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Biodiversity Conservation
Stephen G. Kearney, James E. M. Watson, April E. Reside, Diana O. Fisher, Martine Maron, Tim S. Doherty, Sarah M. Legge, John C. Z. Woinarski, Stephen T. Garnett, Brendan A. Wintle, Euan G. Ritchie, Don A. Driscoll, David Lindenmayer, Vanessa M. Adams, Michelle S. Ward, Josie Carwardine
Summary: Earth's extinction crisis is worsening and threat classification schemes are crucial for assessing the drivers and threats causing species declines. However, there is a lack of a complementary framework for evaluating the conservation responses needed to reduce these threats. In this study, an expert-driven threat-abatement framework was developed and applied to 1532 threatened species in Australia, highlighting the importance of retaining and restoring habitat, controlling invasive species and diseases, and improving fire management for species recovery. Integrated management responses are necessary for the survival and recovery of most species.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Friederike C. Bolam, Jorge Ahumada, H. Resit Akcakaya, Thomas M. Brooks, Wendy Elliott, Sean Hoban, Louise Mair, David Mallon, Philip J. K. McGowan, Domitilla Raimondo, Jon Paul Rodriguez, Dilys Roe, Mary B. Seddon, Xiaoli Shen, Simon N. Stuart, James E. M. Watson, Stuart H. M. Butchart
Summary: Preventing human-induced extinctions requires policy commitments to implement targeted recovery actions for threatened species, in addition to comprehensive efforts to mitigate threats to species.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
K. Najberek, A. Olszanka, B. Tokarska-Guzik, K. Mazurska, Z. Dajdok, W. Solarz
Summary: Alien plant and animal hosts play a crucial role in the transmission of pathogens. However, there is still limited knowledge on pathogens of many host species. This study collected information on pathogens carried by 118 alien species in Europe to identify the most prevalent pathogen groups and the hosts with the highest number of pathogens. The results showed that the level of infestation differs between habitats and that the number of pathogens increased with the number of publications on host infestation.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Zehra Karapinar Senturk
Summary: Planning cities without considering natural resources can threaten important species in local ecosystems. This paper proposes an intelligent amphibian species detection system that uses artificial neural networks to determine which amphibian species inhabit a region, allowing ecological precautions to be taken before construction begins. The results show significant improvements compared to other strategies.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Vincent Nijman, Ahmad Ardiansyah, Penthai Siriwat, Helene Birot, Swiss Winnasis, Evros Damianou, Muhammad Ali Imron, Abdullah Langgeng, Beth Lewis, K. Anne-Isola Nekaris
Summary: Mynas (genus Acridotheres) are highly invasive bird species in Southeast Asia, but little is known about their distribution. The trade of these species as songbirds contributes to their spread. Non-native mynas have been established on the Indonesian islands of Java, Bali, and Lombok, with Greater Jakarta, Bali, and Lombok being major trading areas. Most records come from farmlands, home gardens, and urbanized areas.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Stelios Katsanevakis, Sergej Olenin, Riikka Puntila-Dodd, Gil Rilov, Peter A. U. Staehr, Heliana Teixeira, Konstantinos Tsirintanis, Silvana N. R. Birchenough, Hans H. Jakobsen, Steen Wilhelm Knudsen, Anders Lanzen, Antonios D. Mazaris, Stefano Piraino, Hannah J. Tidbury
Summary: This review focuses on marine invasive alien species (IAS) in Europe, discussing the current state, proposing strategies to address the problem, and offering recommendations for enhanced management. It highlights the importance of data, standardization of monitoring methods, use of risk screening tools, prevention and control measures, the impact of climate change, and strategies for improved management.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Phillip J. Haubrock, Ross N. Cuthbert, Paride Balzani, Elizabeta Briski, Carlos Cano-Barbacil, Vanessa De Santis, Emma J. Hudgins, Antonin Kouba, Rafael L. Macedo, Melina Kourantidou, David Renault, Axel E. Rico-Sanchez, Ismael Soto, Mathieu Toutain, Elena Tricarico, Ali Serhan Tarkan
Summary: Biological invasions pose a growing threat to ecosystems, biodiversity, and socio-economic interests. However, there are variations in classifications and definitions of invasive species among European Union member states, leading to differences in the number and proportion of reported invasive species. Using Germany as a case study, this research highlights the gaps in invasive species classifications and suggests that the lower number of reported invasive species in Germany may be attributed to differences in classifications, variations in research effort and focus, and diverse national priorities. This underreporting may be a result of a focus on economic growth, which may have taken precedence over addressing the potential ecological and economic impacts of invasive species.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jeffrey J. Opperman, Natalie Shahbol, Jeffrey Maynard, Gunther Grill, Jonathan Higgins, Dieter Tracey, Michele Thieme
Summary: Approximately one-third of long rivers remain free-flowing, facing various threats and requiring urgent actions to reverse the freshwater biodiversity crisis. While the global proportion of rivers in protected areas is close to the Aichi Target, protection levels vary widely across river basins, countries, and continents.
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Ecology
Ray C. Schmidt, Taylor Woods, Wanja D. Nyingi
Summary: This study investigates the drivers of fish community structure in a tropical and intermittent system in central Kenya. It finds that species richness varies along the longitudinal gradient and that environmental and spatial variables determine patterns of beta diversity. The study also highlights the importance of sites at the highest and lowest ends of the species richness gradient for biodiversity preservation or restoration initiatives.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natascha Wosnick, Renata D. Leite, Eloisa P. Giareta, Ana Rita O. P. Nunes, Jorge L. S. Nunes, Patricia Charvet, Emygdio L. A. Monteiro-Filho
Summary: Several strategies have been adopted to optimize biodiversity conservation, with the use of fauna and flora species as flagships being one effective approach. However, the selection of flagship species must carefully consider both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, and improved measures for their conservation are needed to ensure effectiveness in biodiversity protection.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Maria Mar Sanchez-Montoya, Rosa Gomez, Jose F. Calvo, Tomas Bartonicka, Thibault Datry, Petr Paril
Summary: Intermittent rivers play a crucial role in supporting terrestrial vertebrate fauna, with higher species richness and abundance compared to perennial streams. Hydrological factors strongly affect the presence of species and individuals, including the duration of dry periods, making them key considerations for ecological functioning.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Leandro E. Miranda
Summary: Reservoirs in the Mississippi River basin are facing three significant threats: aging, climate change, and species invasions. While the signals of aging and climate change can be hard to discern, they directly and indirectly affect reservoir environments and biotic communities. In contrast, species invasions primarily imperil biotic communities, but can also impact environmental elements. These three threats are expected to transform reservoir environments and biotic assemblages in uncertain ways. Adopting a basin-scale perspective may offer a wider range of choices for confronting these threats.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Vivienne P. Groner, Jessica J. Williams, Richard G. Pearson
Summary: Biodiversity plays a crucial role in providing ecosystem services, but the contribution of rare and endangered species (RES) to these services is unclear. A systematic review found a lack of quantitative research on the role of RES in agricultural production, which is a major driver of biodiversity change. Further research is urgently needed to inform conservation and agricultural policies.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
History & Philosophy Of Science
Christopher Hunter Lean
Summary: Ecological systems with functional organization may experience functions or malfunctions, with natural functions justifying conservation efforts. While no theory of function applies to large scale ecosystems, controlling invasive species can still help preserve ecological features.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Victor Cazalis
Summary: The impact of human activities on species richness is debated, with studies suggesting both negative and positive effects. The response of species richness to human pressure varies between regions and can be classified into different trajectories. Moderate human pressure may lead to an increase in species richness, but above a certain threshold, it results in a steep decline. Anthropophilic and non-native species may continue to increase even at high pressure levels.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
J. H. Liew, L. R. Carrasco, H. H. Tan, D. C. J. Yeo
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2016)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ting Hui Ng, Jia Huan Liew, Joanne Z. E. Song, Darren C. J. Yeo
BIOINVASIONS RECORDS
(2016)
Article
Ecology
R. B. H. Lim, J. H. Liew, J. T. B. Kwik, D. C. J. Yeo
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2018)
Article
Fisheries
Jia Huan Liew, Xingli Giam, Esther Clews, Kenrick Y. W. Tan, Heok Hui Tan, Zi Yi Kho, Darren C. J. Yeo
ECOLOGY OF FRESHWATER FISH
(2018)
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Limnology
J. H. Liew, T. D. Jardine, R. B. H. Lim, J. T. B. Kwik, H. H. Tan, Z. Y. Kho, D. C. J. Yeo
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2018)
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Biology
Sebastian Klaus, Jose C. E. Mendoza, Jia Huan Liew, Martin Plath, Rudolf Meier, Darren C. J. Yeo
Article
Ecology
J. H. Liew, H. H. Tan, Y. Yi, D. C. J. Yeo
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OF FISHES
(2014)
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Ecology
Yiluan Song, Jia Huan Liew, Darren Z. H. Sim, Maxine A. D. Mowe, Simon M. Mitrovic, Hugh T. W. Tan, Darren C. J. Yeo
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Ecology
Jia H. Liew, Kenny W. J. Chua, Emily R. Arsenault, James H. Thorp, Apinun Suvarnaraksha, Ahmad Amirrudin, Darren C. J. Yeo
METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2019)
Article
Limnology
Kenny W. J. Chua, Jia Huan Liew, Nyung-Hoon Shin, Darren C. J. Yeo
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY-METHODS
(2020)
Article
Ecology
J. T. B. Kwik, R. B. H. Lim, J. H. Liew, D. C. J. Yeo
AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM HEALTH & MANAGEMENT
(2020)
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Ecology
Clare L. Wilkinson, Kenny W. J. Chua, Roswitha Fiala, Jia H. Liew, Victoria Kemp, Arman Hadi Fikri, Robert M. Ewers, Pavel Kratina, Darren C. J. Yeo
Summary: Research in Southeast Asia has shown that the conversion of forests into oil palm monocultures can lead to a decrease in the trophic position of apex predators, a reduction in food chain length, and a shift in basal resources in freshwater ecosystems.
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Zoology
Tan Heok Hui, Kelvin Lim Kok Peng, Liew Jia Huan, Low Bi Wei, Rayson Lim Bock Hing, Jeffrey Kwik Teik Beng, Darren C. J. Yeo
RAFFLES BULLETIN OF ZOOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Zoology
Jonathan K. I. Ho, Martin Plath, Bi Wei Low, Jia Huan Liew, Youguang Yi, Amirrudin Ahmad, Heok Hui Tan, Darren C. J. Yeo, Sebastian Klaus
RAFFLES BULLETIN OF ZOOLOGY
(2015)