Publications

@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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@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},

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@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},

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@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{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{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{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{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}

}

@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}

}

@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12912,

title = {Microencapsulated diets using thraustochytrids and macroalgae side streams for nursery rearing of Mytilus galloprovincialis spat},

author = {Camilla Campanati and Leire Arantzamendi and Izaskun Zorita and Ainhoa Juez and David C. Aldridge},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jwas.12912},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/jwas.12912},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-07-13},

journal = {Journal of the World Aquaculture Society},

volume = {n/a},

number = {n/a},

abstract = {Abstract Global expansion of bivalve aquaculture can drive sustainable protein production. Inland culture of mussel spat can play an important role in supporting extensive mussel farming. Nursery culture of bivalves is, however, dependent on nutritious, cost-efficient, and more reliable diets for spat. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of dietary alternatives to commercial algal feeds (Shellfish Diet 1800) on the survival and growth of Mytilus galloprovincialis spat, widely farmed in Europe. Spat (6.8 ± 1.1 mm) were supplied with different diets for 6 weeks: commercial microalgal diet (A), microencapsulated feeds containing a 1:1 blend of the macroalga Undaria pinnatifida and the microalga Schizochytrium (BioBullets; BB), or commercial microalgae and BioBullets combined (ABB). Unsupplemented spat showed no growth and little change in body condition (CI). Spat fed microcapsules grew at comparable rates, and body condition rose at higher levels (shell growth rates: 8.5 ± 3.7 μm day−1; ΔCI: 6.1 ± 1.1%) relative to those fed commercial microalgae (8.5 ± 5.7 μm day−1; ΔCI: 3.3 ± 0.8%). Supplementing microencapsulated feeds with the commercial microalgal diet did not significantly improve growth performances (9.3 ± 2.3 μm day−1; ΔCI: 4.7 ± 1.4%) relative to mussels fed microcapsules alone. Microencapsulated feeds for M. galloprovincialis spat production can significantly reduce nursery costs compared with commercial feeds or cultured microalgae. By sourcing encapsulated algae from aquaculture side streams, microencapsulated feeds can further promote circular economies.},

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}

@article{nokey,

title = {First insights into the movements and vertical habitat use of blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) in the eastern North Atlantic.},

author = {Carla Freitas and Mafalda Freitas and Samantha Andrzejaczek and Jonathan J. Dale and Wayne Whippen and Barbara A. Block},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s40317-022-00284-0},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-03-31},

urldate = {2022-03-31},

journal = {Animal Biotelemetry},

volume = {10},

number = {12},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{nokey,

title = {Role of non-indigenous species in structuring benthic communities after fragmentation events: an experimental approach.},

author = {Eva Cacabelos and Ignacio Gestoso and Patrício Ramalhosa and João Canning-Clode },

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-022-02768-9},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-03-26},

urldate = {2022-03-26},

journal = {Biological Invasions},

volume = {24},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{nokey,

title = { First record of the marine snail Xenophora crispa (Gastropoda: Xenophoridae) from Madeira Island (Northeastern Atlantic Ocean)},

author = {Magno N.B. Freitas and Patrício Ramalhosa and André Moreira and João Canning-Clode and João G. Monteiro },

doi = {https://doi.org/10.25752/arq.25458},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-03-04},

urldate = {2022-03-04},

journal = {Arquipelago - Life and Marine Sciences},

volume = {38},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{nokey,

title = {Limpet larvae ( Patella aspera Röding, 1798), obtained by gonad dissection and fecundation in vitro , settled and metamorphosed on crustose coralline algae},

author = {Diego Castejón and Natacha Nogueira and Carlos Andrade},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-02-01},

journal = {Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the UK},

volume = {101},

issue = {7},

pages = {1-12},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{nokey,

title = {Portugal leads with Europe’s largest marine reserve.},

author = {Filipe Alves and João G. Monteiro and Paulo Oliveira and João Canning-Clode},

doi = {doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-00093-8},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-18},

urldate = {2022-01-18},

journal = {Nature},

volume = {601},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{SomebiologicalaspectsofthedeepwatershrimpLysmataolavoiCarideaLysmatidaefromtheCanaryIslands,

title = {Some biological aspects of the deep water shrimp Lysmata olavoi (Caridea, Lysmatidae) from the Canary Islands},

author = {José A. González and Gustavo González-Lorenzo and Esther L. Arvelo and Begoña Sotillo and Raül Triay-Portella},

url = {https://brill.com/view/journals/cr/95/10-12/article-p1247_14.xml},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1163/15685403-bja10248},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

urldate = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Crustaceana},

volume = {95},

number = {10-12},

pages = {1247 - 1253},

publisher = {Brill},

address = {Leiden, The Netherlands},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.13483,

title = {Eco-evolutionary dynamics of Atlantic cod spatial behavior maintained after the implementation of a marine reserve},

author = {David Villegas-Ríos and Carla Freitas and Even Moland and Esben M. Olsen},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/eva.13483},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.13483},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Evolutionary Applications},

volume = {15},

number = {11},

pages = {1846-1858},

abstract = {Abstract The effects of marine reserves on the life history and demography of the protected populations are well-established, typically increasing population density and body size. However, little is known about how marine reserves may alter the behavior of the populations that are the target of protection. In theory, marine reserves can relax selection on spatial behavioral phenotypes that were previously targeted by the fishery and also drive selection in favor of less mobile individuals. In this study, we used acoustic telemetry to monitor the individual spatial behavior of 566 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua Linnaeus, 1758) moving within a marine reserve and a control site in southern Norway, starting 1 year before the implementation of the marine reserve and lasting up to 9 years after. Following a before-after-control-impact approach, we investigated changes in (1) survival, (2) selection acting on behavioral traits, and (3) mean behavioral phenotypes, after the implementation of the marine reserve. We focused on three behavioral traits commonly used to describe the mobility of aquatic animals: home range size, depth position, and diel vertical migration range. Survival increased after reserve implementation, but contrary to our expectations, it subsequently decreased to preprotection levels after just 3 years. Further, we found no significance in selection patterns acting on any of the three behavioral traits after reserve implementation. Although some changes related to water column use (the tendency to occupy deeper waters) were observed in the marine reserve after 9 years, they cannot unequivocally be attributed to protection. Our results show that survival and behavioral responses to marine reserves in some cases may be more complex than previously anticipated and highlight the need for appropriately scaled management experiments and more integrated approaches to understand the effects of marine protected areas on harvested aquatic species.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{BERNALIBANEZ2022151795,

title = {Interaction of marine heatwaves and grazing on two canopy-forming algae},

author = {Alejandro Bernal-Ibáñez and Ignacio Gestoso and Patrício Ramalhosa and Camilla Campanati and Eva Cacabelos},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022098122001034},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2022.151795},

issn = {0022-0981},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology},

volume = {556},

pages = {151795},

abstract = {Brown canopy-forming macroalgae species form complex assemblages known as marine forests, which are highly productive systems and provide multiple ecosystem services. In many regions worldwide, these key foundation species are being replaced by generalist species due to numerous underlying impacts acting at local, regional and global scales (i.e. overgrazing, marine heatwaves (MHWs), rising temperatures, among others). In Madeira Island (Macaronesia, NE Atlantic Ocean), rocky bottoms on the south coast are dominated by bare rocks, sediments and high densities of sea urchins and turfs. One of the most common macroalgae in these degraded systems is the cryptogenic red algae Asparagopsis taxiformis, naturally competing with other canopy-forming algae such as Cystoseira foeniculacea. In this study, we analysed 37-year high-resolution sea surface temperature data on the occurrence of MHWs in Macaronesia, finding a significant increase in the frequency of moderate and extreme events in the last 20 years. We performed a mesocosm experiment to understand how these two foundation species respond to heat stress and grazing activity by the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus under different scenarios simulating moderate and extreme MHWs. Biomass and productivity of C. foeniculacea showed a significant reduction under the interaction of MHWs and grazing, with higher loss of biomass at the moderate event. The biomass of A. taxiformis decreased significantly by the increase in temperatures, independetly of the grazing pressure. The productivity of A. taxiformis was significantly reduced at extreme MHWs, where respiration rate was higher than C. foeniculacea, which outperformed in the dark phase. Results suggest that under control conditions and moderate MHWs, A. taxiformis is not impacted by grazing and is possibly more efficient in resource utilisation than C. foeniculacea, but losing this potential advantage under extreme MHWs. Under the context of future climate change, marine forests in Madeira are, thus, expected to be threatened by the combined effects of more common extreme climatic events (e.g. MHWs) and local changes in the biotic interactions (e.g. grazing and competition).},

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}

@article{ESCANEZ2022102572,

title = {New contribution to the knowledge of the mesopelagic cephalopod community off the western Canary Islands slope},

author = {Alejandro Escánez and Ángel Guerra and Rodrigo Riera and Alejandro Ariza and Ángel F. González and Natacha Aguilar Soto},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485522002092},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2022.102572},

issn = {2352-4855},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},

volume = {55},

pages = {102572},

abstract = {Cephalopods are a key component of the marine food webs. Nevertheless, the deep-sea cephalopods are still poorly studied worldwide. The distribution and composition of the mesopelagic cephalopod’s community in different deep scattering layers from the Canary Islands (North-eastern Atlantic) are described here. The results of a mesopelagic fishing survey (CETOBAPH) at the western slopes of three islands of the Canary archipelago (El Hierro, La Palma and Tenerife) are reported. A total of 3,717 specimens of 17 families were caught at different acoustic scattering layers previously detected in depth. The pelagic families Pyroteuthidae, Enoploteuthidae, Onychoteuthidae and Cranchiidae comprised 91% of the total cephalopod catch. Species belonging to these families were responsible for the differences found in the cephalopod community assembly between the shallow sound scattering layers, situated at night in the epipelagic zone and deep sound scattering layers in the mesopelagic zone. No differences were observed in the cephalopod community composition among the three sampled islands. The species richness among islands were similar with 32, 30 and 31 species collected for El Hierro, La Palma and Tenerife, respectively. These results suggest the existence of vertical but no horizontal segregation of small cephalopod species at the mesoscale level in the Canary Islands.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{CASTRO2022113898,

title = {Anthropogenic pressure leads to more introductions: Marine traffic and artificial structures in offshore islands increases non-indigenous species},

author = {Nuno Castro and Ignacio Gestoso and Carolina S. Marques and Patrício Ramalhosa and João G. Monteiro and José L. Costa and João Canning-Clode},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X2200580X},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113898},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {181},

pages = {113898},

abstract = {Anthropogenic pressures such as the introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) have impacted global biodiversity and ecosystems. Most marine species spreading outside their natural biogeographical limits are promoted and facilitated by maritime traffic through ballast water and hull biofouling. Propagule pressure plays a primary role in invasion success mixed with environmental conditions of the arrival port. Moreover, with the current ocean sprawl, new substrates are offered for potential NIS recruits. Here, differences in the fouling assemblages thriving inside three different ports/marinas facilities in Madeira Island were assessed for comparison. The locations showed significant differences concerning assemblage structure. Most NIS were detected in plastic floating pontoons. Funchal harbour receives most of the marine traffic in Madeira, acting as the main hub for primary NIS introductions, being recreational boating involved in NIS secondary transfers. Our results highlight the need for future management actions in island ecosystems, particularly monitoring and sampling of recreational boating.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{SAMBOLINO2022113906,

title = {Seasonal variation in microplastics and zooplankton abundances and characteristics: The ecological vulnerability of an oceanic island system},

author = {Annalisa Sambolino and Inma Herrera and Soledad Álvarez and Alexandra Rosa and Filipe Alves and João Canning-Clode and Nereida Cordeiro and Ana Dinis and Manfred Kaufmann},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X22005884},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113906},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {181},

pages = {113906},

abstract = {The ingestion of microplastics (MPs - plastic particles <5 mm) by planktivorous organisms represents a significant threat to marine food webs. To investigate how seasonality might affect plastic intake in oceanic islands' ecosystems, relative abundances and composition of MPs and mesozooplankton samples collected off Madeira Island (NE Atlantic) between February 2019 and January 2020 were analysed. MPs were found in all samples, with fibres accounting for 89 % of the particles. MPs and zooplankton mean abundance was 0.262 items/m3 and 18.137 individuals/m3, respectively. Their monthly variations follow the seasonal fluctuation of environmental parameters, such as currents, chlorophyll-a concentration, sea surface temperature and precipitation intensity. A higher MPs/zooplankton ratio was recorded in the warm season (May-Oct), reaching 0.068 items/individual when considering large-sized particles (1000–5000 μm). This is the first study to assess the seasonal variability of MPs in an oceanic island system providing essential information respecting its ecological impact in pelagic environments.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{FERNANDEZ2022110040,

title = {To be or not to be: the role of absences in niche modelling for highly mobile species in dynamic marine environments},

author = {Marc Fernandez and Neftali Sillero and Chris Yesson},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304380022001508},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2022.110040},

issn = {0304-3800},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Ecological Modelling},

volume = {471},

pages = {110040},

abstract = {Species distribution models are valuable tools for conservation management. However, there remain challenges in developing and interpreting these models in the marine environment, such as the nature of the species used for the modelling process. When working with mobile species in dynamic environments, lack of observation is usually interpreted as an observation of absence, which can result in the introduction of biases by methodological (false) absences. Here, we explore the role of absences when modelling marine megafauna distributions. To better understand how the use of absences (or equivalent) affects the niche modelling algorithms, we used a set of 20 virtual species with different relations to the habitat (generalist static, specialist static, generalist dynamic and specialist dynamic) with different encounter rates. We tested six different modelling techniques divided into three distinct groups: presence-only, presence-background and presence-absence. We compared the outputs of the models using traditional validation metrics and overlap metrics in the geographical and environmental spaces. Algorithms characterized the ecological niche for the simulated species differently. Approaches using background data generally outperformed the other methods, suggesting that the non-observation of a species in a given location and time should not be considered as an absence. A very intense (practically unrealistic) sampling schema would be required to obtain a genuine unbiased absence when working with these species and habitats. For highly mobile species, a precautionary approach would be to consider the non-observation of a species as part of the background (a sample of the conditions available in the study area) rather than an absence. A good starting point would be to use presence-background models, complemented with presence-absence and/or presence-only models, comparing outputs from the different algorithms tested in the geographic and environmental space. Improving model performance for highly mobile marine species should lead to better-informed decision making for conservation.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{TRIAYPORTELLA2022107949,

title = {Relevance of feeding ecology in the management of invasive species: Prey variability in a novel invasive crab},

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

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272771422002074},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2022.107949},

issn = {0272-7714},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science},

volume = {274},

pages = {107949},

abstract = {The diet composition of non-indigenous species (NIS) provides essential information to recognise potential impacts on ecosystems. This study examined the feeding ecology of the novel invasive crab Cronius ruber from demographic and seasonal perspectives. It identified 52 prey items in crab gut contents (n = 278), and more than 18% of the studied specimens had empty guts. The high-frequency prey belonged to Brachyuran (51.54%) and Polychaete (34.36%), followed by Echinidea (22.47%), Gastropoda (21.15%) and Perciformes (20.70%). Additionally, the night sampling showed prey that were not observed in the examined stomach contents. The daily ingestion rates based on polychaeta indicated more prey consumption by juveniles (<55 mm carapace width (CW)) and adults crabs (55 mm–75 mm CW) than the old adults (>75 mm CW). This falls in line with the number of prey items retained in individuals’ guts, which changed seasonally and in ontogenic groups. Moreover, the visual night observations showed that native predators foraged on the invasive crab. These predators were groupers, octopus and elasmobranchs. The seasonal and ontogenic differences observed in diet through the stomach content analysis and daily ingestion rates suggest that C. ruber eats a generalist diet. The dissimilarity analysis suggested possible resource partitioning in ontogenic groups. Our results could represent the baseline for future studies into the possible impacts of this invasive NIS, as well as some arguments to include C. ruber on the list of invasive alien species of European Union concern.},

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@article{DAR2022101625,

title = {The MIDAS touch: Thermal dissipation resulting from everyday interactions as a sensing modality},

author = {Farooq Dar and Hilary Emenike and Zhigang Yin and Mohan Liyanage and Rajesh Sharma and Agustin Zuniga and Mohammad A. Hoque and Marko Radeta and Petteri Nurmi and Huber Flores},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S157411922200058X},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmcj.2022.101625},

issn = {1574-1192},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Pervasive and Mobile Computing},

volume = {84},

pages = {101625},

abstract = {We contribute MIDAS as a novel sensing solution for characterizing everyday objects using thermal dissipation. MIDAS takes advantage of the fact that anytime a person touches an object it results in heat transfer. By capturing and modeling the dissipation of the transferred heat, e.g., through the decrease in the captured thermal radiation, MIDAS can characterize the object and determine its material. We validate MIDAS through extensive empirical benchmarks and demonstrate that MIDAS offers an innovative sensing modality that can recognize a wide range of materials – with up to 83% accuracy – and generalize to variations in the people interacting with objects. We also demonstrate that MIDAS can detect thermal dissipation through objects, up to 2mm thickness, and support analysis of multiple objects that are interacted with.},

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@article{KOTTA2022156610,

title = {Blueprint for the ideal microplastic effect study: Critical issues of current experimental approaches and envisioning a path forward},

author = {Jonne Kotta and Mark Lenz and Francisco R. Barboza and Holger Jänes and Paula Aguilera Dal Grande and Aaron Beck and Carl Van Colen and Thea Hamm and Jamileh Javidpour and Ants Kaasik and Gabriella Pantó and Robert Szava-Kovats and Helen Orav-Kotta and Liisi Lees and Sander Loite and João Canning-Clode and Sonia K. M. Gueroun and Anneliis Kõivupuu},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S004896972203707X},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156610},

issn = {0048-9697},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Science of The Total Environment},

volume = {838},

pages = {156610},

abstract = {This article presents a novel conceptual blueprint for an ‘ideal’, i.e., ecologically relevant, microplastic effect study. The blueprint considers how microplastics should be characterized and applied in laboratory experiments, and how biological responses should be measured to assure unbiased data that reliably reflect the effects of microplastics on aquatic biota. This ‘ideal’ experiment, although practically unachievable, serves as a backdrop to improve specific aspects of experimental research on microplastic effects. In addition, a systematic and quantitative literature review identified and quantified departures of published experiments from the proposed ‘ideal’ design. These departures are related mainly to the experimental design of microplastic effect studies failing to mimic natural environments, and experiments with limited potential to be scaled-up to ecosystem level. To produce a valid and generalizable assessment of the effect of microplastics on biota, a quantitative meta-analysis was performed that incorporated the departure of studies from the ‘ideal’ experiment (a measure of experimental quality) and inverse variance (a measure of the study precision) as weighting coefficients. Greater weights were assigned to experiments with higher quality and/or with lower variance in the response variables. This double-weighting captures jointly the technical quality, ecological relevance and precision of estimates provided in each study. The blueprint and associated meta-analysis provide an improved baseline for the design of ecologically relevant and technically sound experiments to understand the effects of microplastics on single species, populations and, ultimately, entire ecosystems.},

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@article{9771134,

title = {Deep Learning and the Oceans},

author = {Marko Radeta and Agustin Zuniga and Naser Hossein Motlagh and Mohan Liyanage and Ruben Freitas and Moustafa Youssef and Sasu Tarkoma and Huber Flores and Petteri Nurmi},

doi = {10.1109/MC.2022.3143087},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Computer},

volume = {55},

number = {5},

pages = {39-50},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{NetoCacabelosPrestesDíazTapiaMoreu+2022+105+120,

title = {New records of marine macroalgae for the Azores},

author = {Ana I. Neto and Eva Cacabelos and Afonso C. L. Prestes and Pilar Díaz-Tapia and Ignacio Moreu},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1515/bot-2021-0085},

doi = {doi:10.1515/bot-2021-0085},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

urldate = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Botanica Marina},

volume = {65},

number = {2},

pages = {105--120},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/ddi.13465,

title = {Diversity and patterns of marine non-native species in the archipelagos of Macaronesia},

author = {Nuno Castro and James T. Carlton and Ana C. Costa and Carolina S. Marques and Chad L. Hewitt and Eva Cacabelos and Evandro Lopes and Francesca Gizzi and Ignacio Gestoso and João G. Monteiro and José L. Costa and Manuela Parente and Patrício Ramalhosa and Paul Fofonoff and Paula Chainho and Ricardo Haroun and Ricardo S. Santos and Rogelio Herrera and Tiago A. Marques and Gregory M. Ruiz and João Canning-Clode},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ddi.13465},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/ddi.13465},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Diversity and Distributions},

volume = {28},

number = {4},

pages = {667-684},

abstract = {Abstract Aims The present study is the first attempt to grasp the scale and richness of marine biological invasions in Macaronesia. We pioneered a comprehensive non-native species (NNS), inventory in the region to determine their diversity patterns and native distribution origins. NNS were defined here as the result of both introductions and range expansions. We also used statistical modelling to examine relationships among NNS richness, anthropogenic activities, demographic and geographical variables across Macaronesia. Location Macaronesia. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted for marine NNS records in Macaronesia, registering the first record's location and year from 1884 to 2020. We used univariate and multivariate analyses to evaluate differences and similarities in community composition. By applying a Generalized Linear Model (GLM), we tested hypotheses regarding NNS richness as a function of anthropogenic activities, demographic and geographical variables. Results A total of 144 marine non-native species (NNS) were recorded for the whole of Macaronesia. The highest NNS richness was registered in the Canary Islands (76 NNS), followed by the Azores (66 NNS), Madeira (59 NNS) and finally Cabo Verde (18 NNS). Some differences amongst archipelagos were observed, such as the high number of non-native macroalgae in the Azores, fishes in the Canary Islands and tunicates in Cabo Verde. Overall, macroalgae, tunicates and bryozoans were the predominant taxonomic groups in the Macaronesian archipelagos. Madeira and Canary Islands were the archipelagos with more similarity in marine NNS, and Cabo Verde the most divergent. Finally, GLM suggested that non-native richness patterns across Macaronesia were dependent on the considered archipelago and strongly affected by (1) minimum distance to the mainland, (2) the total number of ports and marinas and (3) total marinas area (km2). Conclusions The model results and NNS listing in the present study will likely raise the awareness and response regarding marine NNS in the whole Macaronesia region, serving as a baseline for future research as well as implementing and enforcing regulations related to the introduction of marine NNS in oceanic islands.},

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@article{FARIA2022113358,

title = {Dramatic changes in the structure of shallow-water marine benthic communities following the invasion by Rugulopteryx okamurae (Dictyotales, Ochrophyta) in Azores (NE Atlantic)},

author = {João Faria and Afonso C. L. Prestes and Ignacio Moreu and Eva Cacabelos and Gustavo M. Martins},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X22000406},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113358},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {175},

pages = {113358},

abstract = {Biological invasions are considered one of the most important drivers of biodiversity loss. Here we use a before-after-control-impact (BACI) design to investigate the impact of Rugulopteryx okamurae on the structure of shallow-water marine benthic communities in São Miguel island, Azores. After its first appearance in 2019, R. okamurae has rapidly invaded much of the southern coast of the island, where it became the dominant algae. This was followed by significant changes in the structure of shallow-water marine benthic communities, with substantial losses of natural variability and species richness. Compared to before, there has been dramatic reductions in the abundances of articulated coralline algae, corticated algae and corticated foliose algae in invaded locations. These results highlight its highly invasive character, not seen with other, more well-known, invasive species. It remains to be investigated if its impacts persist throughout time and to quantify the functional consequences of such dramatic changes.},

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}

@article{SAMBOLINO2022132174,

title = {Determination of phthalic acid esters and di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate in fish and squid using the ammonium formate version of the QuEChERS method combined with gas chromatography mass spectrometry},

author = {Annalisa Sambolino and Cecilia Ortega-Zamora and Javier González-Sálamo and Ana Dinis and Nereida Cordeiro and João Canning-Clode and Javier Hernández-Borges},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814622001352},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132174},

issn = {0308-8146},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Food Chemistry},

volume = {380},

pages = {132174},

abstract = {In the present study, the ammonium formate version of the QuEChERS method, considered highly advantageous in relation to instrument maintenance and other issues, was applied for the first time to extract a group of twelve phthalic acid esters (PAEs, i.e. dipropyl phthalate, DPP; diisobutyl phthalate, DIBP; dibutyl phthalate, DBP; diisopentyl phthalate, DIPP; di-n-pentyl phthalate, DNPP; dihexyl phthalate, DHP; butyl benzyl phthalate, BBP; dicyclohexyl phthalate, DCHP; di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, DEHP; di-n-octyl phthalate, DNOP; diisononyl phthalate, DINP; and diisodecyl phthalate, DIDP) and one adipate (di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, DEHA) from two species of fish (Scomber colias and Katsuwonus pelamis) and one of squid (Loligo gahi). The method was validated in terms of linearity, trueness and matrix effects. Determination coefficients (R2) for matrix-matched calibration curves were higher than 0.99 in all cases, being the lowest calibration levels in the range 0.5–10 ng/g. Mean recovery values were between 70 and 117% with relative standard deviation values ≤20%. Matrix effects were soft (between −20 and +20%) for most analytes and matrices, except in squid samples, which was mostly medium with a moderate ion suppression. The analysis of 10 samples of each type showed the presence of DIBP, DBP and DEHP at concentrations up to 44.2 ± 2.1 ng/g of wet weight in some of the samples and species, still not representing concerning values when considering the daily intake of such species of seafood in the human diet (tolerable daily intake -TDI- values were not exceeded). Results demonstrated that the ammonium formate version of the QuEChERS method can be applied with success for the extraction and determination of the selected PAEs and DEHA in fish and squid samples.},

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@article{SAMBOLINO2022102084,

title = {Spatial and temporal characterization of the exposure of island-associated cetacean populations to whale-watching in Madeira Island (NE Atlantic)},

author = {Annalisa Sambolino and Filipe Alves and Marc Fernandez and Anja Badenas Krakauer and Rita Ferreira and Ana Dinis},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485521004680},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2021.102084},

issn = {2352-4855},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},

volume = {49},

pages = {102084},

abstract = {The whale-watching industry can represent a critical anthropogenic stressor for the targeted populations. Identifying and characterizing the individual exposure to wildlife tourism in island-associated cetacean communities is especially relevant in small, remote oceanic regions relying on tourism. This study characterized the spatial and temporal variation of the whale-watching pressure on common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) in Madeira Island and identified the most exposed portion of the population, making use of diverse long-term datasets (i.e. sighting data, photographic data and vessels’ tracks) obtained year-round from platforms of opportunity (whale-watching operators) and proposing a new descriptive index which estimates the cumulative exposure rates. Core areas of encounters with the whale-watching vessels were identified off the capital city of Funchal. A daily average of 6.5 (±2.2 SD) vessels were concurring in this area, with a significantly higher number recorded between May and October and a peak of 14 vessels in August. From a total of 367 identified bottlenose dolphins and 536 pilot whales, a minimum of 6% and 10%, respectively, were identified as island-associated individuals. Cumulative exposure rates for these individuals could reach levels over two times higher than the general trend for both species. A higher proportion of island-associated bottlenose dolphins were recorded in the winter season. In contrast, island-associated pilot whales were predominant (over 50%) or in a high proportion (over 40%) year-round. The present study highlights the importance of using data from platforms of opportunity to investigate anthropogenic stressors, as tourism-based cetacean observation. It also provides insights into the whale-watching pressure on island-associated individuals occurring in oceanic areas and calls attention to the need of monitoring the fitness and well-being of these wildlife populations in Madeira Archipelago, an outermost European region.},

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@article{FREITAS2022,

title = {Length-weight relationships for eight Chondrichthyes from the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean},

author = {Mafalda Freitas and Pedro Ideia and Manuel Biscoito and Manfred Kaufmann and Ricardo Sousa},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687428522000024},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejar.2022.01.002},

issn = {1687-4285},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {The Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research},

abstract = {Length-weight relationships (LWRs) are pivotal for comparative life-history studies, conservation strategies and ecosystem modelling among regions. They provide essential information on the growth, fitness and wellbeing of a population in an ecosystem. Length and weight relationships and descriptive statistics for eight Chondrichthyes, caught off the Madeira archipelago between 2004 and 2019 from depths ranging from 350 to 2500 m, are herein reported. A total of 767 specimens was studied and it was observed that the parameter b (relative growth rate) oscillated between 2.558 for males of Centrophorus squamosus and 3.494 for females of Etmopterus princeps. This study is the first to include the LWRs for these 8 Chondrichthyes species in Madeira waters.},

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}

@article{https://doi.org/10.1002/asna.20210108,

title = {Spiral structure of the galactic disk and its influence on the rotational velocity curve},

author = {Miroslava Vukcevic and Vladimir Zekovic and Marko Radeta},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/asna.20210108},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1002/asna.20210108},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Astronomische Nachrichten},

volume = {343},

number = {1-2},

pages = {e210108},

abstract = {Abstract Most spiral galaxies have a flat rotational velocity curve, according to the different observational techniques used in several wavelengths domain. In this work, we show that nonlinear terms are able to balance the dispersive effect of the wave, thus reviving the observed rotational curve profiles without the inclusion of any other but baryonic matter concentrated in the bulge and disk. To prove that the considered model is able to restore a flat rotational curve, Milky Way has been chosen as the best-mapped galaxy, to apply on. Using the gravitational N-body simulations with up to particles, we test this dynamical model in the case of the Milky Way with two different approaches. Within the direct approach, as an input condition in the simulation runs, we set the spiral surface density distribution which is previously obtained as an explicit solution to nonlinear Schrödinger equation (instead of a widely used exponential disk approximation). In the evolutionary approach, we initialize the runs with different initial mass and rotational velocity distributions, in order to capture the natural formation of spiral arms and to determine their role in the disk evolution. In both cases, we are able to reproduce the stable and nonexpanding disk structures at the simulation end times of years, with no halo inclusion. Although the given model does not take into account the velocity dispersion of stars and finite disk thickness, the results presented here still imply that nonlinear effects can significantly alter the amount of dark matter which is required to keep the galactic disk in a stable configuration.},

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}

@article{https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3564,

title = {Polyp loss and mass occurrence of sea urchins on bamboo corals in the deep sea: an indirect effect of fishing impact?},

author = {Pål Buhl-Mortensen and Andreia Braga-Henriques and Angela Stevenson},

url = {https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ecy.3564},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3564},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Ecology},

volume = {103},

number = {2},

pages = {e03564},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}