Review
Environmental Sciences
Xijie Zhou, Jinghui Fang, Siyuan Shi, Ling Yang, Bin Xie, Lingfeng Huang
Summary: China is the largest provider of mariculture products and the industry is growing rapidly. This study reviewed the scientific literature to understand the ecosystem services of mariculture in China and explored ecosystem approaches that could enhance these services. The study identified four ecosystem services functions in China and outlined several ecosystem approaches for the future reform of China's mariculture industry.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Kapilkumar Nivrutti Ingle, Mark Polikovsky, Mulugeta Chanie Fenta, Akash Sopan Ingle, Alexander Golberg
Summary: Coastal areas of India have great potential for renewable energy projects, but the construction of such projects may have negative environmental impacts on the surrounding waters. Integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) projects can help mitigate these impacts and marine energy projects can provide support for IMTA projects. This study explores the potential for IMTA projects in the proposed first offshore wind farm in India and discusses the challenges faced in developing IMTA projects in Indian coastal waters.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniele Arduini, Giuseppe Portacci, Adriana Giangrande, Maria Immacolata Acquaviva, Jacopo Borghese, Claudio Calabrese, Santina Giandomenico, Elisa Quarta, Loredana Stabili
Summary: The cultivation of the Mediterranean mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819, was tested in an innovative Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture system (IMTA) in Taranto. The study aimed to address the slow growth rate in mesotrophic environments and reduce the environmental impact of fish mariculture. Three production cycles were conducted, evaluating mussel production, quality, microbial contamination, and chemical compounds. The results showed that optimal growth performance was near fish cages and at a depth of 12 m, with compliance to European regulations.
Article
Fisheries
Yushi Yu, Jiangnan Sun, Zihe Zhao, Peng Ding, Mingfang Yang, Fangyuan Hu, Yihai Qiao, Luo Wang, Yaqing Chang, Chong Zhao
Summary: This study evaluated the consumption of sea urchin feces by sea cucumbers and proposed methods to improve the consumption. It was found that sea cucumbers can ingest the feces of sea urchins, and the aging time, temperature, and light intensity significantly affect the consumption. IMTA in a low light intensity and sheltered environment can enhance the consumption of feces by sea cucumbers and address the issue of feeding cessation at low temperatures.
Article
Biology
Adriana Giangrande, Margherita Licciano, Daniele Arduini, Jacopo Borghese, Cataldo Pierri, Roberta Trani, Caterina Longo, Antonella Petrocelli, Patrizia Ricci, Giorgio Alabiso, Rosa Anna Cavallo, Maria Immacolata Acquaviva, Marcella Narracci, Loredana Stabili
Summary: The importance of aquaculture in providing animal proteins to a growing world population is increasing, but it faces challenges of eutrophication and unsustainability. Integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) has been proposed to overcome these problems, and this study reports on the ex-ante evaluation of an IMTA plant in southern Italy. The results suggest that the impact of fish farm waste was concentrated in a specific area, and a site named A3 was chosen for the bioremediation system placement.
Article
Fisheries
Karl Cutajar, Lynne Falconer, Alexia Massa-Gallucci, Rachel E. Cox, Lena Schenke, Tamas Bardocz, Angus Sharman, Simeon Deguara, Trevor C. Telfer
Summary: The study assessed the survival and growth of sea cucumber Holothuria poli in a commercial fish farm in Malta as part of an integrated multi-trophic aquaculture system. Higher survival rates and better growth were observed in environments further away from the fish farm, while sediments near the commercial fish cage provided an enriched food source for significant growth in H. poli. Implementation of IMTA with sea cucumbers may have the potential to uptake organic farm waste and increase aquaculture production, with important considerations needed for setup design and stocking density.
Article
Fisheries
Luca Grosso, Arnold Rakaj, Alessandra Fianchini, Lorenzo Morroni, Stefano Cataudella, Michele Scardi
Summary: Sea cucumbers and sea urchins are promising aquaculture candidates due to their high market value and low-trophic nature. The study demonstrated successful integrated aquaculture between these organisms, with a 20% fish meal supplement being the most efficient food source. The aquaculture model reduced waste effectively and provided added value in the form of sea cucumber biomass.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Veronica Gonzalez-Gambau, Estrella Olmedo, Antonio Turiel, Cristina Gonzalez-Haro, Aina Garcia-Espriu, Justino Martinez, Pekka Alenius, Laura Tuomi, Rafael Catany, Manuel Arias, Carolina Gabarro, Nina Hoareau, Marta Umbert, Roberto Sabia, Diego Fernandez
Summary: This paper presents the first dedicated products for Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) Sea Surface Salinity (SSS) over the Baltic Sea. These products overcome technical challenges and provide important data for understanding salinity dynamics in the region.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ana S. P. Moreira, Elisabete da Costa, Tania Melo, Diana Lopes, Adriana C. S. Pais, Sonia A. O. Santos, Barbara Pitarma, Madalena Mendes, Maria H. Abreu, Pi Nyvall Collen, Pedro Domingues, M. Rosario Domingues
Summary: This study compared commercial Ulva spp. from France and Portugal in terms of composition, esterified fatty acids, and polar lipids, finding significant differences in nutrient content and molecular composition between the two sources.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Chaofan Zhang, Tomohisa Hasunuma, Su Shiung Lam, Akihiko Kondo, Shih-Hsin Ho
Summary: Sea salt is a more effective trigger for treating wastewater (almost 100% total nitrogen and total phosphorus removal) and producing high-quality biodiesel (330 mg/L.d). The structure equation model (SEM) further demonstrates a weakening correlation between wastewater treatment performance and microalgal status with increasing sea salt concentrations. Additionally, metabolic analysis reveals enhanced photosynthesis may be the key motivator for favorable outcomes under sea salt stimulation.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Fabinyi, Jay R. Gorospe, Nicholas McClean, Marie Antonette Juinio-Menez
Summary: Sea cucumber mariculture is an important emerging field in coastal tropics, with potential for sustainable fisheries and additional benefits. This paper documents the establishment and evolution of a communal sea ranching project in the Philippines, assessing its impacts on livelihood outcomes. It highlights the transition from a communal to a more exclusive household model due to the need for operational efficiency.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Marine
Maria V. Alvanou, Konstantinos Gkagkavouzis, Nikoleta Karaiskou, Konstantinos Feidantsis, Athanasios Lattos, Basile Michaelidis, John A. Theodorou, Costas Batargias, Alexandros Triantafyllidis, Ioannis A. Giantsis
Summary: Mediterranean finfish aquaculture mainly focuses on the production of gilthead sea bream and sea bass in marine cage farms. Fish escapes pose potential ecological risks to wild populations. The escape rate in the studied fish farm in the Aegean Sea ranges from 0 to 2% per event, occurring 5-8 times a year. Although Mediterranean finfish populations have low genetic differentiation, the risk of genetic introgression still exists.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Cathy Hair, Thane A. Militz, Nicholas Daniels, Paul C. Southgate
Summary: The study in the Tigak Islands of Papua New Guinea found that the recovery rate of cultured juvenile sea cucumbers was low, mainly due to factors such as mortality, migration, and the misidentification of cultured and wild individuals. The species richness and density of the wild sea cucumber community increased in response to stocking and protecting the sea ranch.
Article
Fisheries
Mert Gokalp, Daan Mes, Marit Nederloff, Hongwei Zhao, Jasper Merijn de Goeij, Ronald Osinga
Summary: The use of marine sponges in integrated culture systems shows promise in improving water quality and promoting faster growth, however, more research is needed to demonstrate their practical value. Laboratory studies have confirmed the feasibility of sponges as filters but upscaled farming studies are necessary to validate their effectiveness in real-life scenarios.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Havu Pellikka, Jadranka Sepic, Ilari Lehtonen, Ivica Vilibic
Summary: Recent studies have shown that high-frequency sea level oscillations along the northern coast of the Baltic Sea are significantly influenced by local coastal morphologies. Summer-type events are mainly associated with surface atmospheric pressure jumps, while winter-type events are mainly related to cold fronts and strong winds.
WEATHER AND CLIMATE EXTREMES
(2022)