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Food Science & Technology
Delaney M. Greiner, Denise Skonberg, Lewis B. Perkins, Jennifer J. Perry
Summary: The research investigated the production of a fermented crab condiment as a control method for an invasive species. Results showed that most biochemical changes occurred early in the fermentation process, indicating a need for further understanding and acceleration of the later stages.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Sebastien Comte, Andrew J. Bengsen, Elaine Thomas, Ami Bennett, Naomi E. Davis, Daniel Brown, David M. Forsyth
Summary: By conducting a field experiment in an endangered peatland ecosystem in south-eastern Australia, it was found that culling can reduce the undesirable impacts of invasive deer on native ecosystems. However, the effectiveness of culling on reducing impacts varied depending on the intensity of culling.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Eva Maria Scholl, Ursula Nopp-Mayr
Summary: Wind energy, as one of the fastest growing sectors globally, may have negative impacts on wildlife living in shrub- and woodland areas. Currently, there is limited knowledge on the effects of wind power plants on these wildlife species, highlighting the urgent need for further research to fill this knowledge gap.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Ecology
N. M. de Villiers, A. N. Hodgson, D. Harasti, L. Claassens
Summary: The installation of Reno mattresses in estuaries can impact seagrass meadows and associated fauna. This study found a temporary decrease in seagrass cover and length during installation, but they recovered shortly after. Invertebrate species richness increased significantly at the impacted site, indicating a positive impact.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yi Zhang, Paola Sully, Lea Spitzer, Pierre Dutilleul, Benjamin K. Simpson
Summary: The European green crab has been biorefined into multiple value-added bioproducts, including crab oil, minerals, carotenoprotein, and chitin, through a clean enzymes-assisted bioprocess. These biomolecules have wide applications in various fields such as food, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials. This biorefinery strategy enhances the sustainability of biowaste utilization.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Engineering, Marine
Tatjana Bakran-Petricioli, Dajana Kujundzic, Martina Naranda, Donat Petricioli, Lucija Petricioli, Silvija Kipson
Summary: In the last few years, the Mediterranean bivalve Pinna nobilis has experienced significant mortality, threatening its survival. Efforts have been made in the Mediterranean to preserve the species, including the use of bivalve larvae collectors to monitor recruitment and survival of juveniles. The installation of collectors in two locations allowed for comparison of fouling communities in consecutive years, revealing a decrease in the number and size of juvenile P. nobilis and an increase in the invasive bivalve Anadara transversa population in the second year.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Fisheries
B. K. Varnes, E. M. Olsen
Summary: The biodiversity of an ecosystem is crucial for maintaining its key functions during environmental change. This study compared fish species composition, richness, diversity, catch per unit effort (CPUE), and fish size between a 1.5 km(2) no-take marine protected area (MPA) and a nearby fished area on the southern Norwegian coast over a decade. The study found no significant effect of protection on species richness, diversity, or evenness. However, there was a significant decline in the mean body size of selected species in the MPA, indicating a response to protection involving trophic interactions. The MPA had no significant effect on the CPUE or body size of Atlantic cod, suggesting that the small size of the MPA may limit its effectiveness.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Ecology
A. K. Obaza, A. Bird, R. Sanders, R. Ware, D. W. Ginsburg
Summary: This study surveyed Zostera marina and Zostera pacifica beds in Catalina Island and the Southern California Bight for their coverage, structure, and fish utilization. The results showed that Z. marina beds function as a nursery habitat, while Z. pacifica beds are used by mid-level predators for foraging. These findings are valuable for marine spatial planning efforts in temperate regions.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
A. B. Castro, P. E. D. Bobrowiec, S. J. Castro, L. R. R. Rodrigues, R. F. Fadini
Summary: Reduced-impact logging (RIL) has impacts on biodiversity, especially causing significant responses in animalivorous bats sensitive to environmental changes, while exerting lesser effects on phytophagous bats. Additionally, the influence of logging on bat assemblages may not only be attributed solely to logging activities, but also to other temporal factors.
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Raul Triay-Portella, Jose A. Martin, Lucia Luque, Jose G. Pajuelo
Summary: This study examined the feeding ecology of the invasive crab Cronius ruber and found that it consumes a diverse diet, with a preference for Brachyuran and Polychaete species. The diet composition and ingestion rates varied with ontogenic groups and seasons. The study also observed native predators preying on the invasive crab. These results provide important information for understanding the potential impacts of this invasive species.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christopher J. Kotalik, Pete Cadmus, William H. Clements
Summary: Mineral extraction has caused widespread stream impairment due to habitat degradation and water quality impacts from acid mine drainage. The North Fork of Clear Creek in Colorado quickly responded to improved water quality, with increased benthic algal biomass and abundance of emerging adult aquatic insects. Differences in metal exposure regimes and colonization attributes between field and mesocosm approaches may affect prediction results.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sam Wenaas Perrin, Kim Magnus Baerum, Ingeborg Palm Helland, Anders Gravbrot Finstad
Summary: Invasive alien species pose a significant threat to freshwater ecosystems globally. This study in Norway identified factors such as human behavior, infrastructure development, and lake connectivity as the most influential in determining the likelihood of establishment and future establishment risk of invasive fish species. By synthesizing risk assessments based on open data sources, tools for forecasting invasion hotspots can be constructed to facilitate mitigation actions and management strategies.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ariella M. Danziger, Markus Frederich
Summary: The early detection of invasive species is crucial to protect the environment, and environmental DNA analysis is a promising non-harmful method. Few studies have explored the use of eDNA for arthropods, as their exoskeleton may limit the release of eDNA. This study demonstrates that eDNA analysis can be used for crustaceans with an exoskeleton and emphasizes the importance of testing primers and probe sequences on local fauna at each location.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dara M. Farrell, Bridget Ferriss, Beth Sanderson, Karl Veggerby, Lauren Robinson, Anusua Trivedi, Shreyaan Pathak, Sreya Muppalla, Jane Wang, Dan Morris, Rahul Dodhia
Summary: A data set of underwater video data collected using GoPro cameras has been labeled and can be used to train computer vision models. These data have the potential to help researchers address issues related to shellfish aquaculture.
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Environmental Sciences
Lucas Martinez-Ramirez, C. Robert Priester, Ines Sousa, Karim Erzini, David Abecasis
Summary: A study on the Arrabida Marine Protected Area in Portugal found a decline in fish abundance both inside and outside the protected area, with positive effects only observed for certain commercial fish species and an overall increase in fish length. However, anthropogenic pressures around the area and violations of fishing restrictions within the no-take zone are common, potentially delaying or preventing the desired reserve effects.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2021)