Article
Environmental Sciences
Manuel Vieira, Marilyn Beauchaud, M. Clara P. Amorim, Paulo J. Fonseca
Summary: The study found that boat noise has a significant masking effect on the acoustic communication of meagre, reducing the ability to discriminate conspecific calls when exposed to boat noise. Additionally, passing boats also lead to a decrease in chorus energy of meagre, which may ultimately impact spawning.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Biology
Lauren E. Nadler, Mark McCormick, Jacob L. Johansen, Paolo Domenici
Summary: Nadler et al. investigated how social familiarity influences fast-start defensive responses in the tropical damselfish Chromis viridis. They found that familiarity led to faster responses to threats and the behaviors of others in the group, demonstrating that social recognition and memory can enhance fish anti-predator behavior.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Dominique G. Roche
Summary: The study found that wave-driven water flow can increase response latency in certain fish species, while the impact on swimming performance depends on the timing and trajectory of escape responses in relation to the wave phase.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Inge van der Knaap, Erin Ashe, Dave Hannay, Asila Ghoul Bergman, Kimberly A. Nielsen, Catherine F. Lo, Rob Williams
Summary: This study quantifies the impact of anthropogenic noise on Pacific herring and juvenile salmon, showing that they exhibit antipredator responses when exposed to boat noise. Repeated elicitation of vigilance or anti-predatory responses may result in increased energy expenditure or decreased foraging.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Maria Ceraulo, Maria Paz Sal Moyano, Fernando Jose Hidalgo, Maria Cielo Bazterrica, Salvatore Mazzola, Maria Andrea Gavio, Giuseppa Buscaino
Summary: Human-generated underwater noise, particularly boat noise, can affect the communication success of fish species like black drum Pogonias spp. which use sounds for spawning. In a study in Mar Chiquita coastal lagoon, it was found that boat noise overlapping with fish call frequency range could reduce fish call rate. Implementing fishing bans on certain days significantly reduced the impact of boat noise on fish calls, suggesting the importance of considering anthropogenic noise in area management.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Clara P. Amorim, Manuel Vieira, Gabriela Meireles, Sara C. Novais, Marco F. L. Lemos, Teresa Modesto, Daniel Alves, Ana Zuazu, Ana F. Lopes, Andre B. Matos, Paulo J. Fonseca
Summary: This study investigated the impacts of boat noise on the reproductive success of wild Lusitanian toadfish. The results showed that boat noise decreased the likelihood of receiving eggs, decreased the number of live eggs, and increased the number of dead eggs for male toadfish. The exposed males also showed depressed vocal activity and slightly higher cortisol levels. The findings suggest that boat noise can significantly affect the reproductive fitness of Lusitanian toadfish.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biology
Daniel Alves, Manuel Vieira, M. Clara P. Amorim, Paulo J. Fonseca
Summary: This study found that boat noise can significantly reduce the acoustic active space of fish, affect their chorusing behavior, and potentially have negative impacts on breeding success and fitness.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Faria, P. J. Fonseca, M. Vieira, L. M. F. Alves, M. F. L. Lemos, S. C. Novais, A. B. Matos, D. Vieira, M. C. P. Amorim
Summary: This study provides the first evidence of the detrimental effects of boat noise exposure on fish development and stress biomarker responses in the field. If critical early stages are unable to compensate and adapt to noise stress later in ontogeny, anthropogenic noise has the potential to severely impact marine fish populations' resilience and dynamics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuhan Li, Jialei Song, Ling Yin, Bowen Jin, Bo Yin, Yong Zhong
Summary: The hydrodynamics of a crucian carp during a C-type fast start were studied using a three-dimensional CFD model. The study confirmed that the jets induced by the fast start generate force, and the vortex rings generated in the preparation and propulsion stages are connected. An obvious vortex ring generated by the head during the propulsion stage was observed, which potentially benefits the rotational motion during the fast start. The study established a model to analyze the internal torque based on the hydrodynamic information, confirming the existence of neuromechanical phase lag during the fast start of fish. This study has potential benefits for the design of robot fish in terms of kinematics and driving mode.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
A. A. Yablokov, E. Glushkov, A. L. Pankratov, A. Gordeeva, L. S. Kuzmin, E. Il'ichev
Summary: The Josephson junction, when used as a switching detector, shows more efficient detection of weak signals within a certain parameter range. As the signal power decreases, the double minima of mean switching time and standard deviation transform into a single minimum, indicating a balance between noise suppression and resonant activation regimes. The resonant nature of escape allows for detection of weak signals with amplitudes weaker than the difference between the critical current and bias current of the Josephson junction.
CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS
(2021)
Article
Acoustics
Nicholas A. Somogyi, Rodney A. Rountree
Summary: Archived soundscape data from Lake Champlain, New York were analyzed to investigate the impact of recreational boating noise on the soniferous behavior of freshwater drum. The study revealed that freshwater drum modified their calling behavior in response to boat noise, with spawning choruses occurring later in the day and changes in the peak frequency and knock rate of calls. These acoustical adjustments suggest a plasticity in the species' communication to optimize signal reception in the presence of anthropogenic noise. However, further research is necessary to better understand the response of freshwater drum to human-induced noise.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mathilde Martin, Tess Gridley, Simon Elwen, Isabelle Charrier
Summary: The impact of man-made noise on Cape fur seals was studied, comparing their behavioural response to boat noise exposures at two different study sites. Higher levels of noise resulted in increased vigilance in the seals. Intrinsic factors such as age, sex, arousal state and extrinsic factors such as ambient noise and human-seal interactions were suggested to contribute to the observed variations.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Tor Viscor, Hikaru Isochi, Naoto Adachi, Harunori Nagata
Summary: This study focuses on the impact of start-up transient effects on burn time errors in hybrid rockets, introducing the concept of equivalent burn time to address the issue. The effectiveness of equivalent burn time in regression simulation is compared, showing successful resolution for port regression burn time issue.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Marta Picciulin, Marta Bolgan, Nikolina Rako-Gospic, Antonio Petrizzo, Marko Radulovic, Raffaela Falkner
Summary: The study investigated the coastal soundscape of Cres-Losinj Natura 2000 Site of Community Importance, revealing that fish sounds and dolphin vocalizations were the main drivers of seasonal and diel variability. However, boat noise persisted, especially during the tourist season, indicating the presence of human-generated noise pollution in the area.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Louise Wilson, Rochelle Constantine, Matthew K. Pine, Adrian Farcas, Craig A. Radford
Summary: Anthropogenic stressors, such as plastics and fishing, are exerting immense pressure on coastal habitats. Despite this, the impact of sound pollution from small boats on marine animals has been relatively overlooked. By combining different research methods, including passive acoustic monitoring, propagation modelling, and hearing threshold data, the study determined how small-boat sound affects the listening spaces of four coastal species. The results showed that listening space reductions were greater for fishes compared to crustaceans, and varied by day and night for the latter due to their hearing abilities. The findings also highlighted the importance of considering different aspects of sound, such as sound pressure and particle motion. The study advocates for further research on acoustic cues and the need for effective management of small-boat sound in coastal areas worldwide.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Douglas P. Chivers, Mark I. McCormick, Eric P. Fakan, Jake W. Edmiston, Maud C. O. Ferrari
Summary: In degraded coral reef environments, Whitetail damselfish are able to learn to classify Moonwrasse as a non-predator through latent inhibition, but this recognition is dramatically altered in dead coral habitats. Changing background odors in different water sources pose a cognitive challenge for prey to learn non-predator identities separately, with significant survival consequences in a changing environment.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
E. K. Lester, T. J. Langlois, S. D. Simpson, M. I. McCormick, M. G. Meekan
Summary: The study compared the behavior of mesopredatory reef fishes in response to the presence of sharks in protected and fished reef systems. The results showed that the presence of sharks reduced the propensity of mesopredatory fish to engage in risk-prone behaviors over large spatial scales, with reactions varying among species and being influenced by shelter availability and shark activity levels. Overall, the findings indicate that sharks as predators or larger competitors can initiate changes in the behavior of mesopredatory reef fishes likely to affect trophic structuring within coral reef ecosystems.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Adam T. Downie, Caroline M. Phelps, Rhondda Jones, Jodie L. Rummer, Douglas P. Chivers, Maud C. O. Ferrari, Mark I. McCormick
Summary: Exposure to water from degraded coral was found to depress oxygen uptake rates by 21% in newly settled juvenile Ambon damselfishes, indicating that degraded habitats can have strong effects on fish physiology during this ecologically-critical time window.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Pauline Narvaez, Renato A. Morais, Kate S. Hutson, Mark I. McCormick, Alexandra S. Grutter
Summary: The study reveals that chemical cues from dead corals can increase the infection rate of micropredatory parasites in juvenile fish, but not in adults. Juvenile fish also have a higher mortality rate after infection, emphasizing the importance of including parasitism in ecological studies of global environmental change.
Article
Fisheries
Adam T. Downie, Jeffrey M. Leis, Peter F. Cowman, Mark McCormick, Jodie L. Rummer
Summary: Latitude and body size are important factors affecting swimming performance of larval marine fishes, with evolutionary relationships and habitat also playing a role. Temperate reef fishes show the greatest increase in swimming performance with body length, and reef fishes have higher swimming capacity compared to non-reef fishes due to their larger body sizes. High swimming performance and larger body sizes of reef fishes are likely adaptations to finding specific habitats for settlement.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Shaun S. Killen, Lauren E. Nadler, Kathryn Grazioso, Amy Cox, Mark I. McCormick
Summary: The study suggests that individuals with higher metabolic rates may be more social, but not necessarily prefer larger groups; however, the impact on group size choice is weak. Furthermore, variations in food availability and predation risk could further alter the effects of metabolism on group size choice.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biology
Lauren E. Nadler, Mark McCormick, Jacob L. Johansen, Paolo Domenici
Summary: Nadler et al. investigated how social familiarity influences fast-start defensive responses in the tropical damselfish Chromis viridis. They found that familiarity led to faster responses to threats and the behaviors of others in the group, demonstrating that social recognition and memory can enhance fish anti-predator behavior.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Michael S. Pollock, Zoe Hoyle, Mark Mccormick, Douglas P. Chivers, Maud C. O. Ferrari
Summary: This study provides the first evidence of disturbance cue use in a marine fish, showcasing how disturbance cues can modulate predator recognition learning. The research sheds light on a new perspective for aquatic prey to assess predation risk by utilizing disturbance cues.
BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Davina E. Poulos, Mark McCormick
Summary: The effect of habitat loss on habitat specialists and generalists in coral reef fishes has been studied. The order of species arrival and timing affects their interactions and propensity to migrate. This has important consequences for the persistence of specialist species and the fish community in changing environments.
Article
Ecology
Emily K. Lester, Tim J. Langlois, Mark McCormick, Stephen D. Simpson, Todd Bond, Mark G. Meekan
Summary: The study found that in coral reef systems, the behavior of mesopredatory teleosts is influenced by the number of similar-sized competitors and surrounding habitat features, rather than the presence of larger predators such as sharks. Competition appears to have a more widespread and continuous impact on these fish species compared to predation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Douglas P. Chivers, Mark McCormick, Eric P. Fakan, Randall P. Barry, Maud C. O. Ferrari
Summary: Living in mixed-species aggregations provides animals with advantages but also costs, with each species facing unique trade-offs and dealing with anthropogenic changes. Some species in degraded habitats are unable to utilize their own chemical alarm cues effectively, leading to increased predation risk.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sophie L. Nedelec, Andrew N. Radford, Peter Gatenby, Isla Keesje Davidson, Laura Velasquez Jimenez, Maggie Travis, Katherine E. Chapman, Kieran P. McCloskey, Timothy A. C. Lamont, Bjorn Illing, Mark McCormick, Stephen D. Simpson
Summary: This study demonstrates that reducing noise pollution can improve animal reproductive success and enhance the resilience of coral reef ecosystems, based on field and laboratory experiments with a model fish system on the Great Barrier Reef.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gemma F. Galbraith, Benjamin J. Cresswell, Mark McCormick, Thomas C. Bridge, Geoffrey P. Jones
Summary: Hydrodynamics on coral reefs vary with depth, reef morphology, and seascape position, which strongly influence the structure and function of coral reef ecosystems. Submerged coral pinnacles experience stronger and more variable currents compared to emergent reefs at the same depth. The study also found different patterns in current speeds and temperature among reef types throughout the year and between seasons.
Article
Fisheries
M. McCormick, E. P. Fakan, G. Vamvounis, S. Bosshard, C. Moad, E. Smyth, P. Gatenby, J. Edmiston, K. Patel, B. J. M. Allan
Summary: This study examined the effects of ingesting polystyrene microplastic fragments on the body condition and fitness of a tropical marine fish. The results showed that ingestion of plastic had no significant impact on growth, body condition indices, or reproductive health indicators. Histological analysis also revealed no adverse effects on liver cells. The low levels of toxic compounds due to the inert nature of polystyrene and low leaching of plasticizers from the fragments contributed to the observed results.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
