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Environmental Sciences
Milene Alexandra Guerreiro, Filipe Martinho, Joana Baptista, Filipe Costa, Miguel Angelo Pardal, Ana Ligia Primo
Summary: The study found seasonal variations in larval and juvenile fish communities in the Mondego estuary and its adjacent coastal area, influenced by environmental factors like temperature. Juvenile recruitment patterns for different species suggest a different nursery function between the estuary and coastal area for early life stages.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Fisheries
Nina Larissa Arroyo, Amalia Cuadros, Gotzon Basterretxea, Joan Moranta
Summary: This study investigated the diet of white seabream settlers in six nursery areas in Minorca Island. The results showed that the juveniles mainly fed on crustaceans, particularly harpacticoid copepods, regardless of their location. The diet composition varied among different coves, but there were no significant differences between the north and south of the island. The study also found that the fish primarily relied on algae-based food sources rather than preying on sediment communities.
MEDITERRANEAN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Alan Whitfield
Summary: Baker & Sheaves criticize the Whitfield review for suggesting high predation pressure on juvenile fish in shallow estuarine nursery habitats, while research in South Africa supports the idea that shallow littoral areas provide refuge for small juveniles. More targeted research is needed to confirm the role of littoral estuarine waters as a universal keystone attribute.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2021)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Katherine Dunlop, Arved Staby, Terje van der Meeren, Nigel Keeley, Esben M. Olsen, Raymond Bannister, Jon Egil Skjaeraasen
Summary: This study provides valuable insights into the habitat associations of juvenile coastal cod, saithe, pollack, goldsinny wrasse, and corkwing wrasse, with sublittoral biotic habitats and substrates, which is essential for the protection and management of commercially important demersal fish species.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pedro Afonso, Miguel Gandra, Goncalo Graca, Bruno Macena, Frederic Vandeperre, Jorge Fontes
Summary: This study used acoustic and satellite telemetry to investigate the population of juvenile smooth hammerhead sharks in the Azores archipelago and confirmed the existence of nurseries in this area. The sharks showed a preference for using coastal nurseries during the day and venturing further offshore at night, possibly to feed. These findings highlight the importance of understanding the ecological behaviors and implementing conservation measures for the smooth hammerhead shark.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Huan Wang, Sabine Hilt, Chao Li, Chen Yu, Min Zhang, Jun Xu
Summary: The study provides experimental evidence for a warming-induced regime shift from clear-water conditions dominated by submerged or floating/floating-leaved macrophytes to a turbid state in shallow aquatic ecosystems. It emphasizes the importance of reducing benthivorous fish abundance for the management of shallow lakes under global climate change.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Daniel S. Swadling, Nathan A. Knott, Matthew D. Taylor, Melinda A. Coleman, Andrew R. Dayis, Matthew J. Rees
Summary: This study investigated the fish assemblages on 629 rocky reefs along a 417 km coastline in southeastern Australia. The results showed that Chrysophrys auratus preferred to inhabit reefs near estuaries, with smaller size and higher abundance. The length and abundance of Nemadactylus douglasii and Pseudocaranx georgianus were not influenced by the proximity or size of estuaries. Regardless of the distance to estuaries, marine reserves had higher abundances and larger Chrysophrys auratus. The study highlights the importance of estuaries for sustaining coastal fisheries recruitment.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Joachim, R. Beaudouin, G. Daniele, A. Geffard, A. Bado-Nilles, C. Tebby, O. Palluel, O. Dedourge-Geffard, M. Fieu, M. Bonnard, M. Palos-Ladeiro, C. Turies, E. Vulliet, V David, P. Baudoin, A. James, S. Andres, J. M. Porcher
Summary: This study found that diclofenac had significant adverse effects on aquatic organisms, including water plants, benthic animals, and fish, in a long-term freshwater mesocosm experiment. The effects observed in more natural conditions were more severe compared to those seen in laboratory settings. The implications of these findings for regulatory purposes were also discussed.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dario Vrdoljak, Sanja Matic-Skoko, Melita Peharda, Hana Uvanovic, Kresimir Markulin, Regina Mertz-Kraus, Peter Gronkjaer
Summary: Integrated otolith chemistry and muscle tissue stable isotope analyses were used to allocate juvenile Diplodus puntazzo and Diplodus vulgaris to nurseries in the Adriatic Sea. Differences in element concentrations and isotope ratios were found between sites and species, allowing for correct re-allocation of the species based on this information. This approach provides complementary information on nursery habitat use and ecological linkages.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tomeu Viver, Alberto Ruiz, Edgar Bertomeu, Martina Martorell-Barcelo, Mercedes Urdiain, Amalia Grau, Marco Signaroli, Margarida Barcelo-Serra, Eneko Aspillaga, Aina Pons, Chris Rodgers, Enric Gisbert, Dolors Furones, Josep Alos, Ignacio A. Catalan, Ramon Rossello-Mora
Summary: By comparing the gut microbiomes of wild and farmed fish, novel insights were gained due to differing environmental conditions. The gut microbiomes of wild Sparus aurata and Xyrichtys novacula showed diverse microbial community structures dominated by Proteobacteria, whereas farmed S. aurata individuals reflected the microbial composition of their feed source, with a dominance of Lactobacillus. Fasting resulted in a loss of the gut microbiome in farmed gilthead seabream, highlighting the transient nature of gut microbes and their dependence on feed source.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaitlin M. Glover, Matthew E. Kimball, Bruce W. Pfirrmann, Mary Margaret Pelton, Robert P. Dunn
Summary: Designation of essential fish habitat requires understanding species-specific vital rates across habitats and regions. Brown shrimp is an economically important species occurring in various habitats across the southeastern US, exhibiting variation in vital rates. This study estimated growth rates of juvenile brown shrimp in intertidal creek habitat and found that they are similar to those in salt marsh habitats in northern GoM estuaries.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aurelia Pereira Gabellini, Patrizio Mariani, Asbjorn Christensen
Summary: The study investigates the linkages between population variability of commercial fish species in the Atlantic Ocean and the primary production and transport processes of eggs and larvae. By simulating the dispersion of eggs and larvae and considering the ecological information of major fish stocks, the study finds marked differences in how physical and biological processes interact in the early life stages of different fish groups in the Atlantic Ocean.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Vilde R. Bjordal, Herdis L. Mork, Kjell Rong Utne, Anders Ferno, Leif Nottestad
Summary: The North-east Atlantic mackerel stock has increased in size, resulting in a northward expansion and influx of juvenile mackerel into Norwegian waters. Juvenile mackerel feed on a variety of prey species and have similar feeding habits to adult mackerel in the same areas.
MARINE BIOLOGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Katharina Wenig, Palmyre H. Boucherie, Thomas Bugnyar
Summary: Emotional contagion describes the alignment of emotional states between individuals, with young ravens showing evidence of emotional contagion in the context of play but not copying motor patterns.
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Environmental Sciences
Melanie J. Davis, Isa Woo, Christopher S. Ellings, Sayre Hodgson, David A. Beauchamp, Glynnis Nakai, Susan E. W. De La Cruz
Summary: Climate change will have significant impacts on the estuarine habitat mosaic, affecting the growth and survival of fish species, particularly juvenile salmon. The study's bioenergetics model demonstrated that sea-level rise and increasing water temperatures will decrease fish growth rates, potentially resulting in smaller sizes and limited foraging capacity.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miso Pavicic, Sanja Matic-Skoko, Dario Vrdoljak, Ante Vujevic
Summary: This study analyzed the European lobster population in the Eastern Adriatic Sea, revealing a low catch rate with fluctuations by season and spatial heterogeneity in size distribution. Larger individuals were caught further from the coast while undersized specimens were caught near the coast. The study also highlighted morphometric differences between males and females, with females exhibiting higher weight increase with size and more pronounced growth in abdomen width.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nika Staglicic, Dubravka Bojanic Varezie, Jelena Kurtovic Mrcelic, Miso Pavicic, Pero Tutman
Summary: The study found that the distribution of shallow seafloor marine litter in the eastern Adriatic Natura 2000 sites was not significantly affected by nautical tourism intensity or exposure to prevailing winds and currents. There were variations in abundance and composition of marine litter at different locations.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaping Lin, Olja Vidjak, Daria Ezgeta-Balic, Dubravka Bojanic Varezic, Tanja Segvic-Bubic, Nika Staglicic, Aibin Zhan, Elizabeta Briski
Summary: The study investigated the plankton biodiversity under varying anthropogenic pressures along the eastern Adriatic coast. The comparative assessment revealed similar community structures among different coastal locations, with unique findings such as higher abundance of non-indigenous species in port areas and notorious invaders in aquaculture sites. This suggests that port areas may face greater introduction pressure from non-indigenous species, while aquaculture sites may experience greater community changes due to their establishment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Melita Peharda, David P. Gillikin, Bernd R. Schoene, Anouk Verheyden, Hana Uvanovic, Kresimir Markulin, Tomislav Saric, Ivica Janekovic, Ivan Zupan
Summary: This study investigated the potential use of Pinna nobilis shells as indicators of the nitrogen isotope baseline and high-resolution data on environmental variations. The results showed significant spatial and temporal differences in the shells' nitrogen isotope values, highlighting their potential as a powerful tool for studying bivalve physiology.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Saso Gorjanc, Katja Klancnik, Nadia K. Papadopoulou, Arantza Murillas-Maza, Klara Jarni, Theodora Paramana, Miso Pavicic, Francesca Ronchi, Maria C. Uyarra, Spela Koren, Manos Dassenakis, Olja Vidjak, Christopher J. Smith, Sanda Skejic
Summary: This paper introduces a new methodology to assess the marine environmental status and the effectiveness of measures in EU waters, aiming to achieve Good Environmental Status. It also demonstrates how the method can be utilized by policymakers and decision-makers to evaluate progress and potential of individual PoMs.
Article
Fisheries
Marcelo Kovacic, Branko Dragicevic, Miso Pavicic, Iva Zuzul, Tanja Segvic-Bubic
Summary: The Gobiidae family is the most species-rich family of fishes in the Mediterranean Sea. However, many Mediterranean gobiid species are poorly known. This study reports new localities for the recently described Zebrus pallaoroi and confirms its identification using morphological and genetic methods. The coloration characters and preference for shallow habitats of this species are also discussed.
ACTA ICHTHYOLOGICA ET PISCATORIA
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sanja Matic-Skoko, Dario Vrdoljak, Hana Uvanovic, Miso Pavicic, Pero Tutman, Dubravka Bojanic Varezic, Marcelo Kovacic
Summary: This study examines the settlement and recruitment patterns of juvenile fish in the coastal Mediterranean, finding that interannual environmental differences significantly impact the occurrence and abundance of juvenile fish. The study reveals that species occurrence and abundance fluctuate between years and seasons, with nurseries in the northern transitional waters being more influenced by changes in water temperature. The results also indicate that negative temperature deviation can cause delays in settlement and retention of specific fish species, affecting population dynamics and relationships within nursery communities.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sanja Matic-Skoko, Miso Pavicic, Jadranka Sepic, Ivica Janekovic, Dario Vrdoljak, Ivica Vilibic, Nika Staglicic, Tanja Segvic-Bubic, Ante Vujevic
Summary: This study investigates the decadal changes in the European lobster in the eastern Adriatic Sea region from 2008 to 2017. It examines the relationship between these changes and sea bottom temperature increases. The study finds positive and significant trends in sea bottom temperature, landing, fishing effort, and CPUE. Correlation analysis shows a statistically significant relationship between sea bottom temperature and CPUE.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Geza Lazar, Fran Nekvapil, Sanja Matic-Skoko, Calin Firta, Dario Vrdoljak, Hana Uvanovic, Lucian Barbu-Tudoran, Maria Suciu, Luka Glamuzina, Branko Glamuzina, Regina Mertz-Kraus, Simona Cinta Pinzaru
Summary: This study evaluated the correlation between spectroscopic and chemical data with the lifetime development and movement pattern of gilthead seabream otoliths from different environments. Raman spectroscopy provided characteristic bands that were used to track the signal variability. The results showed that the Raman spectra can be used as a complementary tool for inferring fish migration or origin.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daria Ezgeta-Balic, Melita Peharda, Bernd R. Schone, Hana Uvanovic, Nedo Vrgo, Kresimir Markulin, Ivana Radonic, Clea Denamiel, Zarko Kovac
Summary: This study used a multi-species approach to analyze the reproductive and growth strategies of three commercially important scallop species, and found diverse strategies employed by these species exposed to the same environmental conditions.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Charlie D. Ellis, Kirsty L. MacLeod, Tom L. Jenkins, Lenia D. Rato, Youenn Jezequel, Miso Pavicic, David Diaz, Jamie R. Stevens
Summary: This study compares the genetic structure of European clawed lobster and European crawfish in order to identify the factors shaping population connectivity in species with shared spatial ranges and ecological niches. The results show higher levels of differentiation in clawed lobsters compared to crawfish, and suggest that hydrographic and topographic barriers play a role in generating patterns of divergence. These findings have important implications for the conservation and sustainable management of these ecologically and economically significant crustaceans.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Jakov Dulcic, Miso Pavicic, Iva Zuzul, Rino Stanic, Pero Ugarkovic, Branko Dragicevic