Article
Fisheries
A. P. B. Martins, J. K. Matley, M. R. Heupel, A. T. Fisk, A. Chin, C. A. Simpfendorfer
Summary: This study investigated the trophic interactions of two juvenile stingray species within a coastal communal nursery using stable isotope analysis. The results showed differences in feeding grounds and prey selection between the two species, which led to evidence of niche partitioning. Mangrove-derived carbon was found to have little importance in their diets.
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Alen Soldo
Summary: Recreational fishing, as a significant component of global capture fisheries, is gaining recognition for its economic, sociocultural, and ecological importance. However, it lacks control and research compared to commercial fishing. The distinction between recreational and sport fishing is unclear, particularly in defining what constitutes each type. This study considers sport fishing as a competition-oriented subset of recreational fishing. The results from the Adriatic Sea show differences between shore and boat angling, as well as between competition and out-of-competition boat angling. There is an urgent need for comprehensive management in the Mediterranean region due to potential social and economic conflicts arising from declining fish resources.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andre Tristany Farinha, Julien di Tria, Marta Reyes, Constanca Rosas, Oscar Pang, Raphael Zufferey, Francesco Pomati, Mirko Kovac
Summary: This article introduces an Unmanned Aerial-Aquatic Vehicle (UAAV) that can perform underwater sampling and inspection at depths of up to 10 meters. With a custom solid sample filtering mechanism, it is capable of high-frequency and high-spatial-resolution sampling of aquatic environments.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emiliano Garcia-Rodriguez, Sharon Z. Herzka, Oscar Sosa-Nishizaki, Christopher G. Lowe, John B. O'Sullivan
Summary: Understanding the trophic ecology of top predators like white sharks is crucial for ecosystem management, especially in nursery areas like Bahia Sebastian Vizcaino. Stable isotope analyses revealed that young white sharks primarily feed on nearshore demersal prey, indicating a strong interaction with local fisheries and movement patterns consistent with previous reports. Immature white sharks have a smaller isotopic niche compared to sympatric sharks, with the highest overlap in isotopic niche space observed between white sharks and smooth hammerheads.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biology
Kohji Takahashi, Reiji Masuda
Summary: This study found that red sea bream juveniles can quickly learn to avoid angling gear after only one or two catches, showing avoidance learning for angling gear. Experienced fish were less vulnerable to angling gear than control fish, and about half of them retained the memory of angling gear for two months after learning. The learning effect from the catch-and-release procedure could reduce catchability and the value of fishery-dependent stock assessments.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pedro Afonso, Miguel Gandra, Goncalo Graca, Bruno Macena, Frederic Vandeperre, Jorge Fontes
Summary: This study used acoustic and satellite telemetry to investigate the population of juvenile smooth hammerhead sharks in the Azores archipelago and confirmed the existence of nurseries in this area. The sharks showed a preference for using coastal nurseries during the day and venturing further offshore at night, possibly to feed. These findings highlight the importance of understanding the ecological behaviors and implementing conservation measures for the smooth hammerhead shark.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Balasubramanian Changaramkumarath Paran, Balamurugan Jeyagobi, Vijayan Koyadan Kizhakedath, Jose Antony, Biju Francis, Panantharayil Sudhayam Shyne Anand, Aravind Radhakrishnapillai, Christina Lalramchhani, Sudalayandi Kannappan, Rameshbabu Duraisamy Marimuthu, Sivagnanam Paulpandi
Summary: The study focused on large-scale production of Scylla serrata in the hatchery, including spawning characteristics and juvenile production. Results showed that the crabs had strong spawning capabilities in captivity, and the key stages of juvenile production involved three phases.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Barbara Zanuttigh, Giuseppina Palma, Giulio Brizzi, Giorgio Bellotti, Alessandro Romano, Roberto Suffredini
Summary: This paper designs a multi-use off-shore area in a mild sea for an energetically self-sustained fish farm, considering climate conditions, aquaculture features, and renewable energy systems. Research shows that wave energy systems are still not economically competitive for such installations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Challen Hyman, Grace S. Chiu, Mary C. Fabrizio, Romuald N. Lipcius
Summary: This study used 21 years of survey data and GIS information to evaluate the nursery habitat value of blue crabs in three tributaries of lower Chesapeake Bay. The results showed that salt marsh surface area and turbidity were the main factors affecting crab abundance, while relative seagrass area had no association. Therefore, the identification of nurseries should consider multiple potential habitats and incorporate spatial and temporal statistical dependence.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
D. M. Bilkovic, R. E. Isdell, D. Stanhope, K. T. Angstadt, K. J. Havens, R. M. Chambers
Summary: The intensification of climate change and coastal development pressures has increased the demand for shoreline protection. Nature-based approaches using natural habitats as alternatives to grey infrastructure are being promoted globally. Research shows that both created living shorelines and natural marshes serve as nursery habitats for blue crabs, suggesting the potential of living shorelines to act as nursery habitats for economically important species.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Craig P. O'Connell, Marc Payne, Shelley Payne, Luke J. Eller, Jon Shaw, Andrew McGregor, Andre Rerekura, Madison Stewart, Andrew Fox
Summary: The white shark is a globally distributed top predator that is ecologically important. This study identifies two nursery areas for the Eastern Australian subpopulation, but a nursery area for the Southern-Western Australian subpopulation has yet to be determined. The researchers found young-of-the-year white sharks in South-West Australia and anecdotal bycatch data in the Great Australian Bight. Future research should consider using similar methods to further understand the life-history characteristics of this subpopulation.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianjiang Li, Boyong He, Kaiwen Ding, Weijie Guo, Bo Huang, Liaoni Wu
Summary: This paper presents a wide-area and real-time object search system based on deep learning for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). By utilizing parallel systems, simplified algorithms, and optimization techniques like TensorRT, the system achieves efficient and real-time object detection, as demonstrated through practical application.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karlos R. de Moraes, Allan T. Souza, Daniel Barton, Petr Blabolil, Milan Muska, Marie Prchalova, Tomas Randak, Milan Riha, Mojmir Vasek, Jan Turek, Michal Tuser, Vladimir Zlabek, Jan Kubecka
Summary: Freshwater protected areas were created to combat the decline of world fauna and flora. An experiment in the Lipno reservoir in the Czech Republic showed that protected areas have a positive impact on fish communities, and factors such as bait attraction and migration may affect the effectiveness of these areas.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Apolline Chabenat, Cecile Bellanger, Thomas Knigge
Summary: Juvenile crabs of Carcinus maenas exposed to antidepressants, particularly a combination of FLX and VEN, displayed altered color change patterns and enhanced locomotor activity, which may have long-term impacts on their survival in marine environments.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
J. Robert Britton, Emma T. Nolan
Summary: Recreational angling is a major pathway for introducing large-bodied alien fishes into freshwater, leading to invasive populations. The study in England compared catches of native pike and invasive pikeperch, showing pike had higher catch rates and larger sizes. Anglers showed species selectivity, indicating the importance of alien fish species in recreational fisheries.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
A. J. Booth, W. T. Kadye, T. Vu, M. Wright
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC SCIENCE
(2013)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
D. Parker, A. J. Booth, B. Q. Mann
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2013)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
M. L. Dicken, M. J. Smale, A. J. Booth
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2013)
Article
Zoology
Henning Winker, Olaf L. F. Weyl, Anthony J. Booth, Bruce R. Ellender
Article
Zoology
Reece Wartenberg, Olaf L. F. Weyl, Anthony J. Booth, Henning Winker
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tsungai A. Zengeya, Mark P. Robertson, Anthony J. Booth, Christian T. Chimimba
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2013)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wilbert T. Kadye, Anthony J. Booth
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2012)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wilbert T. Kadye, Anthony J. Booth
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2012)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tsungai A. Zengeya, Mark P. Robertson, Anthony J. Booth, Christian T. Chimimba
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2013)
Article
Fisheries
W. T. Kadye, A. J. Booth
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ICHTHYOLOGY
(2012)
Article
Zoology
W. T. Kadye, A. J. Booth
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
D. Parker, A. J. Booth
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wilbert T. Kadye, Anthony J. Booth
Article
Environmental Sciences
W. T. Kadye, A. J. Booth
RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2013)