Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohamed Marzouk, Khalid Attia, Shimaa Azab
Summary: This paper utilizes Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System techniques to develop a GIS data model for evaluating the long-term impacts of climate change on coastal zones and identifying the most vulnerable areas. By selecting suitable climate adaptation means, the devastating effects of climate change can be minimized.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jiansheng Wu, Chang Liu, Hongliang Wang
Summary: This paper evaluates the thermal comfort of Shenzhen using the Local Climate Zone (LCZ) classification and Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI). The study analyzes the spatial and temporal patterns of thermal comfort and identifies the factors influencing it. The results demonstrate the impact of building characteristics, land cover, sky view factor, and sea breeze on thermal comfort. The study findings provide valuable insights for improving thermal comfort in Shenzhen.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Evan J. Andrews, Jeremy Pittman, Derek R. Armitage
Summary: This research systematically reviews fisher behaviour in coastal and marine fisheries, highlighting the types of fisher behaviour commonly used in conceptual and empirical models. The implications of fisher behaviour for governance include the need for multilevel analysis, psychosocial variables in theoretical models, and interdisciplinary research to understand fishers' responses to change. Social and policy sciences research is crucial in identifying governance barriers and opportunities, incorporating fisher behaviour in fisheries policies.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonios D. Mazaris, Charalampos Dimitriadis, Maria Papazekou, Gail Schofield, Aggeliki Doxa, Anastasia Chatzimentor, Oguz Turkozan, Stelios Katsanevakis, Aphrodite Lioliou, Sara Abalo-Morla, Mustapha Aksissou, Antonella Arcangeli, Vincent Attard, Hedia Attia El Hili, Fabrizio Atzori, Eduardo J. Belda, Lobna Ben Nakhla, Ali A. Berbash, Karen A. Bjorndal, Annette C. Broderick, Juan A. Caminas, Onur Candan, Luis Cardona, Ilija Cetkovic, Nabigha Dakik, Giuseppe Andrea de Lucia, Panayiotis G. Dimitrakopoulos, Salih Diryaq, Costanza Favilli, Caterina Maria Fortuna, Wayne J. Fuller, Susan Gallon, Abdulmaula Hamza, Imed Jribi, Manel Ben Ismail, Yiannis Kamarianakis, Yakup Kaska, Kastriot Korro, Drosos Koutsoubas, Giancarlo Lauriano, Bojan Lazar, David March, Adolfo Marco, Charikleia Minotou, Jonathan R. Monsinjon, Nahla M. Naguib, Andreas Palialexis, Vilma Piroli, Karaa Sami, Bektas Sonmez, Laurent Sourbes, Dogan Sozbilen, Frederic Vandeperre, Pierre Vignes, Michail Xanthakis, Vera Kopsel, Myron A. Peck
Summary: As climate-related impacts threaten marine biodiversity globally, it is important to adjust conservation efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. Translating scientific knowledge into practical management is often complicated due to resource, economic and policy constraints, generating a knowledge-action gap. However, this study in the Mediterranean region demonstrates successful convergence of perceptions among key actors regarding prioritizing adaptation and mitigation measures for marine turtle conservation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Matias M. Gonzalez Hernandez, Carmelo J. Leon, Carmen Garcia, Yen E. Lam-Gonzalez
Summary: This study aims to assess the climate-related risk of marine habitat degradation to coastal and marine tourism using a blended methods approach. The results show that adaptive capacity is the most relevant factor in explaining the level of risk. The study captures islands' heterogeneities and provides insights for collaborative policy-design.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Weiqing Han, Lei Zhang, Gerald A. Meehl, Shoichiro Kido, Tomoki Tozuka, Yuanlong Li, Michael J. McPhaden, Aixue Hu, Anny Cazenave, Nan Rosenbloom, Gary Strand, B. Jason West, Wen Xing
Summary: This study investigates extreme sea level height events and their relationship with climate variability along the Indian Ocean coast of Indonesia in recent decades. The findings highlight the interplay between anthropogenic warming and climate variability in affecting regional extremes, with increased high sea level events and concurrent marine heatwaves observed in the past decade.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Graeme C. Hays, William J. Chivers, Jacques-Olivier Laloe, Charles Sheppard, Nicole Esteban
Summary: Extreme weather events, such as marine heatwaves, have detrimental effects on marine ecosystems, leading to coral reef devastation and impacts on terrestrial systems that could negatively affect the breeding of endangered species. During a marine heatwave, warm sea surface temperatures influenced sand temperatures on sea turtle nesting beaches and resulted in unprecedented warm conditions on coral reefs. These conditions led to the most extreme female-biased hatchling sex ratio and lowest hatchling survival in nests in the last 70 years, with predicted increases in the frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves likely to have growing impacts on sea turtle nesting beaches and other terrestrial coastal environments.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Leiqiu Hal
Summary: Coastal marine heatwaves have intensified in intensity, duration, and occurrence over the past four decades, leading to significant impacts on the thermal environments of coastal urban areas. The study highlights a close relationship between heatwaves in coastal oceans and on lands, emphasizing the interplay of global warming and regional interactions in shaping thermal extremes in coastal regions.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Oceanography
Melissa Nursey-Bray
Summary: This paper examines how to effectively communicate climate change impacts to marine and coastal communities and suggests a best practice communications strategy that emphasizes the importance of tailoring messages to specific audiences and delivering them through trusted messengers.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paige Hoel, Alexa Fredston, Benjamin S. Halpern
Summary: Coastal environments globally are facing increasing human influences, and assessing the amount of modification caused by these impacts is crucial for conservation efforts. In this study, a simplified risk assessment framework is proposed to rank the risk of ecological diversity loss in different ecoregions. The framework combines knowledge on sensitivities of different biogenic habitats with species richness to create a priority ranking.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lara J. Cushing, Yang Ju, Scot Kulp, Nicholas Depsky, Seigi Karasaki, Jessie Jaeger, Amee Raval, Benjamin Strauss, Rachel Morello-Frosch
Summary: Sea level rise and heavy precipitation events are increasing coastal flooding and the release of toxic chemicals from hazardous sites, impacting low-income communities of color. Regression models were used to examine the link between facility flood risk and social vulnerability indicators in California. The results show that poverty, nonvoters, and residents of color are associated with a higher likelihood of at-risk sites in close proximity. These findings stress the importance of further research and disaster planning to address the differential hazards and health risks of sea level rise.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Matthew Newton, James Barry, Angus Lothian, Robert Main, Hannele Honkanen, Simon Mckelvey, Paul Thompson, Ian Davies, Nick Brockie, Alastair Stephen, Rory O'Hara Murray, Ross Gardiner, Louise Campbell, Paul Stainer, Colin Adams
Summary: The study found that post-smolts of salmon do not disperse randomly during migration, but choose common migration pathways. They do not simply take advantage of currents to migrate, but actively swim to select routes.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Giovanni Randazzo, Franco Italiano, Anton Micallef, Agostino Tomasello, Federica Paola Cassetti, Anthony Zammit, Sebastiano D'Amico, Oliver Saliba, Maria Cascio, Franco Cavallaro, Antonio Crupi, Marco Fontana, Francesco Gregorio, Stefania Lanza, Emanuele Colica, Anselme Muzirafuti
Summary: This paper presents a methodological approach for implementing a WebGIS for dynamic mapping and visualization of geospatial coastal data, showcasing a case study of pocket beaches in Sicily and Malta during the BESS project. The WebGIS not only displays various layers of information, but also allows for public access and involvement, serving as a platform for future coastal zone monitoring and management.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pius Zebhe Yanda, Edmund Bwanduruko Mabhuye, Anselm Mwajombe
Summary: This paper presents findings on the importance of coastal/marine resources in enhancing climate change resilience to coastal communities in Tanzania. The study reveals that these resources are crucial for community resilience, but household resilience is also influenced by gender, by-laws, education, and social networks.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Elvira Armenio, Michele Mossa, Antonio Felice Petrillo
Summary: The recent COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global tourism and coastal areas, highlighting the need for timely control and management measures to prevent virus transmission. Coastal environments are vulnerable to changes and require careful assessment of interventions or strategies.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nathan R. Geraldi, Andrea Anton, Julia Santana-Garcon, Scott Bennett, Nuria Marba, Catherine E. Lovelock, Eugenia T. Apostolaki, Just Cebrian, Dorte Krause-Jensen, Paulina Martinetto, John M. Pandolfi, Carlos M. Duarte
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Gabriel Jorda, Nuria Marba, Scott Bennett, Julia Santana-Garcon, Susana Agusti, Carlos M. Duarte
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hector Barrios-Garrido, Takahiro Shimada, Amy Diedrich, Mark Hamann
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
B. J. Godley, A. C. Broderick, L. P. Colman, A. Formia, M. H. Godfrey, M. Hamann, A. Nuno, L. C. M. Omeyer, A. R. Patricio, A. D. Phillott, A. F. Rees, K. Shanker
Article
Ecology
Takahiro Shimada, Michele Thums, Mark Hamann, Colin J. Limpus, Graeme C. Hays, Nancy N. FitzSimmons, Natalie E. Wildermann, Carlos M. Duarte, Mark G. Meekan
Summary: This study examines the validation of assumptions when using tracking data to describe species spatial distribution, proposes a new method for a more comprehensive assessment of the number of tracked animals needed, and demonstrates the application of these methods using a large satellite tracking dataset of flatback turtles. The approach presented has applicability for post hoc validation of sample sizes required for robust estimation of distribution patterns across various taxa, populations, and life-history stages of animals.
METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Victoria Graham, Jonas Geldmann, Vanessa M. Adams, Alana Grech, Stefanie Deinet, Hsing-Chung Chang
Summary: Protected areas aim to conserve nature by providing safe havens for biodiversity, and our study found that adequate financial and human resourcing are important determinants in achieving good biodiversity outcomes. Management resourcing, national government transparency, and body size collectively explain 29% of the variation in animal population trends.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Scott Bennett, Julia Santana-Garcon, Nuria Marba, Gabriel Jorda, Andrea Anton, Eugenia T. Apostolaki, Just Cebrian, Nathan R. Geraldi, Dorte Krause-Jensen, Catherine E. Lovelock, Paulina Martinetto, John M. Pandolfi, Carlos M. Duarte
Summary: The study found that the impacts of marine exotic species on local ecosystems mainly occurred within the thermal environments of their original range, with the most significant impacts often occurring in slightly cooler locations than their origin. The impact of exotic species on local abundance displayed a hump-shaped relationship with temperature.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Scott Bennett, Teresa Alcoverro, Demetris Kletou, Charalampos Antoniou, Jordi Boada, Xavier Bunuel, Lidia Cucala, Gabriel Jorda, Periklis Kleitou, Guillem Roca, Julia Santana-Garcon, Ioannis Savva, Adriana Verges, NUria Marba
Summary: Understanding the thermal performance differences between marine populations is crucial for predicting the impacts of climate change. In this study, we found that cool-edge populations of seagrass performed significantly better than central populations under common conditions, suggesting greater resilience to warming in Mediterranean seagrasses than previously thought.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Jodie Schlaefer, Alexandra Carter, Severine Choukroun, Robert Coles, Kay Critchell, Jonathan Lambrechts, Michael Rasheed, Samantha Tol, Alana Grech
Summary: This study presents a framework to measure the optimal number of particles required to capture variability in dispersal and connectivity of marine plants (seagrasses). It found that the optimal release particle numbers varied with seagrass habitat type, season, and physical parameters. The study also provides guidance on important factors to consider when determining the optimal number of particles required to predict dispersal and connectivity in biophysical models of marine plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Saint-Amand, A. Grech, S. Choukroun, E. Hanert
Summary: This article examines the environmental impact of a major coal mine project near the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area in Queensland, Australia. The results show that the sediments released by this project could have a detrimental effect on important marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ketki Jog, Dipani Sutaria, Amy Diedrich, Alana Grech, Helene Marsh
Summary: Interactions between marine mammals and fisheries, such as bycatch and depredation, are common in commercial and small-scale fisheries. This systematic review examines the management responses to these interactions. The study finds that bycatch of marine mammals is a major conservation concern, followed by depredation of fishing gear. The research also observes a concentration of studies on commercial fisheries in high-income countries, with an increase in studies on small-scale fisheries in low to middle-income countries. Social dimensions and uncertainties in animal and human behaviors pose challenges to effective management. The study suggests integrating social dimensions into fisheries to prioritize conservation efforts based on critical knowledge gaps, and using area-specific adaptive management frameworks to reduce risks to marine mammals.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biology
Julia Santana-Garcon, Scott Bennett, Nuria Marba, Adriana Verges, Rohan Arthur, Teresa Alcoverro
Summary: Climate-driven species redistributions are reshuffling marine ecosystems by altering herbivory impacts. This study examines the effects of tropicalization in the Mediterranean Sea on herbivory dynamics and reveals a shift from seagrass herbivory to macroalgal herbivory driven by changes in feeding behavior and fish species composition. The findings suggest that herbivory contributes to the vulnerability of seaweed communities and the resilience of seagrass meadows in tropicalized ecosystems.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Megan E. E. Cundy, Julia Santana-Garcon, Alexander G. G. McLennan, Marcelle E. E. Ayad, Philipp E. E. Bayer, Madalyn Cooper, Shannon Corrigan, Emily Harrison, Chris Wilcox
Summary: Seafood mislabelling and species substitution pose challenges to sustainable, responsible, and ethical fishing practices. A study in Australia found that 11.8% of tested seafood did not match their label, with sharks, rays, and snappers having the highest mislabelling rate. Furthermore, most seafood labels used vague common names or umbrella terms, concealing the sale of threatened species and products with lower nutritional quality or potential health risks. The study highlights the need for stronger labelling regulations to ensure accurately represented, sustainable seafood and improve consumer confidence.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gretta T. Pecl, Rachel Kelly, Chloe Lucas, Ingrid van Putten, Renuka Badhe, Curtis Champion, I-Ching Chen, Omar Defeo, Juan Diego Gaitan-Espitia, Birgitta Evengard, Damien A. Fordham, Fengyi Guo, Romina Henriques, Sabine Henry, Jonathan Lenoir, Henry McGhie, Tero Mustonen, Stephen Oliver, Nathalie Pettorelli, Malin L. Pinsky, Warren Potts, Julia Santana-Garcon, Warwick Sauer, Anna-Sofie Stensgaard, Morgan W. Tingley, Adriana Verges
Summary: Our understanding of climate change has grown, but its observable impacts have also increased. Both mitigation and adaptation measures have not kept pace with our knowledge. It is urgent to find more effective ways to engage people in understanding the effects of climate change.
Meeting Abstract
Regional & Urban Planning
Victoria Graham, John B. Baumgartner, Linda J. Beaumont, Manuel Esperon-Rodriguez, Alana Grech
JOURNAL OF PLANNING LITERATURE
(2022)