Article
Fisheries
Jerald S. Ault, Steven G. Smith, Matthew W. Johnson, Laura Jay W. Grove, James A. Bohnsack, Gerard T. DiNardo, Caroline McLaughlin, Nelson M. Ehrhardt, Vanessa McDonough, Michael P. Seki, Steven L. Miller, Jiangang Luo, Jeremiah Blondeau, Michael P. Crosby, Glenn Simpson, Mark E. Monaco, Clayton G. Pollock, Michael W. Feeley, Alejandro Acosta
Summary: This study evaluated the exploitation impacts and management options for 15 coral reef fish species in the southern Florida USA coral reef ecosystem. The study found that several species had insufficient stock sustainability and suggested management strategies such as increasing minimum sizes and reducing fishing mortality. The importance of area-time protections and the limitations of data for evaluation were also highlighted.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Brendan M. Connors, Matthew R. Siegle, Joel Harding, Steven Rossi, Benjamin A. Staton, Michael L. Jones, Michael J. Bradford, Randy Brown, Bill Bechtol, Beau Doherty, Sean Cox, Ben J. G. Sutherland
Summary: Population diversity contributes to ecosystem resilience and stability of ecosystem services. However, characterizing this diversity is challenging, especially in large and remote regions. This study used genetic stock identification and state-space run-reconstruction models to estimate migration timing and return abundance for geographically and genetically distinct Chinook salmon populations in the Canadian Yukon River, demonstrating the benefits and consequences of population diversity in decision-making.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Paul G. Carvalho, Fakhrizal Setiawan, Karizma Fahlevy, Beginer Subhan, Hawis Madduppa, Guangyu Zhu, Austin T. Humphries
Summary: Research indicates that fishing pressure is the dominant driver of size spectra slopes in coral reef fishes, with carnivores being more heavily impacted as pressure increases. Additionally, habitat structural complexity plays a role in influencing the size spectra slopes of herbivorous fishes in coral reefs.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Tim R. McClanahan
Summary: The study in Kenya examined the long-term consequences of managing overfished fisheries through gear restrictions or closures. The research found that while both interventions showed positive responses in catch per unit effort (CPUE) trends, the changes were more sustained in the closure-adjacent landing sites compared to the gear-restricted sites. This highlights the potential benefits of closures in preventing suboptimal yields and fisheries collapse in nearshore East African reefs.
Article
Biology
James P. W. Robinson, Emily S. Darling, Eva Maire, Mark Hamilton, Christina C. Hicks, Stacy D. Jupiter, M. Aaron MacNeil, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Tim Mcclanahan, Yashika Nand, Nicholas A. J. Graham
Summary: Coral reef fisheries provide nutritious catch to tropical communities, but current management strategies focus on total reef fish biomass rather than individual growth and nutrient content, limiting the sustainability of nutritious catches.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Richard J. Hamilton, Diego Lozano-Cortes, Michael Bode, Glenn R. Almany, Hugo B. Harrison, John Pita, Pablo Saenz-Agudelo, Collin Gereniu, Pete A. Waldie, Nate Peterson, John Howard Choat, Michael L. Berumen
Summary: This study demonstrates how larval dispersal patterns and regional variations in historical fishing pressure influence recruitment into a coral reef fishery. The observed scales of larval connectivity for bumphead parrotfish suggest that recruitment overfishing is unlikely if there are lightly exploited reefs up to 85 km away from heavily fished regions, and that small marine-protected areas are insufficient for protecting this species. Efforts to understand the interactions between larval dispersal and fishing pressure gradients are recommended for developing tailored fisheries management strategies.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Louise Anderson, Peter Houk, Mark G. R. Miller, Javier Cuetos-Bueno, Curtis Graham, Kriskitina Kanemoto, Elizabeth Terk, Elizabeth McLeod, Maria Beger
Summary: This study introduces the framework of Trait-based adaptive management (TBAM) and applies it to food fish populations in the Pacific coral reef. By evaluating different drivers and vulnerabilities, it reveals that the community structure of fish populations is driven by various aspects of resource use and habitat. This framework offers selective management strategies for complex, multispecies fisheries.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenzhou Wu, Peng Zhang, Huiping Jiang, Fenzhen Su
Summary: The increasing intensity of ocean spatial exploitation has led to a thriving offshore island tourism industry and a growing focus on the utilization of uninhabited islands. In order to achieve sustainable development in this area, it is important to evaluate population carrying capacity and conduct sustainability assessments. This study proposed a quantitative evaluation method for the sustainable development of offshore coral reef islands using scenario simulation and emergy analysis, and tested it on Lingyang Reef in the South China Sea. The results revealed the dynamics of emergy-related structures and indicators under different scenarios, providing decision-making references for the pre-development sustainability assessment of uninhabited coral reef islands.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Shreya Yadav, Abdulla Fisam, Rachel Dacks, Joshua S. Madin, Alexander Mawyer
Summary: People's preferences and choices around food directly influence their resource use and the resilience of natural systems. The study found that reef fishes are now a significant part of local diets in the Maldives, with changing preferences potentially impacting reef ecosystems. Seasonal spikes in local catch and consumption of reef fishes, as well as an informal sharing network, were documented in the study.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ming Sun, Adityo Setiawan, Panca B. Susila, Tri Ernawati, Lu Fang, Rod Fujita, Lisha Guan, Harlisa Harlisa, Jose Ingles, Sheryll Mesa, Kristin Kleisner, Yong Chen
Summary: Crustacean fisheries in Asian countries are limited by data availability, scientific capacity, and fisheries management. Adaptive management frameworks can improve data collection and evaluation, but each approach has limitations. By comparing three frameworks, an integrated framework is proposed to address the specific needs of crustacean fisheries, considering their unique life history, climate change, participatory processes, and balancing socio-economic and ecological objectives.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Christopher J. Brown, Camille Mellin, Graham J. Edgar, Max D. Campbell, Rick D. Stuart-Smith
Summary: Marine heatwaves are increasing in frequency and intensity, impacting coral reef fisheries indirectly through habitat degradation. A study found that the 2016 heatwave had both direct and indirect effects on the Great Barrier Reef's largest reef fishery, with temperature affecting fish catch rates and biomass. The research highlighted the potential large effect of heatwaves on catch rates of reef fishes, independent of changes in reef habitats.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oliver Knebel, Carlos Carvajal, Paul Kench, Roland Gehrels
Summary: Ocean acidification threatens carbonate-dominated marine systems, like tropical coral reefs, by affecting the ability of organisms to calcify. To assess coral reef flat susceptibility to open ocean acidification, it is crucial to understand the dynamics between carbonate chemistry of open ocean waters and local ecological and hydrodynamic processes. This study measured variations in seawater pH and temperature along coral reef flat transects, complemented by surveys of benthic community composition and reef flat bathymetry. Results showed that reef flat hydrodynamic processes determine spatial pH modifications, with little influence from benthic community composition. As reef flat pH largely mirrors ocean conditions, ocean acidification has an unhindered impact on narrow fringing reef flats.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tim Rice McClanahan, Maxwell Kodia Azali
Summary: Current coral reef future models rely on threshold (TM) and multivariate environmental variability models (VM), with VM based on General Additive Model showing more accurate predictions for coral cover by considering significant environmental and fisheries management variables and determining that common predictive variables are weak or not significant predictors of coral cover. By comparing the predictions of the two models for future coral cover, it was found that the VM is more accurate than the TM in predicting coral cover in 2050.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Supin Wongbusarakum, Matt Gorstein, Robert Pomeroy, Cheryl L. Anderson, Alexander Mawyer
Summary: The study shows that these communities have high levels of livelihood flexibility and perceived agency to address climate risks, social networks are seen as the most vital community asset, the combination of traditional knowledge and scientific information has significant utility, and there is a need for effective sustainable fisheries governance to prevent further fisheries resource degradation and develop alternative sustainable livelihoods for fishers.
Article
Oceanography
Dane Erlo Matorres, Michael Fabinyi, Kate Barclay, Peter Harrison
Summary: Most coral restoration work focuses on technical approaches, neglecting the social, economic, and political contexts. This study examines the interactions between major coastal economic sectors and coral restoration in the Philippines, highlighting the importance of these interactions for the governance and sustainability of restoration projects.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ray Hilborn, Ricardo Oscar Amoroso, Christopher M. Anderson, Julia K. Baum, Trevor A. Branch, Christopher Costello, Carryn L. de Moor, Abdelmalek Faraj, Daniel Hively, Olaf P. Jensen, Hiroyuki Kurota, L. Richard Little, Pamela Mace, Tim McClanahan, Michael C. Melnychuk, Coilin Minto, Giacomo Chato Osio, Ana M. Parma, Maite Pons, Susana Segurado, Cody S. Szuwalski, Jono R. Wilson, Yimin Ye
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Easton R. White, Halley E. Froehlich, Jessica A. Gephart, Richard S. Cottrell, Trevor A. Branch, Rahul Agrawal Bejarano, Julia K. Baum
Summary: The US seafood sector faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including processor closures, shortened fishing seasons, and loss of revenue. Fresh seafood catches, imports, and exports experienced substantial declines, while frozen seafood products were less affected. Consumer demand for seafood from restaurants dropped during lockdowns, with recovery varying by state.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Geoffrey J. Osgood, Easton R. White, Julia K. Baum
Summary: Climate change is altering the distributions and abundances of marine species, with elasmobranchs responding differently to temperature changes and ENSO events. Large and mobile species show strong and inconsistent responses to temperature fluctuations, while smaller and sedentary species exhibit weaker reactions. Understanding the diverse responses of elasmobranchs to environmental changes is crucial for their conservation and the effectiveness of marine protected areas.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Aaron M. Eger, Rebecca J. Best, Julia K. Baum
Summary: This study looked at the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem function in 14 subtidal eelgrass meadows, finding that fish community biomass is maximized when taxonomic richness and functional evenness are low, and in communities dominated by species with particular trait values. The results suggest that locally dominant species play a key role in ecosystem function and can drive it in moderately diverse communities.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sarah W. Davies, Hollie M. Putnam, Tracy Ainsworth, Julia K. Baum, Colleen B. Bove, Sarah C. Crosby, Isabelle M. Cote, Anne Duplouy, Robinson W. Fulweiler, Alyssa J. Griffin, Torrance C. Hanley, Tessa Hill, Adriana Humanes, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Anna Metaxas, Laura M. Parker, Hanny E. Rivera, Nyssa J. Silbiger, Nicola S. Smith, Ana K. Spalding, Nikki Traylor-Knowles, Brooke L. Weigel, Rachel M. Wright, Amanda E. Bates
Summary: Success and impact metrics in science are currently biased and perpetuate sexist and racist rewards. Shifting to a new value system based on principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential, along with multidimensional mentorship and prioritizing mentee well-being. This paradigm shift in scientific values requires collaborative efforts and essential systemic changes supported by academic leaders and administrators.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Gemma K. O'Connor, Kim M. Cobb, Hussein R. Sayani, Alyssa R. Atwood, Pamela R. Grothe, Samantha Stevenson, Julia K. Baum, Tianran Chen, Danielle C. Claar, Nicholas T. Hitt, Jean Lynch-Stieglitz, Richard A. Mortlock, Gavin A. Schmidt, Rachel Walter
Summary: The study presents reliable reconstructions of El Nino events using coral delta O-18 records from Kiritimati Island during the 2015/16 strong El Nino event. Results show that approximately 70% of the signal in coral delta O-18 anomalies is from sea surface temperature, while the remaining 30% is from seawater delta O-18 anomalies.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Samuel Starko, Christopher J. Neufeld, Lianna Gendall, Brian Timmer, Lily Campbell, Jennifer Yakimishyn, Louis Druehl, Julia K. Baum
Summary: Marine heatwaves pose a threat to the persistence of kelp forests globally. However, the responses of kelp forests to these events vary greatly on local scales. Temperature variation at fine spatial scales is found to be a critical factor influencing kelp forest persistence. Biotic interactions and bottom substrate are also found to be associated with kelp forest persistence.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Maureen A. Williams, Sara Faiad, Danielle C. Claar, Beverly French, Katie L. Leslie, Emily Oven, Ana Sofia Guerra, Fiorenza Micheli, Brian J. Zgliczynski, Alison J. Haupt, Stuart A. Sandin, Chelsea L. Wood
Summary: The abundance of parasites in marine ecosystems is influenced by various factors, including geographic gradients, island area, and island isolation. The life history of parasites and environmental conditions play important roles in determining their abundance.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Dominique G. Maucieri, Samuel Starko, Julia K. Baum
Summary: Multiple anthropogenic stressors co-occur in natural ecosystems and their interactions depend on the strength of the underlying stressors. This study examined the variations in coral alpha- and beta-diversities across sites with different levels of chronic local anthropogenic stress before and after a marine heatwave. The findings revealed additive effects, antagonistic interactions, and tipping points, highlighting the importance of considering complex continuous stressors to understand their ecological impacts.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julia K. Baum, Danielle C. Claar, Kristina L. Tietjen, Jennifer M. T. Magel, Dominique G. Maucieri, Kim M. Cobb, Jamie M. McDevitt-Irwin
Summary: Corals are at risk from climate change-induced marine heatwaves. The impact of heatwaves on coral reefs depends on the scale of biological organization, with undisturbed sites experiencing greater losses at the community level, while individual corals suffer more under local disturbance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Matthew Csordas, Samuel Starko, Christopher J. Neufeld, Sarah Ann Thompson, Julia K. Baum
Summary: This study assesses the state of northern populations of the high intertidal kelp Postelsia palmaeformis following recent heatwaves. The results show population stability at three spatial scales, with slight distributional expansion, increased blade lengths, and a shift to earlier reproductive timing. The study suggests that thermal buffering and wave-exposed coastlines may have decreased the impacts of heatwaves on P. palmaeformis.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samuel Starko, James E. Fifer, Danielle C. Claar, Sarah W. Davies, Ross Cunning, Andrew C. Baker, Julia K. Baum
Summary: Climate change-amplified marine heatwaves can lead to extensive mortality in foundation species. However, the lack of longitudinal genomic datasets has hindered the understanding of how rapid selection events alter hidden genetic structure. Heatwave impacts may be worsened in obligate symbiotic species, where the genetics of multiple coevolving taxa may be affected.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
G. J. Osgood, M. E. McCord, J. K. Baum
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Oceanography
Ha-Kyung Kim, In-Hwan Cho, Eun-A Hwang, Young-Hyo Kim, Jeong-Suk Moon, Bae-Kyung Park, Baik-Ho Kim
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of diatoms in 324 estuaries on the Korean Peninsula from 2016 to 2018, with a focus on the ecological impact of artificial dams. The results highlighted the complex interactions between dams, land use, and diatom communities, providing important data for ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. Understanding the consequences of artificial dams on diatom distribution is crucial for preserving estuarine health.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Tianhang Gao, Jia Tian, Chuan Huang, Hongyu Wu, Xing Xu, Changjian Liu
Summary: This study explores the microcontainer transport service and route selection problem within the context of a new transportation corridor. A multiobjective planning model is established to minimize transportation cost, time, and carbon emissions. The findings demonstrate that the New Western Land and Sea Corridor is appealing for time-sensitive cargoes and can enhance economic benefits with supportive policies.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Jintao Ma, Zhengjie Wu, Mengqian Guo, Qiuguang Hu
Summary: With the deepening of economic globalization and regional economic integration, marine fisheries are becoming increasingly connected to national strategic interests and economic vitality. It is necessary to explore the synergistic evolution of marine fisheries economic development, environmental protection, and technological progress in order to promote sustainable and healthy development of marine fisheries.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Wenhan Ren, Yuhan Xu, Jing Ni
Summary: This paper focuses on the key role of human economic activities in the evolution of ecological security from the perspective of eco-industrial symbiosis and constructs a symbiotic system of indicators considering human economic activities and all subsystems. The research findings reveal that in China's coastal areas, the socio-economic development index shows a stable upward trend, the environmental capacity index remains stable, and the ecological impact index shows a fluctuating and undulating trend.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Xiao Zhou
Summary: This study develops a spatial risk assessment approach for maritime transportation in China using machine learning and geospatial big data. The study identifies wave height, rainfall, and sea surface temperature as the most influential factors affecting navigational safety. It also analyzes the matching relationship between coastal search and rescue resources and maritime transportation risks.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Review
Oceanography
X. Yang, Z. Y. Lin, W. J. Zhang, S. Xu, M. Y. Zhang, Z. D. Wu, B. Han
Summary: The study highlights the increasing importance of Arctic navigation safety and identifies gaps in the application of risk assessment methodologies. It calls for decision-oriented modelling techniques and bridging the gap between academic research and practical application.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Vladimir J. Alarcon, Anna C. Linhoss, Christopher R. Kelble, Paul F. Mickle, Alexandra Fine, Enrique Montes
Summary: Estuaries and coastal areas are undergoing rapid changes due to climate change and sea level rise. This research presents a salinity transport model for Biscayne Bay and investigates the potential impacts of altered precipitation, increased salinity/temperature, and sea level rise on bay salinity. The findings suggest that current restoration plans may not be sufficient to maintain current salinity conditions, and management measures such as urban greening, artificial groundwater recharge, and water consumption reduction should be considered.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Manuel Vargas-Yanez, Ana Reeves-Bueno, Sara Fernandez-Topham, Francina Moya, Enrique Ballesteros, Cristina Alonso, Teresa Perez-Sanchez, Patricia Romero-Fernandez, Silvia Sanchez-Aguado, Ricardo Felix Sanchez-Leal, M. Carmen Garcia-Martinez
Summary: This study analyzed the phytoplankton communities in the upper 100 m of the Gulf of Cadiz and the Alboran Sea using time series data. The results show that these two regions can be considered as two differentiated bioregions, with the latter having higher productivity.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Donna Dimarchopoulou, Ioannis Keramidas, Konstantinos Tsagarakis, Vasiliki Markantonatou, Ghassen Halouani, Athanassios C. Tsikliras
Summary: The study shows that spatiotemporal simulation modeling is an effective tool for investigating management options in ecosystem-based fisheries management. It demonstrates that fisheries restricted areas can help rebuild the biomass of exploited stocks, but their effectiveness depends on the size and location of the areas. The study also suggests that a parallel reduction in total fishing effort is necessary to achieve the highest benefits of protection.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Junita D. Karlsen, Ludvig Ahm Krag, Bent Herrmann
Summary: Fisheries management is transitioning from a single-species approach to an ecosystem-based approach to address the complexities of mixed-species fisheries. A dual compartment codend concept can provide a complex selectivity profile and allow for flexible adjustments at sea, improving compliance with management objectives.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Yi-Zhuo Zhang, Cheng Xue, Na Wang, Gang Chen
Summary: This paper evaluates typical coastal provinces and cities in China, constructing an evaluation indicator system and clarifying the regional differences in the sustainable development capacity of China's marine fisheries industry. The results show that Shandong Province and Fujian Province have advantages in sustainable development, while Tianjin, Hebei Province, and Shanghai have room for improvement.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Caimao Tan, Tiantian Qin, Junliang He, Yu Wang, Hang Yu
Summary: This study addresses the storage space allocation problem of container yards based on the dual-cycle operation mode. A mixed integer programming model is established to optimize container transportation distance. The results show that dual-cycle operation can decrease transportation distance and the space allocation method based on it is more effective than traditional methods. The study also provides management insights for container ports and suggests effective solutions for bottleneck problems.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Haye H. Geukes, Peter M. van Bodegom, Alexander P. E. van Oudenhoven
Summary: This study aims to identify and explore the information requirements at different stages of the decision-making process of coastal nature-based solutions (NbS). The study found substantial differences in information requirements across the decision-making stages, with values and indicators becoming more specific and concrete as the stages progressed. The study also suggests that future changes in the information required for decision-making on coastal NbS can be anticipated and prepared for.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)