Publications

@article{YORISNOBILE2023129766,

title = {Artificial reefs built by 3D printing: Systematisation in the design, material selection and fabrication},

author = {Adrian I. Yoris-Nobile and Carlos J. Slebi-Acevedo and Esther Lizasoain-Arteaga and etc and Emanuel Almada and etc and Jorge Lobo-Arteaga},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0950061822034225},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.129766},

issn = {0950-0618},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-11-21},

urldate = {2023-11-21},

journal = {Construction and Building Materials},

volume = {362},

pages = {129766},

abstract = {The recovery of degraded marine coasts and the improvement of natural habitats are current issues of vital importance for the development of life, both marine and terrestrial. In this sense, the immersion of artificial reefs (ARs) in the marine environment is a way to stimulate the recovery of these damaged ecosystems. But it is necessary to have a multidisciplinary approach that analyses the materials, designs and construction process of artificial reefs in order to understand their true impact on the environment. For this reason, this paper presents the manufacture of artificial reefs by 3D printing, proposing designs with a combination of prismatic and random shapes, with different external overhangs as well as inner holes. For the definition of the artificial reef designs, criteria provided by marine biologists and the results obtained from a numerical simulation with ANSYS were taken into account, with which the stability of the artificial reefs on the seabed was analysed. Three dosages of cement mortars and three dosages of geopolymer mortars were studied as impression materials. The studies included determination of the rheological properties of the mortars, to define the printability, determination of the cost of the materials used, and determination of the mechanical strength and biological receptivity in prismatic specimens that were immersed in the sea for 3 months. To evaluate the environmental impact of the materials used in the production of the mortars, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was carried out. In order to choose the mortars that encompassed the best properties studied, Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) was applied and the two best mortars were used for the manufacture of the artificial reefs. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of the 3D printing process used were analysed. The results of the studies carried out in this research show that cement mortars have better characteristics for artificial reef applications using 3D printing, and that the technique applied for the manufacture of the artificial reefs allowed the digital models to be faithfully reproduced.},

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@article{jmse11101870,

title = {A Preliminary Assessment of Microalgal Diets for Echinopluteus Larvae Culture of the Sea Urchin Sphaerechinus granularis (Lamarck, 1816) (Echinoidea: Toxopneustidae)},

author = {Ricardo Luís and Ricardo José and João Castro and Carlos Andrade},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/10/1870},

doi = {10.3390/jmse11101870},

issn = {2077-1312},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-09-26},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Marine Science and Engineering},

volume = {11},

number = {10},

abstract = {Sea urchins play an important role in coastal marine ecosystems and are an economically valuable resource for their gonads (roe or uni). Increased demand by Asian and European countries caused overfishing of wild stocks resulting in a sharp decline of sea urchin populations. The increased efforts in developing cost-effective protocols are focused on larval development up to pre- and post-metamorphosis stages, as they are one of the main difficulties of echinoculture. This is a preliminary study to evaluate the influence of microalgal varying diet rationing on larval development, growth, and survivorship at pre-metamorphosis of Sphaerechinus granularis echinopluteus (30 days post-fertilization). Three microalgae diets based on Dunaliella tertiolecta and Rhodomonas marina and the combination of both species were tested. Each diet used three ration treatments: low ration (500-3000 cells⋅ml−1); medium ration (1000-6000 cells⋅ml−1); and high ration (4000-24,000 cells⋅ml−1), which were cell-density adjusted to larval development. Assays used three triplicated treatments in 8 L cylindrical-conical glass incubators. Results showed that the survival of S. granularis echinopluteus was positively influenced by diets of lower cellular densities and a combined microalgae diet. Adoption of this type of diet regime is expected to improve larval production and provide the groundwork for future research on S. granularis in aquaculture.},

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@article{ANDRIOLO2023115521,

title = {Drones for litter monitoring on coasts and rivers: suitable flight altitude and image resolution},

author = {Umberto Andriolo and Konstantinos Topouzelis and Tim H. M. Emmerik and etc and João G. Monteiro and etc and Gil Gonçalves},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X23009554},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115521},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-09-14},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {195},

pages = {115521},

abstract = {Multirotor drones can be efficiently used to monitor macro-litter in coastal and riverine environments. Litter on beaches, dunes and riverbanks, along with floating litter on coastal and river waters, can be spotted and mapped from aerial drone images. Items detection and classification are prone to image resolution, which is expressed in terms of Ground Sampling Distance (GSD). The GSD is determined by drone flight altitude and camera properties. This paper investigates what is a suitable GSD value for litter survey. Drone flight altitude and camera setup should be chosen to obtain a GSD between 0.5 cm/px and 1.25 cm/px. Within this range, the lowest GSD allows litter categorization and classification, whereas the highest value should be adopted for a coarser litter census. In the vision of drawing up a global protocol for drone-based litter surveys, this work sets the ground for homogenizing data collection and litter assessments.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Status and perspectives of blue economy sectors across the Macaronesian archipelagos},

author = {Yaiza Fernández-Palacios and Sadasivam Kaushik and Andrej Abramic and et al and Carlos Andrade and et al and Ricardo Haroun },

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-08-26},

journal = {Journal of Coastal Conservation},

volume = {27},

number = {39},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Tropicalization alert: new species of mat-forming zoantharian (Zoanthus pulchellus) arrives on Madeira Island (NE Atlantic)},

author = {Rodrigo Silva and Raül Triay-Portella and Cataixa López and João G. Monteiro and João Canning-Clode},

doi = {10.5343/bms.2023.0048. },

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-08-22},

journal = {Bulletin of Marine Science},

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@article{10.3389/fmars.2023.1252360,

title = {Editorial: Ecological and behavioral traits of apex predators in oceanic insular ecosystems: advances and challenges in research and conservation},

author = {Filipe Alves and Nuno Queiroz and Patrick G. R. Jodice},

url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1252360},

doi = {10.3389/fmars.2023.1252360},

issn = {2296-7745},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-08-14},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science},

volume = {10},

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@article{10.3897/BDJ.11.e106991,

title = {MONICET: The Azores whale watching contribution to cetacean monitoring},

author = {Laura González García and Marc Fernández and José M. N. Azevedo},

url = {https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.11.e106991},

doi = {10.3897/BDJ.11.e106991},

issn = {1314-2836},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-08-08},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Biodiversity Data Journal},

volume = {11},

pages = {e106991},

publisher = {Pensoft Publishers},

abstract = {The Azores islands have been historically linked to cetaceans, becoming an example of a successful transition from whaling to whale watching. Twenty-eight cetacean species have been sighted in these waters, making the archipelago one of the most recognised whale and dolphin watching destinations worldwide. The business is well-established in the region, operates in four of the nine islands year-round or seasonally and provides an excellent opportunity to collect long term information on cetacean distribution and abundance in an affordable way. Continuous monitoring is indeed essential to establish baseline knowledge and to evaluate cetacean response to potential natural or anthropogenic impacts. Opportunistic data greatly complement traditional dedicated surveys, providing additional support for appropriate management plans.The MONICET platform has been running continuously since 2009 as a collaborative instrument to collect, store, organise and disseminate cetacean data voluntarily collected by whale watching companies in the Azores. In the period covered by this dataset (2009-2020), 11 whale watching companies have voluntarily provided data from the four islands of the archipelago where whale watching takes place. The dataset contains more than 37,000 sightings of 25 species (22 cetaceans and three turtles). This manuscript presents the first long-term whale watching cetacean occurrence dataset openly available for the Azores. We explain the methodology used for data collection and address the potential biases and limitations inherent to the opportunistic nature of the dataset to maximise its usability by external users.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Combined effects of salinity and temperature on survival and growth during the early life cycle of the rock oyster Saccostrea cuccullata (Born, 1778)},

author = {José A. Marcelino and Adriano Macia and Mizeque J. Mafambissa and Diego Castejón and Carlos Andrade},

url = {https://www.ajol.info/index.php/wiojms/article/view/238176},

issn = {2683-6416},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-07-25},

journal = {Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science},

volume = {22},

number = {1},

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@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.14406,

title = {Ecological impacts of invasive ecosystem engineers: A global perspective across terrestrial and aquatic systems},

author = {Gil Rilov and João Canning-Clode and Tamar Guy-Haim},

url = {https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1365-2435.14406},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.14406},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-07-25},

journal = {Functional Ecology},

volume = {00},

pages = {1-15},

abstract = {Abstract In both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, invasive species are a major driver of global change that is increasing in scope and impact due to the increase in global trade, habitat modification and climate change. Among invasive species, those that are known as ‘ecosystem engineers’ are considered a specific, highly influential, type of invaders, where an invader significantly alters the new environment, either physically or chemically. In this context, this perspective review discusses the different types of possible impacts of invasive ecosystems engineers (IEE) in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Scanning the relevant literature on the topic, we find a 12-year lag in the use of terms relevant to the concept of ecosystem engineers in invasion-related publications since the first publication of the concept in 1994, with a steep increase in use between 2006 and 2014. A bibliometric mapping showed a high level of connectedness between related terms and clusters, suggesting an ample flow of concepts, ideas and knowledge between realms, ecosystems and regions, and researchers that study them. Throughout this essay, we illustrate with recent examples the context-dependency of their (positive and negative) impacts in the three realms. We review the distinction between autogenic (altering the environment for other species with their body) and allogenic (altering the environment for other species with their actions) ecosystem engineering in the context of alien species. We also put a spotlight on the well-studied engineering effects of IEE plants and macroalgae, terrestrial and aquatic bioturbators and burrowers as well as highly effective consumers. We finalize with discussing how IEE can strongly affect ecosystem services for human wellbeing and explore the possible contribution of IEE in restoring functions and services in the face of climate change in highly invaded and fast-warming systems like the southeastern Mediterranean Sea or areas that face frequent fires for example. We claim that the last topic has received little attention from the scientific community and should be given priority in future studies. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {New records of rarely reported species in the Mediterranean Sea (July 2023)},

author = {Daniele Grech and Emanuele Asciutto and Rigers Bakiu and et al and Sahar Chebaane and et al and Lorenzo Zacchetti},

doi = {http://doi.org/10.12681/mms.30401},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-07-20},

journal = {Mediterranean Marine Science},

volume = {24},

issue = {2},

pages = {392-418},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Trophic ecology of common bottlenose dolphins in a pelagic insular environment inferred by stable isotopes},

author = {Ester Dias and Morgane Dromby and Rita Ferreira and et al and Ana Dinis and Filipe Alves},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-023-05294-4},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-07-16},

journal = {Hydrobiologia},

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@article{CAMPANATI2023739879,

title = {Nutritional effect of substituting microalgal concentrates with microencapsulated diets in Mytilus galloprovincialis spat},

author = {Camilla Campanati and Leire Arantzamendi and Izaskun Zorita and Tifanie Briaudeau and Xabier Lekube and Urtzi Izagirre and David C. Aldridge},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848623006531},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.739879},

issn = {0044-8486},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-07-08},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Aquaculture},

volume = {576},

pages = {739879},

abstract = {The expansion of mussel aquaculture is limited by the availability of spat and production on land is dependent on costly cultures of microalgae as feed. Substitution of algae with microencapsulated feeds can reduce feed contaminations, ease the storage and extend the shelf life, ensuring stable production of consistent quality at sustainable costs. This study investigated the effects of the substitution of commercial preserved microalgal concentrates (A) with different inclusion levels of Schizochytrium-microencapsulated feed (BioBullets, B) for Mytilus galloprovincialis spat: no substitution, A (100%A; 0%B); low substitution, ABL (40%A; 60%B); medium substitution, ABM (20%A; 80%B); complete substitution, B (0%A; 100 %B). For 8 weeks, spat of <1 cm were cultured under dietary treatments and survival, growth, condition index, digestive gland atrophy and adipogranular cell index were compared, using spat unsupplemented with any feeds as negative control (NC). Diet had a significant effect on spat growth and tissue biochemical and fatty acid composition, demonstrating the assimilation of microencapsulated diets. Spat growth was positively correlated with dietary and spat tissue protein, monounsaturated fatty acids and eicosapentaenoic acid content and was highest in spat fed A and ABL. <10% dietary proteins equally sustained M. galloprovincialis spat growth through dietary replacement with higher proportions of lipids (x3) and carbohydrates (x2). With manufacturing improvements, 60% substitution of preserved microalgal concentrates by microencapsulated Schizochytrium can be considered in attempting to enhance economic feasibility in spat production.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {New species and new records of bryozoan species from fouling communities in the Madeira Archipelago (NE Atlantic)},

author = {Javier Souto and Patrício Ramalhosa and Jasmine Ferrario and Lydia Png-Gonzalez and Soledad Álvarez and Ignacio Gestoso and Natacha Nogueira and João Canning-Clode},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s12526-023-01355-y},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-07-07},

journal = {Marine Biodiversity},

volume = {53},

number = {49},

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@article{TRIAYPORTELLA2023103076,

title = {Reproductive biology of wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) in the Canary Islands (eastern-central Atlantic},

author = {Raül Triay-Portella and José A. González and José M. Lorenzo and Sandra Correia and José G. Pajuelo},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485523002669},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2023.103076},

issn = {2352-4855},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-07-06},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},

pages = {103076},

abstract = {The reproductive status of wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) in the eastern-central Atlantic was investigated to better understand their migration and breeding patterns. The waters around the Canary Islands are considered a breeding area for wahoo; and this study documents the first described breeding activity found in the eastern Atlantic. The presence of many mature and spawning capable wahoo reported in this study confirms its spawning activity in this region. Off the Canary Islands, only mature individuals spawn in the region where no immature individuals were observed to date. Most of the specimens captured in Canary Islands waters exceed 100 cm TL (about 2 years old). Values of the gonadosomatic index (GSI) of males were much lower than those estimated for females. Testes showed little changes in size throughout gametogenesis, while ovaries increased significantly (p<0.05). The low values make it inadvisable to use GSI in males to determine spawning activity. In the Canary Islands, wahoo females spawn (fishes with tertiary vitellogenic oocytes, postovulatory follicles or germinal vesicle migration, yolk coalescence, germinal vesicle breakdown and hydrated oocyte) mainly during a 4-month period in summer. Both females of spawning capable outside the main summer breeding period and females in regressing phase during the spawning period have been observed in the Canary Islands. Males were found in the spawning capable phase throughout the year, with greater prevalence between May and October.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Global assessment of marine plastic exposure risk for oceanic birds},

author = {Bethany L Clark and Ana P B Carneiro and Elizabeth J Pearmain and etc and Manuel Biscoito and etc and Maria P Dias},

doi = {10.1038/s41467-023-38900-z},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-07-04},

journal = {Nat Commun},

volume = {14},

number = {3665},

issue = {1},

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@article{BUZINKAI2023102191,

title = {Crowdsourcing biodiversity data from recreational SCUBA divers using Dive Reporter},

author = {Matej Buzinkai and Marko Radeta and Claudio Rodrigues and Francisco Silva and Ruben Freitas and Sahar Chebaane and Paola Parretti and Susanne Schäfer and Rodrigo Silva and Francesca Gizzi and Silvia Almeida and Sonia K. M. Gueroun and João Canning-Clode and João G. Monteiro},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1574954123002200},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2023.102191},

issn = {1574-9541},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-27},

urldate = {2023-06-27},

journal = {Ecological Informatics},

volume = {77},

pages = {102191},

abstract = {Monitoring spatiotemporal patterns in marine environments is crucial to ensure a better understanding of ecosystem functioning and, ultimately, for adequate management and marine conservation policies. The lack of resources required for surveys and data acquisition often hampers the availability of long-term datasets, which can be partly mitigated by leveraging citizen science and information technologies to crowdsource data. There is an inherent trade-off between the quality of data obtained using scientific and systematic protocols, and that collected by citizen scientists in an opportunistic fashion. In this pilot study, we explore crowdsourcing data from recreational SCUBA divers using a mobile app to report sightings of a predetermined list of taxa, which have been selected by regional experts as biological indicators. This approach uses post-dive queries that provide some level of standardisation, by focusing on the frequency and abundance of specific taxa, while retaining a recreational dive plan. Additionally, the app also collects metadata on location, number of dives and number of divers enabling normalisation based on “sampling effort”. In this pilot study, the use of the app was tested to compile information on the frequency and abundance of 18 marine taxa selected by local experts based on their conservation status, commercial interest, ecological function and/or their non-indigenous origin. Additionally, a question-based survey was conducted to assess the opinion of users on the app's usability and the potential value for the diving community/industry, showcasing a high usability score and interest among users. Basic statistical analysis of the data crowdsourced over the 1-month trial illustrates the potential and value of regional monitoring programs using custom lists of taxa and an app to crowdsource data from local dive centres and divers. With the ability to customise the list of taxa used in a region, monitoring programs that leverage mobile apps during post-dive interviews can provide valuable information on species occurrences in any region with active recreational dive operations. Such programs are cost-effective scalable solutions that can easily provide complementary data that can be used to monitor the proliferation of non-indigenous species, to assess the efficacy of conservation measures on protected and endangered species and to assess economically exploited species, as they can track time fluctuations and spatial variations in any conspicuous taxa that scuba divers can report.},

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@article{SAMBOLINO2023164952,

title = {Microplastic ingestion and plastic additive detection in pelagic squid and fish: Implications for bioindicators and plastic tracers in open oceanic food webs},

author = {Annalisa Sambolino and Eva Iniguez and Inma Herrera and Manfred Kaufmann and Ana Dinis and Nereida Cordeiro},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969723035751},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164952},

issn = {0048-9697},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-26},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Science of The Total Environment},

volume = {894},

pages = {164952},

abstract = {The ubiquitous presence of microplastics (MPs) in the ocean represents a potential threat to marine organisms, with poorly understood long-term adverse effects, including exposure to plastic additives. The present study investigated the ingestion of MPs in two epipelagic fish species (Trachurus picturatus and Scomber colias) and three pelagic squid species (Loligo vulgaris, Ommastrephes caroli and Sthenoteuthis pteropus) from an open oceanic region of the Northeast Atlantic. Seven phthalate esters (PAEs) were also analysed in the organisms' tissue, and the potential correlation between PAEs concentrations and ingested MPs was investigated. Seventy-two fish and 20 squid specimens were collected and analysed. MPs were found in the digestive tract of all species and in the squid species' gills and ink sacs. The highest occurrence of MPs was in the stomach of S. colias (85 %) and the lowest in the stomach and ink sac of O. caroli and L. vulgaris (12 %). Most of the particles identified (>90 %) were fibres. Among all the ecological and biological factors considered (dietary preferences, season, body size, total weight, liver weight, hepatosomatic index and gastrosomatic index), only gastrosomatic index (GSI) and season were significant predictors of MPs ingestion in fish species, with a greater likelihood of ingestion in the cold season and in specimens with higher GSI values (i.e. higher feeding intensity). Four PAEs (DEP, DIBP, BBP, DEHP) were detected in all the species analysed, with average ∑PAEs concentrations ranging between 10.31 and 30.86 ng/g (wet weight). DIBP was positively correlated with ingested MPs, suggesting this compound might represent a “plastic tracer”. This study looks into the problem of MPs ingestion for pelagic species in an open oceanic region, highlighting the most suitable bioindicators and providing essential insights into the factors that may influence ingestion rates. Additionally, the detection of PAEs in all species indicates the need for further research on the contamination sources, the effects of these chemicals on marine organisms, and the potential risks to human health through seafood consumption.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Widespread diversity deficits of coral reef sharks and rays},

author = {Colin A. Simpfendorfer and et al and Ashlie J. McIvor and et al and Demian A. Chapman},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ade4884},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-15},

urldate = {2023-06-15},

journal = {Science},

volume = {380},

number = {6650},

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@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/mam.12318,

title = {Defining a common language to assess external deformities in free-ranging cetaceans},

author = {Ana M. Correia and Erich Dietterle and Ana Dinis and Filipe Alves},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/mam.12318},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/mam.12318},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-06},

urldate = {2023-06-06},

journal = {Mammal Review},

volume = {53},

pages = {189-205},

abstract = {Abstract Wild animals are increasingly exposed to human-induced threats in the ocean realm. Cetacean species, as predators and biomonitoring models, are subjected to a variety of stressors that may result in poor health, injuries, and persistent marks. These malformations can easily be documented by photography or video and can be used to infer about the animals' health, especially if combined with long-term photographic identification. However, the value of such information for monitoring is vastly increased if a standardised language is used. We provide a broad definition of deformity, as a general concept for conditions or abnormal features in cetacean species, and categorise externally detected deformities in free-ranging individuals. We define six categories and 58 sub-categories of deformities in cetaceans: anatomical malformations (11 sub-categories), skin lesions (29), anomalous pigmentation (4), injuries due to physical impacts (14), emaciation, and epibionts. Categorisation was based on peer-reviewed literature published between 2000 and 2021 (n = 253 studies), comprising 80 of the 101 extant species, documented in studies conducted across 50 countries; reviewed literature included papers from 86 scientific journals, with three journals contributing 100 out of the 253 documents. Overall, and for both Odontoceti and Mysticeti, physical impact was the most reported category; injuries due to physical impacts were documented in 74% of the 253 studies we reviewed. This may be related to the common exposure of cetaceans to intense human marine traffic and fishing activities. Especially with the growing use of open science, a consistent and common language is fundamental for data comparison and to support cetacean research, management and conservation efficiently. We suggest that researchers adopt these definitions and categories when describing abnormalities observed in free-living cetaceans.},

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@article{10.1145/3596245,

title = {Lost in the Deep? Performance Evaluation of Dead Reckoning Techniques in Underwater Environments},

author = {Marko Radeta and Claudio Rodrigues and Francisco Silva and Pedro Abreu and João Pestana and Ngoc Thi Nguyen and Agustin Zuniga and Huber Flores and Petteri Nurmi},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1145/3596245},

doi = {10.1145/3596245},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-01},

journal = {Proc. ACM Interact. Mob. Wearable Ubiquitous Technol.},

volume = {7},

number = {2},

publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery},

address = {New York, NY, USA},

abstract = {Computing research is increasingly addressing underwater environments and examining how computing can support diving and other activities. Unlike on land, where well-established positioning methods are widely available, underwater environments lack a common positioning mechanism, which is a prerequisite for many applications. Dead reckoning, the use of angle and distance estimates to track position changes from a known point of origin, is a promising candidate for underwater positioning as it does not rely on wireless signals (which decay rapidly in underwater environments) and as there is a wide range of literature and algorithms freely available. Yet, currently it is unclear whether the existing techniques can be adopted in underwater environments or whether the differences in medium and environment affect the performance of the dead reckoning techniques. We contribute by evaluating and systematically analyzing the performance and trade-offs associated with dead reckoning techniques in underwater environments. We present AEOLUS, a prototype unit comprising of a low-cost microcontroller and inertial measurement unit, to perform experiments on the ground and in underwater environments to assess how well the performance of different techniques translates from ground-based use cases to underwater environments. We benchmark 15 different algorithms and compare their performance in such environments to identify common patterns and dissimilarities, and identify root causes for these differences. The results show that displacement and turn errors can be estimated to within 5% error but that the best performing methods vary between land and underwater environments. We also show that the performance depends on the shape of the motion patterns with some algorithms performing better for hard turns whereas others perform better for gradual, more continuous turns.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Length-weight relationship of 15 species of deep-water chondrichthyans in the Canary Islands (eastern-central Atlantic)},

author = {Raül Triay-Portella and José A. González and José M. Lorenzo and José G. Pajuelo},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.26028/cybium/2023-016},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-05-01},

urldate = {2023-05-01},

journal = {Cybium},

volume = {47},

number = {2},

pages = {167-171},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{VASCONCELOS2023102849,

title = {Fecundity strategy of the highly exploited limpet Patella ordinaria from an oceanic archipelago},

author = {Joana Vasconcelos and J. Ferro and Ricardo Sousa and A. R. Pinto and R. Riera},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485523000385},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2023.102849},

issn = {2352-4855},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-02-27},

urldate = {2023-02-27},

journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},

volume = {60},

pages = {102849},

abstract = {Limpet harvesting dates to the 15th century in Madeira archipelago (NE Atlantic Ocean). This activity is size-selective, removing older and larger individuals with greater commercial value. It can lead to a lower reproductive output as individual fecundity is size-dependent. The decrease of limpet populations has led to the implementation of a series of management measures including a closed season during the reproductive season (November–March). So far, sizes and the reproductive parameters, size and age at first maturity, have been previously used to determine the exploitation status of Patella ordinaria in Madeira archipelago, with no study performed on the reproductive strategy of this limpet. This is pivotal to comprehend the population dynamics of any species, being fecundity one of the reproduction parameters that should be analysed. This work aims to provide for the first time data on the fecundity of P. ordinaria. An average of 17 females per month were randomly collected over the spawning 2021/2022 season from the subtidal rocky shores of the Madeira archipelago. Four criteria were analysed over the spawning season: (i) the presence of a hiatus between pre- and vitellogenic oocytes; (ii) the number and (iii) mean size of advanced vitellogenic oocytes; and (iv) the incidence of atresia. A hiatus between pre- and vitellogenic oocytes across the spawning season was observed. An increasing trend in the number of vitellogenic oocytes was observed over the spawning season. The size of vitellogenic oocytes showed significant differences among months and the relative intensity of atresia varied from 7.86 to 20.79%. The information on the fecundity strategy leads to a better understanding of the reproductive capacity of this species. It also identifies the best approach for future estimations of relative annual fecundity estimations, with direct implications on the sustainable exploitation of this commercial species.},

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@article{nokey,

title = {Interannual aggregation behavior of the endangered smoothhound Mustelus mustelus in Madeira Island (northeast Atlantic)},

author = {Ashlie J. McIvor and Mafalda Freitas and Ana Dinis and João Canning-Clode},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.5343/bms.2023.0015},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-02-20},

journal = {Bulletin of Marine Science},

abstract = {We describe the first observations of aggregation behavior in the endangered smoothhound, Mustelus mustelus, on Madeira Island (NE Atlantic) across six consecutive years. These observations contribute to the understanding of habitat use by early life stages of this endangered species, with regional implications for conservation efforts.},

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pubstate = {published},

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}

@article{nokey,

title = {First record of the Starry Weever Trachinus radiatus (Cuvier, 1829) from the Madeira archipelago},

author = {Ashlie J. McIvor and Peter Wirtz},

editor = {Arquipelago},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.25752/arq.29556},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-02-08},

journal = {Life and Marine Sciences},

volume = {38},

pages = {39-42},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{nokey,

title = {The role of intrasexual competition on the evolution of male-male courtship display: a systematic review},

author = {Inês Órfão and Constança Carvalho and Inês Rodrigues and Leonor Ascensão and Marie Pedaccini and Luís Vicente and Miguel Barbosa and Susana A. M. Varela},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14638},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-02-02},

journal = {PeerJ},

volume = {10},

issue = {e14638},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{SOUSA2022160376,

title = {A novel expert-driven methodology to develop thermal response curves and project habitat thermal suitability for cetaceans under a changing climate},

author = {Andreia Sousa and Marc Fernandez and Filipe Alves and Patricia Arranz and Ana Dinis and Laura González García and Misael Morales and Matthew Lettrich and Ricardo Encarnação Coelho and Hugo Costa and Tiago Capela Lourenço and José Manuel Neto Azevedo and Catarina Frazão Santos},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969722074782},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160376},

issn = {0048-9697},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-09},

urldate = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Science of The Total Environment},

pages = {160376},

abstract = {Over the last decades, global warming has contributed to changes in marine species composition, abundance and distribution, in response to changes in oceanographic conditions such as temperature, acidification, and deoxygenation. Experimentally derived thermal limits, which are known to be related to observed latitudinal ranges, have been used to assess variations in species distribution patterns. However, such experiments cannot be undertaken on free-swimming large marine predators with wide-range distribution, like cetaceans. An alternative approach is to elicit expert's knowledge to derive species' thermal suitability and assess their thermal responses, something that has never been tested in these taxa. We developed and applied a methodology based on expert-derived thermal suitability curves and projected future responses for several species under different climate scenarios. We tested this approach with ten cetacean species currently present in the biogeographic area of Macaronesia (North Atlantic) under Representative Concentration Pathways 2.6, 4.5 and 8.5, until 2050. Overall, increases in annual thermal suitability were found for Balaenoptera edeni, Globicephala macrorhynchus, Mesoplodon densirostris, Physeter macrocephalus, Stenella frontalis, Tursiops truncatus and Ziphius cavirostris. Conversely, our results indicated a decline in thermal suitability for B. physalus, Delphinus delphis, and Grampus griseus. Our study reveals potential responses in cetaceans' thermal suitability, and potentially in other highly mobile and large predators, and it tests this method's applicability, which is a novel application for this purpose and group of species. It aims to be a cost-efficient tool to support conservation managers and practitioners.},

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@article{DIEM2023114495,

title = {Marine litter in the Red Sea: Status and policy implications},

author = {Anna Diem and Yacob T. Tesfaldet and Taly Hocherman and Vineeta Hoon and Karin Zijlemans},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X22011778},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114495},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {187},

pages = {114495},

abstract = {The Red Sea's unique ecosystem is home to >1500 species. However, the presence of anthropogenic litter, whether from land-based or sea-based sources, may pose a potential risk to the Red Sea fauna and flora. This work analyzes marine litter in the Red Sea, utilizing the Drivers-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework to group findings in a survey of peer-reviewed studies. The review is further augmented with a survey of the current response, covering regional and national instruments. Although research addressing marine litter in the Red Sea is not as rich as for other seas, studies suggest marine litter is abundant and that the influx of litter is driven by recreational activity, fishing, and shipping. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the influx of marine litter to the Red Sea due to improper disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE). The response has intensified in recent years, with regional and national frameworks established and initiatives driven by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). We discuss whether the regional action plan addresses the specific concerns uncovered in marine litter studies while providing a comparison with plans of other regional seas.},

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}

@article{FREITAS2023102927,

title = {Nutrient concentrations in minke whale faeces and the potential impact on dissolved nutrient pools off Svalbard, Norway},

author = {Carla Freitas and Kjell Gundersen and Lotta Lindblom and Martin Biuw and Tore Haug},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0079661122001860},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pocean.2022.102927},

issn = {0079-6611},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Progress in Oceanography},

volume = {210},

pages = {102927},

abstract = {There is increasing interest in assessing the impact of whales on nutrient and carbon cycling in the ocean. By fertilising surface waters with nutrient-rich faeces, whales may stimulate primary production and thus carbon uptake, but robust assessments of such effects are lacking. Based on the analysis of faeces collected from minke whales (n = 31) off Svalbard, Norway, this study quantified the concentration of macro and micronutrients in whale faeces prior to their release in seawater. Concentrations of the macronutrients nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) in minke whale faeces were 50.1 ± 10.3 and 70.9 ± 12.1 g kg−1 dry weight, respectively, while the most important micronutrients were zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn) and copper (Cu). By combining measured faecal nutrient concentrations with estimated prey-consumption and prey-assimilation rates, we calculate that the current population of approximately 15,000 individuals in the small management area (SMA) of Svalbard defecates daily 7 ± 1.4 tonnes (t) N and 10 ± 1.7 t P during summer. The molar ratio of N:P in minke whale faeces was 1.6:1, meaning that N was proportionally limiting, when compared to average elemental ratios of 16:1 in phytoplankton. In case of no N limitation in surface waters at that time, the release of elemental P through defecation in surface waters has the potential to stimulate 407 ± 70 t of carbon per day during summer as new or regenerated primary production in the SMA of Svalbard. This amounts to 0.2 to 4 % of daily net primary production in this region. This study provides the first assessment of nutrient concentration in whale faeces prior to their dissolution in sea water. Further research, namely on the amount of N released via urine and seasonal changes in excreted nutrients, is needed to better assess the full potential of whale nutrient additions to dissolved nutrient pools in surface waters at regional and global scales.},

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}

@article{BETTENCOURT2023106406,

title = {Public perceptions, knowledge, responsibilities, and behavior intentions on marine litter: Identifying profiles of small oceanic islands inhabitants},

author = {Sara Bettencourt and Diogo Nuno Freitas and Sónia Costa and Sandra Caeiro},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0964569122003829},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106406},

issn = {0964-5691},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Ocean & Coastal Management},

volume = {231},

pages = {106406},

abstract = {Marine litter is a global threat, particularly on oceanic islands where the problem is exacerbated. Perceptions, knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards the theme are crucial in its mitigation and prevention. This study assessed these points through a questionnaire to the inhabitants of a Portuguese archipelago. Data revealed that people associate marine litter with plastic and its impacts and are well informed about its sources and pathways. Yet, the degradation rates of marine items were frequently underestimated and the problem of marine litter was attributed, among others, to littering, single-use products, and excessive packaging. Some individuals did not consider themselves responsible for reducing marine litter, attributing responsibilities to third parties. The youngest group, men, and students were the ones who reported less litter-reducing intentions and behaviors. Distinct profiles were traced using the questionnaire's answers, highlighting who needs marine litter literacy. Individuals who do not consider marine litter a current threat and live in a community that does not care about marine litter (profiles 1 and 2) were the groups that needed deeper intervention, due to their low perception and understanding of the problem. Marine litter literacy, management, and governance measures are necessary so that the public recognizes marine litter as a current threat, is worried about its impacts, avoids plastic use, and choses re-useable products (profile 4). In the studied oceanic islands, results indicated marine litter is not fully perceived by the public. A global and transformative shift in the way people are educated and behave towards waste and pollution is required, thereby highlighting the importance of increasing public perceptions assessment and marine litter literacy in the society.},

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}

@article{MCIVOR2023159077,

title = {Assessing microplastic exposure of the Critically Endangered Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) on a remote oceanic island},

author = {Ashlie J. McIvor and Rosa Pires and Clara Lopes and Joana Raimundo and Paula F. Campos and Miguel P. Pais and João Canning-Clode and Ana Dinis},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969722061769},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159077},

issn = {0048-9697},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Science of The Total Environment},

volume = {856},

pages = {159077},

abstract = {Microplastics (<5 mm) are a ubiquitous marine pollutant which are highly bioavailable to marine organisms across all trophic levels. Marine predators are especially vulnerable to microplastic pollution through direct and indirect ingestion (e.g., trophic transfer) due to their high trophic position. In particular, oceanic islands are more susceptible to plastic accumulation, increasing the relative number of microplastics in the environment that are available for consumption. The dynamics of microplastic accumulation in marine predators inhabiting remote islands, however, is sparsely documented. Here we describe microplastic exposure in the Critically Endangered Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) from the Madeira archipelago (Northeast Atlantic) using scat-based analysis. Microplastics were recovered from 18 scat samples collected between 2014−2021 and were characterized to the polymer level using Fourier-Transform Infrared (u-FTIR) spectroscopy. A total of 390 microplastic particles were recovered, ranging between 0.2−8.6 particles g−1 dry weight (mean 1.84 ± 2.14 particles g−1) consisting mainly of fragments (69 %) of various sizes and polymer composition (e.g., PE, PET, PS). Microplastic prevalence (100 % of samples analysed) was higher than what has been previously recorded using scat-based analysis in other pinniped species. Our results suggest that the levels of microplastic pollution in the coastal food-web in the Madeira archipelago are relatively high, placing higher-trophic level organisms at increased risk of microplastic consumption, including humans. This study provides the first insights into microplastic exposure to Madeira's monk seals that may contribute to future management decisions for the species and their long-term survival.},

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}

@article{SEMPEREVALVERDE2023114522,

title = {Location and building material determine fouling assemblages within marinas: A case study in Madeira Island (NE Atlantic, Portugal)},

author = {Juan Sempere-Valverde and Patrício Ramalhosa and Sahar Chebaane and Free Espinosa and João G. Monteiro and Alejandro Bernal-Ibáñez and Eva Cacabelos and Ignacio Gestoso and José Manuel Guerra-García and João Canning-Clode},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X22012048},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114522},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {187},

pages = {114522},

abstract = {Marinas are hubs for non-indigenous species (NIS) and constitute the nodes of a network of highly modified water bodies (HMWB) connected by recreational maritime traffic. Floating structures, such as pontoons, are often the surfaces with higher NIS abundance inside marinas and lead the risk for NIS introduction, establishment and spread. However, there is still little information on how the location within the marina and the substratum type can influence the recruitment of fouling assemblages depending on water parameters and substratum chemical composition. In this study, fouling recruitment was studied using an experimental approach with three materials (basalt, concrete and HDPE plastic) in two sites (close and far to the entrance) in two marinas of Madeira Island (NE Atlantic, Portugal). The structure of benthic assemblages after 6- and 12-months colonization, as well as biotic abundance, NIS abundance, richness, diversity, assemblages' volume, biomass and assemblages' morphology were explored. Differences between marinas were the main source of variation for both 6- and 12-month assemblages, with both marinas having different species composition and biomass. The inner and outer sites of both marinas varied in terms of structure and heterogeneity of assemblages and heterogeneity of morphological traits, but assemblages did not differ among substrata. However, basalt had a higher species richness and diversity while concrete showed a higher bioreceptivity in terms of total biotic coverage than the rest of materials. Overall, differences between and within marinas could be related to their structural morphology. This study can be valuable for management of urban ecosystems, towards an increase in the environmental and ecological status of existing marinas and their HMWB and mitigation coastal ecosystems degradation.},

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}

@article{TRIAYPORTELLA2023103966,

title = {Structure and composition of the deep-sea fish community between 150 and 2050 m depth on the Canary Islands, eastern-central Atlantic},

author = {Raül Triay-Portella and José A. González and José M. Lorenzo and José G. Pajuelo},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967063723000055},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr.2023.103966},

issn = {0967-0637},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers},

pages = {103966},

abstract = {The structure and composition of the deep-sea fish community living on the slope off the Canary Islands (eastern-central Atlantic) were investigated. Data were collected by means of eight research cruises (165 stations) at depths between 150 and 2050 m. A total of 4475 fish specimens belonging to 43 families and 78 species (21 Elasmobranchii, 1 Holocephali, and 56 Actinopterygii) were collected with longlines. In the number of individuals, the deep-sea demersal fish fauna was dominated by fishes of the family Synaphobranchidae, followed by Sparidae, Somniosidae, Centrophoridae, and Trichiuridae. The main abundant species were Synaphobranchus affinis, Dentex macrophthalmus, Pagellus acarne, Zameus squamulosus, Aphanopus carbo, Squalus megalops, Centroscymnus coelolepis, and Centroscymnus owstonii. Elasmobranchs, with 1519 individuals, showed a high abundance (33.94%) on the longlines, although their importance increased when the data were analysed by weight, reaching 54.07% (4588 kg), with Zameus squamulosus being the fourth most important species.},

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}

@article{jmse11020264,

title = {Monitoring Non-Indigenous Species with Passive Sampling Methods in an Oceanic Island},

author = {Anna Diem and Patrício Ramalhosa and Eva Cacabelos and Jasmine Ferrario and Nuno Castro and Filipe Henriques and João G. Monteiro and Paula Chainho and Christopher Kim Pham and João Canning-Clode and José Paula and Ignacio Gestoso},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/264},

doi = {10.3390/jmse11020264},

issn = {2077-1312},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Marine Science and Engineering},

volume = {11},

number = {2},

abstract = {The synergistic effects of biological invasions have long been considered significant causes of biodiversity loss worldwide. Therefore, early detection monitoring is crucial in mitigating nonindigenous species (NIS) threats. In the marine environment, settlement plates were used as monitoring devices in ports, but this method was mainly applied to assess the sessile benthic community and is less efficient in collecting the mobile biota and accessing its diversity. Moreover, as the potential expansion of NIS to the surrounding coastal environment is still poorly understood, a pilot study was conducted focusing on two aspects: (i) improving the feasibility of the settling method under different environmental contexts and (ii) enhancing the capacity of the developed prototypes to collect more representative samples (i.e., sessile and mobile biota). Three different prototypes were designed: a box prototype consisting of PVC plates encapsulated by a plastic bottle, a CD prototype with CDs surrounded by a net, and a PVC prototype with uncovered PVC plates. The prototypes were deployed inside a marina and in an outside area on Madeira Island, Portugal. Results indicate that the PVC prototype was the most efficient regarding monitoring the sessile community, whereas the box prototype showed the highest abundance of the mobile fauna. The location influenced both the sessile community composition and the number of mobile taxa. Our findings suggest combining features from prototypes to encompass the whole benthic community better.},

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}

@article{hydrobiology2010012,

title = {Using Fish Assemblages to Assess the Ecological Effects of Marine Protection on Rocky Habitats in a Portuguese Natural Park},

author = {Nuno Castro and Tadeu J. Pereira and André Costa and Joana Sertório and António Fernandes and Maria J. Tavares and João J. Castro},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9917/2/1/12},

doi = {10.3390/hydrobiology2010012},

issn = {2673-9917},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Hydrobiology},

volume = {2},

number = {1},

pages = {181--195},

abstract = {Intensive and regular fishing occurs in the marine area of the natural park “Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina” (PNSACV; SW coast of continental Portugal). In 2011, this area became a marine park with different protection levels (total, partial, and complementary). We assessed in 2011 and 2012 if partial protection (PP) in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) changed the taxa richness, abundance, size, and community composition of cryptic and non-cryptic fishes. We also determined if these effects were observed outside PP areas in adjacent control areas. Underwater visual censuses (UVC) of cryptic and non-cryptic fish species were conducted in rocky subtidal habitats (~10 m deep) with band transects (25 × 2 m and 25 × 4 m, respectively) to determine abundance and size classes. The northern half of the PNSACV was sampled at a scale of tens (site—two sites per area; 4-6 transects per site) and hundreds (area) of meters. Two PP and six control areas were sampled. The homogeneity and abundance of bottom habitat types were assessed at each site. Effects of protection were not detected in the community structure or univariate analyses (i.e., taxa richness and total abundance) of non-cryptic and cryptic fishes. The early phase of the MPAs may have driven the lack of significant protection effects. Replication in time within a monitoring program is recommended to assess these conservation measures’ ecological effects.},

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@article{CHEBAANE2023114724,

title = {Predation facilitates the abundance of biofouling non-indigenous species in estuarine marinas in NE Atlantic Portugal},

author = {Sahar Chebaane and Amy L. Freestone and Antonio Des Pérez and Juan Sempere-Valverde and Paula Chainho and João G. Monteiro and João Canning-Clode},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X23001558},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114724},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {188},

pages = {114724},

abstract = {Harbours are highly modified habitats that differ from natural areas. They are hotspots of non-indigenous species (NIS) and act as stepping-stones in invasive processes. However, local communities can exert biotic resistance against biological invasions through trophic interactions and competition. This study assesses the biotic effects of predation on the recruitment of fouling assemblages in three marinas of NE Atlantic Portugal (Cascais, Setúbal and Sines), with particular emphasis on NIS, using predator exclusion experiments. Predation increased the relative abundance of NIS, mainly Watersipora subatra, in the estuarine marinas of Cascais and Setúbal, while no predation effects were registered in the coastal marina of Sines. Therefore, predation can increase the risk of NIS invasion (biotic facilitation). Furthermore, local ecosystems may have different effects and differ in vulnerability against NIS invasions. Finally, a better understanding of coastal invasive ecology and biotic effects in coastal artificial habitats will improve our capacity for NIS management.},

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}

@article{jmse11020438,

title = {Citizen Science and Expert Judgement: A Cost-Efficient Combination to Monitor and Assess the Invasiveness of Non-Indigenous Fish Escapees},

author = {Paola Parretti and João G. Monteiro and Francesca Gizzi and Roi Martínez-Escauriaza and Filipe Alves and Sahar Chebaane and Silvia Almeida and Miguel Pessanha Pais and Frederico Almada and Marc Fernandez and Natacha Nogueira and Carlos Andrade and João Canning-Clode},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/438},

doi = {10.3390/jmse11020438},

issn = {2077-1312},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Marine Science and Engineering},

volume = {11},

number = {2},

abstract = {Mapping the distribution and evaluating the impacts of marine non-indigenous species (NIS) are two fundamental tasks for management purposes, yet they are often time consuming and expensive. This case study focuses on the NIS gilthead seabream Sparus aurata escaped from offshore farms in Madeira Island in order to test an innovative, cost-efficient combined approach to risk assessment and georeferenced dispersal data collection. Species invasiveness was screened using the Aquatic Species Invasiveness Screening Kit (AS-ISK), and revealed a high invasion risk. Occurrences of S. aurata were assessed involving citizens in GIS participatory mapping and data from recreational fishing contests. A probability map showed that S. aurata is well dispersed around Madeira Island. This assessment proved to be a cost-efficient early warning method for detecting NIS dispersal, highlighting the urgent need for additional surveys that should search for sexually mature individuals and assess the direct and indirect impacts in the native ecosystem.},

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}

@article{TRIAYPORTELLA2023102951,

title = {Biological features of nine deep-water fishes from the midslope of the Northwest African coast},

author = {Raül Triay-Portella and J. A. González and J. M. Lorenzo and Manuel Biscoito and J. G. Pajuelo},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485523001408},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2023.102951},

issn = {2352-4855},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},

volume = {62},

pages = {102951},

abstract = {The size distribution, sex ratio, spawning activity, and maturity of Alepocephalus bairdii, Alepocephalus productus, Alepocephalus rostratus, Bathygadus favosus, Bathygadus melanobranchus, Nezumia aequalis, Mora moro, Trachyscorpia echinata and Hoplostethus mediterraneus inhabiting the middle slope off Northwest Africa were analysed. Maturation takes place during the winter months, when a high proportion (>62%) of large individuals were observed in the mature, spawning or postspawning stage, with the exception of H. mediterraneus (57.3%). Negative allometric growth was recorded as a general pattern in both sexes, but isometric growth was recorded in females of A. productus, A. rostratus, and B. melanobranchus. Positive allometric growth was only observed in females of T. echinata. The length frequency distribution showed significant differences between sexes, except in A. productus and A. bairdii. Females of Macrouridae species were found to be larger and heavier than males. Sex ratios were generally unbalanced, but no bias was observed in N. aequalis, T. echinata, and H. mediterraneus. Relative size at sexual maturity ranged mainly between 0.66 and 0.72, but B. favosus, H. mediterraneus, and N. aequalis showed lower values (0.54–0.61). Sexual maturity is reached mainly at a size between 1 and 5 cm smaller in males than in females, except in A. bairdii and T. echinata.},

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}

@article{10.3389/fmars.2023.1149888,

title = {Shellfish consumption preferences in an oceanic archipelago},

author = {Ricardo Sousa and Madalena Gaspar and Jorge Lucas and Mafalda Freitas and Pedro Ideia},

url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1149888},

doi = {10.3389/fmars.2023.1149888},

issn = {2296-7745},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

urldate = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science},

volume = {10},

abstract = {A survey on shellfish consumption preferences was conducted in the Eastern Atlantic archipelago of Madeira. A total of 402 valid questionnaires were collected from locals older than 15 years old. Gender, age, highest education level, work status and salary were considered in the sample composition. Participants were inquired about frequency, amount and risks associated with consumption, as well as concerns regarding the freshness of seafood. Shellfish appears to be consumed less than once a week, and 79.1% of these consumers prefer limpets. GLM analysis showed that total salary amount was the demographic variable which most affects seafood consumption. The results indicated that the majority of the respondents consume limpets less than once a week, in an amount that varies between a quarter and a half dose. With regard to health concerns, most respondents are conscious of the importance of products’ freshness and approximately half of them are aware of the existence of risks associated with consumption. In general, the awareness about freshness and possible risks of consumption is dependent on the level of education. Limpets are preferably consumed during summer, both grilled and cooked, respectively. The present study provides preliminary information on shellfish consumption trend in the archipelago of Madeira. Raising the awareness of seafood consumers in line with a health surveillance network in preparation in Macaronesia could be an important tool for spreading information related to the risks associated to its consumption.},

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@article{schäfer_2023,

title = {Expanding north: first record of the beaded sea cucumber Euapta lappa at Madeira Island},

author = {Susanne Schäfer},

doi = {10.1017/S002531542300019X},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

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

volume = {103},

pages = {e34},

publisher = {Cambridge University Press},

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@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.16898,

title = {Genomics reveals the role of admixture in the evolution of structure among sperm whale populations within the Mediterranean Sea},

author = {Biagio Violi and Menno J. Jong and Alexandros Frantzis and Paraskevi Alexiadou and Céline Tardy and Denis Ody and Renaud Stephanis and Joan Giménez and Giuseppe Lucifora and Mónica A. Silva and Cláudia Oliveira and Filipe Alves and Ana Dinis and Marisa Tejedor and Antonio Fernández and Marina Arregui and Manuel Arbelo and Alfredo Lopez and Pablo Covelo and A. Rus Hoelzel},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/mec.16898},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.16898},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Molecular Ecology},

volume = {32},

number = {11},

pages = {2715-2731},

abstract = {Abstract In oceanic ecosystems, the nature of barriers to gene flow and the processes by which populations may become isolated are different from the terrestrial environment, and less well understood. In this study we investigate a highly mobile species (the sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus) that is genetically differentiated between an open North Atlantic population and the populations in the Mediterranean Sea. We apply high-resolution single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis to study the nature of barriers to gene flow in this system, assessing the putative boundary into the Mediterranean (Strait of Gibraltar and Alboran Sea region), and including novel analyses on structuring among sperm whale populations within the Mediterranean basin. Our data support a recent founding of the Mediterranean population, around the time of the last glacial maximum, and show concerted historical demographic profiles in both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. In each region there is evidence for a population decline around the time of the founder event. The largest decline was seen within the Mediterranean Sea where effective population size is substantially lower (especially in the eastern basin). While differentiation is strongest at the Atlantic/Mediterranean boundary, there is also weaker but significant differentiation between the eastern and western basins of the Mediterranean Sea. We propose, however, that the mechanisms are different. While post-founding gene flow was reduced between the Mediterranean and Atlantic populations, within the Mediterranean an important factor differentiating the basins is probably a greater degree of admixture between the western basin and the North Atlantic and some level of isolation between the western and eastern Mediterranean basins. Subdivision within the Mediterranean Sea exacerbates conservation concerns and will require consideration of what distinct impacts may affect populations in the two basins.},

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@article{10.3389/fmars.2023.1173629,

title = {Fecundity, an overlooked life-history trait for coastal management of commercial molluscs?},

author = {Joana Vasconcelos and Ricardo Sousa and João Ferro and Ana Rita Pinto and Mafalda Freitas and Rodrigo Riera},

url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1173629},

doi = {10.3389/fmars.2023.1173629},

issn = {2296-7745},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science},

volume = {10},

abstract = {Gonadal development in limpets is well-known. However, the integration of fecundity data on coastal management actions remains overlooked. Here, we use fecundity of two exploited limpets (Patella ordinaria and P. aspera) to demonstrate its potential as a conservation tool to preserve the harvested populations of both species. From October 2021 to June 2022, 158 females of P. ordinaria and 70 of P. aspera were collected from the coastal rocky shores of the archipelago of Madeira (NE Atlantic Ocean). The fecundity in both species appears to be determinate, and estimated batch fecundity 365,638 ± 204,462 oocytes for P. ordinaria and 73,029 ± 43,496 oocytes for P. aspera. The presence of spawning individuals of both species until May is of significant relevance to their management and conservation. A harvest-ban (November-March) is currently implemented in the coastal governance actions of P. ordinaria and P. aspera. Based on the fecundity results, small adjustments can be made to further improve the conservation of adult individuals, which are important for the continuity of future generations. So far, fecundity data constitute an overlooked life trait of key importance to preserve populations of exploited species, primarily those with limited mobility such as semi-sessile littoral limpets.},

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@article{CASTRO2023115021,

title = {Testing differences of marine non-indigenous species diversity across Macaronesia using a standardised approach},

author = {Nuno Castro and Ignacio Gestoso and Patrício Ramalhosa and Evandro Lopes and Corrine Almeida and Ana Costa and Manuela Parente and Eva Cacabelos and Rogélio Herrera and José L. Costa and João Canning-Clode},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X23004538},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115021},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {192},

pages = {115021},

abstract = {The introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) induces severe impacts on marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Macaronesia is an ecologically relevant region where several NIS were detected recently. For the first time, a standard experimental approach was designed to examine biofouling assemblages and investigate NIS across the region. In this context, sessile biofouling assemblages were examined in four recreational marinas in all the Macaronesian archipelagos from 2018 to 2020: the Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, and Cabo Verde. We hypothesised that NIS numbers, abundance, and recruitment differed in each location due to abiotic and biotic features. From the Azores (higher latitudes) to Cabo Verde (lower latitudes), NIS recruitment and percentage cover decreased following a partial latitude gradient. The present study unveiled 25 NIS, with new records for the Azores (two cryptogenic species), Canary Islands (one NIS and two cryptogenic species), and Cabo Verde (three NIS and three cryptogenic species). The present research represents a pioneer and relevant step in advancing our current understanding of marine biological invasions in Macaronesia, employing a standard and low-cost approach.},

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@article{BETTENCOURT2023114963,

title = {Marine litter education: From awareness to action},

author = {Sara Bettencourt and Diogo Nuno Freitas and Carlos Lucas and Sónia Costa and Sandra Caeiro},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X23003958},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114963},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {192},

pages = {114963},

abstract = {Marine litter is a global problem. Education has been acclaimed as a potential tool to tackle this issue, yet, integrative, student-centered, and over weeks studies to raise awareness on the theme that compares pre- with post-intervention results are limited in the literature. Furthermore, almost no studies rely on the basis of previous experience on the theme and local reality. This paper presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of an educational intervention to raise awareness and educate students (1st cycle to high-school) about marine litter. Different learning skills were fostered through theoretical, laboratorial, and hands-on activities and students participated in a beach clean-up to summarize the classroom's learnings in loco. Pre- and post-questionnaire results indicate that students' knowledge, perceptions, and behavioral intentions changed. Identification of marine litter estimated degradation times and observation of microplastics in local sand samples were activities highly appreciated by youngsters. This intervention positively impacted schoolchildren's literacy, contributing to advancing education in marine litter and can be further adapted to other educational areas.},

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@article{d15030361,

title = {Gametogenic Cycle of the Oysters Pinctada capensis (Sowerby III, 1890) and Saccostrea cucullata (Born, 1778) (Class Bivalvia) in Inhaca Island, Southern Mozambique: A Subsidy for Bivalve Culture in the Region},

author = {Mizeque Mafambissa and Mery Rodrigues and Torres Taimo and Carlos Andrade and Mats Lindegart and Adriano Macia},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/3/361},

doi = {10.3390/d15030361},

issn = {1424-2818},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Diversity},

volume = {15},

number = {3},

abstract = {This study describes reproductive aspects of the Pinctada capensis (pearl oyster) and Saccostrea cucullata (rocky shore oyster) in Inhaca Island, southern Mozambique (Western Indian Ocean). Adult oysters were collected monthly over two years within seagrass banks for P. capensis and rocky shore habitats for S. cucullata. The animals were evaluated using biometric and histological analyses of the gonads. Of the total population, females were predominant among larger individuals (>55 mm) and males were more dominant among smaller individuals (<55 mm) for both species. The sex ratio was (1 M-1.5 F) for Pinctada capensis and (1 M-1.6 F) for Saccostrea cucullata. Five gonad maturation stages were identified: indifferent, developing I, developing II, ripe and spent. The size at first maturity was mm and 26.2 mm for pearl oysters females and males, respectively, whereas for rocky shore oysters was 32.8 and 28.3 mm for females and males, respectively. We conclude that the reproduction of S. cucullata and P. capensis occurs mainly in summer, with a short resting period in winter, when many oysters are in the indifferent stage. These results provide valuable information to fisheries for management of both species in the area.},

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@article{BETTENCOURT2023102991,

title = {Monitoring marine litter on Funchal beaches (Madeira Island): Insights for litter management},

author = {Sara Bettencourt and Carlos Lucas and Sónia Costa and Sandra Caeiro},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485523001809},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2023.102991},

issn = {2352-4855},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},

pages = {102991},

abstract = {Marine litter is a complex and multi-dimensional problem, with beach litter surveys being an important cost-effective tool for monitoring and assessing marine litter pollution. In Madeira Island (Portugal, NE Atlantic), a region awarded several times as ‘Europe’s Leading Island Destination’ and with a particular orography, there is a scarce understanding of the situation of marine debris. A two-year monitoring (July 2020 to April 2022) of macro-litter was conducted on two beaches in Funchal, the largest city and capital of the island. The abundance, composition, sources, and pathways of the stranded marine litter were assessed following OSPAR guidelines. During the two years, a total of 14,265 items were recorded. The mean litter density was found to be 0.29 items/m2 and the beaches’ clean index ranged between ‘very clean’ and ‘dirty’. Cigarette butts (30.9%) and plastic objects (30.7%) were the most frequent marine litter items, followed by paper/cardboard (9.2%) and metal items (8.3%). The composition of the litter showed that most of the monitored marine debris has a land-based source, with a strong contribution from smoking-related activities and littering in streams. By characterizing the waste and identifying its source, it was possible to propose integrated management actions at a local level. Outreach and raising awareness campaigns, together with actions to limit single-use plastic items and stimulate a circular economy, could contribute to limit marine litter on the studied island but also in other regions with similar profiles.},

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@article{article_40,

title = {Designing Unmanned Aerial Survey Monitoring Program to Assess Floating Litter Contamination},

author = {Silvia Almeida and Marko Radeta and Tomoya Kataoka and João Canning-Clode and Miguel Pais and Ruben Freitas and João G. Monteiro},

doi = {10.3390/rs15010084},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-12-22},

urldate = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Remote Sensing},

volume = {15},

pages = {84},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

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@article{nokey,

title = {Rising temperatures, falling fisheries in an isolated jurisdiction: consequences of crossing the tipping point in a small pelagic fishery.},

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

doi = {10.22541/au.166272125.54859164/v1},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-09-09},

urldate = {2022-09-09},

journal = {Authorea},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

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