Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuria Marba, Gabriel Jorda, Scott Bennett, Carlos M. Duarte
Summary: Seagrasses have suffered significant losses globally due to human impacts and marine heat waves. The lack of information on seagrass mortality thermal thresholds hinders the assessment of seagrass loss risk in heat waves. Through synthesis of existing data, it was found that seagrass upper thermal limits increase with local annual temperature. By combining climate data and models, the study assessed the proximity of seagrass meadows to their thermal limits and the time required to reach these limits under different greenhouse gas emission scenarios. The study highlights the importance of implementing the goals under the Paris Agreement and taking actions to remove local anthropogenic stresses.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Zhi-Ying Zhan, Jun Yang, Xue Zhong, Xiao-Xu Xie, De-Li Liu, Zhen-Quan Zheng, Zhi-Jian Hu
Summary: Future climate changes are expected to adversely affect mortality risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in urbanized areas. However, the impact of future temperature on CVD hospitalizations in rural residents with poorer socioeconomic status is not well studied. This study reveals that heat-related hospitalizations for certain CVD subcategories are projected to increase in the future, with rural population aging amplifying the burden. These findings highlight the need for policies to mitigate rising temperatures and baseline hospitalization rates, and address the impact of population aging.
NPJ CLIMATE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
W. K. Suwandhahannadi, D. Wickramasinghe, D. D. G. L. Dahanayaka, Loic Le De
Summary: Seagrass ecosystems play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and contribute to climate change mitigation. This study quantifies the organic carbon stocks in tropical seagrass meadows in the southern coast of Sri Lanka and emphasizes the importance of conserving seagrasses for achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natasha Garner, Pauline M. Ross, Laura J. Falkenberg, Justin R. Seymour, Nachshon Siboni, Elliot Scanes
Summary: Seagrass may not be a panacea for mitigating the negative impacts of ocean acidification on oysters, but it can benefit oyster growth.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Torbjorn Lindell, Johan Ehrlen, Johan P. Dahlgren
Summary: This study utilized a 34-year individual-based dataset to investigate the effects of precipitation and temperature variations on flowering and population dynamics. Results showed that climatic variables had a significant impact on flowering, with increased precipitation and lower temperatures leading to more flowering instances, but had no significant effects on individual growth or survival. Furthermore, simulations indicated that persistent changes in precipitation and temperature could result in considerable reductions in population sizes compared to current conditions.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kwee Siong Tew, Jimmy Kuo, Jing-O Cheng, Fung-Chi Ko, Pei-Jie Meng, Anderson B. Mayfield, Pi-Jen Liu
Summary: Seagrass has a positive impact on microalgal assemblages, enhancing benthic primary productivity, decreasing parasitic dinoflagellate abundance, and possibly increasing the presence of symbiotic dinoflagellates.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christopher J. Patrick, John S. Kominoski, William H. McDowell, Benjamin Branoff, David Lagomasino, Miguel Leon, Enie Hensel, Marc J. S. Hensel, Bradley A. Strickland, T. Mitchell Aide, Anna Armitage, Marconi Campos-Cerqueira, Victoria M. Congdon, Todd A. Crowl, Donna J. Devlin, Sarah Douglas, Brad E. Erisman, Rusty A. Feagin, Simon J. Geist, Nathan S. Hall, Amber K. Hardison, Michael R. Heithaus, J. Aaron Hogan, J. Derek Hogan, Sean Kinard, Jeremy J. Kiszka, Teng-Chiu Lin, Kaijun Lu, Christopher J. Madden, Paul A. Montagna, Christine S. O'Connell, C. Edward Proffitt, Brandi Kiel Reese, Joseph W. Reustle, Kelly L. Robinson, Scott A. Rush, Rolando O. Santos, Astrid Schnetzer, Delbert L. Smee, Rachel S. Smith, Gregory Starr, Beth A. Stauffer, Lily M. Walker, Carolyn A. Weaver, Michael S. Wetz, Elizabeth R. Whitman, Sara S. Wilson, Jianhong Xue, Xiaoming Zou
Summary: This study analyzed ecosystem time series data in the Northern Hemisphere to understand the patterns of resistance and resilience in coastal ecosystems subjected to tropical cyclones. The results suggest that there is a trade-off between resistance and resilience, which may be a result of evolutionary adaptation. These findings are important for predicting the impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kathryn McMahon, Kieryn Kilminster, Robert Canto, Chris Roelfsema, Mitchell Lyons, Gary A. Kendrick, Michelle Waycott, James Udy
Summary: This study conducted a cumulative risk analysis of seagrass habitat associated with the Australian continent and identified multiple threats, with nutrient and sediment pollution posing significant risks. The study highlights the danger of focusing management on a single strategy and emphasizes the importance of considering future threats in risk assessment.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ismael Henrique Silveira, Shaiana Vilella Hartwig, Mauricio Nascimento Moura, Taisa Rodrigues Cortes, Washington Leite Junger, Glauber Cirino, Eliane Ignotti, Beatriz Fatima Alves de Olivera
Summary: This study investigated the effects of heat waves on mortality in the Brazilian Amazon and found that heat waves were associated with a higher risk of mortality from non-external causes and cardiovascular diseases. The intensity of the heat wave played a more important role than the duration in determining this risk. The elderly and women appeared to be more vulnerable to the effects of heat waves on mortality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Robert J. Orth, Kenneth L. Heck Jr
Summary: The article reviews the development of seagrass research over the past half century, highlighting the shift from limited knowledge in the pre-1970s to rapid expansion of understanding in the following decades. It discusses accomplishments in several areas including reproductive biology and ecology, population biology, seagrass-animal relationships, conservation and restoration, and mapping and monitoring. The article also identifies future research areas such as the use of new technologies in mapping and monitoring, improved restoration methods, rhizosphere studies on microbial effects, and the impact of climate change on seagrass-dominated ecosystems.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jiangdong Liu, Hang Dong, Mengmeng Li, Ying Wu, Chunlin Zhang, Jinjian Chen, Zhou Yang, Guozhen Lin, De Li Liu, Jun Yang
Summary: This study comprehensively assessed the impact of heatwaves and their characteristics on public health in China under various climate change scenarios. The results showed that heatwave-related excess mortality will continue to increase in the future, with intensity being the main factor of concern. The duration of heatwaves was found to have the largest mortality burden among all characteristics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Napasawan Sudratt, Bualuang Faiyue
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of rice husk biochar amendment on the growth and yield of rice in saline soil with saltwater intrusion at the seedling stage. The results show that biochar application significantly enhances rice survival, shoot height, shoot dry weight, yield, and yield components. Furthermore, biochar addition decreases shoot Na+ contents and increases the shoot K+/Na+ ratio. The study also finds that the negative surface charge of rice husk biochar is attributed to carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, with Na+ detected on the biochar surface. Overall, rice husk biochar amendment is a potential strategy for enhancing rice productivity in salt-affected soils with saltwater intrusion.
Article
Ecology
Antonin Pottier, Marc Fleurbaey, Aurelie Mejean, Stephane Zuber
Summary: The study developed a model of population dynamics taking into account the impact of climate change on mortality, and found that the impact is mainly through five channels: heat, diarrhoeal disease, malaria, dengue, and undernutrition. The results indicate that the current generation bears the brunt of the effects of climate change.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. B. Novak, H. K. Plaisted, Z. J. Hughes, A. Mittermayr, E. Molden
Summary: This study assessed Z. marina meadows on Nantucket Island and found that warming sea surface temperatures and cultural eutrophication are key factors contributing to large-scale losses of Z. marina.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yukyan Lam, Peter J. Winch, Fosiul Alam Nizame, Elena T. Broaddus-Shea, Md. Golam Dostogir Harun, Pamela J. Surkan
Summary: The rising salinity of land and water is a significant issue impacting food security, especially in coastal regions like the Ganges River Delta. Despite efforts by households to adapt their food production methods, effective strategies are still lacking. Community-level interventions such as improved irrigation and regulation of saltwater aquaculture show promise, but face challenges in terms of resources and regulation from NGOs and government sectors.
Article
Agronomy
Clemente Fernandes dos Santos Neto, Rodrigo Gregorio da Silva, Samuel Rocha Maranhao, Cleber Medeiros Barreto, Marcos Neves Lopes, Magno Jose Duarte Candido
Summary: This study evaluated the structural and production characteristics of Cactus pear Orelha de Elefante Mexicana and Cactus pear Miuda under different arrangements of Caatinga trees. The results showed that Cactus pear grown under 30.00% and 17.64% woody cover can be adopted without negatively affecting their structural and productive characteristics.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cassandra Roch, Sebastian Schmidt-Roach, Carlos M. Duarte
Summary: Global warming and other human activities have caused unprecedented degradation of coral reefs on a global scale, with predictions of further deterioration by the end of this century. The need to restore and maintain marine habitats is urgent, but limited access to marine environments has hindered innovation and the development of cost-effective solutions. Patent and scientific literature data show a growing number of inventions and academic research in coral restoration, but with little overlap. Intellectual property protection is dominated by a few countries, mainly China.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Damian Poklewski-Koziell, Karolina Dudzic-Gyurkovich, Carlos Marmolejo Duarte
Summary: Sustainable transport choices are gaining attention globally due to their potential to reduce carbon footprint and develop energy-efficient cities. This paper addresses the gap in knowledge by presenting a new urban district in Gdansk, Poland and comparing it with three examples from Western Europe. The results highlight the current position of Garnizon development and its differences from Western European cases, offering insights for improving the quality of the housing environment in Poland through pedestrian-oriented strategies.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
H. -O. Poertner, R. J. Scholes, A. Arneth, D. K. A. Barnes, M. T. Burrows, S. E. Diamond, C. M. Duarte, W. Kiessling, P. Leadley, S. Managi, P. McElwee, G. Midgley, H. T. Ngo, D. Obura, U. Pascual, M. Sankaran, Y. J. Shin, A. L. Val
Summary: Earth's biodiversity and human societies are threatened by pollution, overconsumption of resources, urbanization, demographic changes, inequalities, and habitat loss, which are worsened by climate change. This review examines the connection between climate, biodiversity, and society, and proposes a roadmap for sustainability. The roadmap includes limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and preserving and restoring ecosystems on a significant portion of land and water. It emphasizes the need for interconnected protected areas and shared spaces to enhance biodiversity, and the ability of people and nature to adapt to and mitigate climate change. It calls for bold policy interventions and interconnected systems at all levels to promote human, ecosystem, and planetary health for a livable future.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sebastian Schmidt-Roach, Rebecca Klaus, Abdulaziz M. Al-Suwailem, Alejandro R. Prieto, Julian Charriere, Charlotte A. E. Hauser, Carlos M. Duarte, Manuel Aranda
Summary: Since 1950, coral abundance worldwide has declined by 60%, making coral reef restoration imperative to maintain ecosystem services. However, current restoration efforts are costly and inefficient. Therefore, we present a suite of technologies that improve scalability and effectiveness through streamlined workflows and novel monitoring approaches. These technologies enhance coral reproduction, replenish degraded reefs, and create visually appealing habitats while minimizing carbon emissions.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lewis Walden, Oscar Serrano, Mingxi Zhang, Zefang Shen, James Z. Sippo, Lauren T. Bennett, Damien T. Maher, Catherine E. Lovelock, Peter I. Macreadie, Connor Gorham, Anna Lafratta, Paul S. Lavery, Luke Mosley, Gloria M. S. Reithmaier, Jeffrey J. Kelleway, Sabine Dittmann, Fernanda Adame, Carlos M. Duarte, John Barry Gallagher, Pawel Waryszak, Paul Carnell, Sabine Kasel, Nina Hinko-Najera, Rakib Hassan, Madeline Goddard, Alice R. Jones, Raphael A. Viscarra Rossel
Summary: Multi-scale spatial machine learning is used to analyze soil carbon stocks in Australia's ecosystems, revealing eight bio-regions and their subregional drivers. These findings can inform strategies for conservation and climate change mitigation.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Fisheries
Karen Filbee-Dexter, Albert Pessarrodona, Carlos M. Duarte, Dorte Krause-Jensen, Kasper Hancke, Daniel Smale, Thomas Wernberg
Summary: Recently, Gallagher et al. (2022) argued that seaweed ecosystems are net heterotrophic carbon sources, but we highlight flaws in their argument and provide evidence to support the view that most seaweed ecosystems are autotrophic. Their reliance on a dataset with highly variable measures of net ecosystem production and incomplete representation of seaweed ecosystems globally undermines their conclusion. We emphasize that the climate change mitigation value of an ecosystem depends on the net difference in CO2 uptake between the original ecosystem and its replacement.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Altynay Kaidarova, Nathan R. Geraldi, Rory P. Wilson, Juergen Kosel, Mark G. Meekan, Victor M. Eguiluz, Muhammad Mustafa Hussain, Atif Shamim, Hanguang Liao, Mani Srivastava, Swapnil Sayan Saha, Michael S. Strano, Xiangliang Zhang, Boon S. Ooi, Mark Holton, Lloyd W. Hopkins, Xiaojia Jin, Xun Gong, Flavio Quintana, Adylkhan Tovasarov, Assel Tasmagambetova, Carlos M. Duarte
Summary: Human societies rely on marine ecosystems, which are still experiencing degradation. This article discusses the adaptation of sensors and wearable technology developed for humans to improve marine monitoring. It highlights the barriers to transitioning this technology from land to sea, updates on sensor developments for ocean observation, and advocates for wider use of wearables on marine organisms. The authors propose that widespread use of wearables could contribute to an 'internet of marine life' and inform strategies for marine conservation and restoration.
NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Folco Giomi, Alberto Barausse, Alexandra Steckbauer, Daniele Daffonchio, Carlos M. Duarte, Marco Fusi
Summary: The decline of dissolved oxygen in the oceans could have negative impacts on marine life and biogeochemical cycles. Current models that focus on large-scale mean values may lead to inaccurate predictions. Short-term and small-scale oxygen fluctuations strongly influence marine ecosystems, but they are often neglected in large-scale modelling. Understanding the dynamics of dissolved oxygen at small relevant scales is crucial for accurate projection of the impacts of ocean and coastal deoxygenation on marine biogeochemical processes and communities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah B. orberg, Carlos M. Duarte, Nathan R. Geraldi, Mikael K. Sejr, Susse Wegeberg, Jorgen L. S. Hansen, Dorte Krause-Jensen
Summary: By using environmental DNA (eDNA) fingerprinting, we tested the contribution of macroalgae to carbon stocks in arctic marine sediments. We found that macroalgae were prevalent in sediment samples from both nearshore and offshore areas, with brown algae being the main contributor. Stable isotope analysis also showed a significant contribution from macroalgae in sediments. Overall, our findings provide evidence for the prevalent contribution of macroalgal forests to sediment carbon stocks in the Arctic.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shichao Pei, Xiangliang Zhang, Victor M. Eguiluz, Sarah S. Kienle, Patrick W. Robinson, Daniel P. Costa, Carlos M. Duarte
Summary: Northern elephant seals, known for their large-scale foraging migrations, exhibit surprising coherence in female seals' migratory behavior. Patterns of movement remained coherent until the seals were 1,000 km away from the colony, beyond which coherence declined. Regional aggregations were observed, with female seals traveling within the center and isolated individuals on the edges. The presence of synchronized movement was demonstrated, suggesting the influence of both internal and external cues on migration timing.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Arthur Anker, Silvia Vimercati, Federica Barreca, Fabio Marchese, Giovanni Chimienti, Tullia I. Terraneo, Mattie Rodrigue, Ameer A. Eweida, Mohammed Qurban, Carlos M. Duarte, Vincent Pieribone, Francesca Benzoni
Summary: The diversity and evolution of Red Sea invertebrates in mesophotic and deep-water benthic ecosystems are not well-studied. The Palaemonidae family of shrimps has many taxa in need of taxonomic revisions based on recent molecular analyses. During recent expeditions, several palaemonid specimens were collected at depths ranging from 88-494 m in the Red Sea, leading to the description of two new genera and species and the transfer of three deep-water species to a different genus. Further research on the diversity and evolutionary relationships of Red Sea marine invertebrates will highlight the unique nature of its mesophotic and bathyal fauna.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Susann Rossbach, Alexandra Steckbauer, Shannon G. Klein, Silvia Arossa, Nathan R. Geraldi, Kah Kheng Lim, Cecilia Martin, Felix I. Rossbach, Marc J. Shellard, Letizia Valluzzi, Carlos M. Duarte
Summary: The rapid deterioration of marine habitats and biodiversity has led to increased efforts to rebuild marine life. However, the successes of these endeavors have not been prominently recognized in recent assessments, despite their importance in guiding future actions towards a healthy ocean.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sreejith Kottuparambil, Ananya Ashok, Alan Barozzi, Gregoire Michoud, Chunzhi Cai, Daniele Daffonchio, Carlos M. Duarte, Susana Agusti
Summary: Understanding the immediate impacts of oil spills is crucial for predicting their long-term consequences on the marine environment. This study investigated the early signals of crude oil in seawater and plankton after a major oil spill in the Red Sea. The findings revealed significant incorporation of oil carbon into the dissolved organic carbon pool, alterations in UV absorption, elevated oil fluorescence emissions, changes in the carbon isotope composition of the seawater, enrichment of specific bacterial genera, and the presence of oil pollutants in zooplankton tissues. These early signs highlight the importance of predicting the long-term impacts of marine oil spills.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Runqiu Huang, Junyu He, Nan Wang, George Christakos, Jiali Gu, Li Song, Ji Luo, Susana Agusti, Carlos M. Duarte, Jiaping Wu
Summary: Coastal blue carbon ecosystems have promising benefits for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Research shows that mangrove transplantation and Spartina alterniflora invasion have significant effects on the carbon sequestration potential of coastal wetlands. Additionally, plant-derived organic carbon can be exported to the surrounding environment due to rapid sediment turnover.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)