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Environmental Sciences
Philine S. E. zu Ermgassen, Bryan DeAngelis, Jonathan R. Gair, Sophus zu Ermgassen, Ronald Baker, Andre Daniels, Timothy C. MacDonald, Kara Meckley, Sean Powers, Marta Ribera, Lawrence P. Rozas, Jonathan H. Grabowski
Summary: Seagrasses, salt marsh edges, and oyster reefs contribute to the enhancement of fish and invertebrate production, with varying levels of effectiveness. The difference in production enhancement between habitats is attributed to factors such as species-specific densities and commercial value. The quantification of production enhancement within specific embayments can guide habitat management decisions and emphasize the importance of habitat protection and restoration.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Isabel Casal-Porras, Alba Yamuza-Magdaleno, Rocio Jimenez-Ramos, Luis G. Egea, J. Lucas Perez-Llorens, Fernando G. Brun
Summary: This study investigates the impact of chronic reduction in shoot density on a temperate seagrass population and its community components and functioning. The findings suggest that lower shoot densities can promote the presence of macroalgae and microphytobenthos in the community, resulting in reduced net community production and carbon metabolism. The study highlights the importance of chronic impacts on seagrass communities and their ecological services.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Steven R. Schill, Valerie Pietsch McNulty, F. Joseph Pollock, Fritjof Luethje, Jiwei Li, David E. Knapp, Joe D. Kington, Trevor McDonald, George T. Raber, Ximena Escovar-Fadul, Gregory P. Asner
Summary: High-resolution benthic habitat data play a crucial role in marine conservation planning, but many countries lack the resources to create these products. By utilizing high-resolution satellite data, a first-of-its-kind regional thirteen-class benthic habitat map of the Caribbean was developed, providing a baseline for ecological data development and execution.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Filipe Parreira, Begona Martinez-Crego, Carlos Manuel Lourenco Afonso, Margarida Machado, Frederico Oliveira, Jorge Manuel dos Santos Goncalves, Rui Santos
Summary: The invasive species Caulerpa prolifera in Ria Formosa lagoon may negatively impact local biodiversity and fisheries.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
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Ecology
Susanne Schafer, Joao Monteiro, Nuno Castro, Francesca Gizzi, Filipe Henriques, Patricio Ramalhosa, Manuela Isabel Parente, Gil Rilov, Ignacio Gestoso, Joao Canning-Clode
Summary: Seagrass meadows are important coastal habitats globally, but are facing significant declines. A persistent patch of C. nodosa was discovered in Madeira, showing increases in size and density over three years, with leaf lengths following a seasonal pattern. Continuous monitoring of the patch and adjacent areas is crucial to understand its development.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Challen Hyman, Grace S. Chiu, Mary C. Fabrizio, Romuald N. Lipcius
Summary: This study used 21 years of survey data and GIS information to evaluate the nursery habitat value of blue crabs in three tributaries of lower Chesapeake Bay. The results showed that salt marsh surface area and turbidity were the main factors affecting crab abundance, while relative seagrass area had no association. Therefore, the identification of nurseries should consider multiple potential habitats and incorporate spatial and temporal statistical dependence.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Daniel. J. J. Pondella, Jeremy. T. T. Claisse, Chelsea. M. M. Williams
Summary: Increasing fish production in the ocean is achievable and beneficial for both the economy and the ecosystem. Artificial reef deployments have been successful in restoring these services, and understanding the mechanisms and design considerations is important for future structures. maximising ecological processes and considering habitat use are critical in creating productive reefs. We propose a general theory for optimizing these variables.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Oscar Serrano, Karina Inostroza, Glenn A. Hyndes, Alan M. Friedlander, Eduard Serrano, Caitlin Rae, Enric Ballesteros
Summary: This study compares fish assemblages and habitat structural complexity among seagrass Posidonia australis escarpments and canopies, as well as limestone reef habitats, and finds that fish species, fish biomass, and top predator biomass are higher in seagrass escarpments and reef habitats compared to seagrass canopies due to lower habitat structural complexity. Seagrass escarpments provide an alternative habitat for reef fishes comparable to rocky reefs, which are limited in Shark Bay.
Review
Plant Sciences
Xuan-Vy Nguyen, Thi Thuy Hang Phan, Van-Luong Cao, Nhu-Thuy Nguyen Nhat, Trung-Hieu Nguyen, Xuan-Thuy Nguyen, Va-Khin Lau, Cong-Tin Hoang, My-Ngan Nguyen-Thi, Hung Manh Nguyen, Viet-Ha Dao, Mirta Teichberg, Jutta Papenbrock
Summary: This review highlights the current advances in seagrass research in Vietnam, emphasizing the value of seagrass meadows and the need for science-based conservation strategies. The study finds a decline in seagrass area in almost all parts of Vietnam, and highlights the importance of investigating protected and difficult-to-reach areas for conservation efforts. The review also discusses the potential role of seagrasses in phytoremediation processes and the challenges in taxonomy and management. Interdisciplinary cooperation is essential for the conservation of this valuable ecosystem.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haiyuan Sun, Linlin Cheng, Zhuo Li, Qiyuan Wang, Jiahua Teng
Summary: This paper presents an evaluation system consisting of four steps for comparative analysis of land-use benefits. Empirical results from a case study in Mentougou District, Beijing, China, show that the topography influences economic and ecological land-use benefits, and there is a synergistic effect of economic and social land-use benefits.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Corton, I. S. Donnison, A. B. Ross, A. R. Lea-Langton, M. Wachendorf, M. D. Fraser
Summary: Changes in agricultural practices and land abandonment have increased land management for nature conservation. Vegetation is harvested for habitat management, with the biomass generally discarded. Research on conservation biomass focuses on its conversion for energy production, with different process routes being more effective based on the desired product.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Wei Jiang, Rainer Marggraf
Summary: Assessing the monetary value of cultural ecosystem services is challenging due to their non-material and non-market characteristics. A novel approach is developed in this paper to evaluate the inspirational service provided by the Weser River in Germany through an analysis of published books. The total value and unit value of the inspirational service are calculated, and the advantages and shortcomings of this approach are discussed, along with suggestions for further research.
Article
Forestry
Jiunn-Cheng Lin, Chyi-Rong Chiou, Wei-Hsun Chan, Meng-Shan Wu
Summary: The forest in Taiwan is the largest ecosystem in terms of land area. This study assessed the value of forest ecosystem services in Taiwan using market value method and benefit transfer method, estimating its total value in 2016 to be about 47.6 billion U.S. dollars, accounting for 4.28% of the GDP. The use of unit price data has a significant impact on the final assessment results.
Article
Ecology
Clint R. V. Otto, Haochi Zheng, Torre Hovick, Max Post van der Burg, Benjamin Geaumont
Summary: This study quantifies the relationship between the market value of grasslands to commercial beekeepers and the importance of grasslands for bird conservation. It finds that grassland conversion can negatively impact beekeepers' revenue and highlights the co-benefits of grassland conservation for supporting migratory birds.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Garrett M. Herigan, Derek P. Crane, Kevin L. Kapuscinski
Summary: Understanding habitat use and reproductive biology of invasive species is crucial for predicting invasions and developing management plans. The study on rudd in the upper Niagara River revealed that emergent vegetation is the most important habitat factor associated with the presence of age-0 rudd, and their presence decreases as distance to the nearest wetland increases. The findings can be utilized to create predictive models of rudd invasion and guide early detection programs.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Philine S. E. zu Ermgassen, Jonathan H. Grabowski, Jonathan R. Gair, Sean P. Powers
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Willem M. G. M. van Loon, Dennis J. J. Walvoort, Gert van Hoey, Christina Vina-Herbon, Abigayil Blandon, Roland Pesch, Petra Schmitt, Joerg Scholle, Karin Heyer, Marc Lavaleye, Graham Phillips, Gerard C. A. Duineveld, Mats Blomqvist
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2018)
Article
Ecology
Thomas Evans, Philine zu Ermgassen, Tatsuya Amano, Kelvin S. -H. Peh
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philine S. E. zu Ermgassen, Bryan DeAngelis, Jonathan R. Gair, Sophus zu Ermgassen, Ronald Baker, Andre Daniels, Timothy C. MacDonald, Kara Meckley, Sean Powers, Marta Ribera, Lawrence P. Rozas, Jonathan H. Grabowski
Summary: Seagrasses, salt marsh edges, and oyster reefs contribute to the enhancement of fish and invertebrate production, with varying levels of effectiveness. The difference in production enhancement between habitats is attributed to factors such as species-specific densities and commercial value. The quantification of production enhancement within specific embayments can guide habitat management decisions and emphasize the importance of habitat protection and restoration.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philine S. E. zu Ermgassen, Ronald Baker, Michael W. Beck, Kate Dodds, Sophus O. S. E. zu Ermgassen, Debbrota Mallick, Matthew D. Taylor, R. Eugene Turner
Summary: Tidal marshes are economically valuable habitats that have experienced significant declines globally. Understanding and valuing ecosystem services plays a key role in conserving and restoring marshes, although there are hesitations regarding valuation and its application in decision-making. The quantification and valuation of ecosystem services are already influencing decision-making by coastal risk managers, insurers, engineers, and policy makers, indicating a growing recognition of the importance of ecosystem services in salt marsh conservation and restoration.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Deevesh A. Hemraj, Melanie J. Bishop, Boze Hancock, Jay J. Minuti, Ruth H. Thurstan, Philine S. E. Zu Ermgassen, Bayden D. Russell
Summary: Human activities have caused degradation of ecosystems globally, resulting in a recovery debt. Restoration efforts have shown initial success in increasing biodiversity and abundance of species, but the rate of recovery decreases over time, leaving a 35% shortfall in global recovery compared to the predisturbed state. Future coastal development should consider not only immediate damage but also potential generational loss.
Article
Fisheries
Philine S. E. zu Ermgassen, Asa Strand, Nienke Bakker, Ainhoa Blanco, Kruno Bonacic, Pierre Boudry, Gianni Brundu, Tom C. Cameron, Iarfhlaith Connellan, Fiz da Costa, Alison Debney, Monica Fabra, Anamarija Frankic, Celine Gamble, Mathew W. Gray, Luke Helmer, Zoe Holbrook, Tristan Hugh-Jones, Pauline Kamermans, Thorolf Magnesen, Pernille Nielsen, Joanne Preston, Christopher J. Ranger, Camille Saurel, David Smyth, Brecht Stechele, John A. Theodorou, Berenger Colsoul
Summary: The European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis, was historically widespread throughout Europe but its population declined due to various factors. Efforts to restore its habitat have been hindered by the lack of seed supply. Long-term investment in research and production is needed to overcome this bottleneck and meet restoration targets.
AQUATIC LIVING RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Philine S. E. zu Ermgassen, Marina Albentosa, Nienke Bakker, Ainhoa Blanco, Kruno Bonacic, Stefano Carboni, Gianni Brundu, Berenger Colsoul, Nicolas Araujo Pineiro, Fiz da Costa, Marco Dubbeldam, Monica Fabra, Thomas Galley, Dennis Gowland, Nicholas Jones, Angel Hernandez, Sebastian Hernandis, Ane T. Laugen, Thorolf Magnesen, Shelagh Malham, Bernadette Pogoda, Joanne Preston, Hein Sas, Camille Saurel, Juan L. Barja, Pauline Kamermans
Summary: This study aims to identify ten questions that would increase the consistency and success in hatchery production of O. edulis for habitat restoration, providing a starting point for collaborative research efforts across Europe and assisting policy makers and funders in identifying key knowledge gaps.
AQUATIC LIVING RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Abigayil Blandon, Hiroe Ishihara
Summary: Despite the global proliferation of marine certification schemes in the past decade, Japan has shown slow uptake. Possible reasons include challenges in assessing co-management institutions, complexities in seafood distribution networks, and mismatched consumer preferences. However, some Japanese fisheries have obtained the MSC certification, with economic motivations mainly aimed at domestic market expansion rather than premium foreign markets. The study also highlights the importance of considering the type of applicant and their position in the value chain for the sustainability of the certification.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philine S. E. zu Ermgassen, Kruno Bonacic, Pierre Boudry, Cass A. Bromley, Tom C. Cameron, Berenger Colsoul, Joop W. P. Coolen, Anamarija Frankic, Boze Hancock, Tom M. van der Have, Zoe Holbrook, Pauline Kamermans, Ane T. Laugen, Nancy Nevejan, Bernadette Pogoda, Stephane Pouvreau, Joanne Preston, Christopher J. Ranger, William G. Sanderson, Hein Sas, Asa Strand, William J. Sutherland
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hein Sas, Brenda Deden, Pauline Kamermans, Philine S. E. zu Ermgassen, Bernadette Pogoda, Joanne Preston, Luke Helmer, Zoe Holbrook, Isabelle Arzul, Tom van der Have, Antonio Villalba, Berenger Colsoul, Alice Lown, Verena Merk, Nadescha Zwerschke, Emilie Reuchlin
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philine S. E. zu Ermgassen, Ruth H. Thurstan, Jorge Corrales, Heidi Alleway, Alvar Carranza, Norbert Dankers, Bryan DeAngelis, Boze Hancock, Flora Kent, Ian McLeod, Bernadette Pogoda, Qing Liu, William G. Sanderson
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Studies
Abigayil Blandon, Tim Daw, L. Jamila Haider, Samantha Stone-Jovicich
Article
Environmental Studies
Robert Blasiak, Colette C. C. Wabnitz, Tim Daw, Michael Berger, Abigayil Blandon, Goncalo Carneiro, Beatrice Crona, Mary Frances Davidson, Solene Guggisberg, Jeremy Hills, Felix Mallin, Edmund McManus, Karim Ould-Chih, Jeremy Pittman, Xose Santos, Lena Westlund, Hanna Wetterstrand, Kai Wiegler
Article
Environmental Studies
Mark Spalding, Lauretta Burke, Spencer A. Wood, Joscelyne Ashpole, James Hutchison, Philine Zu Ermgassene