Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ahmad Farhadi, Andrew G. Jeffs, Shane D. Lavery
Summary: This study investigates the genetic divergence and potential secondary contact patterns among geographically distant populations of the spiny lobster species complex. The analysis reveals strong regional structure and a complex evolutionary history of these populations, including a hybrid origin of one population. The findings suggest that alternating periods of divergence and gene flow have shaped the current genetic patterns in this lobster species.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seinen Chow, Takashi Yanagimoto, Haruko Takeyama
Summary: Analysis of partial mtDNA sequences of the Japanese spiny lobster using PCR revealed multiple haplotype groups and the presence of nuclear mitochondrial pseudogenes. Nucleotide sequence divergence indicated the similarity between genuine haplotypes and pseudogenes, suggesting a continuous and dynamic process of mtDNA integration into the nuclear genome.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Hu Chen, Junfeng Pan, Yongzhen Wang, Yanbing Qiao, Fenglu Han, Chang Xu, Ardavan Farhadi, Erchao Li
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different salinity levels on the growth, antioxidant capacity, and gut microbiota composition of the scalloped spiny lobster. The results showed that reduced salinity significantly affected the survival, weight gain, antioxidant capacity, and gut microbiota of the lobsters, with larger reductions in salinity having more detrimental effects.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
J. Antonio Baeza, Werner P. Veldsman, Ka Hou Chu
Summary: This study reports the nervous system transcriptome of the Caribbean spiny lobster, providing insights into the molecular underpinnings of viral infection and behavioral immunity. The development of genomic resources for this species is crucial for understanding its biology, as well as for fishery management and conservation strategies.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Katarzyna Kropielnicka-Kruk, Quinn P. Fitzgibbon, Basseer M. Codabaccus, Andrew J. Trotter, Dean R. Giosio, Chris G. Carter, Gregory G. Smith
Summary: This study investigated the effect of feed frequency on the survival, growth, and behavior of juvenile P. ornatus. The results showed that increasing feed frequency from one to sixteen times per day improved feed intake and growth. However, exceeding sixteen feedings per day resulted in decreased feed intake and growth. Additionally, the rapid leaching of feed attractant and increased vulnerability with more frequent ecdysis events were found to contribute to increased cannibalism among lobsters.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Courtney L. Lewis, Quinn P. Fitzgibbon, Gregory G. Smith, Abigail Elizur, Tomer Ventura
Summary: The ability to conduct closed life-cycle culture of tropical spiny lobsters provides a unique opportunity to investigate specific stages of embryogenesis. A transcriptome comprising 11 distinct stages allowed the establishment of the most detailed transcriptomic library of embryogenesis across decapods. The study characterized key genes and revealed the expression pattern of neuropeptides during embryogenesis.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sergio Hernandez-Casas, Luis Felipe Beltran-Morales, Victor Gerardo Vargas-Lopez, Francisco Vergara-Solana, Juan Carlos Seijo
Summary: This study predicts the export price of Mexican red lobster using demand-related market variables and finds that artificial neural networks (ANNs) are more accurate in price forecasting compared to ARIMAX models, which is valuable for fishery resource management.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Leandro Rodriguez-Viera, Erick Perera, IsabelM Agredano Pila, Francisco J. Moyano, Juan M. Mancera, Manuel Diaz
Summary: Spiny lobster aquaculture has been rapidly growing due to high demand and commercial value. This study investigates the digestion of lipids in the spiny lobster Panulirus argus, finding that it can efficiently hydrolyze both animal and vegetable oils. Fish oils are highly digestible, but plant derived oils should also be considered in feed formulation. The study also identifies hydrolyzed soy lecithin as a potential emulsifier ingredient for lobster feeds. This research contributes to our understanding of lipid digestion in lobsters and provides insights for selecting appropriate oils and emulsifiers in their feeds.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hunter S. Lenihan, Jordan P. Gallagher, Joseph R. Peters, Adrian C. Stier, Jennifer K. K. Hofmeister, Daniel C. Reed
Summary: The study found that the increase in lobster population inside Marine Protected Areas led to higher local fishing effort and total catch, but did not significantly affect catch-per-unit-effort.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tomas Franco-Bodek, Cecilia Barradas-Ortiz, Fernando Negrete-Soto, Rossanna Rodriguez-Canul, Enrique Lozano-Alvarez, Patricia Briones-Fourzan
Summary: In this study, the effects of C. solearis infection on the physiological and behavioral variables of P. argus were examined. The results showed that heavily infected lobsters had lower glucose concentration and higher 5-HT concentration in plasma, suggesting potential changes in their activity patterns and microhabitat choices.
Article
Fisheries
Jerome Genodepa, Chaoshu Zeng, Thane A. Militz, Paul C. Southgate
Summary: This study investigates the digestive enzyme activities during early life stages of the tropical spiny lobster Panulirus ornatus. The results suggest that lipid is crucial for early embryonic development, with a shift to protein utilization after hatching. The findings emphasize the importance of providing a protein-rich food source to phyllosoma soon after hatch for successful culture.
Article
Acoustics
Youenn Jezequel, Nadege Aoki, T. Aran Mooney
Summary: Marine crustaceans produce broadband sounds that are useful for passive acoustic monitoring. Measurements were conducted on Caribbean spiny lobsters to determine their source levels and sound propagation characteristics within a shallow water habitat. Larger individuals produced higher source levels, but transmission losses were similar across all sizes. The detection range varied with body size, with larger individuals having a greater detection range.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chia-Huan Ma, Po-Yu Huang, Yung-Cheng Chang, Yen-Ju Pan, Mohamad Nor Azra, Li-Li Chen, Te-Hua Hsu
Summary: Reducing fighting behavior is crucial in lobster and crab aquaculture to enhance survival rates. Providing shelter and co-culturing with live prey can significantly improve the survival of juvenile lobsters and crabs, with live prey also serving as an additional income source during harvest season.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Cristina Pascual, Rossanna Rodriguez-Canul, Juan Pablo Huchin-Mian, Maite Mascaro, Patricia Briones-Fourzan, Enrique Lozano-Alvarez, Ariadna Sanchez, Karla Escalante
Summary: This study compares the immune response of lobsters under natural infection and experimental infection, and finds that the two types of infections result in similar immune responses. The experimental viral infection produces a defense response similar to natural infection, providing a basis for validating immunological challenge protocols.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marites M. Canto, Katharina E. Fabricius, Murray Logan, Stephen Lewis, Lachlan I. W. McKinna, Barbara J. Robson
Summary: The article highlights the weak correlation between current water quality metrics and ecological outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef, and introduces a new water quality index based on benthic irradiance. This index is sensitive to changes in light availability and has the potential to complement existing water quality metrics.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Ecology
Joseph D. DiBattista, May B. Roberts, Jessica Bouwmeester, Brian W. Bowen, Darren J. Coker, Diego F. Lozano-Cortes, J. Howard Choat, Michelle R. Gaither, Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Maha T. Khalil, Marc Kochzius, Robert F. Myers, Gustav Paulay, Vanessa S. N. Robitzch, Pablo Saenz-Agudelo, Eva Salas, Tane H. Sinclair-Taylor, Robert J. Toonen, Mark W. Westneat, Suzanne T. Williams, Michael L. Berumen
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2016)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Stephen J. Newman
MARINE BIODIVERSITY
(2016)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Karen Willshaw
MARINE BIODIVERSITY
(2016)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
B. R. D'Anastasi, L. van Herwerden, J. A. Hobbs, C. A. Simpfendorfer, V. Lukoschek
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2016)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Rosemary Steinberg, Martin van der Meer, Emily Walker, Michael L. Berumen, Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Lynne van Herwerden
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ashley J. Frisch, Matthew Ireland, Justin R. Rizzari, Oona M. Lonnstedt, Katalin A. Magnenat, Christopher E. Mirbach, Jean-Paul A. Hobbs
Article
Ecology
Eva Salas, Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Moises A. Bernal, W. Brian Simison, Michael L. Berumen, Giacomo Bernardi, Luiz A. Rocha
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Joseph D. DiBattista, Pablo Saenz-Agudelo, Marek J. Piatek, Edgar Fernando Cagua, Brian W. Bowen, John Howard Choat, Luiz A. Rocha, Michelle R. Gaither, Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Tane H. Sinclair-Taylor, Jennifer H. McIlwain, Mark A. Priest, Camrin D. Braun, Nigel E. Hussey, Steven T. Kessel, Michael L. Berumen
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
Article
Biology
Yi-Kai Tea, Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Federico Vitelli, Joseph D. DiBattista, Simon Y. W. Ho, Nathan Lo
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Ashton Gainsford, Geoffrey P. Jones, Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Franz Maximilian Heindler, Lynne van Herwerden
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Joseph D. DiBattista, Brett M. Taylor, Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Tane H. Sinclair-Taylor, Darren J. Coker, Elizabeth D. L. Trip, J. Howard Choat, Diego Lozano-Cortes, Nora M. Kandler, Michael L. Berumen
Summary: The study reveals significant interspecific differences in growth rates and body size among butterflyfish species, while there are almost no intraspecific differences between populations within the same study region. Additionally, maximum body size is significantly correlated with the phylogenetic placement of the butterflyfish species.
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OF FISHES
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Jake R. Lowe, Samuel D. Payet, Hugo B. Harrison, Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Andrew S. Hoey, Brett M. Taylor, Tane H. Sinclair-Taylor, Morgan S. Pratchett
Summary: The study compared multiple life-history traits of the two-spined angelfish across 22 reefs spanning 13 degrees of latitude within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the Coral Sea Marine Park in Australia. While no predictable latitudinal variation was found in mortality rates, growth patterns, growth rates, or maximum length, there were consistent differences in longevity at lower latitudes in the Coral Sea Marine Park. Additionally, individuals of the species were found to be larger on average on continental reefs compared to oceanic reefs at similar latitudes, suggesting that local environmental conditions may have a greater influence on the demographic rates and life-history traits of the angelfish.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jean-Paul A. Hobbs, Zoe T. Richards, Iva Popovic, Chuan Lei, Timo M. Staeudle, Stefano R. Montanari, Joseph D. DiBattista
Summary: Hybridisation in the marine environment, particularly in coral reef ecosystems, is more common than previously thought. Fish and hermatypic corals show high prevalence of hybridisation, with fish hybrids being linked to biogeographic borders while coral hybrids are not. These findings suggest that hybridisation can influence the evolution of fishes and corals in various ways.
Article
Biology
S. A. Keith, J-P A. Hobbs, L. Bostrom-Einarsson, I. R. Hartley, N. J. Sanders
Summary: Avoiding costly fights can conserve energy needed to survive environmental change, but how resource depletion affects competitor recognition processes in butterflyfishes is poorly understood. We conducted a study using a coral mortality event and field observations to test the impact of rapid resource loss on recognition processes in butterflyfishes. The results showed that competitor recognition became less accurate for heterospecifics after the coral mortality, potentially due to altered resource overlaps.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Rosemary K. Steinberg, Martin H. van der Meer, Morgan S. Pratchett, Lynne van Herwerden, Jean-Paul A. Hobbs
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OF FISHES
(2020)
