Article
Fisheries
Reinhard Saborowski, Kim Huenerlage
Summary: Crangon crangon shows high variability in recruitment and stock development. The share of ovigerous females is influenced by season and temperature, with warmer winters facilitating embryogenesis and larval hatch. The temperature sums from November to April are significantly correlated with the lowest winter water temperatures, providing an indication for the appearance of C. crangon larvae.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Spela Korez, Lars Gutow, Reinhard Saborowski
Summary: Marine invertebrates, such as the brown shrimp, are known to ingest both natural and anthropogenic microplastics. In this study, it was found that exposure to various types of microplastics did not induce an oxidative stress response in the shrimp's digestive gland tissue. This suggests that the shrimp may have adapted to frequent ingestion of non-digestible particles and do not require continuous biochemical defense.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Enno Fricke, Marie Koch, Heiko Dietz, Matthew James Slater, Reinhard Saborowski
Summary: The remains of brown shrimp have high nutrient content and potential as alternative feed ingredients for sustainable diets, with good bioavailability and reasonable nutritional components for Litopenaeus vannamei.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Axel Temming, Anne Boenisch, Wilhelm Hagen, Charlotte Brenneken, Andreas Daenhardt
Summary: This study investigated the mortality rates of brown shrimp in the commercial shrimp fishery in the German Bight. It found that previous studies severely underestimated the mortality rates of undersized shrimps in the bycatch. The use of sieving methods also significantly affected shrimp mortality rates, and there might be an unknown additional source of mortality.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Neele Schmidt, Spela Korez, Reinhard Saborowski, Lars Gutow
Summary: Experimental results indicate that brown shrimp only ingest sediment while feeding, not intentionally sand grains. This suggests that sand grains do not seem to have a crucial function in food processing and digestion in brown shrimp.
JOURNAL OF SEA RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Emma Penning, Laura L. Govers, Rob Dekker, Theunis Piersma
Summary: This study analyzed 35 years of brown shrimp monitoring in the western Dutch Wadden Sea, revealing that shrimp settlement on mudflats advanced in timing and increased in density, correlating with seawater temperature changes. Four interpretations were proposed to explain these changes, each potentially leading to different scenarios in a warming world.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fabian Guzman-Rivas, Marco Quispe-Machaca, Dante Queirolo, Mauricio Ahumada, Angel Urzua
Summary: The study on juvenile red squat lobsters from northern and southern Chilean coasts revealed differences in lipid content, fatty acid profiles, and the ratio of saturated fatty acids between the two populations. Juveniles from the southern fishing unit near Concepcion displayed higher lipid content and fatty acid richness compared to those from the northern fishing unit near Coquimbo. These findings are important for fisheries management and assessing the nutritional condition of different fishing populations.
Article
Ecology
Nadja Verspagen, Suvi Ikonen, Dirk Maes, Constanti Stefanescu, Michelle F. Dileo, Marjo Saastamoinen
Summary: Trade-offs among traits vary within species living across environmental clines, possibly as a consequence of natural selection to local environmental conditions or other genetic constraints. Understanding these variations is important in predicting species' responses to climate change.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Ibon Uriarte, Fernando Villate, Arantza Iriarte, Alvaro Fanjul, Angus Atkinson, Kathryn Cook
Summary: The phenological variations of zooplankton across different latitudes were found to be influenced by climate teleconnections. Local factors such as water temperature, salinity, and chlorophyll a also played a role in driving these variations. The dominant role of temperature in driving phenological changes seems to be obscured by complex interactions between biotic and climatic factors along the environmental gradient.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Carlo L. Seifert, Konrad Fiedler
Summary: Diet breadth is a fundamental species trait in herbivorous insects, and it is associated with their ecological niche and ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Using European butterflies as a model, this study found a positive relationship between larval diet breadth and latitudinal range size, as well as a higher diet breadth in multivoltine species compared to univoltine species. Surprisingly, there was a negative correlation between larval diet breadth and adult body size. Additionally, voltinism was positively linked to latitudinal range size. These interrelationships are important in determining a species' potential to cope with changing environmental conditions.
Article
Ecology
Franz Johann, Janosch Arnold
Summary: The European brown hare populations have been declining due to agricultural intensification, but promoting scattered woody vegetation in agricultural landscapes can greatly improve habitat quality. Research shows that scattered woody vegetation and warmer winter temperatures have a significant positive impact on European brown hare density.
BASIC AND APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Kristi Kaello, Kim Birnie-Gauvin, Henrik Baktoft, Kim Aarestrup
Summary: In this study, intraspecific differences in outmigration phenology and straying prevalence in brown trout were investigated. The patterns of outmigration and return to freshwater differed between rivers, as did the factors affecting these outcomes. There was also a river-specific link between outmigration phenology and the likelihood of returning. The study suggests that the costs and benefits of autumn migration and straying depend on an individual's home river.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biology
Catherine E. Wangen, James A. Powell, Barbara J. Bentz
Summary: A predictive oviposition model was developed for a southern population of mountain pine beetle, incorporating factors like temperature and fecundity. The model was compared with other models and their predictive capacities were evaluated.
BULLETIN OF MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Leonardo Brustenga, Maria Pia Franciosini, Manuela Diaferia, Giulia Rigamonti, Laura Musa, Barbara Lidia Russomanno, Fabrizia Veronesi
Summary: This study assessed the endoparasite community in game hares bred for restocking purposes and found that parasites characterized by a direct life cycle, including six species of coccidia from the genus Eimeria and the nematode Trichostrongylus retorataeformis, were the most prevalent parasites.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Orly Razgour, Cecilia Montauban, Francesca Festa, Daniel Whitby, Javier Juste, Carlos Ibanez, Hugo Rebelo, Sandra Afonso, Michael Bekaert, Gareth Jones, Carol Williams, Katherine Boughey
Summary: Anthropogenically driven environmental changes have led to severe declines of wildlife populations, with little empirical evidence to understand historical population trends. This study develops molecular approaches to provide evidence of historic population changes and identifies drivers of these changes, showing significant declines in bat populations and their relationship to colonial shipbuilding and loss of large oak trees. Genomic approaches can inform conservation management and species recovery interventions, bridging the gap between genomic research and direct conservation applications. Collaborative studies for other priority species are urgently needed.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Margarida Coelho, Rohit Mahar, Getachew D. Belew, Alejandra Torres, Cristina Barosa, Fernando Cabral, Ivan Viegas, Amalia Gastaldelli, Vera M. Mendes, Bruno Manadas, John G. Jones, Matthew E. Merritt
Summary: Deuterated water ((H2O)-H-2) is commonly used to trace carbohydrate biosynthesis, but it can distort metabolic information and mediate toxicity. O-18-water ((H2O)-O-18) can be incorporated into specific carbohydrates but has not been evaluated in animal models.
NMR IN BIOMEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Fisheries
Mariana Palma, Leonardo J. Magnoni, Sofia Morais, Ivan Viegas
Summary: Short-chain fatty acids, including tributyrin, have been studied for their potential benefits as dietary supplements in aquaculture, particularly for carnivorous species, to optimize plant-based feeds.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Correction
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel Gonzalez-Fernandez, Andres Cozar, Georg Hanke, Josue Viejo, Carmen Morales-Caselles, Rigers Bakiu, Damia Barcelo, Filipa Bessa, Antoine Bruge, Maria Cabrera, Javier Castro-Jimenez, Mel Constant, Roberto Crosti, Yuri Galletti, Ahmet E. Kideys, Nino Machitadze, Joana Pereira de Brito, Maria Pogojeva, Nuno Ratola, Julia Rigueira, Elisa Rojo-Nieto, Oksana Savenko, Rosanna I. Schoneich-Argent, Grzegorz Siedlewicz, Giuseppe Suaria, Myrto Tourgeli
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
D. Sousa-Guedes, N. Sillero, F. Bessa, A. Marco
Summary: Coastal urbanization, plastic pollution, and climate change are posing increasing threats to marine turtles' nesting habitats. A study found that high-density plastic pollution significantly decreases the probability of successful emergence for turtle eggs and hatchlings, as well as disrupts the synchronized emergence of hatchlings, potentially increasing their vulnerability to predation.
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Leonardo J. Magnoni, Odete Goncalves, Patricia G. Cardoso, Francisca Silva-Brito, Rodrigo O. A. Ozorio, Mariana Palma, Ivan Viegas
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary refined glycerol inclusion rate on growth performance, nitrogen and energy balances, and fish quality of juvenile European seabass. The results showed that the group fed with 25 g/kg refined glycerol had higher feed intake and weight gain compared to the other two groups. However, feed efficiency and protein utilization efficiency were similar among the three groups. The inclusion of refined glycerol increased hepato-somatic and visceral lipid-somatic indices, but did not affect proximal body composition. Additionally, fish quality decreased with storage time, but was not influenced by the dietary glycerol inclusion rate.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ana Filipa Oliveira, Sonia Cotrim Marques, Joana Luisa Pereira, Ulisses Miranda Azeiteiro
Summary: Mysids play a crucial role in marine food chains by connecting the benthic and pelagic realms. This article provides a comprehensive overview of their taxonomy, distribution, production, and potential as a model organism in environmental research. It highlights the significance of mysids in estuarine communities, trophic webs, and their response to emergent challenges like climate change. The review emphasizes the need for further research to enhance our understanding of mysids' ecological importance, despite a lack of genomic studies.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ana Vaz, Ana Ligia Primo, Daniel Crespo, Miguel Pardal, Filipe Martinho
Summary: Early life phenology is crucial for population dynamics in a changing climate. This study examines the effects of key oceanic and climate drivers on the early life cycle of two commercial flatfish species, European flounder and common sole. The results show that sea surface temperature, upwelling intensity, and Eastern Atlantic pattern are associated with a delay in the onset of each stage, while the North Atlantic Oscillation induces an earlier onset. The complexity of the relationship between environmental drivers and fish early life history is highlighted, particularly for species with complex life cycles.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claudia Leopoldina Mieiro, Joao Pedro Coelho, Ana Teresa Reis, Diana Castro, Paula Figueira, Filipe Martinho, Miguel A. A. Pardal, Eduarda Pereira, Mario Pacheco, Claudia B. Lopes
Summary: This study investigated the effects of biosorption on the health of turbot and found that remediation with non-living macroalgae significantly reduced the metallic burdens in the blood and kidney of the fish. In addition, no genotoxic potential was observed in the treated fish, indicating that biosorption remediation can successfully reduce metal loads while maintaining fish health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elsa T. Rodrigues, Eduarda Pereira, Paulo J. Oliveira, Miguel A. Pardal
Summary: The present study validates the potential of the in vitro H9c2(2-1) cell-based sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay to evaluate the temporal variability of wastewater quality. It also highlights the capability of this assay to discriminate influent and effluent toxic characteristics and its suitability for water quality monitoring and surveillance of treatment processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Marta Monteiro, Samuel L. P. de Castro, Sonia Cotrim Marques, Rosa Freitas, Ulisses M. Azeiteiro
Summary: Anthropogenic-mediated climate change has a severe impact on the oceans. Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are defined as water temperatures exceeding the 90th percentile threshold values based on the last 30 years' average, and persisting at this level for five or more days. There is growing interest among the scientific community in studying MHWs, driven largely by their impacts on marine ecosystems. These extreme events have serious consequences for decapod crustacean species and also affect socioeconomic activities such as fisheries and aquaculture.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Walter Leal Filho, Amanda Lange Salvia, Ali Beynaghi, Barbara Fritzen, Azeiteiro Ulisses, Lucas Veiga Avila, Kalterina Shulla, Claudio R. P. Vasconcelos, Sara Moggi, Mark Mifsud, Rosley Anholon, Izabela Simon Rampasso, Valerija Kozlova, Dzintra Ilisko, Antonis Skouloudis, Ioannis Nikolaou
Summary: This paper analyzes the relationship between digital transformation and sustainable development, and investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education institutions through a global survey. The results indicate that most respondents have developed digital skills and increased their involvement in online learning, but more digital training is needed. The findings support the role of digital technologies in promoting sustainable development at higher education institutions. In addition, the paper provides an assessment of trends and recommendations for future developments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vanessa Queiros, Ulisses M. Azeiteiro, Marta Casado Belloso, Juan Luis Santos, Esteban Alonso, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Rosa Freitas, Benjamin Pina, Carlos Barata
Summary: Coastal ecosystems are facing threats from pollutants and climate change, particularly the increasing use of antineoplastic drugs and their potential release into aquatic ecosystems. This study evaluated the transcription of specific genes in Mytilus galloprovincialis gills exposed to environmentally relevant concentrations of Ifosfamide and cisplatin under different temperature scenarios. The results showed that the drugs upregulated genes related to DNA damage and apoptosis, and warmer temperatures further enhanced these effects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Leonardo Julian Magnoni, Francisca Silva-Brito, Thais Cavalheri, Carlos Espirito-Santo, Mariana Palma, Rodrigo Ozorio, Stephane Panserat, Sofia Morais, Ivan Viegas
Summary: Results showed that dietary supplementation with 0.1% and 0.2% TBT could improve immune and antioxidant responses in rainbow trout, respectively, without significant effects on growth performance and feed efficiency.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Walter Filho Leal, Desalegn Yayeh Ayal, Tony Wall, Chris Shiel, Arminda Paco, Paul Pace, Mark Mifsud, Amanda Lange Salvia, Antonis Skouloudis, Sara Moggi, Todd LeVasseur, Garcia Vinuesa Antonio, Ulisses M. Azeiteiro, Nikolaou Ioannis, Marina Kovaleva
Summary: Universities have the potential to educate and engage students in climate change issues. However, there has been less focus on understanding the attitudes and perceptions of university students towards climate change, which can inform curriculum and teaching practices.
CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Patricia Goncalves Cardoso, Hugo Morais, Daniel Crespo, Daniela Tavares, Eduarda Pereira, Miguel Angelo Pardal
Summary: This study investigates the seasonal characterization of mercury accumulation in three estuaries along the Portuguese coast. The results show higher mercury concentrations in Ria de Aveiro and Tagus estuary, posing potential risks to human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
