Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peter T. Madsen, Ursula Siebert, Coen P. H. Elemans
Summary: Toothed whales use their nasal passages to produce sound, which allows them to generate echolocation signals at depths of over 1000 meters. This finding provides a physiological basis for understanding the vocal repertoires and social communication of these whales.
Article
Physiology
A. Fahlman, J. C. Mcknight, A. M. Blawas, N. West, A. G. Torrente, K. Aoki
Summary: This study examined the effects of expiration and inspiration on the if H response in bottlenose dolphins. The results showed that inspiration increased if H, while expiration decreased if H.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marina Salas, Amanda Fernandez-Fontelo, Eva Martinez-Nevado, Jesus Fernandez-Moran, Agustin Lopez-Goya, Xavier Manteca
Summary: The assessment of animals' personalities by caretakers can be a reliable method to help make appropriate management decisions, such as breeding success and creating social groups. This study focused on evaluating the reliability of caretakers' ratings when assessing dolphins' personalities, showing a good degree of agreement within raters and centers, but also detecting systematic score mean differences.
Article
Biology
Maria del Carmen Fuentes-Albero, Silvia Abril Sanchez, Jose Luis Ros-Santaella, Eliana Pintus, Chiara Luongo, Sara Ruiz Diaz, Carlos Barros Garcia, Maria Jesus Sanchez Calabuig, Daniel Garcia Parraga, Francisco Alberto Garcia Vazquez
Summary: Dolphins are well-adapted aquatic mammals in captivity and are ideal for studying their reproductive features for conservation programs. Sperm shape and dimensions differ between male dolphins and can be classified into subpopulations, which are influenced by testosterone levels and refrigeration. This study provides new insights into sperm competition in dolphins and has implications for other endangered aquatic mammalian species.
Article
Biology
Ding Zhang, Yifan Wang, Joaquin Gabaldon, Lisa K. Lauderdale, Lance J. Miller, Kira Barton, Kenneth Alex Shorter
Summary: This study investigates the benefits of a fluke-and-glide gait for bottlenose dolphins in terms of cost of transport. The results show that the fluke-and-glide gait enhances the horizontal swimming efficiency of these dolphins.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Valentina Corrias, Giovanni de Vincenzi, Maria Ceraulo, Virginia Sciacca, Antonello Sala, Giuseppe Andrea de Lucia, Francesco Filiciotto
Summary: The presence of dolphins in fishing areas can lead to economic losses for fishermen due to their depredation activities, and bycatch events are a major cause of mortality for conservation species. This study focuses on the acoustic parameters detected in whistle signals of Bottlenose dolphins during a bycatch event in the Adriatic Sea, revealing their acoustic plasticity and ability to communicate discomfort through their vocal repertoire.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Bruno Diaz Lopez
Summary: This study examines the variations in the rate of social-signal production in free-ranging bottlenose dolphins and finds that it is related to the sex of the partner, mating season, and social affiliation. The study also suggests that the composition of the dyad and context-specific social-signals are influenced by seasonal changes in vocal behavior.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Rachel Charish, Simon Berrow, Joanne O'Brien
Summary: The Shannon dolphins are a genetically discrete population residing in the Lower River Shannon SAC in Ireland. This study aimed to investigate their presence and foraging behavior in adjacent waters, revealing Brandon Bay as an important habitat for the Shannon dolphins.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruth H. H. Carmichael, Matthew R. R. Hodanbosi, Mackenzie L. L. Russell, Noel L. L. Wingers
Summary: Human activity, through interaction and response efforts, has an impact on marine mammal stranding rates. A study on bottlenose dolphins in the northern Gulf of Mexico found an increase in strandings following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The case study in Alabama revealed spatial and temporal variations in strandings due to human influences. These findings are important for assessing damage, resource management and education, and the influence of response and monitoring agencies on stranding datasets.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
John Kucklick, Ashley Boggs, Kevin Huncik, Amanda Moors, Elizabeth Davis, Gina Ylitalo, Mary McConnell, Christina Makris, Randall S. Wells
Summary: Legacy persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in common bottlenose dolphins from Sarasota Bay have been declining from 2000 to 2016, with different rates of decline for different POP classes and classifications. The decline in POPs is highest in adult males and lowest in calves. The POP trends appear to have stabilized since 2009.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Jennifer P. Russell, Steven D. Osborn, Marina Ivancic, Juan J. Aristizabal-Henao, John A. Bowden, Nancy Stedman, Nicole Stacy
Summary: A 19-year-old bottlenose dolphin presented with inappetence and avoidant behavior. Treatment was administered to reduce the pleural effusion, but the condition eventually recurred and euthanasia was elected. Necropsy confirmed severe pleural effusion, pleural fibrosis, and mediastinal fibrosis in the dolphin.
JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Jason Mulsow, Carolyn E. Schlundt, Madelyn G. Strahan, James. J. Finneran
Summary: Studies on marine mammal temporary threshold shift (TTS) from impulsive sources have shown small TTS magnitudes, mainly because much of the energy in tested sources lies below the subjects' range of best hearing. In this study of dolphin TTS, 10-ms impulses centered at 8 kHz were used to induce larger TTS magnitudes and assess the time course of hearing recovery.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Daniela Rickert, Ralph Simon, Lorenzo von Fersen, Katrin Baumgartner, Thomas Bertsch, Clemens Kirschbaum, Michael Erhard
Summary: Animal welfare assessments are crucial in zoos and aquaria, and behavioral observations and stress hormone measurements are commonly used tools. This study found that the way blood samples are taken can affect cortisol levels in bottlenose dolphins, with lower levels during voluntary medical training compared to sampling on a lifting platform. There was no correlation between saliva cortisol and blood cortisol values, and saliva cortisol values increased significantly after feeding. Caution is recommended when sampling saliva and interpreting cortisol values.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fabienne Delfour, Ruta Vaicekauskaite, Daniel Garcia-Parraga, Cristina Pilenga, Agathe Serres, Isabelle Brasseur, Ana Pascaud, Enrique Perlado-Campos, Guillermo J. Sanchez-Contreras, Katrin Baumgartner, Tania Monreal-Pawlowsky
Summary: For the first time, a study on the behavioural diversity of bottlenose dolphins groups in six European facilities was conducted, showing that factors such as observer location, number of individuals, age class, sex, social grouping influenced the diversity of behaviours within the observed groups. Despite certain limitations, the study demonstrated the feasibility of this approach for cetaceans under professional care and the relevance of considering this parameter in dolphin welfare studies.
Article
Biology
Daniela Silvia Pace, Carla Tumino, Margherita Silvestri, Giancarlo Giacomini, Giulia Pedrazzi, Gianni Pavan, Elena Papale, Maria Ceraulo, Giuseppa Buscaino, Giandomenico Ardizzone
Summary: This study describes and characterizes the bray-call sequences of common bottlenose dolphins in two sites of the Mediterranean basin. The study reveals geographic differences in the sequence repertoire, with the Tyrrhenian Sea population exhibiting greater diversity and complexity compared to the Sicilian population. The findings highlight the structural complexity of these vocalizations and suggest the need for further research on their possible functions.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jan Geert Hiddink, Michel J. Kaiser, Marija Sciberras, Robert A. McConnaughey, Tessa Mazor, Ray Hilborn, Jeremy S. Collie, C. Roland Pitcher, Ana M. Parma, Petri Suuronen, Adriaan D. Rijnsdorp, Simon Jennings
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Tessa Mazor, C. Roland Pitcher, Wayne Rochester, Michel J. Kaiser, Jan G. Hiddink, Simon Jennings, Ricardo Amoroso, Robert A. McConnaughey, Adriaan D. Rijnsdorp, Ana M. Parma, Petri Suuronen, Jeremy Collie, Marija Sciberras, Lara Atkinson, Deon Durholtz, Jim R. Ellis, Stefan G. Bolam, Michaela Schratzberger, Elena Couce, Jacqueline Eggleton, Clement Garcia, Paulus Kainge, Sarah Paulus, Johannes N. Kathena, Mayya Gogina, P. Daniel van Denderen, Aimee A. Keller, Beth H. Horness, Ray Hilborn
Summary: Bottom trawl fishing is a controversial activity that yields a significant amount of wild seafood but also has impacts on the marine environment. Recent research has assessed the large-scale impacts of trawling on the seabed and the status of benthic invertebrate populations under current trawling regimes. Results show that while spatial overlap studies can provide insights into potential risks, an assessment model incorporating trawl impact and recovery metrics is essential for evaluating actual risks and ensuring sustainable use of the marine environment.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2021)
Article
Ecology
R. E. Austin, F. De Pascalis, S. C. Votier, J. Haakonsson, J. P. Y. Arnould, G. Ebanks-Petrie, J. Newton, J. Harvey, J. A. Green
Summary: The study found that two neighboring seabird species, the red-footed booby and brown booby, used notably different foraging strategies, with marked spatial segregation but limited evidence of interspecific dietary partitioning. The larger-bodied brown booby foraged within neritic waters, while the smaller-bodied red-footed booby traveled further offshore.
Article
Fisheries
Adam J. Delargy, Gwladys Lambert, Michel J. Kaiser, Jan G. Hiddink
Summary: This study estimated catch efficiencies and scallop densities in a commercial scallop ground from a depletion experiment using five commercial dredge vessels. Results showed significant variations in catch efficiency and scallop density across a small area, highlighting the importance of understanding catch efficiency variations when scaling survey catches from multiple vessels.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
P. Daniel van Denderen, Helen Holah, Laura M. Robson, Jan Geert Hiddink, Lenaick Menot, Debbi Pedreschi, Georgios Kazanidis, Marcos Llope, Phillip J. Turner, David Stirling, F. Javier Murillo, Andrew Kenny, Neil Campbell, A. Louise Allcock, Andreia Braga-Henriques, Jose M. Gonzalez-Irusta, Graham Johnston, Covadonga Orejas, Alberto Serrano, Joana R. Xavier, Peter Hopkins, Ellen Kenchington, Eugene Nixon, Sebastian Valanko
Summary: A data-driven approach has been developed to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) under the European Union deep-sea access regulations. Multiple protection options and closures have been proposed based on different scenarios and fishing activities.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
C. Roland Pitcher, Jan G. Hiddink, Simon Jennings, Jeremy Collie, Ana M. Parma, Ricardo Amoroso, Tessa Mazor, Marija Sciberras, Robert A. McConnaughey, Adriaan D. Rijnsdorp, Michel J. Kaiser, Petri Suuronen, Ray Hilborn
Summary: Bottom trawling is widely used and impacts seabed habitats. However, the risks from trawling have not been quantified in most regions. This research synthesized evidence from 24 regions worldwide and developed a quantitative indicator of biotic status for sedimentary habitats. The findings highlight the need for more effective management to reduce exploitation and improve stock sustainability and seabed environmental status. The study also found that the area swept by trawling is related to the seabed status, allowing for preliminary predictions of regional status based on the total amount of trawling.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hannah Fennell, Marija Sciberras, Jan Geert Hiddink, Michel J. Kaiser, Eric Gilman, David Donnan, Rory Crawford
Summary: The environmental effects of static gear fishing can lead to permanent changes in habitat and benthic community structure. Ecosystems exposed to prolonged pressure from static gear may undergo permanent changes. A systematic review can provide clarification on the short and long-term impacts of commercial static gear fishing on benthic community diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL EVIDENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Kristina O. Paler, Ian Dominic F. Tabanag, Francis Dave C. Siacor, Paul John L. Geraldino, Mark Edward M. Walton, Christian Dunn, Martin W. Skov, Jan G. Hiddink, Evelyn B. Taboada
Summary: The Philippines is one of the major marine plastic litter polluters in the world, discharging approximately 0.75 million tons of marine plastic debris per year. Mangroves serve as major traps for plastic litter, which may adversely affect the marine ecosystem. The study highlights the urgent need for waste mitigation measures.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Alec B. M. Moore, Jan G. Hiddink
Summary: Historical sources provide important data for conservation efforts, and a unique archival material from the 1740s reveals valuable information about the Critically Endangered angel shark in Welsh waters. These sources identify specific areas of abundance and suggest the decline of this vulnerable species started centuries ago. The findings highlight the importance of historical material in prioritizing conservation efforts and changing our understanding of fish declines.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christopher D. Lowe, Nicolas J. C. Tregenza, Claudia J. Allen, Georgina E. Blow, Hanna Nuuttila, Chiara M. Bertelli, Anouska F. Mendzil, Thomas Stamp, Emma Sheehan, Peter Davies, Jonathan C. D. Gordon, Jonathan D. Bolland, J. Robert Britton, Robert Main, Randolph Velterop, Charles Crundwell, Andrew Schofield, David R. K. Clarke
Summary: Aquatic biotelemetry relies on acoustic transmitters for passive detection of tagged animals. However, decoding these detections is currently not possible, leading to potential loss of valuable information on animal movements. This study presents a simple hybrid method for obtaining information from unused data sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Adam J. Delargy, Natalie Hold, Charlotte Heney, Ruth P. Cann, Kiran Bhandari, Charlotte N. Colvin, Alec B. M. Moore, Harriet Lincoln, Ian D. McCarthy, Jan G. Hiddink
Summary: This study compares the catch rates of commercial fishing vessels and research vessels in capturing king scallops off the coast of Wales in the United Kingdom. The results show that vessel size and gear type significantly affect catch rates, with vessel size being the main driver of differences among commercial vessels and gear type driving differences between research and commercial vessels. Therefore, it is important not to assume the same catch rates for commercial vessels and to consider vessel size as the best indicator of catch rate similarity.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Lucy C. M. Omeyer, Emily M. Duncan, Kornrawee Aiemsomboon, Nicola Beaumont, Sujaree Bureekul, Bin Cao, Luis R. Carrasco, Suchana Chavanich, James R. Clark, Muhammad R. Cordova, Fay Couceiro, Simon M. Cragg, Neil Dickson, Pierre Failler, Gianluca Ferraro, Stephen Fletcher, Jenny Fong, Alex T. Ford, Tony Gutierrez, Fauziah Shahul Hamid, Jan G. Hiddink, Pham T. Hoa, Sophie I. Holland, Lowenna Jones, Nia H. Jones, Heather Koldewey, Federico M. Lauro, Charlotte Lee, Matt Lewis, Danny Marks, Sabine Matallana-Surget, Claudia G. Mayorga-Adame, John McGeehan, Lauren F. Messer, Laura Michie, Michelle A. Miller, Zeeda F. Mohamad, Nur Hazimah Mohamed Nor, Moritz Miller, Simon P. Neill, Sarah E. Nelms, Deo Florence L. Onda, Joyce J. L. Ong, Agamuthu Pariatamby, Sui C. Phang, Richard Quilliam, Peter E. Robins, Maria Salta, Aida Sartimbul, Shiori Shakuto, Martin W. Skov, Evelyn B. Taboada, Peter A. Todd, Tai Chong Toh, Suresh Valiyaveettil, Voranop Viyakarn, Passorn Wonnapinij, Louisa E. Wood, Clara L. X. Yong, Brendan J. Godley
Summary: Southeast Asia is considered to have high levels of marine plastic pollution, and it is important to understand its impacts and risks to marine ecosystems in order to develop mitigation measures. An international network of experts from various countries has set a research agenda for marine plastic pollution in the region, identifying key themes and research questions. Understanding the fate, degradation, and impacts of marine plastic pollution is crucial for tackling the issue effectively in Southeast Asia and providing insights for the rest of the world.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Victoria G. Mason, Martin W. Skov, Jan Geert Hiddink, Mark Walton
Summary: This study used meta-analysis to reveal the negative impacts of microplastics on seabed invertebrates, including feeding, survival, and energetics. The organisms exposed to microplastics showed negative responses compared to control groups, with embryos being the most strongly affected. Six out of seven biological processes were negatively impacted, and survival decreased significantly. The findings indicate that plastic pollution could have significant and enduring effects on the functioning of the ocean.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Claire Louise Szostek, Jan Geert Hiddink, Marija Sciberras, Jennifer L. L. Shepperson, Stephen Thompson, Samantha Hormbrey, Alex Caveen, William Lart, Dale Rodmell, Michel J. J. Kaiser
Summary: This study presents a tool that utilizes published data to estimate the impact of globally used seabed-penetrating fishing gears on biological communities in different sediments. By calculating the seabed penetration of the gear and correlating it with the depletion of benthic fauna, the tool provides an estimation of the relative benthic status of the seabed. It can be used to objectively evaluate different fisheries management scenarios or interventions on seabed status, particularly in situations with limited data or resources.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Lucy C. M. Omeyer, Emily M. Duncan, Kornrawee Aiemsomboon, Nicola Beaumont, Sujaree Bureekul, Bin Cao, Luis R. Carrasco, Suchana Chavanich, James R. Clark, Muhammad R. Cordova, Fay Couceiro, Simon M. Cragg, Neil Dickson, Pierre Failler, Gianluca Ferraro, Stephen Fletcher, Jenny Fong, Alex T. Ford, Tony Gutierrez, Fauziah Shahul Hamid, Jan G. Hiddink, Pham T. Hoa, Sophie I. Holland, Lowenna Jones, Nia H. Jones, Heather Koldewey, Federico M. Lauro, Charlotte Lee, Matt Lewis, Danny Marks, Sabine Matallana-Surget, Claudia G. Mayorga-Adame, John McGeehan, Lauren F. Messer, Laura Michie, Michelle A. Miller, Zeeda F. Mohamad, Nur Hazimah Mohamed Nor, Moritz Mueller, Simon P. Neill, Sarah E. Nelms, Deo Florence L. Onda, Joyce J. L. Ong, Agamuthu Pariatamby, Sui C. Phang, Richard Quilliam, Peter E. Robins, Maria Salta, Aida Sartimbul, Shiori Shakuto, Martin W. Skov, Evelyn B. Taboada, Peter A. Todd, Tai Chong Toh, Suresh Valiyaveettil, Voranop Viyakarn, Passorn Wonnapinij, Louisa E. Wood, Clara L. X. Yong, Brendan J. Godley
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)