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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lea Fieschi-Meric, Pauline van Leeuwen, Mathieu Denoel, David Lesbarreres
Summary: Two ecological studies on amphibians show that the skin microbiota of hosts plays a key role in resisting pathogens, and the dysbiosis of these microbiota can be caused by various factors including population translocation. By conducting an experiment of yellow-spotted salamander larvae translocations, researchers found that the composition, diversity, and structure of the skin microbiota underwent significant changes over a 15-day period, but were not significantly affected by the translocation event.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ralph W. Tingley, Dana M. Infante, Emily M. Dean, Douglas W. Schemske, Arthur R. Cooper, Jared A. Ross, Wesley Daniel
Summary: Habitat degradation and climate change pose a greater threat to the survival of stream fishes. Reestablishment efforts and translocation to suitable areas can be effective conservation strategies. However, the lack of historical species data limits the effectiveness of reestablishments. This study presents a method that ranks stream habitat for species reestablishment using available information.
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Environmental Sciences
Confidence Duku, Lars Hein
Summary: Forests play a crucial role in maintaining rainfall patterns worldwide. This study demonstrates that deforestation in sub-Saharan Africa could greatly reduce rainfall magnitude, impacting rainfed agriculture in the region. The model used in this research predicts that both complete and partial deforestation scenarios would have significant effects on rainfall patterns across Africa.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
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Zoology
Matthias Renoirt, Marion Cheron, Frederic Angelier, Francois Brischoux
Summary: This study compared the breeding parameters of spined toad populations in forested and agricultural habitats, finding that reproduction was not successful in agricultural sites. The observations suggest that habitat-specific lack of reproduction could have critical consequences for the persistence of this amphibian species in agricultural areas.
HERPETOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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Forestry
Robert R. R. Parmenter, Mark V. V. Losleben
Summary: Forest management activities often involve reducing fuels, such as slash, through mechanized thinning and prescribed fire. This study examines the effects of thinning and burning on the microclimate and soil conditions beneath and adjacent to logs in a mixed conifer forest. The results show that thinning and burning increase solar radiation and wind speeds, but have minimal impact on air temperature and humidity. Additionally, the treatments increase soil temperature and moisture beneath the logs and in nearby microsites. This has important implications for soil ecosystem processes and wildlife habitat.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Emily P. Hoffmann, Kim Williams, Matthew R. Hipsey, Nicola J. Mitchell
Summary: The study found that dry season soil moisture is an important factor affecting the abundance of two threatened frog species, and it also explains the extinction of one species. Considering dry season soil moisture when selecting future translocation sites can increase the probability of population establishment.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Ecology
Somaye Vaissi
Summary: The study revealed that the Kaiser's mountain newt has two distinct lineages in the northern and southern regions that diverged in the Early-Pleistocene. Demographic analysis showed a slight increase in effective population size for both regions in the Mid-Pleistocene. Biogeography analysis indicated that both vicariance and dispersal events contributed to the current species distribution of N. kaiseri.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Gabriele Casazza, Thomas Abeli, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Davide Dagnino, Giuseppe Fenu, Domenico Gargano, Luigi Minuto, Chiara Montagnani, Simone Orsenigo, Lorenzo Peruzzi, Lucia Varaldo, Graziano Rossi
Summary: The study combined species distribution models and red listing thresholds under Criterion A to strategically plan assisted colonization for multiple species, minimizing the effort required in terms of creating new populations and maximizing conservation benefits in terms of range loss compensation.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2021)
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Optics
Ruo-Yang Zhang, Zhongfei Xiong, Neng Wang, Yuntian Chen, C. T. Chan
Summary: This paper presents generalized Minkowski and Abraham electromagnetic energy-momentum tensors for various time-dependent electromagnetic fields in bianisotropic media with frequency dispersion, obtained using Noether's theorem and the Abrahamization procedure. Results show that in source-free homogeneous media, the generalized Minkowski momenta for both real fields and analytic signals are conserved, while Abraham momenta may change over time. Additionally, the energy-momentum tensor for analytic signals derived from the action principle can describe the conservation law of time-averaged fields and the envelope evolution of waves in quasi-monochromatic approximation.
JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B-OPTICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Chunrong Mi, Falk Huettmann, Xinhai Li, Zhongwen Jiang, Weiguo Du, Baojun Sun
Summary: Anthropogenic environmental change and climate factors have significant effects on the spatial distribution patterns of amphibians in China, while human activity has a relatively minor impact. Future climate change may lead to a shift in the distribution of amphibians towards northwest China, which could affect conservation efforts in the future.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Shannon N. Rivera, Lucas Berio Fortini, Sheldon Plentovich, Melissa R. Price
Summary: The lack of expertise, ecological risks and uncertainties, economic constraints, concerns over policies and permits, public perception, and institutional resistance are perceived barriers that prevent the utilization of assisted colonization as a conservation action in the Hawaiian Islands. Addressing these concerns through decision tools that integrate risk and uncertainty may facilitate the consideration of all conservation actions, including assisted colonization, in a timely manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Economics
Brett Dolter, G. Kent Fellows, Nicholas Rivers
Summary: This paper develops a methodology for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of new reservoir hydroelectric projects and applies it to the case study of the Site C hydroelectric project in Canada. The study finds that the value of the project is unlikely to exceed its total cost, except in scenarios where additional inter-provincial transmission capacity is built and 100% decarbonization of the electricity systems is achieved.
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Ecology
Amanda S. Cicchino, Alisha A. Shah, Brenna R. Forester, Jason B. Dunham, N. LeRoy Poff, Cameron K. Ghalambor, W. Chris Funk
Summary: Adaptive plasticity in thermal tolerance traits can buffer organisms against changing temperatures, but there is significant variation among populations. Thus, considering population variation is crucial when assessing physiological vulnerability to future warming.
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Plant Sciences
Maria Zumkeller, Runze Yu, Nazareth Torres, Lauren E. E. Marigliano, Daniele Zaccaria, Sahap Kaan Kurtural
Summary: Sustainable soil management practices in vineyards can contribute to carbon storage, but site characteristics such as soil texture and climate are the key determinants of carbon storage potential.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Rong Fan, Jialin Lei, Entao Wu, Cai Lu, Yifei Jia, Qing Zeng, Guangchun Lei
Summary: Climate change has a significant impact on bird habitat, migration, and reproduction. This study focused on the vulnerable species, the lesser white-fronted goose, and evaluated its suitable breeding ground distribution in Siberia using satellite tracking and climate change data. The analysis predicted a decrease in suitable breeding habitats due to future climate change. Additionally, a large portion of optimal habitats were found outside of protected areas. Obtaining species distribution data is crucial for habitat protection in remote areas.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Edward Camp, Kai Lorenzen, Matthew D. Taylor
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2020)
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Fisheries
Jynessa Dutka-Gianelli, Chelsey Crandall, Taryn Garlock, Edward Camp, Kai Lorenzen
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY
(2019)
Editorial Material
Fisheries
Chelsey A. Crandall, Martha C. Monroe, Kai Lorenzen
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Oceanography
Nancy Montes, Charles Sidman, Kai Lorenzen, Minoru Tamura, Mitsuhiro Ishida
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2019)
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Oceanography
Chelsey A. Crandall, Martha Monroe, Jynessa Dutka-Gianelli, Kai Lorenzen
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2019)
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Fisheries
Taryn Garlock, Frank Asche, James Anderson, Trond Bjorndal, Ganesh Kumar, Kai Lorenzen, Andrew Ropicki, Martin D. Smith, Ragnar Tyeteras
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2020)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Steven J. Cooke, William M. Twardek, Abigail J. Lynch, Ian G. Cowx, Julian D. Olden, Simon Funge-Smith, Kai Lorenzen, Robert Arlinghaus, Yushun Chen, Olaf L. F. Weyl, Elizabeth A. Nyboer, Paulo S. Pompeu, Stephanie M. Carlson, John D. Koehn, Adrian C. Pinder, Rajeev Raghavan, Sui Phang, Aaron A. Koning, William W. Taylor, Devin Bartley, J. Robert Britton
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has both positive and negative impacts on freshwater fish biodiversity, with potential effects on species richness and abundance. The pandemic also affects freshwater fisheries demand, assessment, research, compliance monitoring, and management interventions, leading to disruptions in these areas.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Vanessa J. Mintzer, Vera M. F. da Silva, Anthony R. Martin, Thomas K. Frazer, Kai Lorenzen
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Carolina R. C. Doria, Jynessa Dutka-Gianelli, Mariluce Paes de Souza, Kai Lorenzen, Simone Athayde
Summary: Hydroelectric dams have significant impacts on freshwater fisheries, with changes in river hydrology and fish ecology playing a major role. Stakeholders perceive that governance arrangements for fisheries have weakened in the face of hydropower development, leading to insufficient mitigation of negative impacts on fisheries. Perspectives on the implications of governance arrangements and the impact of hydropower development vary among stakeholder groups.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Kai Lorenzen, Kenneth M. Leber, Neil R. Loneragan, Ryan W. Schloesser, Matthew Taylor
Summary: Fisheries enhancements use aquaculture and habitat technologies to improve fisheries, with a recent focus on expanding their role in marine conservation. Progress has been made in technical areas like rearing organisms for release and designing artificial reefs, but higher-level goals of enhancing fish abundance and fisheries at the stock level still need more attention. Integration of enhancement strategies presents opportunities and challenges in engaging different fields of knowledge and practice.
BULLETIN OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Fisheries
Taryn Garlock, James L. Anderson, Frank Asche, Martin D. Smith, Edward Camp, Jingjie Chu, Kai Lorenzen, Stefania Vannuccini
Summary: This article discusses the factors contributing to the sustainability of fisheries in terms of environmental, economic, and social aspects. The analysis shows that different management approaches have varying contributions to different dimensions of sustainability. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of collaboration between fisheries institutions and other public and private institutions for the development of sustainable fisheries.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2022)
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Fisheries
Robert Ian Arthur, John Valbo-Jorgensen, Kai Lorenzen, Nachiket Kelkar
Summary: Inland fisheries in South and Southeast Asia are important for food supply and often involve extensive stocking. While stocking can provide additional food sources, incentives for management, and income opportunities, it also carries risks such as avoiding addressing the underlying degradation of fisheries and transforming the nature of fisheries. These transformations can degrade environments, alter benefits distribution, and marginalize fishers.
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY
(2023)
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Fisheries
Ruairi MacNamara, Edward Camp, Michael Shane, Kai Lorenzen, Mark Drawbridge
Summary: A quantitative model was developed to assess the cost of increasing the harvestable California halibut in the Southern California Bight via releases of cultured juveniles. Simulations showed that releasing a large number of larger-sized juveniles, with higher survival and more female individuals, could achieve a target increase in the population of harvestable California halibut. This study suggests that releasing juvenile California halibut could be a feasible management tool and highlights the importance of optimizing release sex ratios and improving survival rates in stock enhancement programs.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Kai Lorenzen, Edward Camp, Taryn M. Garlock
Summary: Fisheries stock assessments increasingly consider the relationship between natural mortality rates and body length. This study reanalyzed previous data sets and found a close to -1 scaling relationship between natural mortality and length within populations. The study emphasizes the need to distinguish between within-population and among-population scaling relationships.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Taryn Garlock, Frank Asche, James L. Anderson, Jana Hilsenroth, Kai Lorenzen, Ruth Beatriz Mezzalira Pincinato, Ragnar Tveteras
Summary: Blue foods are highly diverse and contribute to global food security. Fisheries production is more diverse than aquaculture production, with social and economic factors being as important as biophysical factors in influencing diversity. Weak governance diminishes the diversity of fisheries, while aquaculture has the potential to provide more accessible food to lower income groups due to economies of scale.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2023)
