Article
Environmental Sciences
Nanako Hasegawa, Yoshio Takahashi, Takaaki Itai
Summary: By analyzing multiple tissues of a skipjack tuna and a chub mackerel, it was found that there is a difference in heme iron and ferritin between liver and muscle samples, indicating the influence of iron storage on the stable isotope ratio in marine fish.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yo Han Yang, Sae Yun Kwon, Martin Tsz-Ki Tsui, Laura C. Motta, Spencer J. Washburn, Jaeseon Park, Min-Seob Kim, Kyung-Hoon Shin
Summary: By analyzing the nitrogen and mercury isotopes of eels and pike, we found that pike has consistent mercury concentration and ecological traits, making it an effective bioindicator for mercury. Eels, on the other hand, better capture site-specific mercury sources based on their mercury concentration and feeding behavior.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wei Zhang, Guangyi Sun, Runsheng Yin, Xinbin Feng, Zuxiu Yao, Xuewu Fu, Lihai Shang
Summary: The study developed an offline two-round purging-trapping method for separating MeHg from biological samples, which allows for efficient MeHg separation and precise analysis. The method showed high MeHg recoveries with similar accuracy and uncertainty to existing methods.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Wang, Shaochen Yang, Ping Li, Chongyang Qin, Chuan Wang, Muhammad Ubaid Ali, Runsheng Yin, Laurence Maurice, David Point, Jeroen E. Sonke, Leiming Zhang, Xinbin Feng
Summary: Anthropogenic mercury emissions have led to adverse health effects on humans. This study utilized the MeHg Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA) approach to track the lifecycle of mercury in Hg-emission areas. The results revealed distinct differences in the isotopes of MeHg and IHg in rice, fish, and hair. The CSIA approach proved to be effective in understanding the biogeochemical cycle of mercury and its impact on human exposure, providing valuable information for pollution control policies and protection of human health.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Virology
Catarina D. Coutinho, Charlotte E. Ford, Joseph D. Trafford, Ana Duarte, Rui Rebelo, Goncalo M. Rosa
Summary: Emergent infectious diseases have a growing impact on farmed animals and wildlife. Pathogen screening is crucial for understanding host-pathogen dynamics and improving management. A study on two threatened freshwater fish species found that non-lethal buccal swabbing is a reliable alternative to traditional fin clipping for detecting the Ranavirus, particularly in small-bodied fish. This has significant implications for conservation efforts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Wang, Ri-Jin Jiang, Yi Xiao, Rui Yin, Feng Chen, Yong-dong Zhou, Han-Xiang Xu
Summary: This study investigates the ecological niche differences and resource sharing among five Sciaenid fish species in the waters of the Zhoushan Archipelago. The results show significant differences in carbon and nitrogen isotopic values in the muscle tissues of these fish species. Zooplankton is a key food resource for all species, and some species also feed on benthos organisms. Differences in trophic niche width and overlap are observed among the species.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Chen-yang Lyu, Ren-jun Zhan
Summary: This paper accurately analyzes the biological dose of irreversible damage to human skin caused by non-lethal laser weapons (NLLW), redefines the evaluation criteria, and proposes a finite element model to describe reversible damage. By combining various theories and parameters, the temperature and tissue distribution on human skin irradiated by 1064 nm laser are studied. The maximum human dose and weapon output power under different beam sizes are obtained. The conclusions and analysis methods are of great guiding significance for future research in military, medical, and other related fields.
DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Jesaias Ismael da Costa, Dalton Jose Carneiro, Ana Cristina Oliveira, Rosangela Kiyoko Jomori, Maria Inez Martins
Summary: This study evaluated the contribution of plankton to the production of tambaqui juveniles in ponds at different stocking densities. The results showed that plankton accounted for 22.75% of the fish biomass. Density had an impact on turbidity and Secchi, while final biomass and average density were the only zootechnical indexes that differed.
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saebom Jung, Sae Yun Kwon, Mi-Ling Li, Runsheng Yin, Jaeseon Park
Summary: This study investigates the sources of mercury (Hg) in the west coast of Korea using Hg stable isotopes. The results show that industrial Hg sources contribute significantly to the west coast of Korea, while riverine and atmospheric Hg sources play minor roles. The study also reveals that fish in the west coast are mainly exposed to methylmercury (MeHg) produced in the sediment, but in some southwest coast sites, external MeHg from rivers and the open ocean water column is more important as a source in fish.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Matt J. Thorstensen, Carolyn A. Vandervelde, William S. Bugg, Sonya Michaleski, Linh Vo, Theresa E. Mackey, Michael J. Lawrence, Ken M. Jeffries
Summary: Freshwater ecosystems and fishes are important resources for human uses and biodiversity, but are threatened by climate change and human activities such as dams. Non-lethal movement research, such as acoustic telemetry and non-lethal tissue biopsies, can help address conservation issues. Genetics methods, including population genetics and genome-wide association studies, can also be used to study movement in freshwater fishes.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Rose M. Boardman, Adrian C. Pinder, Adam T. Piper, Catherine Gutmann Roberts, Rosalind M. Wright, J. Robert Britton
Summary: This study found that fin tissue and epidermal mucus of the European eel can be used as non-lethal alternatives to muscle in stable isotope analysis, providing comparable results.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Francesca Bertolini, Mehis Rohtla, Camilla Parzanini, Jonna Tomkiewicz, Caroline M. F. Durif
Summary: This study investigated the ability of blood transcriptional profiling to identify the salinity-habitat histories of European eels. By comparing gene expression in the blood of eels collected from different locations, the researchers were able to classify eels with different habitat histories. This non-lethal approach shows promise as a replacement for lethal otolith microchemistry analysis.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
S. Pollard, J. C. Anderson, F. Bah, M. Mateus, M. Sidhu, D. B. D. Simmons
Summary: There is a global recognition of the importance of using humane methods in animal research, but nonlethal methods for fish are rarely used in environmental effects monitoring programs. This study aims to determine the effects of sampling small volumes of blood on survival and healing in larger-bodied fish and evaluates the utility of dried blood spots for sample processing and storage. The results show high survival rates and complete healing in fish that underwent blood sampling without any post-treatment. Additionally, dried blood spots with a modified extraction method offer good recovery of protein, lipid, and amino acids. This article presents detailed results and a safe non-lethal blood sampling protocol.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Steven B. Garner, Michelle Zapp Sluis, R. J. David Wells, Kevin M. Boswell, James H. Cowan Jr
Summary: Lutjanid snappers in the northern Gulf of Mexico occupy niches with varying degrees of overlap among regions, but maintain a consistent hierarchy in isotopic composition. Differences in riverine outflow, nitrogen fixation, and anoxic zones contribute to scale shifts in resource utilization. Size and diet specialization play important roles in avoiding niche overlap and competition for high-value prey among congeners at isolated reef sites.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maolan Wang, Liyue Zhao, Yangjie Wan, Haoquan Wu, Chang He, Qianyu Zhao
Summary: This study measured sediment samples from a cage fish farm to determine the carbon and nitrogen stable isotope compositions and found that aquaculture waste has an impact on sediment organic matter, particularly with a high contribution ratio of waste feed.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Limnology
Yota Harada, Brian Fry, Shing Yip Lee, Damien T. Maher, James Z. Sippo, Rod M. Connolly
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bong-Oh Kwon, Hosang Kim, Junsung Noh, Shing Yip Lee, Jungho Nam, Jong Seong Khim
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaoguang Ouyang, Shing Yip Lee
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Daniel A. Friess, Farid Dahdouh-Guebas, Behara Satyanarayana, Stefano Cannicci, Siew Chin Chua, Norman Duke, Ilka C. Feller, Zeehan Jaafar, L. P. Jayatissa, Nico Koedam, Ken W. Krauss, Shing Yip Lee, Jose Ernesto Mancera Pineda, Renison Ruwa, Marco Vannini, Erik S. Yando
Summary: The conservation of mangrove forests has gained international policy priority and research interest in recent years. The MMM conference series reflects the diverse research interests within the mangrove research field, tracking trends and emergence of ecosystem services like blue carbon.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Amy Yee-Hui Then, Maria Fernanda Adame, Brian Fry, Ving Ching Chong, Philip M. Riekenberg, Rozainah Mohammad Zakaria, Shing Yip Lee
Summary: This study used a multi-isotope approach to track ecosystem responses to forest clearing and replanting in a tropical mangrove forest reserve in Malaysia. The results showed changes in nutrition sources for gastropods and crabs in older forests, as well as shifts in food web isotopic signals between 5 and 15 years post-clearing. These findings suggest that the combination of tracers used in this study could be valuable for future mangrove conservation and restoration efforts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoguang Ouyang, Fen Guo, Shing Yip Lee
Summary: The study found that cyclone disturbance leads to significant changes in mangrove sediment carbon cycling processes, nitrogen density, and gas fluxes, with the highest sediment organic carbon density and nitrogen density occurring one month after the cyclone.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yasong Zhang, Ling Xiao, Dongsheng Guan, Yujuan Chen, Mikael Motelica-Heino, Yisheng Peng, Shing Yip Lee
Summary: This study investigated the impact of biotic and abiotic factors on the production and decomposition of mangrove fine roots on SOC accumulation, with findings showing that root production is mainly influenced by vegetation biomass while decomposition is negatively affected by soil salinity. Across the sea-land gradient, there were increases in POC and SOC, while DOC/SOC and MBC/SOC ratios decreased. Fine root production had the most significant impact on the ratio of SOC components among the multiple factors analyzed.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Christopher J. Brown, Maria F. Adame, Christina A. Buelow, Marieke A. Frassl, Shing Yip Lee, Brendan Mackey, Eva C. McClure, Ryan M. Pearson, Anusha Rajkaran, Thomas S. Rayner, Michael Sievers, Chantal A. Saint Ange, Ana Sousa, Vivitskaia J. D. Tulloch, Mischa P. Turschwell, Rod M. Connolly
Summary: The study highlights the inadequate recognition of coastal wetlands in global ecosystem assessments, pointing out shortcomings in assessment frameworks and data limitations that hinder comprehensive understanding of wetland functions and services. Addressing these gaps is crucial for informed coastal wetland conservation and management.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoguang Ouyang, Cheuk Yan Lee, Shing Yip Lee
Summary: Intertidal benthos play a crucial role in connecting tertiary predators and primary producers in marine food webs, while also directly contributing to sediment CO2 emissions. Different benthos taxa and feeding habits significantly impact CO2 production, with crabs showing lower delta C-13-CO2 respiration compared to gastropods. The relationships between benthos feeding habits, food sources, and CO2 production provide valuable insights for understanding their contributions to sediment-atmosphere CO2 fluxes in mangrove forests.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stefano Cannicci, Shing Yip Lee, Henrique Bravo, Jaime Ricardo Cantera-Kintz, Farid Dahdouh-Guebas, Sara Fratini, Marco Fusi, Pedro J. Jimenez, Inga Nordhaus, Francesca Porri, Karen Diele
Summary: Deforestation leads to habitat fragmentation, reduced diversity, and functional degradation in mangroves. A global dataset of mangrove invertebrate fauna revealed that despite low redundancy, even small mangrove patches host truly multifunctional faunal assemblages crucial for ecosystem services. The study suggests that even a modest loss of invertebrate diversity could have significant negative consequences for mangroves and adjacent ecosystems.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhao Liang Chen, Shing Yip Lee
Summary: This study investigated the sediment carbon stocks, sequestration, and sources in tidal flats and mangroves in two coastal wetlands in Hong Kong. The results showed that tidal flats and their connected mangroves play an important role in coastal carbon sequestration.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoguang Ouyang, Erik Kristensen, Martin Zimmer, Carol Thornber, Zhifeng Yang, Shing Yip Lee
Summary: Blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) serve as crucial nature-based solutions for mitigating climate change, but their reliability and contribution under future climatic scenarios have been questioned. This study conducted a global meta-analysis to investigate litter decomposition rate constants (k) in BCEs and predict changes in carbon release. The results showed that k varied among different types of BCEs and increased with temperature and precipitation. By considering temperature thresholds, the study predicted an increase in decomposed litter and net litter carbon sinks by 2100 compared to 2020. These findings emphasize the growing importance of BCEs in climate change mitigation and provide insights for blue carbon accounting in future scenarios.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Guogui Chen, Xuan Gu, Cesar Capinha, Shing Yip Lee, Baoshan Cui, Fang Yang, Yufeng Lin, Mingming Jia, Mao Wang, Wenqing Wang
Summary: A study found that large-scale anthropogenic mangroves increase species diversity and change taxonomic compositions of mangrove macrobenthos. This is due to increased dispersal ability of macrobenthos caused by the construction of anthropogenic mangroves. Therefore, monitoring and assessing the ecological effects of anthropogenic habitats on functional fauna will be important for future coastal restoration and sustainable aquaculture.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniel A. Friess, Erik S. Yando, Guilherme M. O. Abuchahla, Janine B. Adams, Stefano Cannicci, Steven W. J. Canty, Kyle C. Cavanaugh, Rod M. Connolly, Nicole Cormier, Farid Dahdouh-Guebas, Karen Diele, Ilka C. Feller, Sara Fratini, Tim C. Jennerjahn, Shing Yip Lee, Danielle E. Ogurcak, Xiaoguang Ouyang, Kerrylee Rogers, Jennifer K. Rowntree, Sahadev Sharma, Taylor M. Sloey, Alison K. S. Wee
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nathan J. Waltham, Michael Elliott, Shing Yip Lee, Catherine Lovelock, Carlos M. Duarte, Christina Buelow, Charles Simenstad, Ivan Nagelkerken, Louw Claassens, Colin K-C Wen, Mario Barletta, Rod M. Connolly, Chris Gillies, William J. Mitsch, Matthew B. Ogburn, Jemma Purandare, Hugh Possingham, Marcus Sheaves
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)