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Environmental Studies
Jemma-Anne Lonsdale, Claire Phillips
Summary: The UK government aims to position the UK at the forefront of small satellite launch and emerging space transportation markets through the development of spaceports. However, there are potential environmental risks associated with these new spaceports and horizontal launch activities that need to be assessed and regulated.
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Microbiology
Qing-Mei Li, Ying-Li Zhou, Zhan-Fei Wei, Yong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the phylogenomics and comparative genomics of Bdellovibrionota, revealing their evolutionary history and functional characteristics. The distribution and adaptation of Bdellovibrionota in marine environments play a significant role, with differences observed in the distribution of various phylogenetic groups in marine and non-marine environments.
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Environmental Sciences
Jiezhang Mo, Runnan Lv, Xian Qin, Xintong Wu, Haibo Chen, Neng Yan, Jingchun Shi, Yinglin Wu, Wenhua Liu, Richard Y. C. Kong, Jiahua Guo
Summary: Erythromycin is a commonly used macrolide antibiotic with significant global production and use. It has been detected in both freshwaters and coastal seawaters, and has been shown to have high ecotoxicity. While hormesis has been observed in freshwater algae under Erythromycin stress, there is limited information on its toxicity in marine algae, hindering risk assessment in coastal waters. This study investigated the toxicological responses of a marine diatom Thalassiosira weissflogii to Erythromycin exposure and identified the underlying mechanisms.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mark R. Payne
Summary: A recent analysis of fish population data in Europe and North America has revealed an alarming increase in the occurrence of marine heatwaves, challenging our previous understanding of their ecological implications.
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Environmental Sciences
P. J. Barry, C. Beraud, L. E. Wood, H. J. Tidbury
Summary: A novel modelling approach was used to recreate and determine the source and trajectory of marine debris contamination, addressing the issue of non-native invasive species transfer via marine debris.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexander Semenov
Summary: Alexander Semenov's journey in science communication started with amateur photography at a remote research station. His career change has brought him to unexplored dive sites and direct interactions with the public and press.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexander Goedel, Fredrik Lanner
Summary: The molecular mechanisms involved in human gastrulation, a crucial stage in early embryonic development, have been largely elusive, but gene-expression data from a gastrulating human embryo shed light on this process.
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Environmental Sciences
S. Wund, E. Meheust, C. Dars, W. Dabin, F. Demaret, B. Guichard, T. Jauniaux, S. Labrut, J. Spitz, O. Van Canneyt, F. Caurant
Summary: Monitoring the health status of marine mammals is a priority for France, and they aim to develop a strategy for this in collaboration with other EU Member States. The strategy focuses on using stranding data to detect causes of mortality and diseases, assess the impact of human activities, and ensure the early detection of emerging diseases. It is aligned with the One Health approach and includes different surveillance modalities for data collection and analysis.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Takashi Hirashima, Toshiya Endo
Summary: Structures of protein import machinery in chloroplasts of algae, revealed by cryo-electron microscopy, provide new insights into chloroplast assembly.
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Environmental Sciences
Maximilian H. Ganser, Dominik Forster, Weiwei Liu, Xiaofeng Lin, Thorsten Stoeck, Sabine Agatha
Summary: Unraveling geographic distribution patterns of planktonic protists is achieved through the analysis of genetic diversity using a combination of phylogenetic and network analyses. The study on marine planktonic ciliate communities in Chinese and European coastal waters reveals geographically distinct clades within operational taxonomic units. Signature nucleotides emphasize the genetic differences between Chinese and European clades, indicating a higher genetic similarity within regions than between regions. This detailed analysis down to single nucleotide differences expands our understanding of geographical distribution patterns in marine planktonic ciliates.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Charles Mitto Kosore, Loice Ojwang, Justin Maghanga, Joseph Kamau, Daniel Shilla, Gert Everaert, Farhan R. Khan, Yvonne Shashoua
Summary: This study collected microplastics samples from Kenya's marine nearshore surface waters and provided baseline information about microplastic pollution in the region. The findings identified Malindi as a hotspot for microplastics pollution and will contribute to the formulation of policies and management strategies to control marine plastic pollution.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruei-Feng Shiu, Gwo-Ching Gong, Meng-Der Fang, Chun-Hoe Chow, Wei-Chun Chin
Summary: This study investigated microplastic contamination from Taiwan to the Kuroshio for the first time and found two microplastic hotspots near the coastal zone and one in the pristine Kuroshio, suggesting the critical role of rivers and local currents in transporting microplastics from Taiwan into the North Pacific Gyre. These findings provide valuable data for modeling and predicting the movement of microplastics in marine environments altered by human activities.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kang Wang, Guangliang Liu, Yong Cai
Summary: This review synthesizes possible pathways for Hg methylation in marine waters, including abiotic and biotic pathways, aiming to improve the understanding of seawater Hg methylation. Future research needs to focus on new techniques development and application, as well as bridging the gaps between microbial gene screening, Hg methylation capability, and environmental relevance.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Artur Radomyski, Roman Ashauer
Summary: Agriculture is a major source of diffuse pollution, particularly excessive nitrogen emissions, which have a negative impact on surface water quality. We developed a Bayesian Network model to predict nitrogen load in surface waters and compare different farming practices. The results indicate that no-till practice can reduce nitrogen loads.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peter A. U. Staehr, Karsten Dahl, Helle Buur, Cordula Goeke, Rumakanta Sapkota, Anne Winding, Marina Panova, Matthias Obst, Per Sundberg
Summary: This study investigated the use of eDNA metabarcoding as a supplement to traditional diver-based monitoring of marine boulder reef biodiversity within the photic zone. The results showed that eDNA sampling provided a substantial supplement to traditional monitoring, despite a low detection of macroalgae. This suggests that eDNA methods should be added to conventional monitoring programs in the future.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
