Editorial Material
Ecology
Nils C. Krueck
Summary: A study warns that concentrated fishing near marine protected areas can hinder population recovery both within and beyond the protected areas.
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Joanna S. Griffiths, Kevin M. Johnson, Morgan W. Kelly
Summary: This study identified genetic variation in the performance of eastern oyster larvae under low salinity conditions through a single-generation selection experiment. Pool-sequencing was used to test allele frequency differences at salinity-associated genes, revealing the genetic selection effects on low salinity performance during the larval stage.
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Tejashree H. Modak, Robert Literman, Jonathan B. Puritz, Kevin M. Johnson, Erin M. Roberts, Dina Proestou, Ximing Guo, Marta Gomez-Chiarri, Rachel S. Schwartz
Summary: Genomic structural variations are widely observed in the eastern oyster, showing high interindividual variability and potential impacts on gene function; these variations may play a significant role in genetic diversity and evolutionary success.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Casey A. Craig, David W. Fox, Lei Zhai, Linda J. Walters
Summary: This study quantifies the ability of Eastern oysters to excrete microplastics in their biodeposits, finding that oysters of all sizes can excrete environmental microplastics, with smaller oysters being more efficient. These findings are important for resource managers and contribute to our understanding of microplastic accumulation in wild oyster populations, as well as their implications for oyster consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Cannon, Kelly Kibler, Linda Walters, Lisa Chambers
Summary: This study focuses on the short-term and long-term effects of oyster reef restoration on ecosystem services, showing that restored reefs exhibited similar biological and hydrodynamic characteristics as intact reefs within one year, mainly attributed to oyster recruitment and canopy growth.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Ann Arfken, Bongkeun Song, Standish K. Allen, Ryan B. Carnegie
Summary: The study investigated the effects of environmental conditions and oyster phenotypes on the composition and diversity of oyster larval microbiomes. It found significant differences between larval and water microbiomes, with hatchery and spawning having the most impact on microbiome composition. Despite no significant effect on microbiomes, larval developmental stages showed a decrease in species richness and a shift towards a more selective microbiome.
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. A. Brain, J. C. Anderson, M. L. Hanson
Summary: The herbicide atrazine is commonly found in freshwaters and coastal waters, with limited studies on its effects on estuarine/marine invertebrates. This study investigated the toxicity of atrazine towards Eastern oysters and Mysid shrimps, finding that it had slight toxicity to oysters and moderate toxicity to shrimps under acute exposure conditions. The data gathered will help in filling gaps in literature and assessing the potential risks of atrazine towards estuarine/marine communities.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tamara Ledoux, Jeff C. Clements, Luc A. Comeau, Gauthier Cervello, Rejean Tremblay, Frederic Olivier, Laurent Chauvaud, Renee Y. Bernier, Simon G. Lamarre
Summary: This study found that the sound produced by human activities has an impact on the behavior and physiology of Eastern oysters. The oysters immediately reduced their valve gape in response to simulated pile driving sound, but not drilling or boating sound. The pile-driving sound also resulted in a reduction of glycogen in the adductor muscle, but not triglyceride.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Georges Hraoui, Sophie Breton, Gilles Miron, Luc H. Boudreau, Florence Hunter-Manseau, Nicolas Pichaud
Summary: This study investigated the impact of intermittent heat stress on the mitochondrial functions of the eastern oyster, revealing that oysters acclimated to 22.5 degrees C struggled more with heat shocks. However, both acclimated populations showed signs of potential recovery after the second heat shock.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Melanie Fuoco, Scott Borsum, Zohreh Mazaheri Kouhanestani, Gulnihal Ozbay
Summary: This study examined the impact of oyster aquaculture on the benthic community of Delaware Inland Bays and found no significant effects on polychaetes abundance and richness. Little Assawoman Bay had significantly higher polychaetes numbers and species richness compared to other bays. A bloom of Ulva lactuca in 2016 may have negatively impacted the polychaetes community.
Article
Fisheries
Cassandra Leeman, Esther Martin, Struan Coleman, Matthew W. Gray, Thomas Kiffney, Damian C. Brady
Summary: Tidal impoundments, specifically lobster pounds, have the potential to bridge the gap between the fishing and aquaculture industries. Lobster pounds are uniquely positioned to overcome barriers to aquaculture entry and provide suitable spaces for oyster growth, as shown by the successful growth of oysters within the study pound.
Article
Environmental Sciences
John M. Carroll, Jacque L. Kelly, Laura M. Treible, Thomas Bliss
Summary: The study found a negative, nonlinear relationship between oyster density and groundwater flux, with high flux groundwater interrupting larval recruitment and leading to a decrease in oyster density. However, the condition and growth of juvenile and adult oysters were not affected by groundwater, suggesting that interruptions in larval recruitment may be due to low dissolved oxygen and pH conditions in high flux sites. The interaction between SGD and oysters appears complex and may be influenced by other variables, highlighting the need for future management efforts to consider SGD.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ximing Guo, Jonathan B. Puritz, Zhenwei Wang, Dina Proestou, Standish Allen, Jessica Small, Klara Verbyla, Honggang Zhao, Jaime Haggard, Noah Chriss, Dan Zeng, Kathryn Lundgren, Bassem Allam, David Bushek, Marta Gomez-Chiarri, Matthew Hare, Christopher Hollenbeck, Jerome La Peyre, Ming Liu, Katie E. Lotterhos, Louis Plough, Paul Rawson, Scott Rikard, Eric Saillant, Robin Varney, Gary Wikfors, Ami Wilbur
Summary: The Eastern Oyster Breeding Consortium has developed two SNP arrays for the eastern oyster, enabling efficient genotyping and selection. These arrays provide easy identification and separation of selected stocks and can also be used for pedigree monitoring, assessment of oyster restoration success, and genetic improvement. The arrays will advance genomic research and accelerate the breeding of eastern oysters.
MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kristen M. Prossner, Hamish J. Small, Ryan B. Carnegie, Michael A. Unger
Summary: Bivalve mollusks, including oysters, have a high susceptibility to accumulating lipophilic organic contaminants, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), due to their low metabolic potential. The consumption of oysters, which are known to have high levels of PAHs, can pose a serious public health concern in areas with high PAH contamination. This study presents a method to detect and locate complex mixtures of PAHs in oyster tissues using fluorescent immunohistochemistry, providing valuable insights into the internal partitioning mechanisms of PAH-exposed oysters and potential applications for studying PAH distribution in other organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Joanna S. Griffiths, Kevin M. Johnson, Kyle A. Sirovy, Mark S. Yeats, Francis T. C. Pan, Jerome F. La Peyre, Morgan W. Kelly
Summary: The salinity conditions in oyster breeding grounds in the Gulf of Mexico are expected to change drastically due to climate change and human-induced alterations in local hydrology. This study investigated the adaptive capacity of eastern oysters to low salinity through genetic variation and transgenerational plasticity. The results suggest that genetic variation, with a heritability estimated at 0.68 +/- 0.25, plays a key role in evolving traits for future salinity changes.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Craig Paukert, Julian D. Olden, Abigail J. Lynch, David D. Breshears, R. Christopher Chambers, Cindy Chu, Margaret Daly, Kimberly L. Dibble, Jeff Falke, Dan Issak, Peter Jacobson, Olaf P. Jensen, Daphne Munroe
Summary: Climate change poses a persistent threat to fish and fish habitats in North America, with increased water temperature, changes in precipitation, sea level rise, and ocean acidification being common stressors. While reducing greenhouse gas emissions is crucial, adaptation strategies developed by local agencies and stakeholders help mitigate the effects of climate change on vulnerable fish and fisheries.
Article
Fisheries
Kathryn A. Ashton-Alcox, Jason M. Morson, Eric N. Powell, Jennifer E. Gius, Daphne M. Munroe, David Bushek
Summary: Shell planting activities in the Delaware Bay fishery, funded since 2005, have been evaluated through annual sampling and shown to contribute to oyster growth and productivity maintenance. The long-lasting enhancement benefits of shell planting in oyster reefs, particularly in the early stages of oyster growth, have been demonstrated.
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Oceanography
Xin Wang, Carlos Moffat, Michael S. Dinniman, John M. Klinck, David A. Sutherland, Borja Aguiar-Gonzalez
Summary: The continental shelf of the West Antarctic Peninsula is characterized by strong alongshore hydrographic gradients influenced by warm Bellingshausen Sea to the south and cold Weddell Sea water to the north. The seasonal and interannual variability in along-shore exchange processes control the spatial structure and variability of glacier retreat and other physical and biochemical factors along the shelf. The wind conditions and hemispheric-scale climate processes play a key role in modulating the amount of cold water flowing into the central West Antarctic Peninsula from Bransfield Strait, highlighting the significance of along-shore exchange in regulating hydrographic properties in the region.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emilien Pousse, Daphne Munroe, Deborah Hart, Daniel Hennen, Louise P. Cameron, Jennie E. Rheuban, Zhaohui Aleck Wang, Gary H. Wikfors, Shannon L. Meseck
Summary: A dynamic energy budget model was used to study the effects of ocean acidification on Atlantic surfclam bioenergetics. The simulation results showed that future warming and acidification conditions would result in faster growth and increased energy allocation for reproduction in young surfclams, but a reduction in maximum shell length and energy allocated to reproduction was observed by the beginning of the 22nd century according to the RCP 8.5 scenario.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Oceanography
K. Hudson, M. J. Oliver, J. Kohut, J. H. Cohen, M. S. Dinniman, J. M. Klinck, C. S. Reiss, G. R. Cutter, H. Statscewich, K. S. Bernard, W. Fraser
Summary: Diel vertical migration is a common behavior in zooplankton populations, where they migrate to deepwater during the day and return to the surface at night. This study focuses on a subsurface eddy in the Palmer Deep Canyon, which increases the retention of migrating zooplankton in the region. The presence of the eddy improves residence times and contributes to the establishment of a biological hotspot.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Andrew M. Scheld, Jennifer Beckensteiner, Daphne M. Munroe, Eric N. Powell, Sarah Borsetti, Eileen E. Hofmann, John M. Klinck
Summary: This study applied an existing integrated bioeconomic model to evaluate the potential economic effects of offshore wind development on the Atlantic surfclam fishery. By simulating fishing activity and economic outcomes under different offshore wind energy development scenarios, the study found that spatial restrictions and changes in fishing effort distribution would decrease revenues for fishing vessels and processors and increase fishing costs.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Daphne M. Munroe, Eric N. Powell, John M. Klinck, Andrew M. Scheld, Sarah Borsetti, Jennifer Beckensteiner, Eileen E. Hofmann
Summary: This study successfully simulated the dynamics of the Atlantic surfclam fishery using a spatially explicit ecological-economic agent-based model. The simulations showed that the captain's decision-making and knowledge, as well as the distribution of fishing grounds, have a significant impact on the landed catch. This model provides a framework for studying other resources facing similar pressures.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Michael P. Acquafredda, Nathan Morris, Lisa Calvo, Michael De Luca, Daphne Munroe
Summary: The Atlantic surfclam is a promising candidate for species diversification in the US Northeast. However, gaps in the literature have left aquaculture practitioners without a complete understanding of how to best cultivate this species. Controlled experiments were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of different gear types and conditions, and results showed that multiple methods can effectively produce commercial-scale quantities of surfclams.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Daphne Munroe, Jason Morson, Sarah Borsetti, Daniel Hennen
Summary: Atlantic surfclams and ocean quahogs are large-bodied clams that dominate the biomass on the Mid-Atlantic continental shelf. However, their numerical abundance is not dominant in the benthic community and they tend to be patchily distributed. Estimating overall abundance and biomass is challenging due to the unique characteristics of individual clams and their distribution habits. Proper sampling and survey strategies are crucial to prevent undersampling and bias. Moreover, consistent sample collection methods are essential to compare data across multiple surveys, improving regional assessments of population status and changes. This paper provides recommendations to enhance the quality of surveys and facilitate direct comparison of data among different surveys and teams.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Joseph C. Caracappa, Daphne M. Munroe, Heidi L. Fuchs, Robert J. Chant
Summary: Blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) in the US mid-Atlantic Bight have unpredictable and variable recruitment, so understanding their larval development and dispersal is important. This study used a simulation model to investigate the effects of swimming behavior, current systems, and mixing on larval transport. Results showed that larval transport is mainly influenced by wind speed, but behavioral traits also play a significant role. Swimming larvae can maintain a near-surface position and have more control over their vertical distribution compared to passive particles. These findings highlight the importance of larval swimming ability and behavioral variability in blue crab larval dispersal.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Emily C. Manuel, Matthew P. Hare, Daphne Munroe
Summary: Estuaries provide important habitat for eastern oysters, with varying salinity conditions affecting oyster growth. Experiment 1 found that transplantation to higher salinity led to increased growth, while oyster spat from the lowest salinity had the highest overall growth. Shell morphology did not affect growth. Experiment 2 showed that higher initial salinity and lower final salinity led to increased growth, highlighting the importance of early postsettlement salinity stress on oyster growth. These findings have significant implications for understanding oyster stock resilience in the face of climate change.
JOURNAL OF SHELLFISH RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Soenke Dangendorf, Noah Hendricks, Qiang Sun, John Klinck, Tal Ezer, Thomas Frederikse, Francisco M. Calafat, Thomas Wahl, Torbjoern E. Toernqvist
Summary: A study finds that global mean sea level has been accelerating since the 1960s, but detecting this locally is difficult due to natural variability. However, tide gauge records along the U.S. Southeast and Gulf coasts show unprecedented rates of sea level rise (>10 mm yr(-1) since 2010). The acceleration is primarily induced by an ocean dynamic signal exceeding the externally forced response, and is compounded by wind driven Rossby waves.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Stephanie Stromp, Andrew M. Scheld, John M. Klinck, Daphne M. Munroe, Eric N. Powell, Roger Mann, Sarah Borsetti, Eileen E. Hofmann
Summary: Rising water temperatures have caused the Atlantic surfclam to shift its range to areas where ocean quahogs are already present, resulting in restrictions on fishing activities and potential economic disruption. Wind energy development further limits the fishery, and simulations demonstrate the consequences of species overlap and fishing constraints. The study highlights the challenges faced by the Atlantic surfclam fishery as climate change and ocean management evolve.
MARINE AND COASTAL FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Sarah Borsetti, Daphne M. Munroe, Andrew M. Scheld, Eric N. Powell, John M. Klinck, Eileen E. Hofmann
Summary: The Atlantic surfclam fishery in the U.S. Northeast continental shelf is highly vulnerable to the impacts of offshore wind energy development due to overlapping fishing grounds and wind energy lease areas. The installation of wind energy turbines and cables can restrict or eliminate federal assessment surveys, leading to changes in stock assessments and increased uncertainty in setting fishing quotas. A modeling framework was used to assess the impact of excluding the surveys from wind energy lease areas, which resulted in lower spawning stock biomass estimates and increased fishing mortality.
MARINE AND COASTAL FISHERIES
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Ocean
Travis Miles, Sarah Murphy, Josh Kohut, Sarah Borsetti, Daphne Munroe
Summary: The paper reviews existing literature on how offshore wind farms may alter oceanographic processes and emphasizes the potential impacts of changes in stratification on the Cold Pool setup and degradation. Research priorities should be identified to determine thresholds at which turbines and wind farm arrays may affect oceanographic processes.
MARINE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY JOURNAL
(2021)
