Publications
2024
Abramic, Andrej; Mendoza, Alejandro; Cordero-Penín, Víctor; etc,; Andrade, Carlos; etc,; Haroun, Ricardo
Site selection within the maritime spatial planning: Insights from use-cases on aquaculture, offshore wind energy and aggregates extraction Journal Article
In: Ocean & Coastal Management, vol. 251, pp. 107051, 2024.
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Luna, Amanda; Escánez, Alejandro; Marrero, Jacobo; Íñiguez, Eva; Pérez, José A.; Sánchez, Pilar
Early prey intake of a short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus Gray, 1846, Cetacea: Delphinidae) in the Canary Islands Journal Article
In: Ecology and Evolution, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. e11139, 2024, (e11139 ECE-2023-11-01949.R1).
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title = {Early prey intake of a short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus Gray, 1846, Cetacea: Delphinidae) in the Canary Islands},
author = {Amanda Luna and Alejandro Escánez and Jacobo Marrero and Eva Íñiguez and José A. Pérez and Pilar Sánchez},
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abstract = {Abstract This study reveals early prey eating by a short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus Gray, 1846, Cetacea: Delphinidae) in the Canary Islands. Stomach contents, trophic markers, skin isotopic ratios of nitrogen (δ15N:15N/14N) and carbon (δ13C:13C/12C), and fatty acid profiles of the blubber of a short-finned pilot whale of 213 cm size euthanized in free-ranging conditions were analyzed. A total of 15 species of oegopsid squids, mostly diel vertical mesopelagic migrant species of the families Enoploteuthidae, Ommastrephidae, and Histioteuthidae, as well as mother's milk, were identified in the stomach contents. Asperoteuthis acanthoderma (Lu, 1977, Cephalopoda: Chiroteuthidae) was found as first time in this area, suggesting the possibility of its presence on both sides of the subtropical Atlantic, extending its current known distribution. The δ15N value (11.55‰) was higher than expected based on the size range of squid ingested, but lower than that of adult pilot whales, suggesting that mother's milk intake has a significant effect on these values in calves. Similarly, the δ13C values (−17.99‰) were shifted to those of adult pilot whales rather than the ingested squids, also due to the ingestion of high-fat breast milk. The fatty acid (FA) composition of blubber showed a clear stratification. Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) were mainly present in the inner layer, while most relevant ≤C20 monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) were more abundant in the outer layer.},
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Surapaneni, Venkata A.; Blumer, Michael J.; Tadayon, Kian; McIvor, Ashlie J.; etc,; Dean, Mason N.
Ribbontail Stingray Skin Employs a Core–Shell Photonic Glass Ultrastructure to Make Blue Structural Color Journal Article
In: Advanced Optical Materials, vol. n/a, no. n/a, pp. 2301909, 2024.
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title = {Ribbontail Stingray Skin Employs a Core–Shell Photonic Glass Ultrastructure to Make Blue Structural Color},
author = {Venkata A. Surapaneni and Michael J. Blumer and Kian Tadayon and Ashlie J. McIvor and etc and Mason N. Dean},
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abstract = {Abstract Structural blue colors are common in animals, with the tissue nanostructures and material systems that produce them—especially bright blues—typically based on highly ordered nano-architectures. In this study, we describe an unusually bright and angle-independent structural blue from the skin of ribbontail stingray, arising from a more disordered array of scattering elements with a previously undescribed core–shell ultrastructure, involving nano-vesicles enclosing guanine nano-platelets. We show that this skin architecture functions as an intracellular photonic glass, coherently scattering blue, while broadband absorption from closely associated melanophores obviates the low color saturation typical for photonic glasses. Our characterization of skin ultrastructure and color in a stingray demonstrates how disordered systems can be harnessed to produce brilliant hues while illustrating that the capacity for guanine-based colors likely arose extremely early in vertebrate evolution. Moreover, the material-structure-function associations underlying ribbontail stingray coloration, employing two distinct photonic phenomena, illustrate how the evolution of nanoscale architectures can have profound effects at much larger size scales (e.g., in visual ecology and communication), and provide fundamental guidelines for color-saturated manmade photonic glasses.},
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Radeta, Marko; Freitas, Ruben; Rodrigues, Claudio; etc,; Nurmi, Petteri
Man and the Machine: Effects of AI-assisted Human Labeling on Interactive Annotation of Real-Time Video Streams Journal Article
In: ACM Trans. Interact. Intell. Syst., 2024.
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Órfão, Inês; Álvarez, Soledad; Ramalhosa, Patrício; etc,; Almeida, Silvia; Parretti, Paola; Freitas, Rúben; Radeta, Marko; etc,; Canning-Clode, João
Searching for the critically endangered European eel in oceanic islands: A pioneer study in the freshwater systems of Madeira, Macaronesia Journal Article
In: Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, vol. 34, no. 2, pp. e4106, 2024.
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title = {Searching for the critically endangered European eel in oceanic islands: A pioneer study in the freshwater systems of Madeira, Macaronesia},
author = {Inês Órfão and Soledad Álvarez and Patrício Ramalhosa and etc and Silvia Almeida and Paola Parretti and Rúben Freitas and Marko Radeta and etc and João Canning-Clode},
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abstract = {Abstract The globally threatened European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is the only freshwater fish native to Macaronesia. Despite being a keystone species to freshwater habitats, little is known about its population, environmental associations and conservation requirements in oceanic islands. The density and geographical-related factors influencing the distribution of A. anguilla in the subtropical Archipelago of Madeira (Portugal) were examined. Data on the species occurrence was initially collected using an online survey addressed to citizens. Eels were then sampled through electrofishing in 31 sampling sites along 11 streams on Madeira Island, and eel-habitat associations were investigated using LMMs and GLMMs. One stream was also sampled in Porto Santo Island. The presence of A. anguilla was confirmed in the two islands of the archipelago with streams (Madeira and Porto Santo). Eels are distributed throughout Madeira Island, being more abundant – particularly small size individual– at lower altitudes (mostly below 150 m). The number of weirs was an important predictor of eel density, suggesting that these flood-control structures limit their upstream migration. This study represents a pioneer sampling effort of the European eel in Madeira and results provide much-needed baseline information on the species distribution and related environmental factors in oceanic islands. While most eel research has historically focused on mainland habitats where dams pose a significant threat to eel habitats, our study underscores the critical importance of addressing smaller, often overlooked barriers that may also cause habitat fragmentation. The European eel is a panmictic species, thus, the conservation of the Macaronesian subpopulations can have substantial benefits for its global recovery. A comprehensive investigation of the impact of man-made obstacles on eel habitat is still needed. Similarly, other common threats such as interactions with non-indigenous species and infection by Anguillicola crassus should be a research priority in future studies.},
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Ehlers, Sonja M.; Ellrich, Julius A.; Gestoso, Ignacio
Editorial: New plastic pollution types and novel sources of microplastic pollution in marine systems Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 11, 2024, ISSN: 2296-7745.
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Williams, Collin T.; Garzon, Francesco; Cochran, Jesse E. M.; etc,; McIvor, Ashlie J.; etc,; Berumen, Michael L.
Low diversity and abundance of predatory fishes in a peripheral coral reef ecosystem Journal Article
In: Ecol Evol, vol. 14, iss. 2, no. e10920, 2024.
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author = {Collin T. Williams and Francesco Garzon and Jesse E. M. Cochran and etc and Ashlie J. McIvor and etc and Michael L. Berumen},
doi = {10.1002/ece3.10920},
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Nordlund, Lina M.; Unsworth, Richard K. F.; Wallner-Hahn, Sieglind; etc,; Gizzi, Francesca; etc,; Canning-Clode, João; etc,; Monteiro, João G.; etc,; Schäfer, Susanne; etc,; Wilkes, Robert
One hundred priority questions for advancing seagrass conservation in Europe Journal Article
In: Plants, People, Planet, pp. 1-17, 2024.
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author = {Lina M. Nordlund and Richard K.F. Unsworth and Sieglind Wallner-Hahn and etc and Francesca Gizzi and etc and João Canning-Clode and etc and João G. Monteiro and etc and Susanne Schäfer and etc and Robert Wilkes},
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Spadoni, Giulia; Duarte, Ricardo; Soares, Cristiano; Fernandez, Marc; Jesus, Sérgio M.
Seismic Survey Risk Assessment on Common Dolphins in the South-western Coast of Portugal Book Chapter
In: Popper, A. N.; Sisneros, J.; Hawkins, A. D.; Thomsen, F. (Ed.): The Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life, Springer, Cham, 2024.
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Vilizzi, Lorenzo; Piria, Marina; Pietraszewski, Dariusz; etc,; Monteiro, João G.; etc,; Yazlık, Ayşe
Development and application of a second-generation multilingual tool for invasion risk screening of non-native terrestrial plants Journal Article
In: Science of The Total Environment, pp. 170475, 2024, ISSN: 0048-9697.
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title = {Development and application of a second-generation multilingual tool for invasion risk screening of non-native terrestrial plants},
author = {Lorenzo Vilizzi and Marina Piria and Dariusz Pietraszewski and etc and João G. Monteiro and etc and Ayşe Yazlık},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969724006120},
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abstract = {Under the increasing threat to native ecosystems posed by non-native species invasions, there is an urgent need for decision support tools that can more effectively identify non-native species likely to become invasive. As part of the screening (first step) component in non-native species risk analysis, decision support tools have been developed for aquatic and terrestrial organisms. Amongst these tools is the Weed Risk Assessment (WRA) for screening non-native plants. The WRA has provided the foundations for developing the first-generation WRA-type Invasiveness Screening Kit (ISK) tools applicable to a range of aquatic species, and more recently for the second-generation ISK tools applicable to all aquatic organisms (including plants) and terrestrial animals. Given the most extensive usage of the latter toolkits, this study describes the development and application of the Terrestrial Plant Species Invasiveness Screening Kit (TPS-ISK). As a second-generation ISK tool, the TPS-ISK is a multilingual turnkey application that provides several advantages relative to the WRA: (i) compliance with the minimum standards against which a protocol should be evaluated for invasion process and management approaches; (ii) enhanced questionnaire comprehensiveness including a climate change component; (iii) provision of a level of confidence; (iv) error-free computation of risk scores; (v) multilingual support; (vi) possibility for across-study comparisons of screening outcomes; (vii) a powerful graphical user interface; (viii) seamless software deployment and accessibility with improved data exchange. The TPS-ISK successfully risk-ranked five representative sample species for the main taxonomic groups supported by the tool and ten angiosperms previously screened with the WRA for Turkey. The almost 20-year continuous development and evolution of the ISK tools, as opposed to the WRA, closely meet the increasing demand by scientists and decision-makers for a reliable, comprehensive, updatable and easily deployable decision support tool. For terrestrial plant screening, these requirements are therefore met by the newly developed TPS-ISK.},
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Cochran, Jesse E. M.; Kattan, Alexander; Langner, Ute; etc,; McIvor, Ashlie J.; etc,; Berumen, Michael L.
Fine scale spatial and temporal trends in Red Sea coral reef research Journal Article
In: Regional Studies in Marine Science, pp. 103404, 2024, ISSN: 2352-4855.
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author = {Jesse E. M. Cochran and Alexander Kattan and Ute Langner and etc and Ashlie J. McIvor and etc and Michael L. Berumen},
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Castejón, Diego; Hodgson, Alan; Nakano, Tomoyuki; Hawkins, Stephen John; Andrade, Carlos
Editorial: True limpets as living resources - biology, ecology, exploitation and sustainability Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 11, 2024, ISSN: 2296-7745.
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Órfão, Inês; Ramalhosa, Patrício; Kerckhof, Francis; Canning-Clode, João
In: BioInvasions Records, vol. 13, pp. 171-182, 2024.
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Javidpour, Jamileh; Schwarz, Ralf; Gueroun, Sonia K. M.; Andrade, Carlos; Canning-Clode, João
Innovative aquaculture cage “Flow2Vortex” ensures a sustainable biomass delivery for low trophic level aquaculture Journal Article
In: Aquacultural Engineering, pp. 102390, 2024, ISSN: 0144-8609.
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2023
Chebaane, Sahar; Pais, Miguel Pessanha; Engelen, Aschwin Hillebrand; Ramalhosa, Patrício; Silva, Rodrigo; Gizzi, Francesca; Canning-Clode, João; Bernal-Ibáñez, Alejandro; Monteiro, João G.
In: Marine Pollution Bulletin, vol. 198, pp. 115871, 2023, ISSN: 0025-326X.
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title = {Exploring foraging preference of local fish species towards non-indigenous fouling communities near marinas: Insights from Remote Video Foraging System (RVFS) trials},
author = {Sahar Chebaane and Miguel Pessanha Pais and Aschwin Hillebrand Engelen and Patrício Ramalhosa and Rodrigo Silva and Francesca Gizzi and João Canning-Clode and Alejandro Bernal-Ibáñez and João G. Monteiro},
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abstract = {Non-indigenous species (NIS) spread from marinas to natural environments is influenced by niche availability, habitat suitability, and local biotic resistance. This study explores the effect of indigenous fish feeding behaviour on NIS proliferation using fouling communities, pre-grown on settlement plates, as two distinct, representative models: one from NIS-rich marinas and the other from areas outside marinas with fewer NIS. These plates were mounted on a Remote Video Foraging System (RVFS) near three marinas on Madeira Island. After 24-h, NIS abundance was reduced by 3.5 %. Canthigaster capistrata's preference for marinas plates suggests potential biotic resistance. However, Sparisoma cretense showed equal biting frequencies for both plate types. The cryptogenic ascidian Trididemnum cereum was the preferred target for the fish. Our study introduces a global framework using RVFS for in-situ experiments, replicable across divers contexts (e.g., feeding behaviour, biotic resistance), which can be complemented by metabarcoding and isotopic analysis to confirm consumption patterns.},
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Guerra-García, José M.; Revanales, Triana; Saenz-Arias, Pablo; etc,; Sempere-Valverde, Juan; Chebaane, Sahar; etc,; Ros, Macarena
Quick spreading of the exotic amphipod Laticorophium baconi (Shoemaker, 1934): another small stowaway overlooked? Journal Article
In: Mediterranean Marine Science, vol. 24, no. 3, 2023.
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de Soto, Natacha Aguilar; Alves, Filipe
Short-Finned Pilot Whale Globicephala macrorhynchus Gray, 1846 Book Chapter
In: Hackländer, Klaus; Zachos, Frank E. (Ed.): Handbook of the Mammals of Europe, pp. 1–32, Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2023, ISBN: 978-3-319-65038-8.
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Navarro-Barranco, Carlos; Martínez, Alejandro; Sempere-Valverde, Juan; Chebaane, Sahar; Digenis, Markos; Plaitis, Wanda; Voultsiadou, Eleni; Gerovasileiou, Vasilis
Amphipods in Mediterranean Marine and Anchialine Caves: New Data and Overview of Existing Knowledge Journal Article
In: Diversity, vol. 15, no. 12, 2023, ISSN: 1424-2818.
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Yoris-Nobile, Adrian I.; Slebi-Acevedo, Carlos J.; Lizasoain-Arteaga, Esther; etc,; Almada, Emanuel; etc,; Lobo-Arteaga, Jorge
Artificial reefs built by 3D printing: Systematisation in the design, material selection and fabrication Journal Article
In: Construction and Building Materials, vol. 362, pp. 129766, 2023, ISSN: 0950-0618.
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Bernal-Ibáñez, Alejandro; Cacabelos, Eva; Quintano, Endika; Gestoso, Ignacio
Prior stress by marine heatwaves and micro-habitat fragmentation drive the colonisation of epifaunal assemblages in marine forests Journal Article
In: Mar Ecol Prog Ser, vol. 722, pp. 89-105, 2023.
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Castejón, Diego; García, Loreto; Andrade, Carlos
In: Marine Biology, vol. 170, iss. 12, no. 171, 2023.
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Álvarez, Soledad; Gestoso, Ignacio; Ramalhosa, Patrício; Canning-Clode, João
Exploring Visual Methods for Monitoring Marine Non-Indigenous Species Colonizing Artificial Structures in the Madeira Archipelago (NE Atlantic) Journal Article
In: Regional Studies in Marine Science, vol. 69, pp. 103293, 2023.
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Sambolino, Annalisa; Rodriguez, Marta; la Fuente, Jesús De; Arbelo, Manuel; Fernandez, Antonio; Kaufmann, Manfred; Cordeiro, Nereida; Dinis, Ana
Optimization and validation of a micro-QuEChERS method for phthalates detection in small samples of cetacean blubber Journal Article
In: MethodsX, vol. 12, pp. 102502, 2023.
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Luís, Ricardo; José, Ricardo; Castro, João; Andrade, Carlos
In: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, vol. 11, no. 10, 2023, ISSN: 2077-1312.
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Betty, E. L.; Zwamborn, E. M. J.; Weyn, Mieke; Luck, E.; Alves, Filipe
Life History Parameters, Sociobiology, and Reproductive Strategies of Pilot Whales Book Chapter
In: Würsig, B.; Orbach, D. N. (Ed.): Sex in Cetaceans. Springer, Cham, 2023.
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Alves, Filipe; Mesnick, S. L.; Rosso, M; Pitman, R. L.
Beaked Whale Sexual Dimorphism, Mating Strategies, and Diversification Book Chapter
In: Würsig, B.; Orbach, D. N. (Ed.): Sex in Cetaceans. Springer, Cham, 2023.
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Jesus, Sérgio M.; Duarte, Ricardo; Spadoni, Giulia; Soares, Cristiano; Fernandez, Marc
Assessing Risk of Noise Pressure on Marine Life Using Bayes Estimator Book Chapter
In: Popper, Arthur N.; Sisneros, Joseph; Hawkins, Anthony D.; Thomsen, Frank (Ed.): The Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life: Principles and Practical Considerations, pp. 1–13, Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2023, ISBN: 978-3-031-10417-6.
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Andriolo, Umberto; Topouzelis, Konstantinos; Emmerik, Tim H. M.; etc,; Monteiro, João G.; etc,; Gonçalves, Gil
Drones for litter monitoring on coasts and rivers: suitable flight altitude and image resolution Journal Article
In: Marine Pollution Bulletin, vol. 195, pp. 115521, 2023, ISSN: 0025-326X.
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Triay-Portella, Raül; González, J. A.; Lorenzo, J. M.; Biscoito, Manuel; Pajuelo, J. G.
Biological features of nine deep-water fishes from the midslope of the Northwest African coast Journal Article
In: Regional Studies in Marine Science, vol. 62, pp. 102951, 2023, ISSN: 2352-4855.
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Fernández-Palacios, Yaiza; Kaushik, Sadasivam; Abramic, Andrej; et al,; Andrade, Carlos; et al,; Haroun, Ricardo
Status and perspectives of blue economy sectors across the Macaronesian archipelagos Journal Article
In: Journal of Coastal Conservation, vol. 27, no. 39, 2023.
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Silva, Rodrigo; Triay-Portella, Raül; López, Cataixa; Monteiro, João G.; Canning-Clode, João
Tropicalization alert: new species of mat-forming zoantharian (Zoanthus pulchellus) arrives on Madeira Island (NE Atlantic) Journal Article
In: Bulletin of Marine Science, 2023.
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Alves, Filipe; Queiroz, Nuno; Jodice, Patrick G. R.
In: Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 10, 2023, ISSN: 2296-7745.
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García, Laura González; Fernández, Marc; N. Azevedo, José M.
MONICET: The Azores whale watching contribution to cetacean monitoring Journal Article
In: Biodiversity Data Journal, vol. 11, pp. e106991, 2023, ISSN: 1314-2836.
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title = {MONICET: The Azores whale watching contribution to cetacean monitoring},
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Rilov, Gil; Canning-Clode, João; Guy-Haim, Tamar
Ecological impacts of invasive ecosystem engineers: A global perspective across terrestrial and aquatic systems Journal Article
In: Functional Ecology, vol. 00, pp. 1-15, 2023.
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Marcelino, José A.; Macia, Adriano; Mafambissa, Mizeque J.; Castejón, Diego; Andrade, Carlos
In: Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science, vol. 22, no. 1, 2023, ISSN: 2683-6416.
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Grech, Daniele; Asciutto, Emanuele; Bakiu, Rigers; et al,; Chebaane, Sahar; et al,; Zacchetti, Lorenzo
New records of rarely reported species in the Mediterranean Sea (July 2023) Journal Article
In: Mediterranean Marine Science, vol. 24, iss. 2, pp. 392-418, 2023.
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Dias, Ester; Dromby, Morgane; Ferreira, Rita; et al,; Dinis, Ana; Alves, Filipe
Trophic ecology of common bottlenose dolphins in a pelagic insular environment inferred by stable isotopes Journal Article
In: Hydrobiologia, 2023.
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Campanati, Camilla; Arantzamendi, Leire; Zorita, Izaskun; Briaudeau, Tifanie; Lekube, Xabier; Izagirre, Urtzi; Aldridge, David C.
Nutritional effect of substituting microalgal concentrates with microencapsulated diets in Mytilus galloprovincialis spat Journal Article
In: Aquaculture, vol. 576, pp. 739879, 2023, ISSN: 0044-8486.
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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},
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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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Souto, Javier; Ramalhosa, Patrício; Ferrario, Jasmine; Png-Gonzalez, Lydia; Álvarez, Soledad; Gestoso, Ignacio; Nogueira, Natacha; Canning-Clode, João
New species and new records of bryozoan species from fouling communities in the Madeira Archipelago (NE Atlantic) Journal Article
In: Marine Biodiversity, vol. 53, no. 49, 2023.
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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},
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Triay-Portella, Raül; González, José A.; Lorenzo, José M.; Correia, Sandra; Pajuelo, José G.
Reproductive biology of wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) in the Canary Islands (eastern-central Atlantic Journal Article
In: Regional Studies in Marine Science, pp. 103076, 2023, ISSN: 2352-4855.
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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},
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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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Clark, Bethany L; Carneiro, Ana P B; Pearmain, Elizabeth J; etc,; Biscoito, Manuel; etc,; Dias, Maria P
Global assessment of marine plastic exposure risk for oceanic birds Journal Article
In: Nat Commun, vol. 14, iss. 1, no. 3665, 2023.
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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},
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Buzinkai, Matej; Radeta, Marko; Rodrigues, Claudio; Silva, Francisco; Freitas, Ruben; Chebaane, Sahar; Parretti, Paola; Schäfer, Susanne; Silva, Rodrigo; Gizzi, Francesca; Almeida, Silvia; Gueroun, Sonia K. M.; Canning-Clode, João; Monteiro, João G.
Crowdsourcing biodiversity data from recreational SCUBA divers using Dive Reporter Journal Article
In: Ecological Informatics, vol. 77, pp. 102191, 2023, ISSN: 1574-9541.
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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},
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year = {2023},
date = {2023-06-27},
urldate = {2023-06-27},
journal = {Ecological Informatics},
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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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Sambolino, Annalisa; Iniguez, Eva; Herrera, Inma; Kaufmann, Manfred; Dinis, Ana; Cordeiro, Nereida
In: Science of The Total Environment, vol. 894, pp. 164952, 2023, ISSN: 0048-9697.
@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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Simpfendorfer, Colin A.; et al,; McIvor, Ashlie J.; et al,; Chapman, Demian A.
Widespread diversity deficits of coral reef sharks and rays Journal Article
In: Science, vol. 380, no. 6650, 2023.
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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},
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Correia, Ana M.; Dietterle, Erich; Dinis, Ana; Alves, Filipe
Defining a common language to assess external deformities in free-ranging cetaceans Journal Article
In: Mammal Review, vol. 53, pp. 189-205, 2023.
@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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Radeta, Marko; Rodrigues, Claudio; Silva, Francisco; Abreu, Pedro; Pestana, João; Nguyen, Ngoc Thi; Zuniga, Agustin; Flores, Huber; Nurmi, Petteri
Lost in the Deep? Performance Evaluation of Dead Reckoning Techniques in Underwater Environments Journal Article
In: Proc. ACM Interact. Mob. Wearable Ubiquitous Technol., vol. 7, no. 2, 2023.
@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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Triay-Portella, Raül; González, José A.; Lorenzo, José M.; Pajuelo, José G.
Length-weight relationship of 15 species of deep-water chondrichthyans in the Canary Islands (eastern-central Atlantic) Journal Article
In: Cybium, vol. 47, no. 2, pp. 167-171, 2023.
@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},
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Vasconcelos, Joana; Ferro, J.; Sousa, Ricardo; Pinto, A. R.; Riera, R.
Fecundity strategy of the highly exploited limpet Patella ordinaria from an oceanic archipelago Journal Article
In: Regional Studies in Marine Science, vol. 60, pp. 102849, 2023, ISSN: 2352-4855.
@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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McIvor, Ashlie J.; Freitas, Mafalda; Dinis, Ana; Canning-Clode, João
Interannual aggregation behavior of the endangered smoothhound Mustelus mustelus in Madeira Island (northeast Atlantic) Journal Article
In: Bulletin of Marine Science, 2023.
@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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McIvor, Ashlie J.; Wirtz, Peter
First record of the Starry Weever Trachinus radiatus (Cuvier, 1829) from the Madeira archipelago Journal Article
In: Life and Marine Sciences, vol. 38, pp. 39-42, 2023.
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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},
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