Publications

@article{RAMALHOSA2025117732,

title = {The role of marine debris as a vector, dispersal agent, and substrate for non-indigenous species on Oceanic Islands (Northeast Atlantic)},

author = {Patrício Ramalhosa and João G. Monteiro and Sabine Rech and Ignacio Gestoso and Soledad Álvarez and Francesca Gizzi and Paola Parretti and Nuno Castro and Silvia Almeida and etc and João Canning-Clode},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X25002073},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117732},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-27},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {214},

pages = {117732},

abstract = {Marine debris (MD) can be a transport vector for diverse marine communities, including non-indigenous species (NIS). This study assessed MD potential role as a substrate for colonization and dispersal vector for NIS in the Madeira Archipelago (NE Atlantic) by examining three MD categories: floating (FMD), seafloor (SMD), and beached (BMD). Opportunistic sampling, conducted in collaboration with local maritime stakeholders, documented MD sightings with photographs and GPS coordinates. A total of 92 MD items were inspected, revealing 108 fouling species across 11 phyla, with 13 % identified as NIS. SMD exhibited the highest proportion of NIS (9.6 %), followed by BMD (4.4 %) and FMD (3.9 %). Notably, the study provides evidence that FMD functions as both a substrate and a dispersal vector for NIS in Madeira waters. Combining biogeographic analyses, oceanographic modelling, and MD identification marks, this study highlighted the North Atlantic Subtropical Gyre's currents as key pathways, transporting MD items from the Wider Caribbean, the North American east coast, and the Iberian Peninsula to Madeira within 2–3 years. These findings emphasize Madeira's dual role as both a recipient and exporter of MD, with implications for NIS introductions and secondary spread. This study underscores the urgent need for standardized monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and proactive MD management strategies to mitigate NIS introductions and protect sensitive marine ecosystems like Macaronesia from the ecological risks of biological invasions.},

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@article{article_52,

title = {Refining management strategies in marine protected areas in oceanic islands: a non-indigenous species risk index for strategic prioritization},

author = {Nuno Castro and Joao Monteiro and Marisa Gouveia and Paola Parretti and Susanne Schäfer and Soledad Álvarez and Patrício Ramalhosa and João Canning-Clode},

doi = {10.1007/s10530-025-03536-1},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-22},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Biological Invasions},

volume = {27},

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@article{https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70053,

title = {Satellite Tracking and Photographic-Identification as Connectivity-Based Tools Towards Conservation Planning of Pilot Whales},

author = {Mieke Weyn and Jacobo Marrero-Pérez and Anna Sánchez Mora and etc and Rita Ferreira and Annalisa Sambolino and Ana Dinis and etc and Marc Fernandez and Filipe Alves},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/aqc.70053},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70053},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-20},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems},

volume = {35},

number = {2},

pages = {e70053},

abstract = {ABSTRACT Identifying biogeographical patterns and important biological (blue) corridors can greatly contribute to conservation planning. Yet, this is particularly challenging when addressing pelagic species. In this study, satellite telemetry and photographic-identification data of short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) were used to identify preferred areas and pathways in the Macaronesia biogeographical region, namely between Madeira and two regions in the Canary Islands, the Western (WCI, La Palma and El Hierro) and the Central (CCI, Tenerife and La Gomera). Home-range and time-varying move persistence analyses from tracking data of four whales that moved between both archipelagos over 578 days revealed preferred areas in Madeira and the WCI, new connectivity pathways and the importance of both regions for area-restricted behaviours. These findings were corroborated by a high number (n = 71) of photographic matches between Madeira (catalogue of 1276 individuals) and the WCI (456 individuals), compared to only four between Madeira and the CCI (717 individuals). The high linkage of the WCI with Madeira and the CCI (n = 48) suggests that the WCI constitute a key habitat for potential mixing of pilot whales from different groups. This study emphasizes that a combined methodological approach provides robust baseline information for pilot whales' conservation management, which could be valuable for other scenarios and species. Furthermore, shown connectivity patterns contribute to broadening our knowledge on potential blue corridors in the eastern North Atlantic and highlight the importance of considering wide and international geographic areas for conservation planning of highly mobile marine species.},

note = {e70053 AQC-24-0250.R1},

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@article{doi:10.1177/0734242X251313927,

title = {Towards more sustainable oceans: A review of the pressing challenges posed by marine plastic litter},

author = {Walter Leal Filho and Jelena Barbir and Julia May and etc and Sara Bettencourt and etc and Hossein Azadi},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242X251313927},

doi = {10.1177/0734242X251313927},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-13},

urldate = {2025-02-13},

journal = {Waste Management & Research},

volume = {0},

number = {0},

pages = {0734242X251313927},

abstract = {Marine littering is a global challenge and a significant threat to a sustainable planet, requiring comprehensive and effective mechanisms to address it in a comprehensive manner. This study reports on a bibliometric analysis that has identified the extent to which the topic has been explored in the international literature, by focusing on geographical scope, the emphasis on (micro)plastic litter and on policy measures. Additionally, as a complement to the assessment of the recent literature on marine plastic litter, this study reviews some case studies, identifying some trends on how to cope with this problem. The findings underscore the imperative for heightened research efforts in the context of marine littering. The literature reveals that unsustainable practices, the absence of robust policies and inadequate enforcement substantially contribute to the prevalence of marine plastic litter. Consequently, urgent action is essential, demanding the implementation of effective policies and frameworks. Encouraging nations to transition towards marine sustainability, particularly in terms of prevention and environmental awareness, is of paramount importance. To pave the way for a cleaner ocean for future generations, this study not only highlights the root causes but also offers suggested solutions. These solutions serve as valuable insights for researchers, innovators and policymakers worldwide, charting a course towards a more sustainable and litter-free marine environment.},

note = {PMID: 39949180},

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@article{jmse13020324,

title = {New Challenges in Marine Aquaculture Research},

author = {Ana Catarina Matias and Carlos Andrade},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/2/324},

doi = {10.3390/jmse13020324},

issn = {2077-1312},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-10},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Marine Science and Engineering},

volume = {13},

number = {2},

abstract = {Marine aquaculture has witnessed remarkable growth in recent decades, contributing significantly to global food security and economic development [...]},

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@article{https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70989,

title = {First Records of Wild Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Preying on Adult Invasive Blue Crabs (Callinectes sapidus)},

author = {Julio Fernández and Ignacio Gestoso and Hidde Juijn and Miguel Cabanellas-Reboredo and Jorge Hernández-Urcera},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ece3.70989},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70989},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-02-08},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Ecology and Evolution},

volume = {15},

number = {2},

pages = {e70989},

abstract = {ABSTRACT The Atlantic blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, has rapidly expanded its invasive range ubiquitously in the Mediterranean Sea, posing ecological threats to native ecosystems. In its native habitat, the crab plays a crucial role in the ecosystem, but in invaded areas, it lacks natural predators. This has led to rapid expansion, highlighting the need to monitor and understand biological interactions with the native community. This study reports, for the first time in the wild, the predation of the invasive blue crab by the common octopus, Octopus vulgaris, in the Mediterranean Sea. Three sequences (two videos and a photography series) recorded by two spearfisherman (observation 1 and 2) and a recreational SCUBA diver (observation 3) are described. This article highlights the importance of native predators in influencing the expansion or control of invasive species. Additionally, it showcases the capacity of a versatile predator (the octopus), to serve as an ally alongside the fishing strategy, suggesting a novel perspective for ecologically sustainable management, in a context of low native predators of the blue crab. The collaboration with citizen scientists proves crucial in expanding our understanding of predator–prey dynamics and ecological interactions, underlining the need for continued partnerships between researchers and society for effective invasive species management.},

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@article{INIGUEZ2025106974,

title = {Intraspecific variation in the feeding habits of short-finned pilot whales based on blubber fatty acid profiles},

author = {Eva Íñiguez and Annalisa Sambolino and Alejandro Escánez Pérez and etc and Mieke Weyn and Marc Fernandez and etc and Ana Dinis and etc and Filipe Alves},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141113625000315},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.106974},

issn = {0141-1136},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-28},

urldate = {2025-01-28},

journal = {Marine Environmental Research},

volume = {204},

pages = {106974},

abstract = {Understanding trophic interactions in deep-sea ecosystems is challenging and still largely unexplored. Here, fatty acid (FA) profiles were used as biochemical tracers to explore intraspecific feeding specialization in a deep-diving apex predator. The FA profiles of free-ranging short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) biopsies from two archipelagos (Canary Islands},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Application of shape analysis for the identification of pelagic fish stocks},

author = {Joana Vasconcelos and María Cirera and Ana Rita Vieira and José Luís Otero-Ferrer and Víctor M. Tuset},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-025-05798-1},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-23},

urldate = {2025-01-23},

journal = {Hydrobiologia},

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@article{SONIAKM2025109147,

title = {Phytoplankton and Zooplankton diversity and community dynamics in connected coastal wetlands’ ecosystems under anthropogenic pressure (SW Mediterranean Sea).},

author = {Gueroun Sonia KM and Kefi-Daly Yahia Ons and Bouaziz Raja and Daly Yahia Mohamed Nejib},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272771425000253},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2025.109147},

issn = {0272-7714},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-20},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science},

pages = {109147},

abstract = {ABSTRACT 

Transitional aquatic ecosystems exhibit remarkable biological richness and serve as vital habitats, providing refuge and critical breeding grounds. However, these environments confront an array of stressors stemming from both anthropogenic activities and climate-induced changes. Within the Southwestern Mediterranean Sea, Ichkeul Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its interlinked Bizerte Lagoon typify the challenges confronting such habitats. This study presents an up-to-date assessment of the planktonic community (phytoplankton and zooplankton) in terms of taxonomic diversity, distribution, abundance, and functional characteristics across these ecosystems. The comprehensive analysis of surveyed parameters, encompassing both biotic and abiotic factors, reveals discernible trends: a declining gradient in nutrients, turbidity, and zooplankton abundance, juxtaposed with an ascending pattern in oxygen levels, salinity, and taxa richness as one transitions from Ichkeul Lake to Bizerte Lagoon. Notably, a shift in functional traits within the phytoplankton community is evident, denoting a transition from a prevalence of mixotrophy to autotrophy from Ichkeul Lake to Bizerte Lagoon. The environmental variables, particularly nutrients, turbidity, oxygen, and salinity, observed during the winter and spring of 2016, align with phytoplankton assemblages dominated by marine mixotroph dinoflagellates and marine zooplankton. These findings signify a profound ecosystem shift in Ichkeul Lake, transitioning from a predominantly freshwater system to an estuarine regime. These observations underscore the pressing need for refined management strategies targeting Ichkeul Lake, emphasizing prudent water resource utilization and regulated discharge, especially in the context of climate fluctuations, to facilitate the restoration of the ecosystem's good status.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Questionnaire improvements in second-generation, multilingual decision support tools for invasion risk screening of non-native taxa},

author = {Lorenzo Vilizzi and Marina Piria and Gábor Herczeg and etc and João G. Monteiro and etc and Dariusz Pietraszewski },

doi = {https://doi.org/10.3391/mbi. 2025.16.1.03},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-15},

journal = {Management of Biological Invasions},

volume = {16},

issue = {1},

pages = {33-44},

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@article{nokey,

title = {To be, or not to be, a non-native species in non-English languages: gauging terminological consensus amongst invasion biologists},

author = {Lorenzo Vilizzi and Marina Piria and Dariusz Pietraszewski and etc and João G. Monteiro and etc and Daniela Giannetto},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.3391/mbi.2025.16.1.02},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-15},

urldate = {2025-01-15},

journal = {Management of Biological Invasions},

volume = {16},

issue = {1},

pages = {15-31},

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@article{10.1371/journal.pone.0316548,

title = {A networked station system for high-resolution wind nowcasting in air traffic operations: A data-augmented deep learning approach},

author = {Décio Alves and Fábio Mendonça and Sheikh Shanawaz Mostafa and Diogo Freitas and João Pestana and Dinarte Vieira and Marko Radeta and Fernando Morgado-Dias},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316548},

doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0316548},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-14},

urldate = {2025-01-14},

journal = {PLOS ONE},

volume = {20},

number = {1},

pages = {1-20},

publisher = {Public Library of Science},

abstract = {This study introduces a high-resolution wind nowcasting model designed for aviation applications at Madeira International Airport, a location known for its complex wind patterns. By using data from a network of six meteorological stations and deep learning techniques, the produced model is capable of predicting wind speed and direction up to 30-minute ahead with 1-minute temporal resolution. The optimized architecture demonstrated robust predictive performance across all forecast horizons. For the most challenging task, the 30-minute ahead forecasts, the model achieved a wind speed Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of 0.78 m/s and a wind direction MAE of 33.06°. Furthermore, the use of Gaussian noise concatenation to both input and label training data yielded the most consistent results. A case study further validated the model’s efficacy, with MAE values below 0.43 m/s for wind speed and between 33.93° and 35.03° for wind direction across different forecast horizons. This approach shows that combining strategically deployed sensor networks with machine learning techniques offers improvements in wind nowcasting for airports in complex environments, possibly enhancing operational efficiency and safety.},

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@article{10807074,

title = {TRITON—Open Telemetry and Location Estimation for Marine Monitoring Based on IoT and LoRa},

author = {Marko Radeta and João Pestana and Pedro Abreu and Rúben Freitas and Francisco Silva and Dinarte Vieira and Rui Prieto and Marc Fernandez and Filipe Alves and Thomas Dellinger and Silvana Neves and Eric Delory},

doi = {10.1109/JOE.2024.3441819},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-12-18},

urldate = {2024-12-18},

journal = {IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering},

pages = {1-15},

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@article{OLIVEIRA2025100273,

title = {A multi-dimensional approach to improve validation practices for qualitative models of marine social-ecological systems},

author = {Bruno Oliveira and Nuno V. Álvaro and Furqan Asif and etc and João Canning-Clode and etc and Ana Dinis and etc and Paola Parretti and etc and Angel Borja},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666049024000331},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsust.2024.100273},

issn = {2666-0490},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-12-18},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Current Research in Environmental Sustainability},

volume = {9},

pages = {100273},

abstract = {Current modeling practices for social-ecological systems (SES) are often qualitative and use causal loop diagrams (CLDs), as these models promote an evaluation of the systems loops and variable connectivity. Our literature review demonstrated that quality assurance of these models often lacks a consistent validation procedure. Therefore, a guide to improving the validation of qualitative models is presented. The presumed utility protocol is a multi-dimensional protocol with 26 criteria, organized into four dimensions, designed to assess specific parts of the modeling process and provide recommendations for improvement. This protocol was applied to three demonstration cases, located in the Arctic Northeast Atlantic Ocean, Macaronesia, and the Tuscan archipelago. The “Specific Model Tests” dimension, which focuses on the structure of the model, revealed positive evaluations of its structure, boundaries, and capacity to be scaled up. “Guidelines and Processes”, which focuses on the meaning and representativeness of the process, showed positive results regarding purpose, usefulness, presentation, and meaningfulness. “Policy Insights and Spillovers”, a dimension focused on the policy recommendations, revealed a high number of “not apply”, indicating that several criteria are too advanced for the status of the models tested. The “Administrative, Review, and Overview” dimension, which focused on the managerial overview, showed the models needed improvement in the documentation and replicability, while time and cost constraints were positively evaluated. The presumed utility protocol has shown to be a useful tool providing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for an intermediate evaluation of the model-building process, helping to substantiate confidence, with recommendations for improvements and applications elsewhere.},

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@article{SPADONI2025117415,

title = {Common dolphin's shipping noise risk assessment on the Portuguese coast},

author = {Giulia Spadoni and Ricardo Duarte and Cristiano Soares and Marc Fernandez and Sérgio M. Jesus},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X24013924},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117415},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-12-16},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {211},

pages = {117415},

abstract = {Ocean noise generated by human activities at sea has been increasing over the decades, affecting marine ecosystems. Ship traffic flow between the Mediterranean or South Atlantic and northern Europe makes the coast of Portugal one of the most intense shipping highways on a global scale. Among the cetaceans of the coast of Portugal, the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) was selected as a target species. Based on 15 years of observations, the common dolphins' habitat suitability was estimated, together with the shipping noise maps for the year 2019, to produce seasonal risk maps for the same year. A large number of areas with a high noise risk index (≥0.85) were found in Portugal's southern and southwestern coasts, especially during the summer and fall seasons. Comparably, the 0.50 risk index exceeds 7 % and 3.5 % of the total area in summer and fall, respectively. These percentages decrease to 1 % in spring and winter.},

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@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.14065,

title = {Lack of Evidence for European Eel Infection by Anguillicola crassus in Madeira Island, Macaronesia},

author = {Inês Órfão and Rui Monteiro and Teresa Portela and Sílvia Almeida and Ricardo Rocha and João Canning-Clode and Isabel Domingos},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jfd.14065},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.14065},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-12-13},

journal = {Journal of Fish Diseases},

pages = {e14065},

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@article{nokey,

title = {A pioneering longterm experiment on mesophotic macrofouling communities in the North Atlantic},

author = {João Canning-Clode and Francesca Gizzi and Andreia Braga-Henriques and Patrício Ramalhosa and Pedro Abreu and Soledad Álvarez and Manuel Biscoito and etc and Diane Esson and Mafalda Freitas and etc and Filipe Henriques and Joachim Jakobsen and Kirsten Jakobsen and etc and Marko Radeta and etc and Pedro Sepúlveda and Rodrigo Silva and etc and Raül Triay-Portella and etc and Sonia K. M. Gueroun and João G. Monteiro},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-024-07249-4},

issn = {2399-3642},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-12-04},

journal = {Commun Biol},

volume = {7},

number = {1618},

abstract = {The mesophotic zone represents one of our planet’s largest and least explored biomes. An increasing number of studies evidence the importance of macrofouling species in marine ecosystems, but information on these communities and the factors influencing their structures at mesophotic depths remain poor. This lack of understanding limits our ability to predict anthropogenic impacts or conduct restoration operations in the mesophotic and the lower boundary of the euphotic zones. In this study, we performed a 24-month experiment in a natural environment to investigate three factors influencing the macrobenthic community structure of the mesophotic and the euphotic lower boundary: depth, substrate orientation and substrate material. Using a manned submersible, several recruitment panels of two different materials were deployed at 100, 200 and 400 meters in vertical and horizontal positions. All three factors contributed to structuring the macrofouling communities, but depth and substrate orientation displayed the strongest effects. This study not only advances our understanding of lower boundary euphotic and mesophotic macrofouling communities but also establishes a foundation for future research and restoration efforts of mesophotic environments in the Madeira archipelago, where mesophotic habitats are amongst the least studied marine habitats in the Northeast Atlantic.},

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@article{Ferreira_Kaufmann_Wirtz_Berimbau_Araújo_2024,

title = {Pelagic Sargassum and some associated mobile fauna: new records for the archipelago of Madeira (subtropical eastern Atlantic)},

author = {S. J. Ferreira and M. Kaufmann and P. Wirtz and L. Berimbau and R. Araújo},

doi = {10.1017/S0025315424000985},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-11-27},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom},

volume = {104},

pages = {e104},

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@article{article_51,

title = {Interspecific relationships in a suboptimal habitat, an unexpected ally for the survival of the threatened Tenerife speckled lizard (Gallotia intermedia)},

author = {Gonzalo Robles and Alejandro Escánez and Alicia Perera-Castro},

doi = {10.1007/s10344-024-01870-8},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-11-25},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {European Journal of Wildlife Research},

volume = {70},

number = {123},

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@article{VALENTE2025125316,

title = {Beyond the threshold - Different accumulation of organochlorine compounds in common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) inhabiting continental and insular ecosystems in the Northeast Atlantic},

author = {Raul Valente and Nara Oliveira-Ferreira and Rita Ferreira and etc and Annalisa Sambolino and etc and Ana Dinis and etc and Filipe Alves and José Lailson-Brito},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0269749124020335},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125316},

issn = {0269-7491},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-11-18},

urldate = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Pollution},

volume = {364},

pages = {125316},

abstract = {Assessing persistent organic pollutant (POP) levels across regions helps evaluate environmental health and determine ecological risks. As an apex predator, the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) serves as an excellent model for understanding POP exposure and impact in Eastern North Atlantic marine ecosystems. In this study, we collected biopsy samples of common dolphins in two ecoregions, the pelagic system of Madeira Island (Portugal) (n = 30) and in the continental shelf of Northwest Portugal (n = 14) to analyse organochlorine concentrations (PCBs, DDTs, Mirex, HCB) from their blubber. For both ecoregions, PCBs comprised the largest proportion of the total measured organochlorines (60% in Madeira Island and 85% in Northwest Portugal), followed by DDTs, and lastly, HCB. Considerable differences in the organochlorine profile were identified between samples from Madeira and Northwest Portugal, with common dolphins showing higher PCB loads in Northwest Portugal (53 ± 37 μg g−1 lw) compared to Madeira Island (11 ± 4.8 μg g −1 lw). The high levels of PCBs found in individuals from mainland Portugal – reaching values up to 140 μg g−1 lw – are some of the highest reported for the species worldwide, considerably exceeding toxicity thresholds. This is of particular concern as they may be potentially affecting important physiological processes of the animals. These results highlight the poor habitat quality in one of the studied regions, with potential impacts on ecosystem health, while offering valuable insights into the population structure of a species that remains understudied for effective management and conservation.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {A beacon for deep-sea research},

author = {João Canning-Clode and Diane Esson},

editor = {Nane Steinhoff},

url = {https://oceanographicmagazine.com/spotlight/?read_digital=madeira&type=map},

issn = {2516-5941},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-11-11},

urldate = {2024-11-11},

journal = {Spotlight on Madeira: Oceanographic Magazine},

pages = {34-35},

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@article{nokey,

title = {The notorious invader Watersipora subtorquata reaches Rapa Nui},

author = {Sabine Rech and Bejamin Aguila and Pamela Averill and Emilia Palma Tuki and etc and Martin Thiel},

url = {https://moevarua.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/moeVarua-Edicion-Noviembre-2024.pdf},

issn = {2735-7678},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-11-01},

urldate = {2024-11-01},

journal = {Moe Varua},

volume = {16},

number = {182},

pages = {18-21},

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tppubtype = {article}

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@article{Gueroun_Moura_Almansa_Escánez_2024,

title = {Cassiopea andromeda (Cnidaria, Scyphozoa) in the subtropical eastern Atlantic},

author = {Sonia K. M. Gueroun and Carlos J. Moura and Eduardo Almansa and Alejandro Escánez},

doi = {10.1017/S0025315424000882},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-10-29},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom},

volume = {104},

pages = {e92},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/jpy.13516,

title = {Assessing climatic conditions and biotic interactions shaping the success of Cystoseira foeniculacea early-life stages},

author = {Alejandro Bernal-Ibáñez and Eva Cacabelos and Raul Triay-Portella and Patrício Ramalhosa and Ignacio Gestoso},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jpy.13516},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/jpy.13516},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-10-23},

journal = {Journal of Phycology},

volume = {n/a},

number = {n/a},

abstract = {Abstract Early-life stages of canopy-forming macroalgae are critical for the maintenance of natural populations and the success of restoration actions. Unfortunately, the abiotic conditions and biotic interactions shaping the success of these stages have received less attention than the interactions shaping the success of adults. Here, we combined field and mesocosm experiments to explore the effects of temperature, herbivory, and canopy presence on the development of early-life stages of the brown seaweed Cystoseira foeniculacea. We assessed these effects by examining changes in recruit density and size. After recruiting zygotes under laboratory conditions, we conducted one laboratory and three field experiments. In the first field experiment, the density of recruits decreased over time in all rockpools and was negatively affected by rising temperatures and turf cover. Additionally, a marine heatwave (MHW; 11 days >25°C) was recorded in the donor pools, producing strong decay in the density of transplanted recruits and a significant reduction of the mature canopy. The second field experiment tested the survival of recruits based on their positioning within the canopy. We observed a higher density of recruits when placed at the edge or outside the canopy compared to recruits placed under the canopy. In the third field experiment, an herbivory-exclusion experiment, we show how density of recruits decreased in less than 48 h in noncaged treatments. In the laboratory, we conducted a thermotolerance experiment under controlled conditions, exposing the recruits to 19, 22, 25, 28, and 31°C for 7 weeks to assess thermal impacts on their survival and growth. Temperatures above the 25°C threshold reduced the density and size of the recruits. This study sheds light on the performance of the early-life stages of a Cystoseira spp. in Macaronesia, showing a low survival ratio against the current pressures even in the context of the potential refuge provided by the intertidal rockpools.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{CHEBAANE2024106766,

title = {Evaluating fish foraging behaviour on non-indigenous Asparagopsis taxiformis using a remote video foraging system},

author = {Sahar Chebaane and Aschwin Hillebrand Engelen and Miguel Pessanha Pais and Rodrigo Silva and Francesca Gizzi and Raül Triay-Portella and Marta Florido and João Gama Monteiro},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141113624004276},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2024.106766},

issn = {0141-1136},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-10-01},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Marine Environmental Research},

volume = {202},

pages = {106766},

abstract = {The proliferation of pest and invasive marine macroalgae threatens coastal ecosystems, with biotic interactions, including direct effects such as grazing and indirect effects such as the trophic cascades, where one species indirectly affects another through its interactions with a third species, play a critical role in determining the resistance of local communities to these invasions. This study examines the foraging behaviour and preference of native fish communities toward native (Halopteris scoparia, Sargassum vulgare) and non-indigenous (Asparagopsis taxiformis) macroalgae using the Remote Video Foraging System (RVFS). Fifty-four weedpops were deployed across three locations to present these macroalgae, while associated epifaunal assemblages were also collected. Video analysis revealed that four common fish species displayed preference towards native macroalgae, possibly due to by the presence of zoobenthos rather than herbivory. This observation suggests that these fish species identified the macroalgae as a habitat that harboured their preferred food items. In contrast, A. taxiformis was consistently avoided, suggesting limited integration into the local food web. Site-specific variations in fish-macroalgae interactions and epifaunal diversity highlighted the complexity of these dynamics. This study contributes to understanding of the ecological implications of invasive macroalgae and supports the use of RVFS as a tool for assessing local biotic resistance against non-indigenous species in coastal ecosystems globally.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{article_49,

title = {Competition between mixo‐ and heterotrophic ciliates under dynamic resource supply},

author = {Sabine Flöder and Toni Klauschies and Moritz Klaassen and etc and Stefanie Moorthi},

doi = {10.1002/ecs2.4950},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-09-27},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Ecosphere},

volume = {15},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{article_50,

title = {Bayesian estimation of spatially varying mortality risk using tagged animal data},

author = {Anna Poulton and David Villegas‐Ríos and Freitas Carla and etc and Stephen Ellner},

doi = {10.1111/2041-210X.14428},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-09-23},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Methods in Ecology and Evolution},

pages = {n/a-n/a},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{Castro_Romão_Félix_2024,

title = {A foreign settler: the anthropogenic displacement of sea cucumbers through fisheries discards},

author = {Nuno Castro and Filipe Romão and Pedro M. Félix},

doi = {10.1017/S0025315424000614},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-09-18},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom},

volume = {104},

pages = {e67},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{environments11090202,

title = {Plastics at an Offshore Fish Farm on the South Coast of Madeira Island (Portugal): A Preliminary Evaluation of Their Origin, Type, and Impact on Farmed Fish},

author = {Mariana Martins and Ana Pombo and Susana Mendes and Carlos A. P. Andrade},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/11/9/202},

doi = {10.3390/environments11090202},

issn = {2076-3298},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-09-14},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Environments},

volume = {11},

number = {9},

abstract = {Plastic pollution is a global problem affecting all ecosystems, and it represents most of the marine litter. Offshore aquaculture is a sector particularly vulnerable to this issue. To investigate this concern, the present study employed videography to monitor macroplastics at an offshore fish farm on Madeira Island (Portugal) and analysis of fish gut content to evaluate macroplastic ingestion by farmed sea bream Sparus aurata. Our analysis revealed that the majority of identified plastic debris originated from domestic use (66.66%) and fisheries/aquaculture activities (24.99%). While the number of dead fish suitable for sampling was limited (1.05% of the total mortality), macroplastic debris ingestion was identified in 5.15% of the total mortalities and reported for the first time in species in offshore farming conditions. Fish ingested fragmented plastic sheets, with the amount positively correlated with fish weight (r = 0.621},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{article_47,

title = {Alterations of pleiotropic neuropeptide-receptor gene couples in Cetacea},

author = {Raul Valente and Miguel Cordeiro and Bernardo Pinto and etc and Filipe Alves and etc and Luís Castro},

doi = {10.1186/s12915-024-01984-0},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-09-02},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {BMC Biology},

volume = {22},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{TRIAYPORTELLA2024103788,

title = {Growth patterns of the invasive crab Cronius ruber (Brachyura, Portunidae) in the Canary Islands (Central-East Atlantic)},

author = {Raül Triay-Portella and José A. Martín and José G. Pajuelo},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485524004213},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2024.103788},

issn = {2352-4855},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-09-02},

urldate = {2024-09-02},

journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},

volume = {78},

pages = {103788},

abstract = {The growth pattern, including the moult process, relative growth, and estimation of von Bertalanffy growth parameters of the invasive non-indigenus species (NIS) Cronius ruber were studied in the Canary Islands. Despite being found in both, native and invaded areas, the life cycle and ecology of this species remain unknown. The study revealed a greater abundance of females than males, with males exhibiting larger carapace sizes and weights than females. Throughout ontogeny, relative growth was observed, with males reaching carapace widths (CW) between 54.5 and 57.8 mm and females reaching 49.9 mm CW. Allometry in the growth of the males’ chelae and females’ abdomen was consistently positive. Cronius ruber was found to be a fast-growing species, reaching the postpubertal growth phase (maturity) between 0.5 and 1 year of age in males and between 0.4 and 0.8 years in females. The intermoult period increased by more than 638 % in males and 443 % in females with age. Individuals undergo 13 moults during the first phase of life (until 30 mm CW) and then reduced to 6 moults until the end of life, concluding with a final terminal moult. The lifespan until the terminal moult is approximately 2.5 years, followed by a survival time over 1.5 years. von Bertalanffy growth parameters estimated using monthly CW-frequency data for males (L∞=97.4 mm CW},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{ESCANEZ2024106700,

title = {Isotope-based inferences of the trophic niche of short-finned pilot whales in the Webbnesia},

author = {Alejandro Escánez and Jacobo Marrero-Pérez and Morgane Dromby and etc and Mieke Weyn and Rita Ferreira and etc and Marc Fernandez and Ana Dinis and Filipe Alves},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141113624003611},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2024.106700},

issn = {0141-1136},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-08-28},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Marine Environmental Research},

volume = {201},

pages = {106700},

abstract = {Knowledge of predator-prey interactions is key in ecological studies and understanding ecosystem function, yet this is still poorly explored in the deep-sea environment. Carbon (δ13C: 13C/12C) and nitrogen (δ15N: 15N/14N) stable isotope ratios of a deep-diving species, the short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus), were used to explore knowledge gaps on its ecological niche and foraging habitats in the Webbnesia marine ecoregion (Tenerife Island},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{10.3897/mbmg.8.121060,

title = {Hidden in the blow - a matrix to characterise cetaceans’ respiratory microbiome: short-finned pilot whale as case study},

author = {Beatriz Santos and Luís Afonso and Filipe Alves and Ana Dinis and Rita Ferreira and etc and Maria Paola Tomasino},

url = {https://doi.org/10.3897/mbmg.8.121060},

doi = {10.3897/mbmg.8.121060},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-08-28},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Metabarcoding and Metagenomics},

volume = {8},

pages = {e121060},

publisher = {Pensoft Publishers},

abstract = {Cetaceans are key sentinel species of marine ecosystems and ocean health, being a strategic taxonomic group that evaluates the well-being of aquatic habitats and detects harmful environmental trends. Respiratory diseases are amongst the main causes of death in these animals, so identifying the microbiome community in their exhaled breath condensates (EBC), i.e. blow, has been proposed as a key biomarker for assessing respiratory health. Yet, to characterise microbiomes related to these animals’ respiratory tract and use them as a proxy for health status, it is necessary to develop baseline data on the microorganisms associated with cetaceans. Here, the short-finned pilot whale (SFPW, Globicephala macrorhynchus) was used as a case study to validate the most suitable primer set to explore the prokaryotic diversity of the cetaceans’ respiratory tract. DNA extracted from blow samples (n = 12) of animals off Madeira Island was sequenced to amplify both V3-V4 and V4-V5 hypervariable regions of the 16S rRNA gene, using the same sequencing platform (Illumina MiSeq). Independently of the primer set used, all blows shared Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes and Proteobacteria phyla in their composition. V3-V4 resulted in a higher diversity of taxa with relative abundance above 1%, whereas the V4-V5 primers captured a higher number of microbial Amplicon Sequence Variants, detecting the rare microbial biosphere with pathogen potential. Additionally, it captured the core microbiome more efficiently. Thus, this study provides a detailed characterisation of SFPW respiratory-associated microbial communities, strengthening the idea of sociality influencing microbiome composition in the respiratory tract. Moreover, it supports the use of blow as a relevant biomarker for the physiological state of the airways in free-ranging cetaceans.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{nokey,

title = {Rising temperatures, falling fisheries: causes and consequences of crossing the tipping point in a small-pelagic community},

author = {Joana Vasconcelos and Jose A. Sanabria-Fernandez and Víctor M. Tuset and Ricardo Sousa and Graça Faria and Rodrigo Riera},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s11160-024-09885-9},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-08-14},

urldate = {2024-08-14},

journal = {Rev Fish Biol Fisheries},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{SAMBOLINO2024124693,

title = {Phthalates and fatty acid markers in free-ranging cetaceans from an insular oceanic region: Ecological niches as drivers of contamination},

author = {Annalisa Sambolino and Filipe Alves and Marta Rodriguez and Mieke Weyn and Rita Ferreira and Ana M. Correia and Massimiliano Rosso and Manfred Kaufmann and Nereida Cordeiro and Ana Dinis},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0269749124014076},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124693},

issn = {0269-7491},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-08-13},

urldate = {2024-08-13},

journal = {Environmental Pollution},

volume = {360},

pages = {124693},

abstract = {Plastic additives, such as phthalates, are ubiquitous contaminants that can have detrimental impacts on marine organisms and overall ecosystems' health. Valuable information about the status and resilience of marine ecosystems can be obtained through the monitoring of key indicator species, such as cetaceans. In this study, fatty acid profiles and phthalates were examined in blubber biopsies of free-ranging individuals from two delphinid species (short-finned pilot whale – Globicephala macrorhynchus},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{10.3389/frsen.2024.1377206,

title = {Cross-referencing unidentified fish sound data sets to unravel sound sources: a case study from the Temperate Northern Atlantic},

author = {Manuel Vieira and Noelia Rios and Sebastian Muñoz-Duque and etc and Marc Fernandez and João G. Monteiro and etc and Rodrigo Silva and etc and M. Clara P. Amorim},

url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/remote-sensing/articles/10.3389/frsen.2024.1377206},

doi = {10.3389/frsen.2024.1377206},

issn = {2673-6187},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-08-07},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Frontiers in Remote Sensing},

volume = {5},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{JURADORUZAFA2024108880,

title = {Phenotypic response of a geographically expanding species, Scomber colias: Clues in the fish otolith shape},

author = {Alba Jurado-Ruzafa and Joana Vasconcelos and Jose L. Otero-Ferrer and etc and Víctor M. Tuset},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272771424002683},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2024.108880},

issn = {0272-7714},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-07-17},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science},

volume = {305},

pages = {108880},

abstract = {During the last decades, there has been a growing interest in the Atlantic chub mackerel, Scomber colias, owing to its northward expansion across the East Atlantic Ocean. This trend has been observed from regions of higher abundance off northwest Africa to the waters of the Atlantic Iberian and the Mediterranean Sea. Changes in abundance and spatial distribution of Atlantic chub mackerel have been previously studied and various theoretical models have been proposed to elucidate the changes in its abundance and biomass. However, within this fishing context, only a limited number of studies have attempted to understand how this species has responded at both the individual and population levels to the changing environmental conditions. The phenotypic variability of 1660 individuals of S. colias collected from the Canary Islands, Madeira, the Cantabrian Sea and the Central-Northern Mediterranean Sea was examined, with a specific focus on otolith shape. We identified six morphotypes classified into two groups and associated to the four analyzed regions. Despite of the occurrence of shared phenotypes in varying proportions among the different fishing grounds, this classification might be explained by the adaptation of certain morphotypes to specific environmental conditions and the migratory behavior of this species. The morphotypes M1-M5 were more abundant in the warmer waters of Madeira-Canary Islands region and M6 in the colder waters of Ligurian-Cantabrian. It is plausible that the former set may represent resident contingents, while morphotypes M2-M3 and M4 are likely to exhibit migratory behavior. Therefore, we suggest a complex metapopulation structure, where different contingents coexist.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{MATA2024102708,

title = {Drone imagery and deep learning for mapping the density of wild Pacific oysters to manage their expansion into protected areas},

author = {Aser Mata and David Moffat and Sílvia Almeida and Marko Radeta and etc and Steve Groom},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1574954124002504},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2024.102708},

issn = {1574-9541},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-07-15},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Ecological Informatics},

volume = {82},

pages = {102708},

abstract = {The recent expansion of wild Pacific oysters already had negative repercussions on sites in Europe and has raised further concerns over their potential harmful impact on the balance of biomes within protected areas. Monitoring their colonisation, especially at early stages, has become an urgent ecological issue. Current efforts to monitor wild Pacific oysters rely on “walk-over” surveys that are highly laborious and often limited to specific areas of easy access. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), commonly known as drones, can provide an effective tool for surveying complex terrains and detect Pacific oysters. This study provides a novel workflow for automated detection, counting and mapping of individual Pacific oysters to estimate their density per square meter by using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) applied to drone imagery. Drone photos were collected at low tides and altitudes of approximately 10 m across a variety of cases of rocky shore and mudflats scenarios. Using object detection, we compared how different Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) architectures including YOLOv5s, YOLOv5m, TPH-YOLOv5 and FR-CNN performed in the detection of Pacific oysters over the surveyed areas. We report the precision of our model at 88% with a difference in performance of 1% across the two sites. The workflow presented in this work proposes the use of grid maps to visualize the density of Pacific oysters per square meter towards ecological management and the creation of time series to identify trends.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{CASTEJON2024741263,

title = {Specific settlement strategies for two exploited limpet species (Patella aspera and P. ordinaria) using coralline algae and conditioned seawater},

author = {Diego Castejón and Pedro Sousa and Carlos Andrade},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848624007245},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2024.741263},

issn = {0044-8486},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-06-28},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Aquaculture},

volume = {593},

pages = {741263},

abstract = {Crustose coralline algae (CCA) are strong settlement inducers for two exploited limpets, Patella aspera and Patella ordinaria (Patellogastropoda: Patellidae). This study evaluates CCA-conditioned seawater (CSW) as a settlement inducer for the same species through nine assays aimed at its concentration, preservation, production, and as a settlement enhancer for sub-optimal substrates. Two additional assays tested the affinity of limpet larvae to settle on CCA surfaces. Each limpet species showed specific requirements. Settlement of P. aspera was higher in CCA than in CSW, whereas the settlement of P. ordinaria was similar between CCA and CSW. Inductive properties of CSW were nullified by filtration (2.7 μm) and weakened by dilution, but little affected by different preservation methods up to 48 h (room temperature, refrigerated, and autoclave). CSW can be produced serially from different CCA assemblages and preserved frozen during several days. Each limpet species responded differently to CCA and CSW when combined with diatom biofilms. Specific strategies for post larval production are recommended. P. aspera could use CCA-coated structures as collectors designed for limpet settlers in animal production and recruits in the wild; while P. ordinaria may employ movable plates for settlement induction based on CSW. Settlers would require transport to nursery grounds for grow-out.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{MUNOZDUQUE2024106600,

title = {Acoustic fish community in the Madeira Archipelago (North Atlantic Ocean): Characterization of sound diversity and daily patterns},

author = {Sebastian Muñoz-Duque and Paulo J. Fonseca and Bernardo Quintella and João Gama Monteiro and Marc Fernandez and Rodrigo Silva and Manuel Vieira and M. Clara P. Amorim},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141113624002617},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2024.106600},

issn = {0141-1136},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-06-14},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Marine Environmental Research},

volume = {199},

pages = {106600},

abstract = {Marine ecosystems are increasingly subjected to anthropogenic pressures, which demands urgent monitoring plans. Understanding soundscapes can offer unique insights into the ocean status providing important information and revealing different sounds and their sources. Fishes can be prominent soundscape contributors, making passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) a potential tool to detect the presence of vocal fish species and to monitor changes in biodiversity. The major goal of this research was to provide a first reference of the marine soundscapes of the Madeira Archipelago focusing on fish sounds, as a basis for a long-term PAM program. Based on the literature, 102 potentially vocal and 35 vocal fish species were identified. Additionally 43 putative fish sound types were detected in audio recordings from two marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Archipelago: the Garajau MPA and the Desertas MPA. The Garajau MPA exhibited higher fish vocal activity, a greater variety of putative fish sound types and higher fish sound diversity. Lower abundance of sounds was found at night at both MPAs. Acoustic activity revealed a clear distinction between diurnal and nocturnal fish groups and demonstrated daily patterns of fish sound activity, suggesting temporal and spectral partitioning of the acoustic space. Pomacentridae species were proposed as candidates for some of the dominant sound types detected during the day, while scorpionfishes (Scorpaena spp.) were proposed as sources for some of the dominant nocturnal fish sounds. This study provides an important baseline about this community acoustic behaviour and is a valuable steppingstone for future non-invasive and cost-effective monitoring programs in Madeira.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{ICES2024,

title = {Workshop on Climate Change Considerations in Marine Spatial Planning (WKCCCMSP; outputs from 2023 meeting)},

author = {Andrea Barbanti and Maria Bas López and etc and Ana Dinis and etc and Sahad Zuhair},

editor = {Ana M. Queirós and Talya ten Brink and Caitriona Nic Aonghusa},

url = {https://ices-library.figshare.com/articles/report/Workshop_on_Climate_Change_Considerations_in_Marine_Spatial_Planning_WKCCCMSP_outputs_from_2023_meeting_/25933072},

doi = {10.17895/ices.pub.25933072.v1},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-05-31},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {ICES Scientific Reports},

volume = {6},

issue = {57},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{CASTRO2024116506,

title = {Management of non-indigenous species in Macaronesia: Misconceptions and alerts to decision-makers},

author = {Nuno Castro and Pedro M. Félix and Ignacio Gestoso and José L. Costa and João Canning-Clode},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X24004831},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116506},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-05-25},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {204},

pages = {116506},

abstract = {Human-induced pressures have led to substantial changes in marine ecosystems worldwide, with the introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) emerging as a significant threat to ecological, economic, and social aspects. The Macaronesian islands, comprising the Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, and Cabo Verde archipelagos, are regions where the regional economy is dependent on marine resources (e.g., marine traffic, ecotourism and fisheries). Despite their importance, concerted efforts to manage marine biological invasions in Macaronesia have been scarce. In this context, the current study aims to contribute to the much-needed debate on biosecurity measures in this unique insular ecosystem to prevent and mitigate the impact of NIS. By adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria, this work validated and analyzed 260 documents providing insights into the management of NIS in Macaronesia until 2022. These documents revealed the presence of 29 Invasive Alien Species (IAS), most of which are misconceptions regarding this terminology. Most studies focused on the stages of early detection, rapid response, and eradication across the archipelagos. Cabo Verde had comparatively fewer studies. The most common techniques include monitoring/sampling, literature reviews, and taxonomic reviews. NIS introduction pathways were mainly attributed to transport (stowaway) and unaided migration, with ship fouling, ballast water, rafting, ocean currents, and tropicalization being also identified as significant contributors. This systematic review highlights the current efforts to establish robust biosecurity protocols in Macaronesia and emphasizes the urgent need to safeguard the region's ecological, economic, and social well-being.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{article_48,

title = {Combined effect of burrowing mangrove crabs and tides on carbon fluxes},

author = {Moritz Klaassen and Nils Moosdorf and Martin Zimmer},

doi = {10.5343/bms.2024.0012},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-05-17},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Bulletin of Marine Science},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{GONZALEZ2024100942,

title = {Fishing resources of the traditional gastronomy of Macaronesia: A navigation through the intangible food heritage in the Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands and Cabo Verde},

author = {José Antonio González and Ana L. Álvarez-Falcón and Ricardo Sousa and Mafalda Freitas and Sandra Correia and José M. N. Azevedo},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878450X24000751},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgfs.2024.100942},

issn = {1878-450X},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-05-02},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science},

volume = {36},

pages = {100942},

abstract = {Artisanal fishing is a vital activity in the Macaronesia archipelagos (Azores, Madeira, Canaries, and Cabo Verde) within the Northeast Atlantic (15°–39°N). It has historically played a pivotal role in poverty alleviation, employment generation, and the fortification of food security and sovereignty. This sector faces chronic threats from resource overexploitation, poaching, and the rising trend of recreational fishing. Recent decades have witnessed the growth of mass tourism, primarily reliant on processed fish from distant sources, exacerbating the situation alongside the impact of warming seas. Traditional fishing resources and their connection to regional gastronomy form a crucial part of the intangible cultural heritage of these archipelagos. Therefore, promoting local production and fostering education around smarter, healthier, and more sustainable consumption are imperative. Data on traditional fishery resources in Macaronesian gastronomy have been collated from diverse sources, including literature, specialised websites, interviews, and the extensive expertise of the authors. This information has been categorised by environmental resource groups for each archipelago. The biodiversity exploited by Macaronesia's artisanal fleets, integral to classic regional cuisine, encompasses over 220 marine species, with around 330 culinary dishes and seafood preparation methods catalogued. While there exists substantial similarity in the fishery resources utilised in the traditional cuisines of these four archipelagos, the Canaries have historically incorporated additional species from the Northwest African coasts. Meanwhile, Cabo Verde has integrated more tropical elements and has had limited developed in its deep-water fisheries. Macaronesia's gastronomic heritage, rooted in Portuguese and Spanish traditions, reflects a Mediterranean Diet characterised by lifestyle and the utilization of traditional recipes.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Northernmost record of the Cape Verde blenny Parablennius salensis Bath, 1990},

author = {Alejandro Escánez and Cristina Camacho-Puerta},

url = {https://pfeil-verlag.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/46-2_12-es.pdf},

isbn = {0341-8391},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-04-30},

urldate = {2024-04-30},

journal = {Spixiana},

volume = {46},

number = {2},

pages = {227-228},

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@article{SEMPEREVALVERDE2024116389,

title = {Plasticlusters: A marine litter microhabitat in a marina of Tunisia, N Africa},

author = {Juan Sempere-Valverde and Pablo Saenz-Arias and Anastasiia Martynova and etc and Sahar Chebaane},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X24003667},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116389},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-04-26},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {202},

pages = {116389},

abstract = {Plastic debris is a significant and rapidly developing ecological issue in coastal marine ecosystems, especially in areas where it accumulates. This study introduces “plasticlusters”, a new form of floating debris agglomeration found in the Yasmine Hammamet marina (Tunisia, North-Africa), loosely attached to pontoon ropes around the water surface level. The analysis of two samples revealed that they were formed primarily by average 2.11 mm polystyrene fragments, 3.43 mm fibers, 104 mm polypropylene and polyethylene sheets, and 122 mm decomposing seagrass leaves. They were inhabited by several taxa, including at least 2 cryptogenic and 5 non-indigenous species (NIS). Unlike other plastic formations, plasticlusters provide a novel and potentially temporal microhabitat to fouling assemblages due to their loose and unconsolidated structure which, combined with marinas being NIS hubs, could enhance NIS dispersion. The results of this study raise concerns about the combined ecological effects of debris accumulation and biocontamination inside marinas.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Venomous Foes in Mediterranean Africa: Occurrence of Physalia physalis (Linnaeus, 1758), and First Records of Glaucus atlanticus Forster, 1777 for Algeria and Tunisia},

author = {Sahar Chebaane and Juan Sempere-Valverde and Andrea Desiderato and Sonia K. M. Gueroun and etc and Yassine Ramzi Sghaier},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s41208-024-00706-1},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-04-18},

urldate = {2024-04-18},

journal = {Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences},

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pubstate = {published},

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