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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Luigi Naselli-Flores, Judit Padisak
Summary: Phytoplankton, as a group of microalgae in water, play a crucial role as ecosystem engineers and provide various services such as oxygen production and biogeochemical cycling, which are essential for regulating and sustaining life on Earth.
Review
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Camrin D. Braun, Martin C. Arostegui, Simon R. Thorrold, Yannis P. Papastamatiou, Peter Gaube, Jorge Fontes, Pedro Afonso
Summary: Many large marine predators are capable of diving from surface waters to depths below 200 m. This ability has independently evolved in various marine mammals, reptiles, birds, teleost fishes, and elasmobranchs. There are several plausible hypotheses for deep-diving behavior, but testing them requires new methods to quantify animal behavior and biophysical oceanographic processes at coherent spatiotemporal scales. Knowledge gaps include understanding ecological connections between surface waters and mesopelagic habitats, as well as the value of ecosystem services provided by the biomass in the ocean twilight zone. Given the increasing pressure on twilight zone fisheries, it is crucial to understand the importance of the deep pelagic ocean for large marine predators.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Jess Melbourne-Thomas, Asta Audzijonyte, Madeleine J. Brasier, Katherine A. Cresswell, Hannah E. Fogarty, Marcus Haward, Alistair J. Hobday, Heather L. Hunt, Scott D. Ling, Phillipa C. McCormack, Tero Mustonen, Kaisu Mustonen, Janet A. Nye, Michael Oellermann, Rowan Trebilco, Ingrid van Putten, Cecilia Villanueva, Reg A. Watson, Gretta T. Pecl
Summary: Climate change is causing marine ecosystems to shift, with species moving poleward, impacting human communities and fisheries. Actions in the next decade can help us adapt and achieve a more sustainable future. Improved monitoring, cooperation, and adaptive management are crucial for responding to the challenge of species redistribution.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Nsikak U. Benson, Omowumi D. Agboola, Omowunmi H. Fred-Ahmadu, Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Ayodeji Oluwalana, Akan B. Williams
Summary: Plastic pollution is a rapidly growing environmental disaster, with microplastics and nanoplastics posing a threat to aquatic organisms. Numerous studies have shown that these contaminants can be ingested and accumulated, leading to potential toxic effects and ecological issues.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Hamed Ghafarifarsani, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Susan Javahery, Hien Van Doan
Summary: This study compared the effects of dietary vitamin C, thyme essential oil, and quercetin on the hematology, antioxidant, and immune parameters of common carp. The results showed that these additives can improve the immune and antioxidant capacities of fish, which is beneficial for the quality and sustainability of fish production.
Article
Fisheries
Zhiying Miao, Zhiruo Miao, Xiaohua Teng, Shiwen Xu
Summary: This study investigates the effect of melatonin on lead-induced intestinal epithelial cell pyroptosis and demonstrates that melatonin attenuates pyroptosis through the miR-17-5p/TXNIP axis. The findings suggest that melatonin could be a potential therapeutic option for lead-induced intestinal injury and inflammation.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Eakapol Wangkahart, Suriyet Wachiraamonloed, Po-Tsang Lee, Parasuraman Aiya Subramani, Zhitao Qi, Bei Wang
Summary: The study showed that supplementing Aegle marmelos fruit extract in the diet of Nile tilapia significantly promoted growth, enhanced antioxidant capacity and immune response. Furthermore, it provided protection against Streptococcus agalactiae infection.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yu Deng, Andries Debognies, Qi Zhang, Zhenyan Zhang, Zhigao Zhou, Jinfeng Zhang, Liwei Sun, Tao Lu, Haifeng Qian
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of Ofloxacin on photosynthetic microorganisms and aquatic microbial communities. The results showed that Ofloxacin inhibited the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa and altered the structure and species interaction of the microbial community. This suggests that the residual Ofloxacin can disturb the balance of aquatic ecosystems.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Jiaze Gu, Hualiang Liang, Xianping Ge, Dong Xia, Liangkun Pan, Haifeng Mi, Mingchun Ren
Summary: Partial replacement of fish meal with yellow mealworm can impact the growth performance, food utilization, and intestinal immune response of juvenile largemouth bass. Increasing levels of yellow mealworm substitution led to varying effects on the fish, with a recommended maximum inclusion level of 4% for optimal results.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Umberto Andriolo, Gil Goncalves
Summary: This study reports scientific evidence of marine litter embedded in dune volumes on the North Atlantic Portuguese coast. The researchers found that stranded litter plays a role in the growth and erosion processes of natural beach-dune systems. The study highlights the need for improved monitoring of buried litter on coastal dunes, as erosion processes can uncover and re-expose the litter into the marine environment.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohamed Ben-Haddad, Mohamed Rida Abelouah, Sara Hajji, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Hicham Abou Oualid, Nelson Rangel-Buitrago, Aicha Ait Alla
Summary: This study explores the use of D. trunculus as a bioindicator of microplastic pollution caused by beach urbanization in Morocco. The results show that the density of microplastics is influenced by the degree of urbanization in the area, with polyethylene and polypropylene being the main types of polymers detected. The study recommends using D. trunculus as a bioindicator and implementing sustainable coastal management after urban changes in coastal areas.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Otakar Strunecky, Anna Pavlovna Ivanova, Jan Mares
Summary: Cyanobacterial taxonomy is undergoing rapid changes due to advancements in 16S rRNA gene sequencing and new classification workflows. A study has reconstructed a robust phylogenomic tree using genomic sequences and established a polyphasic classification system for Cyanobacteria. This system incorporates both phylogenomic and phenotypic data to provide useful information for professionals in the field. However, the study also highlights the need for integrating genomic data to conclusively classify a large number of cyanobacterial genera in the future.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Tian Yan, Xiao-Dong Li, Zhi-Jun Tan, Ren-Cheng Yu, Jing-Zhong Zou
Summary: The study highlights the increasing diversity of harmful algal bloom species in China over the last 30 years, with shifts in the main causative species. Apart from toxic effects on fish and shellfish, HABs also have harmful impacts on other marine organisms.
Article
Fisheries
Mibu Fischer, Kimberley Maxwell, Nuunoq, Halfdan Pedersen, Dean Greeno, Nang Jingwas, Jamie Graham Blair, Sutej Hugu, Tero Mustonen, Eero Murtomaki, Kaisu Mustonen
Summary: Coastal Indigenous and Traditional communities are facing challenges from climate change, but are hindered by governance structures, oppression, colonization, language barriers, and lack of agency in contributing to the current management of oceans and coasts. They are calling on scientists and practitioners to support them in becoming Earth's guardians and taking a leading role in shaping the future.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jeffery R. Hughey, Paul W. Gabrielson, Christine A. Maggs, Frederic Mineur
Summary: It is difficult to identify species of Ulva Linnaeus based on morpho-anatomy, requiring DNA sequencing for confirmation. The species Ulva rigida C.Agardh has been considered widespread and ecologically important, but genetic evidence suggests potential misidentifications and taxonomic errors in the genus Ulva.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Todd C. LaJeunesse, Joerg Wiedenmann, Pilar Casado-Amezua, Isabella D'Ambra, Kira E. Turnham, Matthew R. Nitschke, Clinton A. Oakley, Stefano Goffredo, Carlos A. Spano, Victor M. Cubillos, Simon K. Davy, David J. Suggett
Summary: The genus Philozoon, characterized by a symbiotic relationship with temperate invertebrates, has been identified and named using a term discarded from the golden age of Natural Historians. This lineage, closely related to Symbiodinium, thrives in shallow temperate marine habitats in the northern and southern hemispheres. Each symbiont species in the genus displays high host fidelity for specific species of sea anemone, soft coral, stony coral, and rhizostome jellyfish.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Gregory C. Johnson, Shigeki Hosoda, Steven R. Jayne, Peter R. Oke, Stephen C. Riser, Dean Roemmich, Tohsio Suga, Virginie Thierry, Susan E. Wijffels, Jianping Xu
Summary: Argo, an international network of nearly 4,000 autonomous robotic profiling floats, has revolutionized physical oceanography. After two decades, Argo data have supported thousands of scientific publications and improved real-time forecasts and projections.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
P. N. Trathan, V Warwick-Evans, E. F. Young, A. Friedlaender, J. H. Kim, N. Kokubun
Summary: Fishery demand for Antarctic krill is increasing and has the potential to contribute significantly to global food security. However, current fishery management is data-limited, leading to calls for revised strategies that consider ecosystem operation at smaller spatial and temporal scales, particularly in relation to krill-dependent predators.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Muhammad A. B. Siddik, Md Javed Foysal, Ravi Fotedar, David S. Francis, Sanjay K. Gupta
Summary: The study demonstrated that the combined effects of probiotic yeast and lactic acid bacteria significantly improved the growth performance and immune response of juvenile barramundi, as well as increasing microbial diversity and promoting gut health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mir Mohammad Ali, Md Saiful Islam, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam, Md Simul Bhuyan, A. S. Shafiuddin Ahmed, Md Zillur Rahman, Md Mostafizur Rahman
Summary: This study quantified the presence of four toxic metals (As, Cr, Cd, and Pb) in water and sediments at the Sitakunda ship breaking area in Bangladesh and found that the concentrations of these metals exceeded the acceptable limits. The assessment also revealed high water quality and ecological risks in the study area due to metal pollution. Necessary efforts should be made to improve the surrounding environment near the investigated sites.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
