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Environmental Sciences
Pedro M. Felix, Ana Pombo, Francisco Azevedo e Silva, Tomas Simoes, Tiago A. Marques, Ricardo Melo, Cristina Rocha, Joao Sousa, Eliana Venancio, Jose L. Costa, Ana C. Brito
Summary: This study aims to determine the temporal and spatial patterns of distribution of H. mammata in the NE-Atlantic area, SW Portugal, and to determine the species' habitat preferences according to environmental conditions. The research found that abiotic and biotic parameters of the water column are not the main drivers shaping the distribution of H. mammata, which prefers environmental stability, the presence of shelter, and habitat complexity.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
D'amy N. Steward, Avery B. Paxton, Nathan M. Bacheler, Christina M. Schobernd, Keith Mille, Jeffrey Renchen, Zach Harrison, Jordan Byrum, Robert Martore, Cameron Brinton, Kenneth L. Riley, J. Christopher Taylor, G. Todd Kellison
Summary: As human uses of the ocean increase, it is important to understand the distribution of natural and artificial habitats. A case study in the southeastern US revealed that artificial reefs cover a significantly smaller area compared to natural reefs, highlighting the importance of considering natural habitats in ocean planning and resource management decisions.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Takahiro Shimada, Mark G. Meekan, Robert Baldwin, Abdulaziz M. Al-Suwailem, Christopher Clarke, August S. Santillan, Carlos M. Duarte
Summary: This study collected information on the seasonal, annual abundance, and spatial distribution of nesting green and hawksbill turtles in data-deficient populations in the Red Sea, identifying major new rookeries for both species on nearshore islands of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study also estimated an upward trend in annual abundance of nesting sea turtles at some sites in the Red Sea, providing important information for sea turtle conservation and future management efforts.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Review
Oceanography
Roberta Johnson, Clara Manno, Patrizia Ziveri
Summary: This study characterizes the spring distribution of pteropods in the Mediterranean Sea and investigates their ecological preferences. The results show that pteropod abundance is higher in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea compared to the Western basin. Environmental factors such as temperature, oxygen concentration, salinity, and aragonite saturation significantly affect the community structure of pteropods.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Susann Rossbach, Andrea Anton, Carlos M. Duarte
Summary: This study provides the first large-scale survey of Red Sea Tridacna spp. densities, showing the distribution and densities of Tridacnae in the region. Results indicate that geographical parameters such as latitude, distance to shore, depth, and reef zone, along with local environmental factors, are the main drivers for local Tridacna spp. densities.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Marta Carreton, Guiomar Rotllant, Morane Clavel-Henry, Nixon Bahamon, Francesc Sarda, Joan B. Company
Summary: The study focuses on the distribution of A. antennatus larvae off the Eastern Spanish Mediterranean coast and its implications on local fishery management measures. Through extensive zooplankton sampling at various depths, over 6500 larvae were found, with observations supported by an Individual-Based Model. The proposal to divide the management area into three zones aims to improve fisheries management practices.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Fangyuan Hu, Peng Ding, Yushi Yu, Bin Wen, Zhouping Cui, Mingfang Yang, Xiaomei Chi, Jiangnan Sun, Jia Luo, Zhihui Sun, Rantao Zuo, Yaqing Chang, Chong Zhao
Summary: Cost-effective artificial reefs made of rough materials are beneficial for sea cucumbers' fitness-related behaviors. Among the different angles tested, the 30-degree model attracted more sea cucumbers and showed better defecation behavior. In terms of height, the 7-cm model was more effective in promoting crawling and tentacles activity, while height did not significantly affect sea cucumber selection.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tobias B. Grun, Michal Kowalewski
Summary: This study summarizes SCUBA surveys of clypeasteroid and spatangoid echinoids conducted in the central part of the Florida Keys, documenting the widespread distribution of echinoids across various habitats and providing insights into the present-day status of local echinoid populations for assessing future regional changes in echinoid distribution and abundance.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Shu Feng Lim, Lik Tong Tan, Beverly Pi Lee Goh
Summary: This study assessed the sponge diversity and species abundance of intertidal sponge communities in Singapore's coral reefs. The results showed that the sponge diversity, species richness, and abundance at Pulau Hantu site 2 were significantly higher than that in Labrador Park. In addition, the community structure analysis revealed three distinct clusters at Pulau Hantu site 2, Labrador Park, and Pulau Subar Laut.
OCEAN SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Andrew J. Hamer, Barbara Barta, Attila Bohus, Blanka Gal, Denes Schmera
Summary: Roads pose a significant threat to amphibian species through habitat loss, fragmentation, and direct mortality. Understanding how species respond to linear infrastructure is crucial for effective conservation efforts. The study found that roads had a stronger impact on amphibian abundance than the combined effects of roads and habitat amount, especially highways negatively affected amphibian communities within a wide road-effect zone up to 1 km from ponds.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Benjamin J. Padilla, Chris Sutherland
Summary: This research explores patterns of avian diversity and abundance in heterogenous landscapes using multiple dimensional gradients of human-mediated modification. The results show that avian richness is highest in more heterogeneous regions of the landscape, and individual species exhibit varying responses. This study provides valuable insight for conservation and management in human-dominated landscapes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nestor E. Bosch, Fernando Espino, Fernando Tuya, Ricardo Haroun, Lorenzo Bramanti, Francisco Otero-Ferrer
Summary: The degradation of shallow ecosystems has led to a need to study and understand the biodiversity and functioning of Mesophotic Ecosystems. However, most research has been limited to tropical regions and focused on species, neglecting other important aspects of biodiversity. By studying a subtropical island in the Atlantic Ocean, we found that fish communities in mesophotic black coral forests (BCFs) differed in functional structure compared to shallow reefs, indicating the importance of specific management and conservation strategies for preserving the unique biodiversity and functionality of mesophotic BCFs.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adam S. Candy, Shannara K. Taylor K. Parkins, Fleur C. Van Duyl, Benjamin Mueller, Milou G. I. Arts, Will Barnes, Marie Carstensen, Yun J. H. Scholten, Yusuf C. El-Khaled, Christian Wild, Linda Wegley Kelly, Craig E. Nelson, Stuart A. Sandin, Mark J. A. Vermeij, Forest L. Rohwer, Cristian Picioreanu, Paolo Stocchi, Andreas F. Haas
Summary: One mechanism that gives fleshy algae a competitive edge over corals during reef degradation is the occurrence of algal-induced and microbially-mediated hypoxia, which is typically less than 69.5 mu mol oxygen L-1. Algae are more tolerant of low oxygen conditions and may outcompete corals weakened by hypoxia. The extent of local hypoxic zones in highly turbulent aquatic environments, continuously flushed by currents and wave surge, remains a question unanswered.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ryan Gasbarro, Derek Sowers, Alex Margolin, Erik E. Cordes
Summary: Climate change is reshaping the planet's biodiversity, and proactive management of species and habitats based on climate predictions is necessary. This study builds habitat suitability models for Lophelia pertusa, a reef-forming coral, in the southeast United States and projects its occurrence probability in the future. The results reveal the current extent of reef habitat in the region and identify key areas for conservation.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dharmendra Pratap Singh, Rajeev Saraswat, Rahul Pawar
Summary: This study examines the morphology of benthic foraminifera and its relationship with ambient environmental parameters in the southeastern Arabian Sea. The results show that different environmental conditions lead to variations in the morphology of benthic foraminifera, and they can be used as indicators for reconstructing paleoenvironments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)