Article
Fisheries
Aurore Receveur, Martina Bleil, Steffen Funk, Sven Stoetera, Ulf Graewe, Michael Naumann, Cyril Dutheil, Uwe Krumme
Summary: The western Baltic Sea cod (WBC) stock is at historically low levels due to overfishing and low recruitment. While stable stock assessment metrics suggest potential for recovery with appropriate fisheries management, changing environmental conditions may negatively impact WBC and pose challenges for resource management.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
C. Dutheil, H. E. M. Meier, M. Groger, F. Borgel
Summary: The Baltic Sea is experiencing rapid warming trends, with different areas showing homogeneous SST trends due to factors such as ice cover, surface winds, and air-sea temperature anomalies. Future projections suggest a reduction in north/south SST gradient and changes in upwelling frequencies and heat fluxes influencing east/west SST gradient. Atmospheric forcing is identified as the main source of uncertainty in climate change simulations for the Baltic Sea.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Remigijus Dailide, Greta Dailide, Indre Razbadauskaite-Venske, Ramunas Povilanskas, Inga Dailidiene
Summary: Sea breezes play an important role in shaping the climate along coasts. This study investigated how sea breezes spread in the southeastern Baltic and coastal Lithuania in 2018-2019. The results showed that sea-breeze fronts can be identified by convective clouds in remote images. The study also found that sea breezes can extend further inland than previously thought, impacting not only the coastal region but also the inland region of Lithuania.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mats Bjork, Gunilla Rosenqvist, Fredrik Grondahl, Stefano Bonaglia
Summary: Beach wrack of marine macrophytes is a natural component of many beaches. Research shows that wet wrack emits more methane than dry wrack, and the emission is positively correlated with temperature. Seasonal changes in fluxes indicate that wrack has close to zero methane emissions during winter, but peak emissions in summer, especially when temperatures exceed 20 degrees Celsius.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carolin Paul, Ulf Graewe, Anke Kremp
Summary: The spring bloom of phytoplankton in the Baltic Sea is dominated by cold-water adapted dinoflagellates and diatoms. The dynamics of these blooms are influenced by factors such as ice cover, sea surface temperature, and water transport processes. The study found that the abundance of diatoms is correlated with the length of the ice cover period and low winter and spring temperatures, while the dinoflagellate biomass is more independent of these factors. Water transport from adjacent shallow, ice-covered coastal areas contributes to the large blooms in the deep basins.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Leif Andersson, Carl Andre, Kerstin Johannesson, Mats Pettersson
Summary: The Atlantic herring and Atlantic cod are two marine fish species that have successfully adapted to the brackish Baltic Sea, but face different challenges in regards to ecological adaptation and future climate change. The herring has shown strong genetic associations to salinity and temperature variation, indicating its potential for adaptation. However, its future status also depends on factors such as plankton production and competition with other species. The cod population in the Baltic Sea is threatened by overfishing, low oxygen levels, and isolation from nearby cod populations, making its situation more challenging.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Patrick Polte, Tomas Groehsler, Paul Kotterba, Lena von Nordheim, Dorothee Moll, Juan Santos, Paco Rodriguez-Tress, Yury Zablotski, Christopher Zimmermann
Summary: The study investigated the response of spring-spawning herring to regional climate drivers and found that the timing of spawning is crucial for reproductive success, while temperature changes affect larval growth and recruitment, ultimately leading to a decrease in juveniles.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Agnieszka Jedruch, Lucyna Falkowska, Dominika Saniewska, Agnieszka Grajewska, Magdalena Beldowska, Wlodzimierz Meissner, Elzbieta Kalisinska, Kazimierz Duzinkiewicz, Jozef M. Pacyna
Summary: Our review of the literature found that the decrease in Hg emissions and its deposition in the southern Baltic Sea has led to a decrease in Hg levels in water and marine life. However, in recent years, there has been an increase in Hg concentrations in fish, indicating a divergence from the previous trend. This suggests that increasing anthropogenic pressures and changes in the food web can undermine efforts to reduce Hg pollution and human exposure from fish.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erika Cepiene, Lina Dailidyte, Edvinas Stonevicius, Inga Dailidiene
Summary: This paper analyzes the risk of compound flooding in the Dane River and examines the impact of a water level rise in the Klaipeda Strait on floods in Klaipeda city. The study finds that the rise in water level has a greater impact on the central part of the city, while the maximum discharge rates affect the northern upstream area. A sea level rise of 1 meter could triple the areas affected by floods.
Article
Oceanography
Hans von Storch
Summary: In a series of ad-hoc surveys conducted at various academic institutions in the Baltic Sea region, students and young scholars were asked about their perspectives on environmental issues and management responsibility for the Baltic Sea. Overfishing, climate change, and waste were identified as significant problems, while tourism and constructions were seen as less severe. The responsibility for managing the Baltic Sea was primarily attributed to the European Union or national governments. The emergence of consistent perceptions among students and young scholars suggests a general attitude in the Baltic regions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Caroline Ek, Suzanne Faxneld, Elisabeth Nyberg, Carl Rolff, Agnes M. L. Karlson
Summary: Adjusting for relevant confounding variables reduced variability in contaminant concentrations in blue mussels and improved the statistical power to detect changes. The study highlights the importance of using auxiliary data to reduce variability caused by environmental factors and emphasizes the significance of extensive and well-designed monitoring programs to provide relevant data.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Onoriode Coast, Bradley C. Posch, Helen Bramley, Oorbessy Gaju, Richard A. Richards, Meiqin Lu, Yong-Ling Ruan, Richard Trethowan, Owen K. Atkin
Summary: Climate change will affect crop yield, but crops may acclimate to warming, improving overall performance. Understanding and quantifying field crop acclimation could enhance crop and Earth System model parameterization and predictions. Field-grown wheat under warmer conditions showed expected acclimation in some physiological processes, but not in others, impacting predictive crop models.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kui Wang, Wei-Jun Cai, Jianfang Chen, David Kirchman, Bin Wang, Wei Fan, Daji Huang
Summary: The study found that summer hypoxia in the East China Sea has worsened since the 1960s. Both ENSO events and global warming may have exacerbated hypoxia by affecting river discharge and causing freshening in the plume-impacted shelf area, while anthropogenic activities have worsened hypoxia by increasing nutrient concentrations, leading to higher respiration rates. In addition, warming of bottom water from the Kuroshio Current has further intensified hypoxia by reducing oxygen solubility.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Agneta Andersson, Evelina Griniene, Asa M. M. Berglund, Sonia Brugel, Elena Gorokhova, Daniela Figueroa, Christine Gallampois, Matyas Ripszam, Mats Tysklind
Summary: Climate change is projected to increase temperature and terrestrial organic matter inputs in northern Europe, leading to changes in the food web structure. In a shallow mesocosm system in the Baltic Sea, increased temperature and terrestrial matter were found to have significant effects on the microbial food web. The addition of terrestrial matter had a stronger impact than temperature increase, promoting bacterial and phytoplankton production.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Elaine F. Pegoraro, Marguerite E. Mauritz, Kiona Ogle, Christopher H. Ebert, Edward A. G. Schuur
Summary: Nearly half of global terrestrial soil carbon is stored in the northern circumpolar permafrost region, which is experiencing rapid warming. Long-term soil warming can impact soil hydrology and the contribution of old soil carbon to ecosystem respiration, with shifts in respiration sources occurring when soil moisture levels change. This research emphasizes the importance of understanding how permafrost systems respond to climate change in order to prevent them from transitioning from carbon sinks to sources.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Oceanography
Jorgen Bendtsen, Karen Marie Hilligsoe, Jorgen L. S. Hansen, Katherine Richardson
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2015)
Article
Ecology
Christina D. Pommer, Michael Olesen, Jorgen L. S. Hansen
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2016)
Article
Microbiology
Sachia J. Traving, Mikkel Bentzon-Tilia, Helle Knudsen-Leerbeck, Mustafa Mantikci, Jorgen L. S. Hansen, Colin A. Stedmon, Helle Sorensen, Stiig Markager, Lasse Riemann
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Ecology
Christina D. Pommer, Michael Olesen, Jorgen L. S. Hansen
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2016)
Article
Ecology
Mustafa Mantikci, Jorgen L. S. Hansen, Stiig Markager
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. G. Bolam, C. Garcia, J. Eggleton, A. J. Kenny, L. Buhl-Mortensen, G. Gonzalez-Mirelis, T. van Kooten, G. Dinesen, J. Hansen, J. G. Hiddink, M. Sciberras, C. Smith, N. Papadopoulou, A. Gumus, G. Van Hoey, O. R. Eigaard, F. Bastardie, A. D. Rijnsdorp
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Ecology
Ane Pastor, Patrizio Mariani, Anders Chr. Erichsen, Flemming Thorbjorn Hansen, Jorgen L. S. Hansen
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Ecology
Jorgen Bendtsen, Jorgen L. S. Hansen
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2013)
Article
Ecology
Mikkel Bentzon-Tilia, Sachia J. Traving, Mustafa Mantikci, Helle Knudsen-Leerbeck, Jorgen L. S. Hansen, Stiig Markager, Lasse Riemann
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Morten D. Skogen, Kari Eilola, Jorgen L. S. Hansen, H. E. Markus Meier, Mikhail S. Molchanov, Vladimir A. Ryabchenko
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2014)
Article
Ecology
Jorgen L. S. Hansen, Jorgen Bendtsen
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2013)
Article
Ecology
Jorgen L. S. Hansen, Jorgen Bendtsen
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Helle Knudsen-Leerbeck, Mustafa Mantikci, Mikkel Bentzon-Tilia, Sachia J. Traving, Lasse Riemann, Jorgen L. S. Hansen, Stiig Markager
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
L. Jonasson, J. L. S. Hansen, Z. Wan, J. She
Article
Ecology
Florian Lecorvaisier, Dominique Pontier, Benoit Soubeyrand, David Fouchet
Summary: Research has found that the use of vaccines that do not entirely block pathogen transmission may lead to the evolution of more virulent strains. High vaccine coverage favors the emergence and prevalence of avirulent strains, and competition between strains is crucial for the eradication of toxigenic strains when these vaccines are used.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Monica E. Barros, Ana Arriagada, Hugo Arancibia, Sergio Neira
Summary: The stock biomass of carrot prawn in the south-central area of Chile has decreased in the past 12 years, mainly due to fishing mortality. Predation mortality has been less studied and quantified, so it is important to estimate and compare predation and fishing mortality to understand their effects on fishing stocks. A food web model was built to analyze the biomass changes and evaluate the relative contribution of different mortality factors. The results showed that predation mortality was the main component of total mortality for carrot prawns and yellow prawns.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Shubham Krishna, Victoria Peterson, Luisa Listmann, Jana Hinners
Summary: This study incorporated viral dynamics into an ecosystem model to investigate the effects of viruses on ecosystem dynamics under current and future climatic conditions. The results showed that the presence of viruses increased nutrient retention in the upper water column, leading to a reduction in phytoplankton biomass and transfer of biomass to higher trophic levels.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Zahra Dehghan Manshadi, Parastoo Parivar, Ahad Sotoudeh, Ali Morovati Sharifabadi
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of strategies such as limiting built-up areas, preserving green spaces, and protecting water resources on the urban carrying capacity in arid and semi-arid regions. Implementing a combination of policies aimed at enhancing urban green spaces and regulating water demand is found to be the most effective in terms of health and urban carrying capacity.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Shay S. Keretz, Daelyn A. Woolnough, Todd J. Morris, Edward F. Roseman, David T. Zanatta
Summary: This study surveyed native freshwater mussels in the St. Clair-Detroit River system and found 14 live unionids representing 9 species. However, the model used to predict their presence in the main channels was not successful. The study also revealed characteristic differences between the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Zhengrong Zhang, Xuemei Li, Xinyu Liu, Kaixin Zhao
Summary: This study examines land use change in the Chinese Tianshan mountainous region using system dynamics and patch-generating land use simulation models. The results show an expansion in forest and construction land, a decline in grassland area, and an increase in cultivated land area from 2005 to 2020. By 2040, unused land, grassland, and water are expected to decrease while other land types increase, with construction land showing the most significant increase. The study provides insights for future ecological and environmental management in the region.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Amira Khelifa, Nadjia El Saadi
Summary: This paper develops an agent-based model to study malaria disease transmission, taking into account the interactions between hosts, vectors, and aquatic habitats, as well as their geographical locations. The simulation results highlight the significant role of aquatic habitats in infection transmission and disease persistence, and demonstrate the effectiveness of eliminating these habitats in limiting disease transmission.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Guillaume Peron
Summary: The theory for movement-based coexistence between species often overlooks small-scale, station-keeping movements. However, at this scale, there are many instances where positive correlations exist between species traits that are expected to be negatively correlated based on current theory. Through simulations, the researcher presents a counter-example to demonstrate that functional tradeoffs are not a necessary condition for movement-based coexistence. This study highlights the significance of species-specific space use patterns under the time allocation tradeoff hypothesis.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sandra Y. Mendiola, Nicole M. Gerardo, David J. Civitello
Summary: Research on the use of insect microbial symbionts as a means of controlling the spread of insect vectors and the pathogens they carry has made significant progress in the last decade. This study focused on the relative importance of simultaneous effects caused by a symbiont called Caballeronia spp. on the ability of squash bugs to transmit phytopathogenic Serratia marcescens. The researchers found that infection with Caballeronia significantly reduced pathogen titers and cleared S. marcescens in bugs, thus reducing the vectoring potential of these pests. The study also showed that maximizing symbiont prevalence in the vector population is crucial for effectively mitigating plant infections.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Shirui Hao, Dongryeol Ryu, Andrew W. Western, Eileen Perry, Heye Bogena, Harrie Jan Hendricks Franssen
Summary: This study investigates the sensitivity of model yield prediction to uncertainties in model parameters and inputs using the Sobol' method. The results show that yield is more sensitive to changes in water availability and nitrogen availability, depending on soil, management, and weather conditions.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Nitika Mundetia, Devesh Sharma, Aditya Sharma
Summary: This study focused on assessing groundwater sustainability using different modeling approaches in a river basin in Rajasthan, India. The results showed a decrease in future groundwater recharge and emphasized the need for better management and conservation practices to achieve sustainable development goals.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sukdev Biswas, Sk Golam Mortoja, Ritesh Kumar Bera, Sabyasachi Bhattacharya
Summary: Bacteria play a crucial role in regulating the nutrient cycle of ecosystems, and maintaining a thriving bacterial population is essential for the sustainability of these environments. This study introduces the concept of cooperation as a group defense mechanism employed by bacteria and incorporates it into the functional response, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the complex tritrophic food chain dynamics. The results highlight the importance of a balance between strong group defense and moderate cooperation for bacteria sustainability and overall system stability.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
D. Z. M. Le Gouvello, S. Heye, L. R. Harris, J. Temple-Boyer, P. Gaspar, M. G. Hart-Davis, C. Louro, R. Nel
Summary: This study modeled the dispersal pathways and compared potential dispersal corridors of different sea turtle species in the Western Indian Ocean. The results showed that ocean currents play a major role in driving dispersal, with species and years exhibiting differences in dispersal patterns. Active swimming had little influence on dispersal during the first year.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Review
Ecology
Yingying Duan, Haina Rong, Gexiang Zhang, Sergey Gorbachev, Dunwu Qi, Luis Valencia-Cabrera, Mario J. Perez-Jimenez
Summary: Computing models are an effective way to study population dynamics of endangered species like giant pandas. This paper proposes a unified framework and conducts a comprehensive survey of computing models for giant panda ecosystems. Multi-factor computing models are more suitable for studying giant panda ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Samantha Lai, Theophilus Zhi En Teo, Arief Rullyanto, Jeffery Low, Karenne Tun, Peter A. Todd, Siti Maryam Yaakub
Summary: Understanding the exchange of genetic material among populations in the marine environment is crucial for conservation efforts. Agent-based models are increasingly used to predict dispersal pathways, including for seagrasses. This study highlights the importance of considering both sexual propagules and asexual vegetative fragments when evaluating seagrass connectivity.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
