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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Patricia Sarcinelli Stelzer, Ana Carolina A. Mazzuco, Luiz Eduardo Gomes, Joao Martins, Sergio Netto, Angelo F. Bernardino
Summary: Rhodolith beds provide a unique habitat for benthic macrofaunal communities with exclusive functional and taxonomic richness. The density and morphology of rhodoliths influence the macrofaunal assemblages, with higher density beds supporting greater diversity and different dominant species.
Review
Oceanography
Toru Kobari, Maharu Shinyashiki, Kanako Saito, Gen Kume, Mutsuo Ichinomiya, Tomohiro Komorita, Hiroomi Miyamoto, Yuji Okazaki, Fumihiro Makino, Ryuji Fukuda, Fujio Hyodo, Maki Noguchi-Aita
Summary: This study investigated the trophic sources and pathways of mesozooplankton and fish larvae in the East China Sea. The results showed that the main trophic sources for these organisms were copepods and appendicularians, and their dependence on diazotrophic production was greater in pelagic waters.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Sarah M. Aarons, Aleisha C. Johnson, Shelby T. Rader
Summary: The formation of continental crust through plate tectonics greatly influences Earth's surface characteristics, with nontraditional stable isotopes providing valuable insights into the process. These isotopes have shed light on Earth's earliest continental crust and the mechanisms behind modern crustal generation.
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Ecology
Francisco Thiago Franca Parente, Marcelo Dottori, Renato Parkinson Martins, Belmiro Mendes de Castro Filho, Dalton Kei Sasaki
Summary: The study analyzed the current and wind time series observed in the continental shelf of Northeastern Brazil, finding that current variability is mainly driven by local wind forcing, and possibly by other mechanisms such as the NBUC or river discharge during periods of weak wind. Tidal currents play a significant role in the cross-shore component of velocity, but not in the alongshore component.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jing-Liang Guo, Zaicong Wang, Wen Zhang, Lanping Feng, Frederic Moynier, Zhaochu Hu, Lian Zhou, Yongsheng Liu
Summary: Zirconium is widely used to trace the differentiation of terrestrial planets and plays a crucial role in zircon, providing constraints on the history of the Earth. Stable Zr isotopes have shown potential in tracing magma differentiation and can reveal zircon crystallization kinetics and magma dynamics. Although the Zr isotope variability and fractionation mechanisms are complex, studies suggest that bulk-rock Zr isotopes can be used to trace the differentiation of felsic magmas. Integrated with other geochemical and isotopic tools, stable Zr isotopes may provide new insight into the dynamic history of diverse igneous systems through time.
EARTH-SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jose Vicente Cardoso Santos, Noele Bissoli Perini, Marcelo Albano Moret, Erick Giovani Sperandio Nascimento, Davidson Martins Moreira
Summary: Meteorological data collected using ocean buoys are crucial for weather forecasting and studying ocean-atmosphere interaction processes. The Brazilian Navy obtains ocean buoy data on the Brazilian coast, which has high wind power generation potential. The study reveals different scaling behaviors of wind speed in various regions, highlighting the influence of terrestrial surface on wind speed patterns.
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Environmental Sciences
Gabriel C. Coppo, Fabricio A. Gabriel, Ana Carolina A. Mazzuco, Hermano M. Queiroz, Diego Barcellos, Tiago O. Ferreira, Angelo F. Bernardino
Summary: This study presents a long-term assessment of benthic assemblages in the Rio Doce estuary, showing that sediment contamination is still above pre-impact levels despite a decline in toxic element concentrations. The presence of contaminants has led to a continued low habitat quality for benthic fauna, with a 96% reduction in macroinvertebrate density and persistent changes in benthic assemblage composition. The study highlights the long-term nature of pollution impacts in estuaries and emphasizes the lack of significance of water quality levels in assessing overall ecosystem health in estuarine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Taciana Kramer Pinto, Rodolfo Leandro Nascimento, Rafael Carnauba Ferreira, Washington Azevedo dos Santos, Santiago Hamilton, Ronaldo O. Cavalli
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of a cobia farm on nematode assemblages and found significant changes during the rearing cycle, including increased abundance, low diversity, and changes in trophic group dominance. The research indicated that fish farming in oligotrophic and dynamic tropical regions can lead to alterations in nematode communities.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Young-Jae Jeong, Bo-Seong Seo, Nuri Baek, Jin-Hyeob Kwak, Sang-Mo Lee, Hyun-Jin Park, Woo-Jung Choi
Summary: This study proposed methods for determining the δN-15 of multiple nitrogen species. The methods included traditional distillation, direct evaporation, and isotope mass balance equation. The accuracy and precision of the methods were evaluated through a series of experiments, and the influences of different conditions on the analysis results were assessed.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Clara Torrento, Violaine Ponsin, Christina Lihl, Thomas B. Hofstetter, Nicole Baran, Martin Elsner, Daniel Hunkeler
Summary: Although multielement isotope fractionation studies have been well-established for point-source pollution, they are only emerging for diffuse pollution by micropollutants like pesticides. This study found that chlorine isotope fractionation can be a robust indicator of chloroacetanilide degradation, with distinct patterns observed for different degradation pathways. The 3D isotope approach allows for differentiation of transformations that may not be distinguishable based on C and N isotope data alone.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yilan Cai, Liling Jia, Hao Li, Yujie He, Yong Liu, Rui Jia, Dan Yang, Runtao Xia, Jingpeng Jiao, Ju Huang, Yun Weng, Jichao Zhang, Hailing Zheng, Hailiang Yang, Bing Wang, Yang Zhou, Zhiqin Peng
Summary: Understanding the degradation of silk fibers and tracing silk fabrics from archeological sites have always been challenging. This study examines Chinese historic silk fabrics from various dynasties as well as artificially aged silk specimens to investigate their degradation using techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and isotope ratio mass spectrometry. The results provide insights into the silk degradation mechanism and can be useful for tracing the rich textile heritage.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Biao Jin, Jiyun Zhang, Wenli Xu, Massimo Rolle, Jinzhong Liu, Gan Zhang
Summary: An online approach for compound specific stable isotope analysis of bromochlorinated compounds was developed in this study using gas chromatography coupled to quadrupole mass spectrometry. Stable chlorine and bromine isotope ratios were simultaneously determined based on the mass spectral data of target compounds. The method showed good precision and reproducibility under optimized instrumental conditions.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Luisa D. V. Carvalho, Thomas Stachel, Graham Pearson, Suzette Timmerman, Richard A. Stern, Tiago Jalowitzki, Ricardo Scholz, Reinhardt A. Fuck
Summary: The presence of diamonds in alluvial deposits on the southwestern edge of the S & atilde;o Francisco Craton indicates the influence of subducted oceanic crust on the local mantle. The study of carbon and nitrogen isotope compositions of diamonds, as well as oxygen isotope compositions of their inclusion, reveals the contribution of different sources in the formation of diamonds, including altered oceanic crust and Earth's mantle. The isotopic signatures suggest that diamond-forming fluids may have originated from shallow oceanic crust and interacted with eclogitized substrates in deeper levels of oceanic crust. The research provides insight into diamond formation processes in subducted slabs and the subcontinental lithospheric mantle.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhifeng Huang, Abdul Qadeer, Saisai Zheng, Fangfang Ge, Kexin Zhang, Daqiang Yin, Binghui Zheng, Xingru Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of PCB congeners, stable isotope levels, and FAs composition in ten freshwater species of Dongtinghu Lake, China. The results showed that the concentrations of certain PCB congeners increased with trophic levels, while PCB 155 concentrations remained consistent across trophic levels. Furthermore, there were positive correlations between FAs and PCBs, indicating that FAs can serve as efficient bioindicators of PCB pollution in aquatic food webs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Thais Rovere Diniz-Reis, Fernanda Gaudio Augusto, Adibe Luiz Abdalla Filho, Maria Gabriella da Silva Araujo, Siglea Sanna Freitas Chaves, Rodrigo Figueiredo Almeida, Elen Blanco Perez, Carla da Penha Simon, Janaina Leite de Souza, Cristiane Formigosa Gadelha da Costa, Taciana Figueiredo Gomes, Melissa Gaste Martinez, Amin Soltangheisi, Eduardo Mariano, Aline Salvador Vanin, Tiago Ramos de Andrade, Andrea Larissa Boesing, Fabio Jose Viana Costa, Monique D'Assuncao Fortuna, Victor Martins Guedes, Tiago Borges Kisaka, Cecilia Kruszynski, Neliton Ricardo Freitas Lara, Raquel Aparecida Mendes Lima, Vinicius Tirelli Pompermaier, Bianca de Sousa Rangel, Juliana Fernandes Ribeiro, Adelino de Santi Junior, Mauricio Tassoni Filho, Anderson Ferreira, Thiago Simon Marques, Alexandre Leandro Pereira, Ludmilla Moura de Souza Aguiar, Maeda Batista dos Anjos, Elvio Sergio Figueredo Medeiros, Evanilde Benedito, Debora Fernandes Calheiros, Ronaldo Adriano Christofoletti, Marta Jussara Cremer, Paulo Jose Duarte-Neto, Gabriela Bielefeld Nardoto, Ana Cristina Belarmino de Oliveira, Carlos Eduardo de Rezende, Maria Nazareth Ferreira da Silva, Jansen Alfredo Sampaio Zuanon, Luciano Martins Verdade, Marcelo Zacharias Moreira, Plinio Barbosa de Camargo, Luiz Antonio Martinelli
Summary: The SIA-BRA dataset compiles stable carbon and nitrogen isotope ratios of terrestrial and aquatic animals in Brazil, providing valuable ecological information on trophic niches, energy sources, and migration patterns. With data collected from 1984 to 2021, it offers a comprehensive view of animal dietary ecology in Brazil, an understudied region. The dataset includes a wide range of taxa and habitats, making it a valuable resource for future investigations on diet tracing, habitat use, and food webs.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tailisi Hoppe Trevizani, Rubens Cesar Lopes Figueira, Andreza Portella Ribeiro, Carolina Yume Sawamura Theophilo, Alessandra Pereira Majer, Monica Angelica Varella Petti, Thais Navajas Corbisier, Rosalinda Carmela Montone
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tailisi Hoppe Trevizani, Monica Angelica Varella Petti, Andreza Portella Ribeiro, Thais Navajas Corbisier, Rubens Cesar Lopes Figueira
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2018)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Elizabeti Y. Muto, Thais Navajas Corbisier, Leandro Inoe Coelho, Lidia Paes Leme Arantes, Andre Chalom, Lucy Satiko Hashimoto Soares
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF OCEANOGRAPHY
(2014)
Article
Ecology
Lucy S. H. Soares, Elizabeti Y. Muto, Juliana P. Lopez, Gabriela R. V. Clauzet, Ivan Valiela
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2014)
Article
Ecology
Elizabeti Y. Muto, Lucy S. H. Soares, Jorge E. S. Sarkis, Marcos A. Hortellani, Monica A. V. Petti, Thais N. Corbisier
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alessandra Pereira Majer, Monica Angelica Varella Petti, Thais Navajas Corbisier, Andreza Portella Ribeiro, Carolina Yume Sawamura Theophilo, Paulo Alves de Lima Ferreira, Rubens Cesar Lopes Figueira
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2014)
Article
Ecology
Marcela Correa Vedolin, Tailisi Hoppe Trevizani, Jose Lourenco Friedmann Angeli, Monica Angelica Varella Petti, Rubens Cesar Lopes Figueira
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
F. Elias-Piera, S. Rossi, M. A. Petti, L. S. Campos, M. T. Valerio-Berardo, T. N. Corbisier
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Daniel Martin, Maria Teresa Aguado, Maria-Ana Fernandez Alamo, Temir Alanovich Britayev, Markus Boggemann, Maria Capa, Sarah Faulwetter, Marcelo Veronesi Fukuda, Conrad Helm, Monica Angelica Varella Petti, Ascensao Ravara, Marcos A. L. Teixeira
Summary: Phyllodocida is a clade of annelids characterized by specific features like ventral sensory palps and axial muscular proboscis. Most species are found in marine benthos, with the highest diversity in European, North American, and Australian waters. Research on this group is mainly focused on shallow coastal and surface environments, with many world oceans being under-studied.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gisele Ferreira de Souza, Elizabeti Yuriko Muto, Felipe Parra Nascimento, Nelson Gouveia
EPIDEMIOLOGIA E SERVICOS DE SAUDE
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nelson Gouveia, Marcia Liane Buzzo, Maria Gricia de Lourdes Grossi, Gisele Ferreira de Souza, Elizabeti Yuriko Muto
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucas B. Moreira, Italo B. Castro, Marcos A. Hortellani, Silvio T. Sasaki, Satie Taniguchi, Monica A. V. Petti, Gilberto Fillmann, Jorge E. S. Sarkis, Marcia C. Bicego, Leticia V. Costa-Lotufo, Denis M. S. Abessa
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2017)