Article
Environmental Sciences
Nefta Eleftheria Votsi
Summary: This article aims to protect marine biodiversity by utilizing principles of Landscape and Soundscape Ecology and borrowing methods and tools to identify and map human-induced noise in the marine environment. The goal is to create a connectivity pathway among Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) based on this information layer.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabriella La Manna, Marta Picciulin, Alessia Crobu, Francesco Perretti, Fabio Ronchetti, Michele Manghi, Alberto Ruiu, Giulia Ceccherelli
Summary: This study characterized the soundscape of the Capo Caccia-Isola Piana Marine Protected Area in Italy and identified the main biological and anthropogenic components, with a focus on fish sounds. Results showed that sound pressure levels were significantly higher during the day, with certain frequency bands dominated by boat noise. Anthropogenic noise was loudest in the A zone, indicating a lack of protection from acoustic pollution. Additionally, impulsive sounds from invertebrates, snapping shrimps, and fish were the dominant biological components of the soundscape. The study provides baseline data for monitoring future changes and suggests measures to reduce noise impact on marine biodiversity.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Charlotte R. Findlay, Dmitry Aleynik, Adrian Farcas, Nathan D. Merchant, Denise Risch, Ben Wilson
Summary: This study utilized acoustic modeling to investigate the impact of ADD noise on cetaceans on the west coast of Scotland, highlighting potential risks to harbour porpoises and the importance of considering unintended consequences of management interventions to reduce human-wildlife conflicts.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth L. Ferguson, Hannah M. Clayton, Taiki Sakai
Summary: The use of automated acoustic-based biodiversity indices in soundscape ecology shows promise in representing biodiversity in terrestrial environments. However, the relationship between specific underwater sounds and acoustic index measurements is largely unexplored.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Ecology
Samuel R. P. -J. Ross, Darren P. O'Connell, Jessica L. Deichmann, Camille Desjonqueres, Amandine Gasc, Jennifer N. Phillips, Sarab S. Sethi, Connor M. Wood, Zuzana Burivalova
Summary: Passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) is an important tool in applied ecology, conservation, and biodiversity monitoring, but its potential contribution to fundamental ecology is often overlooked. This article explores the most promising directions for using PAM to address long-standing fundamental questions in ecology. Overall, it shows how ecologists can harness the power of PAM to contribute to fundamental ecological understanding.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lucille Chapuis, Ben Williams, Timothy A. C. Gordon, Stephen D. Simpson
Summary: The study evaluated the performance of two models of GoPro underwater action cameras as PAM recorders, finding that they can reliably capture underwater acoustic recordings. Although not directly comparable with hydrophone-derived values, metrics derived from GoPros can be valuably compared between recordings taken using the same model.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dominic A. Andradi-Brown, Laura Veverka, Nicole L. Amkieltiela, Nicole E. Crane, David Estradivari, Helen Fox, David Gill, Jordan C. Goetze, Charlotte E. Gough, Nils L. Krueck, Sarah Lester, Shauna Mahajan, John N. Rulmal Jr, Marianne Teoh, Gabby Ahmadia
Summary: Globally, marine protected areas (MPAs) have shifted their focus from solely maintaining ecosystems to addressing the needs of people and nature. This has resulted in diverse MPAs with different fisheries restrictions, sparking a debate on the types of restrictions that contribute to biodiversity goals.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Xuehao Wang, Yanhui Wang, Peng Wang, Shaoqiong Yang, Wendong Niu, Yehao Yang
Summary: Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are cost-effective platforms for ocean acoustic measurements and surveys. This study presents the acoustic observation application of the Petrel acoustic AUV in marine monitoring, evaluates its self-noise characteristics, and proposes a solution to address the impact of attitude adjustment on acoustic data quality.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Guadalupe Gimenez, Giuseppe Corriero, Sajmir Beqiraj, Lorela Lazaj, Tamara Lazic, Caterina Longo, Maria Mercurio, Carlotta Nonnis Marzano, Massimo Zuccaro, Violeta Zuna, Cataldo Pierri
Summary: This research provides a preliminary characterization of macrobenthic coralligenous assemblages in the Marine National Park of Karaburun-Sazan, Albania using video image analysis. The study reveals the species richness and distribution differences among sites and depths, and updates the species list. It also demonstrates the effectiveness of video analysis in biodiversity assessment within marine protected areas, particularly in areas with historical anthropogenic impacts.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ryan McGeady, Robert M. Runya, James S. G. Dooley, John A. Howe, Clive J. Fox, Andrew J. Wheeler, Gerard Summers, Alexander Callaway, Suzanne Beck, Louise S. Brown, Gerard Dooly, Chris McGonigle
Summary: Ocean biodiversity loss is driven by several anthropogenic threats, and efforts are needed to stop the loss and promote healthy marine ecosystems. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) can help restrict damaging activities and provide ecological and socio-economic benefits. Monitoring is crucial for MPA management to assess conservation objectives, and new non-extractive techniques are being reviewed to aid MPA managers and researchers.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sacha M. O'Regan, Stephanie K. Archer, Sarah K. Friesen, Karen L. Hunter
Summary: The effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is increasingly challenged by climate change. While experts have identified clear climate change adaptation principles for MPA management, the adoption of these principles remains largely unquantified. A study analyzing 647 English-language MPA management plans found that climate change is inadequately considered in most plans, with the United States showing better performance in this aspect compared to Canada. Climate change robustness scores have generally improved over time in Oceania, the United Kingdom, and the United States, but have declined in Canada.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ginevra Capurso, Brendan Carroll, Kathryn A. Stewart
Summary: The creation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is essential for marine environment protection in the European Union. However, current monitoring of MPAs is insufficient. The use of environmental DNA (eDNA) methods in MPA monitoring is relatively unexplored. This study examines the potential of eDNA to enhance monitoring in Mediterranean MPAs, addressing monitoring challenges and evaluating its suitability using a literature review and questionnaire.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Subrata Sarker, Md Jalilur Rahman, Md Abdul Wahab
Summary: This study explored the impact of anthropogenic stressors on a coral habitat and assessed the role of a proposed MPA in biodiversity conservation. The findings suggest that fishing pressure significantly affects the biomass of species, and implementing fishing restrictions can improve species standing stock. Therefore, the declaration of an MPA is beneficial for biodiversity conservation, but effective management involving diverse stakeholders is necessary for sustainable implementation.
JOURNAL OF SEA RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Karen V. Gallardo Cruz, Kristina L. Paxton, Patrick J. Hart
Summary: This study shows a strong association between increasing helicopter noise and songbird vocalizations, with species-specific responses and differences in resilience. Bird response to helicopter noise is strongest in areas with very loud and frequent helicopter traffic, suggesting potential management strategies to reduce impacts.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Francisco Sanchez, Cesar Gonzalez-Pola, Augusto Rodriguez-Basalo, Juan Manuel Rodriguez, Elena Prado, Larissa Modica, Cristina Rodriguez-Cabello
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between faunal behavior and oceanographic dynamics by deploying lander devices equipped with environmental sensors and a baited camera in a deep marine protected area. The results showed that species richness and population varied greatly among different depths and were influenced by environmental variables. Furthermore, the study found that near-bottom dynamics were consistent with known oceanographic patterns and tidal-driven phases had a significant effect on species arrivals.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)