, Stefano Malavasi
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iara da C. Souza, Hiulana P. Arrivabene, Vinicius C. Azevedo, Ian D. Duarte, Livia D. Rocha, Silvia T. Matsumoto, Anita Franco, Michael Elliott, Daniel A. Wunderlin, Magdalena Monferran, Marisa N. Fernandes
Summary: The study found that different mangrove ecosystems may have varying metal and metalloid transfer patterns, potentially influenced by anthropogenic contamination inputs. By evaluating the complete food web, including assessing the differential impact of pollution on diverse components of the food chain, a better understanding of the trophic transfer of elements can be achieved.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matteo Zucchetta, Fabrizio Capoccioni, Piero Franzoi, Eleonora Ciccotti, Chiara Leone
Summary: The study compares fish assemblages in three non-tidal Mediterranean coastal lagoons to evaluate the impacts of different management strategies; anthropogenic activities have the greatest influence on water quality and artisanal fisheries play a beneficial role in fish assemblages; lagoon fisheries management relies on maintaining infrastructure that allows exchanges with the adjacent coastal sea.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francesco Cavraro, Giada Finotti, Giulia Rossato, Matteo Zucchetta, Chiara Facca, Stefano Malavasi
Summary: Habitat loss poses a major threat to fish biodiversity in transitional water ecosystems, particularly in temperate salt marshes. Artificial habitats can serve as a refuge for fish populations, with the use of secondary sexual traits proving to be an effective method for assessing habitat quality and potentially applicable to other fish species and aquatic habitats.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luca Scapin, Matteo Zucchetta, Fabio Pranovi, Piero Franzoi
Summary: This study investigates the impact of morphological variables, habitat distribution, and seascape diversity on artisanal fishery yield in the Venice Lagoon. Broad-scale morphology and seascape significantly influence fishery target species, highlighting the importance of morphological and habitat heterogeneity for artisanal fishery in the lagoon. Habitat restoration at the seascape level should be considered in managing fishery resources in coastal lagoons.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
M. Anelli Monti, D. Brigolin, P. Franzoi, S. Libralato, R. Pastres, C. Solidoro, M. Zucchetta, F. Pranovi
Summary: Implementing management measures to improve ecological status in coastal and transitional water environments is a major challenge within an Ecosystem Based Management approach. The complex relationship between ecosystem functioning and ecological status requires the use of ecological modeling to support BQEs monitoring.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Cristina Andolina, Piero Franzoi, Francesco Cavraro, Andrew L. Jackson, Antonio Mazzola, Salvatrice Vizzini
Summary: This study used carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes to investigate the trophic niche features of the South European toothcarp Aphanius fasciatus in relation to habitat types and fish community. The results showed that A. fasciatus exhibited high trophic adaptability and could allocate resources with co-occurring species based on seasonal changes in resource availability.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adriano Sfriso, Alessandro Buosi, Chiara Facca, Andrea Augusto Sfriso, Yari Tomio, Abdul-Salam Juhmani, Marion Adelheid Wolf, Piero Franzoi, Luca Scapin, Emanuele Ponis, Michele Cornello, Federico Rampazzo, Daniela Berto, Claudia Gion, Federica Oselladore, Rossella Boscolo Brusa, Andrea Bonometto
Summary: The paper discusses the results of a 4-year project on aquatic angiosperm transplants in the Venice Lagoon, which successfully restored meadows in areas affected by eutrophication, pollution, and overexploitation of resources. The project demonstrated rapid ecological recovery and cost-effectiveness through small-scale interventions and stakeholder participation, making it easily transferable to similar environments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Picone, Gabriele Giuseppe Distefano, Fabiana Corami, Piero Franzoi, Simone Redolfi Bristol, Marco Basso, Lucio Panzarin, Annamaria Volpi Ghirardini
Summary: The study investigated the concentrations of rare earth elements in the feathers of Sandwich terns in Venice's Lagoon, finding that they were higher than in other bird feathers, with lanthanum being the most abundant. The research suggested that diet is the main exposure route for young terns, and emphasized the need for more data on REEs in aquatic ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Anita Franco, Jonathan Dale, Masa Watanabe
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
