Article
Zoology
Liyuan Zhao, Watchara Sakornwimon, Wenzhi Lin, Peijun Zhang, Rachawadee Chantra, Yufei Dai, Reyilamu Aierken, Fuxing Wu, Songhai Li, Kongkiat Kittiwattanawong, Xianyan Wang
Summary: The Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin is currently recognized to occur in estuaries and shallow waters from the South China Sea to the Asian coast of the Indian Ocean, but a recent study suggests there may be a distinct species in the Bay of Bengal. The ancestral Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin likely split during the Oligocene to Miocene transition and dispersed along the Pacific and Indian Ocean coasts of Asia. Genetic differentiation exists among different populations, with humpback dolphins in the northern and southern South China Sea meeting the sub-species threshold value, while those in the Pacific and Indian Ocean exceeding the species threshold.
INTEGRATIVE ZOOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Changxiang Yan, Jiang Zhu
Summary: This paper describes an ocean reanalysis system (IPORA) in the Indian and Pacific oceans and evaluates its quality in detail. The system uses assimilation schemes based on ensemble optimal interpolation in a hybrid coordinate ocean model to conduct a long-term reanalysis experiment from 1993 to 2020. The performance of IPORA is validated through comparisons with satellite sea surface temperature, altimetry data, observed currents, and other reanalyses. Compared to the control experiment, IPORA significantly reduces errors and improves interannual variability in temperature, salinity, sea level anomaly, and current fields. It also captures strong signals of sea level anomaly variability and reproduces the linear trend well.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Hee-seung Hwang, Boongho Cho, Jaemin Cho, Beomseok Park, Taewon Kim
Summary: Hydrothermal vents are extreme environments on Earth and support unique and endemic species. The study found that Munidopsis lauensis is distributed in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, indicating potential interaction between vent fauna in these regions. Furthermore, the protein structure and oxygen-binding ability are conserved in hydrothermal species, suggesting a shared evolutionary history with shallow sea organisms.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Sisma Samuel, Nizy Mathew, V. Sathiyamoorthy
Summary: Convection in the tropical region is closely related to sea surface temperature (SST), and the occurrence of convective cores is influenced by SST. The study finds that the occurrence frequency of convective cores increases with SST until it reaches 30.5°C, after which it decreases. The response of convective cores to SST is faster in the equatorial Indian Ocean compared to the western Pacific Ocean, with lags of 7 days and 12 days, respectively. When considering only convective cores, the occurrence still increases with SST above 30.5°C after removing the lag.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Mincheol Moon, Kyung-Ja Ha, Dasol Kim, Chang-Hoi Ho, Doo-Sun R. Park, Jung-Eun Chu, Sun-Seon Lee, Johnny C. L. Chan
Summary: Climate change has resulted in more intense tropical cyclones globally, but the rainfall characteristics of these cyclones and their future changes at regional scales are not fully understood. In this study, using high-resolution model simulations, we investigate the factors that control the rainfall characteristics of landfalling tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean and western-North Pacific and their response to increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Our results show that rainfall intensity and area behave differently in these regions, with rainfall intensity increasing more than area in the North Indian Ocean and the opposite in the western-North Pacific. We identify the key factors that influence rainfall intensity and area, highlighting the need for regional-scale adaptation strategies for future changes in landfalling tropical cyclones rainfall.
WEATHER AND CLIMATE EXTREMES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Astrid Spielmeyer, Christopher R. Loeffler, Oliver Kappenstein
Summary: This study conducted an in-depth investigation using a semi-targeted LC-MS/MS approach to analyze tissue samples of Lutjanus bohar from the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. The samples revealed a complex CTX contaminant profile, with the presence of several congeners of the CTX3C-group, which have a strong association with ciguatera poisoning. Furthermore, there were no distinguishable differences in toxin profile among individual samples or among the different oceanic capture regions, suggesting either a species-specific CTX metabolism or the emergence of an interoceanic CTX toxin profile.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Ping Liang, Zeng-Zhen Hu, Yihui Ding, Qiwen Qian
Summary: The middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in eastern China experienced the strongest mei-yu season since 1961 in the summer of 2020. The extreme mei-yu season in 2020 was found to be influenced by the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and the cooperative effects of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Analysis showed that persistent MJO phases 1-2, influenced by La Nina conditions and SST warming in the tropical Indian Ocean, played a crucial role in the extreme mei-yu, highlighting the challenge in quantitatively predicting such extreme seasons.
ADVANCES IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
M. E. Green, S. A. Appleyard, W. T. White, S. R. Tracey, M. R. Heupel, J. R. Ovenden
Summary: This study used a genetic multi-marker approach to investigate the population structure of scalloped hammerheads in the Indo-Pacific. The findings suggest that management of these shark populations will require international and national cooperation.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Meng-Chen Yu, Monthon Ganmanee, Yao-Feng Tsao, Benny K. K. Chan
Summary: Using molecular markers, this study examined genetic differentiation between Indian and Pacific populations of coral-associated and fire coral-associated barnacles. The results revealed different patterns of genetic divergence among species within the two groups. The genetic differentiation appears to be influenced by Pleistocene glaciations and factors such as life-history traits and host specificity.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Tamara Fernando
Summary: This paper examines the process of mapping oceanic space through the study of historical imperial maps. It focuses on the role of divers and the lifecycles of oysters in the understanding of the seafloor terrain. The research reveals that the seafloor represents a challenging terrain that cannot be controlled by imperial authorities.
COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN SOCIETY AND HISTORY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ivan L. F. Magalhaes, James W. Berry, Joseph K. H. Koh, Michael R. Gray
Summary: Labahitha genus is widely distributed in islands and territories across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including species previously classified in other filistatid genera. Some of these species may have been introduced by humans. Additionally, two new Labahitha species were described.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TAXONOMY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Guilherme Muricy, Karen Sarmento, Anaira Lage, Ana Carina Almeida, Jane Fromont
Summary: The sponge genus Corticium has significant evolutionary importance and pharmacological potential. This study redescribed two poorly-known species and described three new species from Western Australia. The diversity of Corticium has been raised to 11 species worldwide, but it is still highly underestimated.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuxin Zhu, Jinzong Zhang, Qingxin Tang
Summary: The study presents a pragmatic approach for evaluating the spatial representativeness of point-scale drifting buoy sea-surface temperature (SST) over the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean region using high-resolution satellite-derived SST data at multiple pixel scales. Results show a high consistency between drifting buoy SST and satellite-derived SST at a 25-km scale, with minimal spatial heterogeneity within the pixel scale. However, as the scale increases, the inconsistency between drifting buoy SST and satellite-derived SST becomes more pronounced, with enhanced spatial heterogeneity. Spatial variations are more obvious along the latitude change direction.
JOURNAL OF COASTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Hakkyum Choi, Seung-Sep Kim, Sung-Hyun Park
Summary: Oceanic plates grow through narrow boundaries like mid-ocean ridges and transform faults, but the discovery of diffuse plate boundaries indicates another way of accommodating plate motion differences. Microplate formation requires specific tectonic conditions to evolve into an independent and rigid plate, otherwise resulting in a microplate with diffuse plate boundaries.
GEOSCIENCES JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biology
Meng Peng, Xuan Li, Jianfeng Peng, Jiayue Cui, Jingru Li, Yafei Wei, Xiaoxu Wei, Jinkuan Li
Summary: This paper analyzed the relationship between tree-ring growth and climate factors using the earlywood width chronology of Pinus taiwanensis Hayata in the Tongbai Mountains. It found that the earlywood width chronology had a better response to climate factors compared to the latewood width and total tree-ring width. The study also identified the main factors affecting radial growth and reconstructed May-June mean temperature using the earlywood width chronology. The results showed significant correlations with sea surface temperature over the Pacific and Indian Oceans, suggesting a potential link to the quasi-biennial oscillation. The findings provide important insights into forest growth and climate change in the climatic transition zone.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joshua A. Thia, Katrina McGuigan, Libby Liggins, Will F. Figueira, Christopher E. Bird, Andrew Mather, Jennifer L. Evans, Cynthia Riginos
Summary: The interaction of selection, gene flow, and drift influences the trajectory of adaptive evolution, with variability in these processes impacting the predictability of microevolutionary outcomes. A study on an intertidal fish species revealed the complex dynamics of genetic and phenotypic variation affected by space, time, and life stage, highlighting both predictable and stochastic patterns in marine systems when considering multiple ecological dimensions. Such findings may be applicable to species with short, complex life cycles, high dispersal potential, and living in heterogeneous environments.
Editorial Material
Ecology
Christine N. Meynard, Giacomo Bernardi, Ceridwen Fraser, Judith Masters, Cynthia Riginos, Isabel Sanmartin, Krystal A. Tolley, Michael N. Dawson
Summary: Despite increasing awareness of inclusivity, equity, and diversity issues, progress in addressing gender disparities in science and academia has been slow. This article compiles highly cited papers led by women in the Journal of Biogeography since 2009 to equalize visibility of women's influential work. By highlighting influential contributions by women biogeographers, it aims to contribute towards balancing visibility across genders and creating a greater sense of belonging for women in the field.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Isabel Haro-Bilbao, Cynthia Riginos, John D. Baldwin, Mitchell Zischke, Ian R. Tibbetts, Joshua A. Thia
Summary: The study provides a comprehensive genetic investigation of globally distributed pelagic fish wahoo, revealing low genetic differentiation among populations but subtle regional structure between the Indo-Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Migration appears to play a significant role in the evolutionary history of wahoo populations.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rachel H. Toczydlowski, Libby Liggins, Michelle R. Gaither, Tanner J. Anderson, Randi L. Barton, Justin T. Berg, Sofia G. Beskid, Beth Davis, Alonso Delgado, Emily Farrell, Maryam Ghoojaei, Nan Himmelsbach, Ann E. Holmes, Samantha R. Queeno, Thienthanh Trinh, Courtney A. Weyand, Gideon S. Bradburd, Cynthia Riginos, Robert J. Toonen, Eric D. Crandall
Summary: Genomic data are being generated and archived rapidly, but a lack of spatiotemporal metadata poses challenges for genetic diversity monitoring. Only a small fraction of genomic datasets contain geographic coordinates and collection years, highlighting the need for streamlined data processes and updated policies to address the growing metadata gap.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katharine E. Prata, Cynthia Riginos, Ryan N. Gutenkunst, Kelly R. W. Latijnhouwers, Juan A. Sanchez, Norbert Englebert, Kyra B. Hay, Pim Bongaerts
Summary: Research has found that there is no genetic structure among certain species in mesophotic coral ecosystems and there are hidden cryptic taxa. High gene flow suggests the possibility of connectivity and replenishment among these species. The study also suggests that environmental selection along shallow to mesophotic depth gradients may drive divergence in certain depth-generalist species. The research highlights the importance of gene flow in connecting different taxa within this relatively diverse Caribbean genus.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Robert van Woesik, Tom Shlesinger, Andrea G. Grottoli, Rob J. Toonen, Rebecca Vega Thurber, Mark E. Warner, Ann Marie Hulver, Leila Chapron, Rowan H. McLachlan, Rebecca Albright, Eric Crandall, Thomas M. DeCarlo, Mary K. Donovan, Jose Eirin-Lopez, Hugo B. Harrison, Scott F. Heron, Danwei Huang, Adriana Humanes, Thomas Krueger, Joshua S. Madin, Derek Manzello, Lisa C. McManus, Mikhail Matz, Erinn M. Muller, Mauricio Rodriguez-Lanetty, Maria Vega-Rodriguez, Christian R. Voolstra, Jesse Zaneveld
Summary: The global impacts of climate change are evident in every marine ecosystem, particularly on coral reefs where mass coral bleaching and mortality are common responses. Linking information across scientific disciplines and scales is a major challenge, but adopting an integrative approach can advance coral-reef science and guide conservation efforts. Establishing networks of protected reefs across national boundaries may be the best chance for corals to persist through climate change.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Dianne L. McLean, Luciana C. Ferreira, Jessica A. Benthuysen, Karen J. Miller, Marie-Lise Schlappy, Matthew J. Ajemian, Oliver Berry, Silvana N. R. Birchenough, Todd Bond, Fabio Boschetti, Ann S. Bull, Jeremy T. Claisse, Scott A. Condie, Pierpaolo Consoli, Joop W. P. Coolen, Michael Elliott, Irene S. Fortune, Ashley M. Fowler, Bronwyn M. Gillanders, Hugo B. Harrison, Kristen M. Hart, Lea-Anne Henry, Chad L. Hewitt, Natalie Hicks, Karlo Hock, Kieran Hyder, Milton Love, Peter I. Macreadie, Robert J. Miller, William A. Montevecchi, Mary M. Nishimoto, Henry M. Page, David M. Paterson, Charitha B. Pattiaratchi, Gretta T. Pecl, Joanne S. Porter, David B. Reeves, Cynthia Riginos, Sally Rouse, Debbie J. F. Russell, Craig D. H. Sherman, Jonas Teilmann, Victoria L. G. Todd, Eric A. Treml, David H. Williamson, Michele Thums
Summary: Offshore oil and gas infrastructure has an impact on ecological connectivity in marine habitats, particularly for larvae and mobile animals. However, there is still a lack of knowledge on the specific effects of oil and gas structures on ecological connectivity, which requires further research. When decommissioning oil and gas infrastructure, it is important to consider the impact on species survival, movement, and distribution.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Ambrocio Melvin A. Matias, Iva Popovic, Joshua A. Thia, Ira R. Cooke, Gergely Torda, Vimoksalehi Lukoschek, Line K. Bay, Sun W. Kim, Cynthia Riginos
Summary: Genomic studies have revealed extensive hidden diversity in reef-building corals, which is highly underestimated in terms of evolutionary and ecological relevance. Additionally, symbiotic algae within coral host species can provide adaptive responses to environmental stress and may contribute to coral genetic variation. This study examines the genetic variation of Acropora tenuis coral host and its associated symbiotic algae across the Great Barrier Reef. The results demonstrate three distinct genetic clusters of coral hosts, associated with latitude and inshore-offshore reef position, while symbiotic algae diversity is influenced by reef location relative to shore.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Angela McGaughran, Libby Liggins, Katharine A. Marske, Michael N. Dawson, Lauren M. Schiebelhut, Shane D. Lavery, L. Lacey Knowles, Craig Moritz, Cynthia Riginos
Summary: This article discusses the opportunities and challenges of comparative phylogeography in the genomic age, highlighting the importance of collecting co-distributed species and accruing species-specific ecological knowledge, as well as the availability of bioinformatic skills and user-friendly analytical tools for genomic data analysis.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Eric D. Crandall, Rachel H. Toczydlowski, Libby Liggins, Ann E. Holmes, Maryam Ghoojaei, Michelle R. Gaither, Briana E. Wham, Andrea L. Pritt, Cory Noble, Tanner J. Anderson, Randi L. Barton, Justin T. Berg, Sofia G. Beskid, Alonso Delgado, Emily Farrell, Nan Himmelsbach, Samantha R. Queeno, Thienthanh Trinh, Courtney Weyand, Andrew Bentley, John Deck, Cynthia Riginos, Gideon S. Bradburd, Robert J. Toonen
Summary: Genetic diversity within species is important for species resilience and conservation policies, but most studies lack the necessary spatial and temporal metadata for reusability and acknowledging sovereignty. We conducted a datathon and found that metadata decayed over time, with successful restoration through papers and online repositories being more effective than contacting authors directly. The rapid decay of metadata availability should prompt updates to data-sharing policies and researcher practices.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Thomas J. Richards, Katrina McGuigan, J. David Aguirre, Adriana Humanes, Yves-Marie Bozec, Peter J. Mumby, Cynthia Riginos
Summary: Global environmental change is happening rapidly, with coral reefs being one of the most threatened ecosystems. To ensure the survival of wild populations, adaptation is necessary. However, our understanding of the complex ecological and evolutionary dynamics of corals is limited, hindering predictions about their ability to adapt to future conditions.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Graeme S. Cumming, Maja Adamska, Michele L. Barnes, Jon Barnett, David R. Bellwood, Joshua E. Cinner, Philippa J. Cohen, Jennifer M. Donelson, Katharina Fabricius, R. Quentin Grafton, Alana Grech, Georgina G. Gurney, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, Andrew S. Hoey, Mia O. Hoogenboom, Jacqueline Lau, Catherine E. Lovelock, Ryan Lowe, David J. Miller, Tiffany H. Morrison, Peter J. Mumby, Martin Nakata, John M. Pandolfi, Garry D. Peterson, Morgan S. Pratchett, Timothy Ravasi, Cynthia Riginos, Jodie L. Rummer, Britta Schaffelke, Thomas Wernberg, Shaun K. Wilson
Summary: SDG 14 aims to secure marine sustainability by 2030, and understanding the changing seascape, global actions, and the collaboration between science and society are vital for achieving this goal in the Asia-Pacific region. Through a horizon scan, researchers identified nine emerging research priorities that can contribute to marine sustainability, including understanding seascape evolution, drivers of change, and the costs and benefits to people. Researchers can contribute by developing interdisciplinary understandings, emphasizing equity and justice, and improving knowledge of cross-scale processes.
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Gareth B. Jenkins, Andrew P. Beckerman, Celine Bellard, Ana Benitez-Lopez, Aaron M. Ellison, Christopher G. Foote, Andrew L. Hufton, Marcus A. Lashley, Christopher J. Lortie, Zhaoxue Ma, Allen J. Moore, Shawn R. Narum, Johan Nilsson, Bridget O'Boyle, Diogo B. Provete, Orly Razgour, Loren Rieseberg, Cynthia Riginos, Luca Santini, Benjamin Sibbett, Pedro R. Peres-Neto
Summary: We urge journals to mandate archiving open data in a user-friendly format for readers. Consistent implementation will allow contributors to receive recognition through open data citation and promote scientific advancements.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cynthia Riginos, Marlene Jahnke
Summary: Comparative methods are crucial for understanding biodiversity distribution, yet current research primarily focuses on single species. In this study, Zbinden et al. utilized landscape genetics to investigate the landscape genomics of 31 fish species in the White River Basin, revealing the significant impact of stream hierarchy on fish population structure. These findings provide empirical evidence for conservation and fisheries management.
