Publications
2021
Schäfer, Susanne; Gueroun, Sonia K. M.; Andrade, Carlos; Canning-Clode, João
Combined Effects of Temperature and Salinity on Polyps and Ephyrae of Aurelia solida (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa) Journal Article
In: Diversity, vol. 13, no. 11, 2021, ISSN: 1424-2818.
@article{d13110573,
title = {Combined Effects of Temperature and Salinity on Polyps and Ephyrae of Aurelia solida (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa)},
author = {Susanne Schäfer and Sonia K. M. Gueroun and Carlos Andrade and João Canning-Clode},
url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/13/11/573},
doi = {10.3390/d13110573},
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year = {2021},
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abstract = {Jellyfish outbreaks are conspicuous natural events in marine ecosystems that have a substantial impact on the structure and dynamics of marine ecosystems and different economic sectors of human activities. Understanding the life cycle strategies of jellyfish species is therefore critical to mitigate the impacts these organisms may have. In this context, the present study investigated the effect of different temperature and salinity regimes on the rearing success of the jellyfish Aurelia solida in microcosm experiments on two different life stages: polyps and ephyrae. Polyps showed high survival rates across the different conditions (except at 28 °C/20 psu) and reproduced asexually in all combinations, with the highest budding activity at 20 °C and 30 psu. Strobilation occurred mainly at 16 °C and 35 psu. Although ephyra survival was highest at low salinities (20 psu) and lower temperatures (10 and 15 °C), the highest growth rates were reached at intermediate temperatures (20 °C). The comparison to other Aurelia species underlines the differences between even closely related species. Given the high tolerance capacity that A. solida presented in the experiments, the species has the potential to cope well under current climate change scenarios and possibly adapt successfully to other regions and ecosystems.},
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Edelist, Dori; Angel, Dror L.; Canning-Clode, João; Gueroun, Sonia K. M.; Aberle, Nicole; Javidpour, Jamileh; Andrade, Carlos
Jellyfishing in Europe: Current Status, Knowledge Gaps, and Future Directions towards a Sustainable Practice Journal Article
In: Sustainability, vol. 13, no. 22, 2021, ISSN: 2071-1050.
@article{su132212445,
title = {Jellyfishing in Europe: Current Status, Knowledge Gaps, and Future Directions towards a Sustainable Practice},
author = {Dori Edelist and Dror L. Angel and João Canning-Clode and Sonia K. M. Gueroun and Nicole Aberle and Jamileh Javidpour and Carlos Andrade},
url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/22/12445},
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year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
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volume = {13},
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abstract = {Jellyfish are often described as a nuisance species, but as our understanding shifts to more ecosystem-based conceptions, they are also recognized as both important components of marine ecosystems and a resource for humans. Here, we describe global jellyfish fisheries and review production, fishing methods, and applications based on the existing literature. We then focus on future development of a European jellyfish fishery based on current and recent EU research initiatives. Jellyfish have been a staple food in East Asia for eons and now show a potential for non-food applications as well. The main fishing methods are mostly traditional, with set-nets, driftnets, hand-nets, and scoop-nets utilizing small crafts or beach-seines. All require a lot of manual labor, thus providing vital, albeit seasonal, occupation to weaker populations. Larger commercial vessels such as purse seines and trawlers are newly introduced métiers which may enable a larger catch per unit effort and total catch, but pose questions of selectivity, bycatch, vessel stability, and transshipment. Social concerns arising from the seasonality of jellyfish fisheries must be met in SE Asia, Latin America, and in any location where new fisheries are established. In the EU, we recognize at least 15 species showing potential for commercial harvesting, but as of 2021, a commercial fishery has yet to be developed; as in finfish fisheries, we advise caution and recognition of the role of jellyfish in marine ecosystems in doing so. Sustainable harvesting techniques and practices must be developed and implemented for a viable practice to emerge, and social and ecological needs must also be incorporated into the management plan. Once established, the catch, effort, and stock status must be monitored, regulated, and properly reported to FAO by countries seeking a viable jellyfish fishery. In the near future, novel applications for jellyfish will offer added value and new markets for this traditional resource.},
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van Denderen, P Daniël; Holah, Helen; Robson, Laura M; Hiddink, Jan Geert; Menot, Lénaick; Pedreschi, Debbi; Kazanidis, Georgios; Llope, Marcos; Turner, Phillip J; Stirling, David; Murillo, F Javier; Kenny, Andrew; Campbell, Neil; Allcock, A Louise; Braga-Henriques, Andreia; González-Irusta, Jose M; Johnston, Graham; Orejas, Covadonga; Serrano, Alberto; Xavier, Joana R; Hopkins, Peter; Kenchington, Ellen; Nixon, Eugene; Valanko, Sebastian
In: ICES Journal of Marine Science, vol. 79, no. 1, pp. 34-49, 2021, ISSN: 1054-3139.
@article{10.1093/icesjms/fsab237,
title = {A policy-based framework for the determination of management options to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems under the EU deep-sea access regulations},
author = {P Daniël van Denderen and Helen Holah and Laura M Robson and Jan Geert Hiddink and Lénaick Menot and Debbi Pedreschi and Georgios Kazanidis and Marcos Llope and Phillip J Turner and David Stirling and F Javier Murillo and Andrew Kenny and Neil Campbell and A Louise Allcock and Andreia Braga-Henriques and Jose M González-Irusta and Graham Johnston and Covadonga Orejas and Alberto Serrano and Joana R Xavier and Peter Hopkins and Ellen Kenchington and Eugene Nixon and Sebastian Valanko},
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year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
journal = {ICES Journal of Marine Science},
volume = {79},
number = {1},
pages = {34-49},
abstract = {Vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) are particularly susceptible to bottom-fishing activity as they are easily disturbed and slow to recover. A data-driven approach was developed to provide management options for the protection of VMEs under the European Union “deep-sea access regulations.” A total of two options within two scenarios were developed. The first scenario defined VME closure areas without consideration of fishing activity. Option 1 proposed closures for the protection of VME habitats and likely habitat, while Option 2 also included areas where four types of VME geophysical elements were present. The second scenario additionally considered fishing. This scenario used VME biomass—fishing intensity relationships to identify a threshold where effort of mobile bottom-contact gears was low and unlikely to have caused significant adverse impacts. Achieving a high level of VME protection requires the creation of many closures (> 100), made up of many small (∼50 km2) and fewer larger closures (> 1000 km2). The greatest protection of VMEs will affect approximately 9% of the mobile fleet fishing effort, while closure scenarios that avoid highly fished areas reduce this to around 4–6%. The framework allows managers to choose the level of risk-aversion they wish to apply in protecting VMEs by comparing alternative strategies.},
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Gaspar, Lisa; Flammang, Patrick; José, Ricardo; Luis, Ricardo; Ramalhosa, Patrício; Monteiro, João G.; Nogueira, Natacha; Canning-Clode, João; Santos, Romana
Interspecific Analysis of Sea Urchin Adhesive Composition Emphasizes Variability of Glycans Conjugated With Putative Adhesive Proteins Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 8, 2021, ISSN: 2296-7745.
@article{10.3389/fmars.2021.737886,
title = {Interspecific Analysis of Sea Urchin Adhesive Composition Emphasizes Variability of Glycans Conjugated With Putative Adhesive Proteins},
author = {Lisa Gaspar and Patrick Flammang and Ricardo José and Ricardo Luis and Patrício Ramalhosa and João G. Monteiro and Natacha Nogueira and João Canning-Clode and Romana Santos},
url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.737886},
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year = {2021},
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abstract = {Sea urchins possess specialized adhesive organs, tube feet. Although initially believed to function as suckers, it is currently accepted that they rely on adhesive and de-adhesive secretions to attach and detach repeatedly from the substrate. Given the biotechnological potential of their strong reversible adhesive, sea urchins are under investigation to identify the protein and glycan molecules responsible for its surface coupling, cohesion and polymerization properties. However, this characterization has only focused on a single species, Paracentrotus lividus. To provide a broader insight into sea urchins adhesion, a comparative study was performed using four species belonging to different taxa and habitats: Diadema africanum, Arbacia lixula, Paracentrotus lividus and Sphaerechinus granularis. Their tube feet external morphology and histology was studied, together with the ultrastructure of their adhesive secretory granules. In addition, one antibody and five lectins were used on tube foot histological sections and extracts, and on adhesive footprints to detect the presence of adhesion-related (glyco)proteins like those present in P. lividus in other species. Results confirmed that the antibody raised against P. lividus Nectin labels the adhesive organs and footprints in all species. This result was further confirmed by a bioinformatic analysis of Nectin-like sequences in ten additional species, increasing the comparison to seven families and three orders. The five tested lectins (GSL II, WGA, STL, LEL, and SBA) demonstrated that there is high interspecific variability of the glycans involved in sea urchin adhesion. However, there seems to be more conservation among taxonomically closer species, like P. lividus and S. granularis. In these species, lectin histochemistry and lectin blots indicated the presence of high molecular weight putative adhesive glycoproteins bearing N-acetylglucosamine residues in the form of chitobiose in the adhesive epidermis and footprints. Our results emphasize a high selective pressure for conservation of functional domains in large putative cohesive proteins and highlight the importance of glycosylation in sea urchin adhesion with indications of taxonomy-related conservation of the conjugated glycans.},
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Castro, Nuno; Schäfer, Susanne; Parretti, Paola; Monteiro, João G.; Gizzi, Francesca; Chebaane, Sahar; Almada, Emanuel; Henriques, Filipe; Freitas, Mafalda; Vasco-Rodrigues, Nuno; Silva, Rodrigo; Radeta, Marko; Freitas, Rúben; Canning-Clode, João
In: Diversity, vol. 13, no. 12, 2021, ISSN: 1424-2818.
@article{d13120639,
title = {A New Signal of Tropicalization in the Northeast Atlantic: The Spread of the Spotfin Burrfish Chilomycterus reticulatus in Madeira Archipelago and Its Invasion Risk},
author = {Nuno Castro and Susanne Schäfer and Paola Parretti and João G. Monteiro and Francesca Gizzi and Sahar Chebaane and Emanuel Almada and Filipe Henriques and Mafalda Freitas and Nuno Vasco-Rodrigues and Rodrigo Silva and Marko Radeta and Rúben Freitas and João Canning-Clode},
url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/13/12/639},
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journal = {Diversity},
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abstract = {Current trends in the global climate facilitate the displacement of numerous marine species from their native distribution ranges to higher latitudes when facing warming conditions. In this work, we analyzed occurrences of a circumtropical reef fish, the spotfin burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus (Linnaeus, 1958), in the Madeira Archipelago (NE Atlantic) between 1898 and 2021. In addition to available data sources, we performed an online survey to assess the distribution and presence of this species in the Madeira Archipelago, along with other relevant information, such as size class and year of the first sighting. In total, 28 valid participants responded to the online survey, georeferencing 119 C. reticulatus sightings and confirming its presence in all archipelago islands. The invasiveness of the species was screened using the Aquatic Species Invasiveness Screening Kit. Five assessments rated the fish as being of medium risk of establishing a local population and becoming invasive. Current temperature trends might have facilitated multiple sightings of this thermophilic species in the Madeira Archipelago. The present study indicates an increase in C. reticulatus sightings in the region. This underlines the need for updated comprehensive information on species diversity and distribution to support informed management and decisions. The spread of yet another thermophilic species in Madeiran waters provides further evidence of an ongoing tropicalization, emphasizing the need for monitoring programs and the potential of citizen science in complementing such programs.},
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Albuquerque, Pedro; Ribeiro, Inês; Correia, Sofia; Mucha, Ana Paula; Tamagnini, Paula; Braga-Henriques, Andreia; de Fátima Carvalho, Maria; Mendes, Marta V.
Complete Genome Sequence of Two Deep-Sea Streptomyces Isolates from Madeira Archipelago and Evaluation of Their Biosynthetic Potential Journal Article
In: Marine Drugs, vol. 19, no. 11, 2021, ISSN: 1660-3397.
@article{md19110621,
title = {Complete Genome Sequence of Two Deep-Sea Streptomyces Isolates from Madeira Archipelago and Evaluation of Their Biosynthetic Potential},
author = {Pedro Albuquerque and Inês Ribeiro and Sofia Correia and Ana Paula Mucha and Paula Tamagnini and Andreia Braga-Henriques and Maria de Fátima Carvalho and Marta V. Mendes},
url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/19/11/621},
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year = {2021},
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journal = {Marine Drugs},
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abstract = {The deep-sea constitutes a true unexplored frontier and a potential source of innovative drug scaffolds. Here, we present the genome sequence of two novel marine actinobacterial strains, MA3_2.13 and S07_1.15, isolated from deep-sea samples (sediments and sponge) and collected at Madeira archipelago (NE Atlantic Ocean; Portugal). The de novo assembly of both genomes was achieved using a hybrid strategy that combines short-reads (Illumina) and long-reads (PacBio) sequencing data. Phylogenetic analyses showed that strain MA3_2.13 is a new species of the Streptomyces genus, whereas strain S07_1.15 is closely related to the type strain of Streptomyces xinghaiensis. In silico analysis revealed that the total length of predicted biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) accounted for a high percentage of the MA3_2.13 genome, with several potential new metabolites identified. Strain S07_1.15 had, with a few exceptions, a predicted metabolic profile similar to S. xinghaiensis. In this work, we implemented a straightforward approach for generating high-quality genomes of new bacterial isolates and analyse in silico their potential to produce novel NPs. The inclusion of these in silico dereplication steps allows to minimize the rediscovery rates of traditional natural products screening methodologies and expedite the drug discovery process.},
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Pita, Pablo; Ainsworth, Gillian B.; Alba, Bernardino; Anderson, Antônio B.; Antelo, Manel; Alós, Josep; Artetxe, Iñaki; Baudrier, Jérôme; Castro, José J.; Chicharro, Belén; Erzini, Karim; Ferter, Keno; Freitas, Mafalda; García-de-la-Fuente, Laura; García-Charton, José A.; Giménez-Casalduero, María; Grau, Antoni M.; Diogo, Hugo; Gordoa, Ana; Henriques, Filipe; Hyder, Kieran; Jiménez-Alvarado, David; Karachle, Paraskevi K.; Lloret, Josep; Laporta, Martin; Lejk, Adam M.; Dedeu, Arnau L.; Martín-Sosa, Pablo; Martínez, Lllibori; Mira, Antoni M.; Morales-Nin, Beatriz; Mugerza, Estanis; Olesen, Hans J.; Papadopoulos, Anastasios; Pontes, João; Pascual-Fernández, José J.; Purroy, Ariadna; Ramires, Milena; Rangel, Mafalda; Reis-Filho, José Amorim; Sánchez-Lizaso, Jose L.; Sandoval, Virginia; Sbragaglia, Valerio; Silva, Luis; Skov, Christian; Sola, Iván; Strehlow, Harry V.; Torres, María A.; Ustups, Didzis; Hammen, Tessa; Veiga, Pedro; Venerus, Leonardo A.; Verleye, Thomas; Villasante, Sebastián; Weltersbach, Marc Simon; Zarauz, Lucía
First Assessment of the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Marine Recreational Fisheries Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 8, 2021, ISSN: 2296-7745.
@article{10.3389/fmars.2021.735741,
title = {First Assessment of the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Marine Recreational Fisheries},
author = {Pablo Pita and Gillian B. Ainsworth and Bernardino Alba and Antônio B. Anderson and Manel Antelo and Josep Alós and Iñaki Artetxe and Jérôme Baudrier and José J. Castro and Belén Chicharro and Karim Erzini and Keno Ferter and Mafalda Freitas and Laura García-de-la-Fuente and José A. García-Charton and María Giménez-Casalduero and Antoni M. Grau and Hugo Diogo and Ana Gordoa and Filipe Henriques and Kieran Hyder and David Jiménez-Alvarado and Paraskevi K. Karachle and Josep Lloret and Martin Laporta and Adam M. Lejk and Arnau L. Dedeu and Pablo Martín-Sosa and Lllibori Martínez and Antoni M. Mira and Beatriz Morales-Nin and Estanis Mugerza and Hans J. Olesen and Anastasios Papadopoulos and João Pontes and José J. Pascual-Fernández and Ariadna Purroy and Milena Ramires and Mafalda Rangel and José Amorim Reis-Filho and Jose L. Sánchez-Lizaso and Virginia Sandoval and Valerio Sbragaglia and Luis Silva and Christian Skov and Iván Sola and Harry V. Strehlow and María A. Torres and Didzis Ustups and Tessa Hammen and Pedro Veiga and Leonardo A. Venerus and Thomas Verleye and Sebastián Villasante and Marc Simon Weltersbach and Lucía Zarauz},
url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.735741},
doi = {10.3389/fmars.2021.735741},
issn = {2296-7745},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science},
volume = {8},
abstract = {This work is the result of an international research effort to determine the main impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on marine recreational fishing. Changes were assessed on (1) access to fishing, derived from lockdowns and other mobility restrictions; (2) ecosystems, because of alterations in fishing intensity and human presence; (3) the blue economy, derived from alterations in the investments and expenses of the fishers; and (4) society, in relation to variations in fishers’ health and well-being. For this, a consultation with experts from 16 countries was carried out, as well as an international online survey aimed at recreational fishers, that included specific questions designed to capture fishers’ heterogeneity in relation to behavior, skills and know-how, and vital involvement. Fishers’ participation in the online survey (5,998 recreational fishers in 15 countries) was promoted through a marketing campaign. The sensitivity of the fishers’ clustering procedure, based on the captured heterogeneity, was evaluated by SIMPER analysis and by generalized linear models. Results from the expert consultation highlighted a worldwide reduction in marine recreational fishing activity. Lower human-driven pressures are expected to generate some benefits for marine ecosystems. However, experts also identified high negative impacts on the blue economy, as well as on fisher health and well-being because of the loss of recreational fishing opportunities. Most (98%) of the fishers who participated in the online survey were identified as advanced, showing a much higher degree of commitment to recreational fishing than basic fishers (2%). Advanced fishers were, in general, more pessimistic about the impacts of COVID-19, reporting higher reductions in physical activity and fish consumption, as well as poorer quality of night rest, foul mood, and raised more concerns about their health status. Controlled and safe access to marine recreational fisheries during pandemics would provide benefits to the health and well-being of people and reduce negative socioeconomic impacts, especially for vulnerable social groups.},
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Vasconcelos, Joana; Jurado-Ruzafa, Alba; Otero-Ferrer, José Luis; Lombarte, Antoni; Riera, Rodrigo; Tuset, Víctor M.
Thinking of Fish Population Discrimination: Population Average Phenotype vs. Population Phenotypes Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 8, 2021, ISSN: 2296-7745.
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title = {Thinking of Fish Population Discrimination: Population Average Phenotype vs. Population Phenotypes},
author = {Joana Vasconcelos and Alba Jurado-Ruzafa and José Luis Otero-Ferrer and Antoni Lombarte and Rodrigo Riera and Víctor M. Tuset},
url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.740296},
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journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science},
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abstract = {The genetic polymorphism and phenotypic variation are key in ecology and evolution. The morphological variability of the contour of fish otoliths has been extensively used for the delimitation of stocks. These studies are conventionally based on average phenotype using elliptic Fourier analysis and lineal discriminant analysis as classifier. Considering new analytical options, such as the wavelet transform and non-parametric algorithms, we here analyzed the otolith shape of Trachurus picturatus (blue jack mackerel) from mainland Portugal, Madeira, and the Canaries. We explore the phenotypic variation throughout a latitudinal gradient, establish a hypothesis to explain this variability based on the reaction norms, and determine how the use of average phenotype and/or morphotypes influences in the delimitation of stocks. Four morphotypes were identified in all regions, with an increase of phenotypes in warmer waters. The findings demonstrated that stocks were clearly separated with classification rates over 90%. The use of morphotypes, revealed seasonal variations in their frequencies and per region. The presence of shared phenotypes in different proportions among fishing grounds may open new management approaches in migratory species. These results show the importance of the phenotypic diversity in fisheries management.},
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Martinez-Escauriaza, Roi; Pita, Pablo; Gouveia, Maria Lídia Ferreira; Gouveia, Nuno Manuel Abreu; Teixeira, Eduardo; Freitas, Mafalda; Hermida, Margarida
In: Sustainability, vol. 13, no. 16, 2021, ISSN: 2071-1050.
@article{su13168975,
title = {Analysis of Big Game Fishing Catches of Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) in the Madeira Archipelago (Eastern Atlantic) and Factors that Affect Its Presence},
author = {Roi Martinez-Escauriaza and Pablo Pita and Maria Lídia Ferreira Gouveia and Nuno Manuel Abreu Gouveia and Eduardo Teixeira and Mafalda Freitas and Margarida Hermida},
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abstract = {The archipelago of Madeira (Portugal) is one of the main European big game fishing locations, where the main target species is the blue marlin (Makaira nigricans). Catch data for these fish were used to analyze their presence over the years, estimate their average weights, and calculate annual fishing success rates. The results showed a marked seasonal effect, with higher average catch rates in summer (June–July), suggesting a migration from the equatorial waters they inhabit at the beginning of the year to northern areas when the waters become warmer. The influences of some environmental factors were analyzed using generalized additive models, and it was observed that the occurrence of blue marlin may be influenced by water temperature, wind, rain, and atmospheric pressure. This fishery did not register a high mortality rate in blue marlin specimens due to the usual practice of catch and release; individuals captured in this fishery can be used as a source of information that allows for follow-up on the status of the blue marlin population in the region.},
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Moland, Even; Fernández-Chacón, Albert; Sørdalen, Tonje Knutsen; Villegas-Ríos, David; Thorbjørnsen, Susanna Huneide; Halvorsen, Kim Tallaksen; Huserbråten, Mats; Olsen, Esben Moland; Kleiven, Portia Joy Nillos; Kleiven, Alf Ring; Knutsen, Halvor; Espeland, Sigurd Heiberg; Freitas, Carla; Knutsen, Jan Atle
Restoration of Abundance and Dynamics of Coastal Fish and Lobster Within Northern Marine Protected Areas Across Two Decades Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 8, 2021, ISSN: 2296-7745.
@article{10.3389/fmars.2021.674756,
title = {Restoration of Abundance and Dynamics of Coastal Fish and Lobster Within Northern Marine Protected Areas Across Two Decades},
author = {Even Moland and Albert Fernández-Chacón and Tonje Knutsen Sørdalen and David Villegas-Ríos and Susanna Huneide Thorbjørnsen and Kim Tallaksen Halvorsen and Mats Huserbråten and Esben Moland Olsen and Portia Joy Nillos Kleiven and Alf Ring Kleiven and Halvor Knutsen and Sigurd Heiberg Espeland and Carla Freitas and Jan Atle Knutsen},
url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.674756},
doi = {10.3389/fmars.2021.674756},
issn = {2296-7745},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science},
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abstract = {This article reviews a suite of studies conducted in a network of coastal Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Skagerrak, Southeast Norway. In 2006, Norway’s first lobster reserves were implemented, with the aim of protecting European lobster (Homarus gammarus) through a ban on fixed gear. A before–after control-impact paired series (BACIPS) monitoring program was initiated to evaluate effects of protection on depleted lobster populations. Experimental trapping and capture-recapture techniques were combined to track demography of populations, also including movement of individuals within and beyond MPAs and adjacent control areas. Further, population genetics and parentage studies were applied, allowing for estimation of gene flow, and novel work on sexual selection in lobsters. Additional studies have evaluated MPA effects on coastal cod (Gadus morhua), and on commercially harvested labrids (Ctenolabrus rupestris and Symphodus melops) and anadromous brown trout (Salmo trutta). Together, these studies reported effects of protection pertaining to increased population density, survival, body size and phenotypic diversity, changes in emigration and interaction with surrounding fisheries, and alteration of selection pressure on morphological- and behavioral traits. Designation of MPAs in close collaboration with fishers and managers, long-term monitoring, inclusion of citizen science and evolving research protocols—also including fisheries data—have revealed novel effects of protection and harvesting on marine populations, thus providing substantial contributions to conservation science. Moreover, knowledge of MPA effects on coastal species has impacted harvest regulations showing the utility of MPAs as empirically documented management tools in Norway.},
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Fernandez, Marc; Alves, Filipe; Ferreira, Rita; Fischer, Jan-Christopher; Thake, Paula; Nunes, Nuno; Caldeira, Rui; Dinis, Ana
Modeling Fine-Scale Cetaceans’ Distributions in Oceanic Islands: Madeira Archipelago as a Case Study Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 8, 2021, ISSN: 2296-7745.
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title = {Modeling Fine-Scale Cetaceans’ Distributions in Oceanic Islands: Madeira Archipelago as a Case Study},
author = {Marc Fernandez and Filipe Alves and Rita Ferreira and Jan-Christopher Fischer and Paula Thake and Nuno Nunes and Rui Caldeira and Ana Dinis},
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journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science},
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abstract = {Species distributional estimates are an essential tool to improve and implement effective conservation and management measures. Nevertheless, obtaining accurate distributional estimates remains a challenge in many cases, especially when looking at the marine environment, mainly due to the species mobility and habitat dynamism. Ecosystems surrounding oceanic islands are highly dynamic and constitute a key actor on pelagic habitats, congregating biodiversity in their vicinity. The main objective of this study was to obtain accurate fine-scale spatio-temporal distributional estimates of cetaceans in oceanic islands, such as the Madeira archipelago, using a long-term opportunistically collected dataset. Ecological Niche Models (ENM) were built using cetacean occurrence data collected on-board commercial whale watching activities and environmental data from 2003 to 2018 for 10 species with a diverse range of habitat associations. Models were built using two different datasets of environmental variables with different temporal and spatial resolutions for comparison purposes. State-of-the-art techniques were used to iterate, build and evaluate the MAXENT models constructed. Models built using the long-term opportunistic dataset successfully described distribution patterns throughout the study area for the species considered. Final models were used to produce spatial grids of species average and standard deviation suitability monthly estimates. Results provide the first fine-scale (both in the temporal and spatial dimension) cetacean distributional estimates for the Madeira archipelago and reveal seasonal/annual distributional patterns, thus providing novel insights on species ecology and quantitative data to implement better dynamic management actions.},
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Marambio, Macarena; Canepa, Antonio; Lòpez, Laura; Gauci, Aldo Adam; Gueroun, Sonia K. M.; Zampardi, Serena; Boero, Ferdinando; Yahia, Ons Kéfi-Daly; Yahia, Mohamed Nejib Daly; Fuentes, Verónica; Piraino, Stefano; Deidun, Alan
Unfolding Jellyfish Bloom Dynamics along the Mediterranean Basin by Transnational Citizen Science Initiatives Journal Article
In: Diversity, vol. 13, no. 6, 2021, ISSN: 1424-2818.
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title = {Unfolding Jellyfish Bloom Dynamics along the Mediterranean Basin by Transnational Citizen Science Initiatives},
author = {Macarena Marambio and Antonio Canepa and Laura Lòpez and Aldo Adam Gauci and Sonia K. M. Gueroun and Serena Zampardi and Ferdinando Boero and Ons Kéfi-Daly Yahia and Mohamed Nejib Daly Yahia and Verónica Fuentes and Stefano Piraino and Alan Deidun},
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abstract = {Science is addressing global societal challenges, and due to limitations in research financing, scientists are turning to the public at large to jointly tackle specific environmental issues. Citizens are therefore increasingly involved in monitoring programs, appointed as citizen scientists with potential to delivering key data at near to no cost to address environmental challenges, therein fostering scientific knowledge and advising policy- and decision-makers. One of the first and most successful examples of marine citizen science in the Mediterranean is represented by the integrative and collaborative implementation of several jellyfish-spotting campaigns in Italy, Spain, Malta, and Tunisia starting in 2009. Altogether, in terms of time coverage, geographic extent, and number of citizen records, these represent the most effective marine citizen science campaigns thus far implemented in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, we analyzed a collective database merging records over the above four countries, featuring more than 100,000 records containing almost 25,000 observations of jellyfish specimens collected over a period of 3 to 7 years (from 2009 to 2015) by citizen scientists participating in any of the national citizen science programs included in this analysis. Such a wide citizen science exercise demonstrates a valuable and cost-effective tool to understanding ecological drivers of jellyfish proliferation over the Western and Central Mediterranean basins, as well as a powerful contribution to developing tailored adaptation and management strategies; mitigating jellyfish impacts on human activities in coastal zones; and supporting implementation of marine spatial planning, Blue Growth, and conservation strategies.},
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Bernal-Ibáñez, Alejandro; Cacabelos, Eva; Melo, Ricardo; Gestoso, Ignacio
In: Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 8, 2021, ISSN: 2296-7745.
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title = {The Role of Sea-Urchins in Marine Forests From Azores, Webbnesia, and Cabo Verde: Human Pressures, Climate-Change Effects and Restoration Opportunities},
author = {Alejandro Bernal-Ibáñez and Eva Cacabelos and Ricardo Melo and Ignacio Gestoso},
url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.649873},
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year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science},
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abstract = {Marine forests ecosystems are typical of temperate rocky benthic areas. These systems are formed by canopy-forming macroalgae (Laminariales, Tilopteridales, and Fucales) of high ecological value that provide numerous ecosystem services. These key species are also indicators of good environmental status. In recent decades, marine forests have been threatened by different impacts of local and global origin, putting their stability and survival in question. On a global scale, in many temperate areas of the planet, marine forests have been replaced by “sea-urchins barrens.” We present a general overview of sea-urchins’ population status in the archipelagos of Azores, Webbnesia (Madeira, Selvagens, and Canary Islands) and Cabo Verde, focusing on their role in the maintenance of the so-called “alternate stable state.” After an in-depth evaluation of the different anthropogenic and environmental pressures, we conclude that sea-urchins population explosion has been facilitated in the benthic habitats of Madeira and Canary Islands, preventing the recovery of canopy-forming macroalgae assemblages and being one of the main drivers in maintaining a stable barren state. Diadema africanum is the main barrens-forming species in Webbnesia, where it reaches high densities and strongly impacts macroalgal assemblages. On the other hand, in the most pristine areas, such as the Selvagens Islands and other Marine Protected Areas from the Canary Islands, the density of D. africanum is up to 65% lower than in the nearby Madeira Island, and macroalgal communities are preserved in good status. This information is critical for marine environmental management, highlighting the urgent need for implementation of appropriate control mechanisms and restoration actions headed to the conservation of marine forests in Macaronesian archipelagos.},
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Gizzi, Francesca; Monteiro, João G.; Silva, Rodrigo; Schäfer, Susanne; Castro, Nuno; Almeida, Silvia; Chebaane, Sahar; Bernal-Ibáñez, Alejandro; Henriques, Filipe; Gestoso, Ignacio; Canning-Clode, João
Disease Outbreak in a Keystone Grazer Population Brings Hope to the Recovery of Macroalgal Forests in a Barren Dominated Island Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 8, 2021, ISSN: 2296-7745.
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title = {Disease Outbreak in a Keystone Grazer Population Brings Hope to the Recovery of Macroalgal Forests in a Barren Dominated Island},
author = {Francesca Gizzi and João G. Monteiro and Rodrigo Silva and Susanne Schäfer and Nuno Castro and Silvia Almeida and Sahar Chebaane and Alejandro Bernal-Ibáñez and Filipe Henriques and Ignacio Gestoso and João Canning-Clode},
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abstract = {Macroalgal forests play a key role in shallow temperate rocky reefs worldwide, supporting communities with high productivity and providing several ecosystem services. Sea urchin grazing has been increasingly influencing spatial and temporal variation in algae distributions and it has become the main cause for the loss of these habitats in many coastal areas, causing a phase shift from macroalgae habitats to barren grounds. The low productive barrens often establish as alternative stable states and only a major reduction in sea urchin density can trigger the recovery of macroalgal forests. The present study aims to assess if the 2018 disease outbreak, responsible for a strong reduction in the sea urchin Diadema africanum densities in Madeira Island, was able to trigger a reverse shift from barren grounds into macroalgae-dominated state. By assessing the diversity and abundance of benthic sessile organisms, macroinvertebrates and fishes before, during and after that particular mass mortality event, we evaluate changes in benthic assemblages and relate them to variations in grazer and herbivore densities. Our results revealed a clear shift from barren state to a macroalgae habitat, with barrens characterized by bare substrate, sessile invertebrate and Crustose Coralline Algae (CCA) disappearing after the mortality event. Overall variations in benthic assemblages was best explained by four taxa (among grazers and herbivores species). However, it was the 2018 demise of D. africanum and its density reduction that most contributed to the reverse shift from a long stable barren state to a richer benthic assemblage with higher abundance of macroalgae. Despite this recent increase in macroalgae dominated habitats, their stability and persistence in Madeira Island is fragile, since it was triggered by an unpredictable disease outbreak and depends on how D. africanum populations will recover. With no control mechanisms, local urchin populations can easily reach the tipping point needed to promote a new shift into barren states. New conservation measures and active restoration are likely required to maintain and promote the local stability of macroalgal forests.},
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Mas, Enrique Casas; Fernandez, Marc; Gil, Artur; Yesson, Chris; Prestes, Afonso; Moreu, I.; Neto, Ana Isabel; Arbelo, Manuel
Macroalgae niche modelling: a two-step approach using remote sensing and in situ observations of a native and an invasive Asparagopsis Journal Article
In: Biological Invasions, vol. 23, pp. 1-16, 2021.
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Vilizzi, Lorenzo; Copp, Gordon H.; and... João Canning-Clode and... Nuno Castro, Jeffrey E. Hill; and... Ignacio Gestoso and... Francesca Gizzi and... Paola Parreti and... Stacey Clarke, João G. Monteiro
A global-scale screening of non-native aquatic organisms to identify potentially invasive species under current and future climate conditions Journal Article
In: Science of The Total Environment, vol. 788, pp. 147868, 2021, ISSN: 0048-9697.
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title = {A global-scale screening of non-native aquatic organisms to identify potentially invasive species under current and future climate conditions},
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Bates, Amanda E.; Primack, Richard B.; and... Alejandro Bernal-Ibáñez, Brandy S. Biggar; Gestoso, Ignacio; and... Carlos M. Duarte, Eva Cacabelos
Global COVID-19 lockdown highlights humans as both threats and custodians of the environment Journal Article
In: Biological Conservation, vol. 263, pp. 109175, 2021, ISSN: 0006-3207.
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title = {Global COVID-19 lockdown highlights humans as both threats and custodians of the environment},
author = {Amanda E. Bates and Richard B. Primack and Brandy S. Biggar and... Alejandro Bernal-Ibáñez and Ignacio Gestoso and Eva Cacabelos and... Carlos M. Duarte},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320721002275},
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year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
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abstract = {The global lockdown to mitigate COVID-19 pandemic health risks has altered human interactions with nature. Here, we report immediate impacts of changes in human activities on wildlife and environmental threats during the early lockdown months of 2020, based on 877 qualitative reports and 332 quantitative assessments from 89 different studies. Hundreds of reports of unusual species observations from around the world suggest that animals quickly responded to the reductions in human presence. However, negative effects of lockdown on conservation also emerged, as confinement resulted in some park officials being unable to perform conservation, restoration and enforcement tasks, resulting in local increases in illegal activities such as hunting. Overall, there is a complex mixture of positive and negative effects of the pandemic lockdown on nature, all of which have the potential to lead to cascading responses which in turn impact wildlife and nature conservation. While the net effect of the lockdown will need to be assessed over years as data becomes available and persistent effects emerge, immediate responses were detected across the world. Thus, initial qualitative and quantitative data arising from this serendipitous global quasi-experimental perturbation highlights the dual role that humans play in threatening and protecting species and ecosystems. Pathways to favorably tilt this delicate balance include reducing impacts and increasing conservation effectiveness.},
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Dinis, Ana; Molina, Carlota; Tobeña, Marta; Sambolino, Annalisa; Hartman, Karin; Fernandez, Marc; Magalhães, Sara; Peres, Rui; Santos, Rui; Ritter, Fabian; Martín, Vidal; de Soto, Natacha Aguilar; Alves, Filipe
Large-scale movements of common bottlenose dolphins in the Atlantic: dolphins with an international courtyard Journal Article
In: PeerJ, vol. 9, 2021.
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title = {Large-scale movements of common bottlenose dolphins in the Atlantic: dolphins with an international courtyard},
author = {Ana Dinis and Carlota Molina and Marta Tobeña and Annalisa Sambolino and Karin Hartman and Marc Fernandez and Sara Magalhães and Rui Peres and Rui Santos and Fabian Ritter and Vidal Martín and Natacha Aguilar de Soto and Filipe Alves},
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Gueroun, Sonia K. M.; Javidpour, Jamileh; Andrade, Carlos; Nogueira, Natacha; Freitas, Mafalda; Canning-Clode, João
Pelagic Cnidaria and Ctenophora diversity patterns and trends in Macaronesia insular systems (NE Atlantic) Journal Article
In: Marine Biodiversity, 2021.
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title = {Pelagic Cnidaria and Ctenophora diversity patterns and trends in Macaronesia insular systems (NE Atlantic)},
author = {Sonia K. M. Gueroun and Jamileh Javidpour and Carlos Andrade and Natacha Nogueira and Mafalda Freitas and João Canning-Clode},
doi = {10.1007/s12526-021-01174-z},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
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Ramalhosa, Patrício; Gestoso, Ignacio; Rocha, Rosana M.; Lambert, Gretchen; Canning-Clode, João
Ascidian biodiversity in the shallow waters of the Madeira Archipelago: Fouling studies on artificial substrates and new records Journal Article
In: Regional Studies in Marine Science, vol. 43, pp. 101672, 2021, ISSN: 2352-4855.
@article{RAMALHOSA2021101672b,
title = {Ascidian biodiversity in the shallow waters of the Madeira Archipelago: Fouling studies on artificial substrates and new records},
author = {Patrício Ramalhosa and Ignacio Gestoso and Rosana M. Rocha and Gretchen Lambert and João Canning-Clode},
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abstract = {Ascidians are recognized as major invaders on a global scale, found from the poles to the tropics and from shallow to deep sea waters with approximately 3000 known described species worldwide. However, to date only a few opportunistic studies focusing on the ascidian diversity colonizing natural and artificial substrates have been conducted in the Madeira Archipelago (NE Atlantic). Furthermore, little is known about the community composition and distribution of native and non-indigenous ascidians in the islands of the archipelago. In this context, we conducted a 3-phase study that allowed us to report an updated list of ascidian records found on artificial substrates in the Madeira Archipelago. First, to assess ascidian biodiversity colonizing artificial substrates present in the Madeira Archipelago, we conducted standardized monitoring campaigns in four marinas and hull vessel surveys during dry dock inspections. Second, we complemented this inventory with a comprehensive literature search and Museum collection focused on ascidians colonizing both artificial and natural substrates. Third, we investigated the temporal and spatial variability on the recruitment and succession of young vs mature ascidian assemblages. We found 24 ascidian species in all four marinas, from which 13 are NIS and 11 are new records for Madeira Archipelago. In addition, a literature survey found a total of 27 ascidians occurring on both artificial and natural substrates. This study now reveals a total of 39 ascidian species colonizing both artificial and natural substrates and comprises the most up-to-date list for all shallow-water ascidians in the Madeira Archipelago. A total of 15 NIS are now currently known, 9 exclusively from Madeira Island, 1 exclusively from Porto Santo Island and 5 on the two main islands of the archipelago. This study also shows that the spatial and temporal variability of fouling ascidian assemblages are driven by recruitment and succession of NIS rather than by presence of native species. Finally, total ascidian richness and cover was significantly higher in 4-month-old communities than in 8 to 16-month-old communities across all marinas, suggesting that “bare” artificial substrates are the main drivers of NIS success in the region.},
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Monteiro, Joao G.; López, Jesús Jiménez; Gizzi, Francesca; Přikryl, Petr; Santos, Ricardo; Canning-Clode, João
Novel approach to enhance coastal habitat and biotope mapping with drone aerial imagery analysis Journal Article
In: Scientific Reports, vol. 11, 2021.
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author = {Joao G. Monteiro and Jesús Jiménez López and Francesca Gizzi and Petr Přikryl and Ricardo Santos and João Canning-Clode },
doi = {10.1038/s41598-020-80612-7},
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2020
Norderhaug, K. M.; Filbee-Dexter, K.; Freitas, Carla; Birkely, S. R.; Christensen, L.; Mellerud, I.; Thormar, J.; Son, T. Van; Moy, F.; Alonso, M. Vázquez; Steen, H.
Ecosystem-level effects of large-scale disturbance in kelp forests Journal Article
In: Marine Ecology - Progress Series, vol. 656, pp. 163–180, 2020, ISSN: 0171-8630.
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title = {Ecosystem-level effects of large-scale disturbance in kelp forests},
author = {K. M. Norderhaug and K. Filbee-Dexter and Carla Freitas and S. R. Birkely and L. Christensen and I. Mellerud and J. Thormar and T. Van Son and F. Moy and M. Vázquez Alonso and H. Steen},
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abstract = {Understanding the effects of ecological disturbances in coastal habitats is crucial and timely as these are anticipated to increase in intensity and frequency in the future due to increasing human pressure. In this study we used directed kelp trawling as a scientific tool to quantify the impacts of broad-scale disturbance on community structure and function. We tested the ecosystem- wide effects of this disturbance in a BACI design using two 15 km2areas. The disturbance had a substantial impact on the kelp forests in this study, removing 2986 tons of kelp and causing a 26% loss of total kelp canopy at trawled stations. This loss created a 67% reduction of epiphytes, an 89% reduction of invertebrates and altered the fish populations living within these habitats. The effect of habitat loss on fish was variable and depended on how the different species used the habitat structure. Our results show that large-scale experimental disturbances on habitat-forming species have ecological consequences that extend beyond the decline of the single species to affect multiple trophic levels of the broader ecosystem. Our findings have relevance for understanding how increasing anthropogenic disturbances, including kelp trawling and increased storm frequency caused by climate change, may alter ecosystem structure and function.},
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Fowler, Amy; Blakeslee, April M. H.; Canning-Clode, João; Repetto, Michele F.; Ruiz, Gregory M.; Miller, A. Whitman
A baitbox for all seasons: temporal shifts in a vector’s propagule supply characteristics and implications for invasion ecology Journal Article
In: Marine Ecology Progress Series, vol. 641, pp. 13-24, 2020.
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title = {A baitbox for all seasons: temporal shifts in a vector’s propagule supply characteristics and implications for invasion ecology},
author = {Amy Fowler and April M. H. Blakeslee and João Canning-Clode and Michele F. Repetto and Gregory M. Ruiz and A. Whitman Miller},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3354/meps13303},
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Borsa, Philippe; Williams, Collin; McIvor, Ashlie J.; Berumen, Michael
Neotype designation and re-description of Forsskål’s reticulate whipray Himantura uarnak Journal Article
In: 2020.
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Cacabelos, Eva; Martins, Gustavo; Faria, João; Prestes, Afonso; Costa, Tarso; Moreu, Ignacio; Neto, Ana Isabel
In: Biological Invasions, vol. 22, pp. 1-11, 2020.
@article{articlei,
title = {Limited effects of marine protected areas on the distribution of invasive species, despite positive effects on diversity in shallow-water marine communities},
author = {Eva Cacabelos and Gustavo Martins and João Faria and Afonso Prestes and Tarso Costa and Ignacio Moreu and Ana Isabel Neto},
doi = {10.1007/s10530-019-02171-x},
year = {2020},
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Martinez-Escauriaza, Roi; Hermida, Margarida; Villasante, Sebastian; Gouveia, Lídia; Gouveia, Nuno; Pita, Pablo
Importance of recreational shore angling in the archipelago of Madeira, Portugal (northeast Atlantic) Journal Article
In: Scientia Marina, vol. 8, 2020.
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title = {Importance of recreational shore angling in the archipelago of Madeira, Portugal (northeast Atlantic)},
author = {Roi Martinez-Escauriaza and Margarida Hermida and Sebastian Villasante and Lídia Gouveia and Nuno Gouveia and Pablo Pita},
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Martinez-Escauriaza, Roi; Vieira, Claudio; Gouveia, Lídia; Gouveia, Nuno; Hermida, Margarida
Characterization and evolution of spearfishing in Madeira archipelago, Eastern Atlantic Journal Article
In: Aquatic Living Resources, vol. 33, pp. 12, 2020.
@article{articlek,
title = {Characterization and evolution of spearfishing in Madeira archipelago, Eastern Atlantic},
author = {Roi Martinez-Escauriaza and Claudio Vieira and Lídia Gouveia and Nuno Gouveia and Margarida Hermida},
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Hermida, Margarida; Simon, Clara; Amorim, Antonieta; Delgado, João
Anisakid infection in scabbardfishes, Aphanopus carbo and A. intermedius (Perciformes: Trichiuridae), from the Eastern Atlantic Journal Article
In: Regional Studies in Marine Science, vol. 40, pp. 101538, 2020, ISSN: 2352-4855.
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title = {Anisakid infection in scabbardfishes, Aphanopus carbo and A. intermedius (Perciformes: Trichiuridae), from the Eastern Atlantic},
author = {Margarida Hermida and Clara Simon and Antonieta Amorim and João Delgado},
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date = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},
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abstract = {Scabbardfishes are a group of deep-water fishes from the family Trichiuridae that form the basis of an important longline fishery in the Madeira archipelago, in the southern part of the Northeast Atlantic. Two closely related and morphologically similar species occur in this area: the black scabbardfish, Aphanopus carbo, and the intermediate scabbardfish, A. intermedius. In this study, 112 scabbardfish specimens captured in Madeira, Canary Islands, and nearby seamounts were examined for the presence of anisakid nematodes. Infection levels were extremely high in both species. A generalised linear model was applied to anisakid abundance, using fishing location and several host parameters as predictors. Fish length had a strong positive effect, and A. carbo was more heavily infected than A. intermedius, whereas fishing location had no effect. The microhabitat distribution of anisakid larvae within the fish followed a gradient from the stomach to other visceral organs; however, infection levels in the muscle were not negligible, which raises safety issues for consumers. It is strongly recommended that scabbardfish should never be eaten raw or undercooked, unless frozen prior to consumption.},
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Hermida, Margarida; Simon, Clara; Amorim, Antonieta; Delgado, João
Anisakid infection in scabbardfishes, Aphanopus carbo and A. intermedius (Perciformes: Trichiuridae), from the Eastern Atlantic Journal Article
In: Regional Studies in Marine Science, vol. 40, pp. 101538, 2020, ISSN: 2352-4855.
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pages = {101538},
abstract = {Scabbardfishes are a group of deep-water fishes from the family Trichiuridae that form the basis of an important longline fishery in the Madeira archipelago, in the southern part of the Northeast Atlantic. Two closely related and morphologically similar species occur in this area: the black scabbardfish, Aphanopus carbo, and the intermediate scabbardfish, A. intermedius. In this study, 112 scabbardfish specimens captured in Madeira, Canary Islands, and nearby seamounts were examined for the presence of anisakid nematodes. Infection levels were extremely high in both species. A generalised linear model was applied to anisakid abundance, using fishing location and several host parameters as predictors. Fish length had a strong positive effect, and A. carbo was more heavily infected than A. intermedius, whereas fishing location had no effect. The microhabitat distribution of anisakid larvae within the fish followed a gradient from the stomach to other visceral organs; however, infection levels in the muscle were not negligible, which raises safety issues for consumers. It is strongly recommended that scabbardfish should never be eaten raw or undercooked, unless frozen prior to consumption.},
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Sousa, Ricardo; Vasconcelos, Joana; Riera, Rodrigo
Weight–length relationships of four intertidal mollusc species from the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and their potential for conservation Journal Article
In: Molluscan Research, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 363-368, 2020.
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title = {Weight–length relationships of four intertidal mollusc species from the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and their potential for conservation},
author = {Ricardo Sousa and Joana Vasconcelos and Rodrigo Riera},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/13235818.2020.1809810},
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Bailey, Sarah A.; Brown, Lyndsay; Campbell, Marnie L.; Canning-Clode, João; Carlton, James T.; Castro, Nuno; Chainho, Paula; Chan, Farrah T.; Creed, Joel C.; Curd, Amelia; Darling, John; Fofonoff, Paul; Galil, Bella S.; Hewitt, Chad L.; Inglis, Graeme J.; Keith, Inti; Mandrak, Nicholas E.; Marchini, Agnese; McKenzie, Cynthia H.; Occhipinti-Ambrogi, Anna; Ojaveer, Henn; Pires-Teixeira, Larissa M.; Robinson, Tamara B.; Ruiz, Gregory M.; Seaward, Kimberley; Schwindt, Evangelina; Son, Mikhail O.; Therriault, Thomas W.; Zhan, Aibin
Trends in the detection of aquatic non-indigenous species across global marine, estuarine and freshwater ecosystems: A 50-year perspective Journal Article
In: Diversity and Distributions, vol. 26, no. 12, pp. 1780-1797, 2020.
@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/ddi.13167,
title = {Trends in the detection of aquatic non-indigenous species across global marine, estuarine and freshwater ecosystems: A 50-year perspective},
author = {Sarah A. Bailey and Lyndsay Brown and Marnie L. Campbell and João Canning-Clode and James T. Carlton and Nuno Castro and Paula Chainho and Farrah T. Chan and Joel C. Creed and Amelia Curd and John Darling and Paul Fofonoff and Bella S. Galil and Chad L. Hewitt and Graeme J. Inglis and Inti Keith and Nicholas E. Mandrak and Agnese Marchini and Cynthia H. McKenzie and Anna Occhipinti-Ambrogi and Henn Ojaveer and Larissa M. Pires-Teixeira and Tamara B. Robinson and Gregory M. Ruiz and Kimberley Seaward and Evangelina Schwindt and Mikhail O. Son and Thomas W. Therriault and Aibin Zhan},
url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ddi.13167},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/ddi.13167},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Diversity and Distributions},
volume = {26},
number = {12},
pages = {1780-1797},
abstract = {Abstract Aim The introduction of aquatic non-indigenous species (ANS) has become a major driver for global changes in species biogeography. We examined spatial patterns and temporal trends of ANS detections since 1965 to inform conservation policy and management. Location Global. Methods We assembled an extensive dataset of first records of detection of ANS (1965–2015) across 49 aquatic ecosystems, including the (a) year of first collection, (b) population status and (c) potential pathway(s) of introduction. Data were analysed at global and regional levels to assess patterns of detection rate, richness and transport pathways. Results An annual mean of 43 (±16 SD) primary detections of ANS occurred—one new detection every 8.4 days for 50 years. The global rate of detections was relatively stable during 1965–1995, but increased rapidly after this time, peaking at roughly 66 primary detections per year during 2005–2010 and then declining marginally. Detection rates were variable within and across regions through time. Arthropods, molluscs and fishes were the most frequently reported ANS. Most ANS were likely introduced as stowaways in ships’ ballast water or biofouling, although direct evidence is typically absent. Main conclusions This synthesis highlights the magnitude of recent ANS detections, yet almost certainly represents an underestimate as many ANS go unreported due to limited search effort and diminishing taxonomic expertise. Temporal rates of detection are also confounded by reporting lags, likely contributing to the lower detection rate observed in recent years. There is a critical need to implement standardized, repeated methods across regions and taxa to improve the quality of global-scale comparisons and sustain core measures over longer time-scales. It will be fundamental to fill in knowledge gaps given that invasion data representing broad regions of the world's oceans are not yet readily available and to maintain knowledge pipelines for adaptive management.},
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Riera, Rodrigo; Vasconcelos, Joana; Baden, Susanne; Gerhardt, Linda; Sousa, Ricardo; Infantes, Eduardo
Severe shifts of Zostera marina epifauna: Comparative study between 1997 and 2018 on the Swedish Skagerrak coast Journal Article
In: Marine Pollution Bulletin, vol. 158, pp. 111434, 2020, ISSN: 0025-326X.
@article{RIERA2020111434,
title = {Severe shifts of Zostera marina epifauna: Comparative study between 1997 and 2018 on the Swedish Skagerrak coast},
author = {Rodrigo Riera and Joana Vasconcelos and Susanne Baden and Linda Gerhardt and Ricardo Sousa and Eduardo Infantes},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X2030552X},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111434},
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year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},
volume = {158},
pages = {111434},
abstract = {The interaction between bottom-up and top-down processes in coastal ecosystems has been scarcely studied so far. Temporal changes in trophic interactions of Zostera marina along the Swedish west coast are relatively well studied, with the exception of epifaunal communities. Epifauna was used as a model study to explore resource (bottom-up) or predator (top-down) regulated in a vegetated ecosystem. We conducted a 21-year comparative study (1997 and 2018) using epifauna of 19 Zostera marina meadows along the Swedish Skagerrak coast. Large changes were observed in the composition of small (0.2–1 mm) and large (>1 mm) epifauna. In the small-sized epifauna, the nematode Southernia zosterae and harpacticoids showed an increase of 90% and a decrease of 50% of their abundances, respectively. In the large-sized epifauna, the polychaete Platynereis dumerilii and chironomid larvae were absent in 1997 but thrived in 2018 (>2000 ind. m−2). Mesoherbivores (Idoteids and gammarids) were locally very abundant in 1997 but disappeared in 2018. An 83% decline of mytilids settling in Zostera marina leaves was observed. Our results showed that epifauna is predominantly top-down regulated. An integrative framework of the study area is outlined to shed light on the causes and consequences of the environmental shifts reported in Zostera meadows from the northern Skagerrak area throughout the last three decades.},
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Canning-Clode, João; Sepúlveda, Pedro; Almeida, Silvia; Monteiro, João G.
Will COVID-19 Containment and Treatment Measures Drive Shifts in Marine Litter Pollution? Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Marine Science, vol. 7, pp. 1-4, 2020.
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Paiva, Filipa; Pauli, Nora-Charlotte; Briski, Elizabeta
Are juveniles as tolerant to salinity stress as adults? A case study of Northern European, Ponto-Caspian and North American species Journal Article
In: Diversity and Distributions, vol. 26, no. 11, pp. 1627-1641, 2020.
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title = {Are juveniles as tolerant to salinity stress as adults? A case study of Northern European, Ponto-Caspian and North American species},
author = {Filipa Paiva and Nora-Charlotte Pauli and Elizabeta Briski},
url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ddi.13147},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/ddi.13147},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
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volume = {26},
number = {11},
pages = {1627-1641},
abstract = {Abstract Aim Global biodiversity and ecosystems are highly impacted by anthropogenic activities, such as climate change and introduction of non-indigenous species. As numerous species from the Ponto-Caspian region have established in the North and Baltic Seas, as well as in the Laurentian Great Lakes, there have been large number of studies examining environmental tolerance of these species to determine their future potential to spread. However, many of those studies were conducted only on adult stages, while neglecting the possibility that early life history stages might not be equally resilient. Location Northern European, Ponto-Caspian and North American regions. Methods To determine whether juveniles would demonstrate the same environmental tolerance as their parents, we examined the salinity tolerance of adults and juveniles of one Northern European (Gammarus salinus), one Ponto-Caspian (Pontogammarus maeoticus) and one North American species (Gammarus tigrinus). Additionally, we compared our study to that of Paiva et al. (Global Change Biology, 24, 2018, 2708), who tested the salinity tolerance of the same species using only adults. Results Our study determined that both adults and juveniles of all three species tolerated wide ranges of salinity, with juveniles of G. salinus tolerating only slightly narrower salinity range than their parents, while those of P. maeoticus and G. tigrinus much narrower range. Additionally, we determined better survival and higher growth rates of juveniles of G. salinus in higher salinities and better survival of P. maeoticus in lower salinities. Main conclusions Based on juvenile salinity tolerance, our study further supported findings of Paiva et al. (2018), where Northern European species may be adapted to marine, while Ponto-Caspian to lower saline and freshwater environments. The North American species is probably adapted to intermediate salinities. As juveniles do not tolerate the same salinity stress as adults, we emphasize the importance of testing all life history stages when predicting species resilience to environmental stressors.},
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Vasconcelos, Joana; Sousa, Ricardo; Tuset, V. M.; Riera, R.
Island effect in the shell phenotypic plasticity of an intertidal gastropod Journal Article
In: Zoology, vol. 141, pp. 125802, 2020, ISSN: 0944-2006.
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title = {Island effect in the shell phenotypic plasticity of an intertidal gastropod},
author = {Joana Vasconcelos and Ricardo Sousa and V. M. Tuset and R. Riera},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944200620300611},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.zool.2020.125802},
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date = {2020-01-01},
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abstract = {The pattern of shell shape variation in populations of the top shell, Phorcus sauciatus from Madeira Island (NE Atlantic) was analysed as a function of substrate type and wave exposure, using geometric morphometrics. We hypothesized that P. sauciatus shows morphological variations to inhabit contrasting environments. Highly significant differences in shell shape were found depending on both substrate type and coastal exposure. The most marked differences were found between exposed and sheltered environments. Rounded shells in exposed environments may be explained by physiological reasons, since larger muscles are needed to ensure attachment to substrate in areas subject to harsh conditions. On the other side, conically-shaped shells may accommodate a larger body but with a smaller foot, an adaptation to sheltered environments. Slight shape variations were also observed among substrates, mostly in the degree of differentiation of some whorls. Differences could be related to a particular use of habitat and/or to the degree of exposure to water current. These results suggest that P. sauciatus is locally adapted to varying coastal hydrodynamics and may be considered as a good model in studies on adaptations of fauna to certain climate change effects.},
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González, José A.; Biscoito, Manuel
In: Crustaceana, vol. 93, no. 6, pp. 677 - 683, 2020.
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Sousa, Ricardo; Pinto, A. R.; Vasconcelos, Joana; Riera, R.
Does harvesting affect the relative growth in Patella aspera Röding, 1798? Journal Article
In: The European Zoological Journal, vol. 87, no. 1, pp. 395-401, 2020.
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title = {Does harvesting affect the relative growth in Patella aspera Röding, 1798?},
author = {Ricardo Sousa and A. R. Pinto and Joana Vasconcelos and R. Riera},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2020.1791266},
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Villegas-Ríos, David; Freitas, Carla; Moland, Even; Thorbjørnsen, Susanna Huneide; Olsen, Esben M.
Inferring individual fate from aquatic acoustic telemetry data Journal Article
In: Methods in Ecology and Evolution, vol. 11, no. 10, pp. 1186-1198, 2020.
@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210X.13446,
title = {Inferring individual fate from aquatic acoustic telemetry data},
author = {David Villegas-Ríos and Carla Freitas and Even Moland and Susanna Huneide Thorbjørnsen and Esben M. Olsen},
url = {https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/2041-210X.13446},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210X.13446},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Methods in Ecology and Evolution},
volume = {11},
number = {10},
pages = {1186-1198},
abstract = {Abstract Acoustic telemetry has become a popular means of obtaining individual behavioural data from a wide array of species in marine and freshwater systems. Fate information is crucial to understand important aspects of population dynamics such as mortality, predation or dispersal rates. Here we present a method to infer individual fate from acoustic telemetry arrays of receivers with overlapping detection ranges. Our method depends exclusively on information on animal movements and the characteristics and configuration of the telemetry equipment. By answering a limited number of simple questions, our method identifies six different fates: tagging mortality, natural mortality, fishing mortality, predation, dispersal and survival. Applying the method to a cod telemetry dataset, we were able to determine the fate of 97% of the individuals. We validate the results using several external sources of information, such as recaptures from fishers and control fish with known fate. The method is readily applicable to a wide array of species with minimal adjustments, expanding the range of hypotheses that can be tested using telemetry data.},
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Sousa, Ricardo; Vasconcelos, Joana; Riera, Rodrigo
In: Regional Studies in Marine Science, vol. 38, pp. 101387, 2020, ISSN: 2352-4855.
@article{SOUSA2020101387,
title = {Unravelling the effects of exploitation on the size–structure of the intertidal topshell Phorcus sauciatus in harvested and non-harvested Atlantic regions},
author = {Ricardo Sousa and Joana Vasconcelos and Rodrigo Riera},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485520305156},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2020.101387},
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date = {2020-01-01},
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abstract = {Intertidal molluscs are keystone species often used as biological indicators of human-driven perturbations. The increasing levels of harvesting pressure on these intertidal grazers, due to the expansion of human population on coastal areas, is known to affect negatively the exploited populations by altering population size–structure and decreasing abundances. A comparative study on the effect of harvest on the size–structureof Phorcus sauciatus populations was conducted according to the exploitation level, harvested and non-harvested, throughout the intertidal zone of mainland Portugal, Azores, Madeira, and the Canaries. The comparative analysis of the size–structure of 10,480 individuals of P. sauciatus showed that the largest individuals were recorded in the Azores and the smallest in Madeira. In harvested populations, P. sauciatus showed to be under greater harvesting pressure in the archipelago of Madeira, where the lowest mean size was observed. In the Canaries the harvesting is regulated whilst in the mainland Portugal the regulation is scarce. The Azores showed no harvesting pressure. Marine Protected Areas showed individuals with the highest mean sizes supporting their effectiveness in preserving the size–structure of this species, regardless the ecoregion and thus, the harvesting pressure. The present results highlight the importance of harvesting regulation of P. sauciatus in Madeira, as well as the implementation of management measures aiming at the sustainable exploitation and conservation of this species.},
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Sørlie, Maria; Nilssen, Kjell Tormod; Bjørge, Arne; Freitas, Carla
Diet composition and biomass consumption of harbour seals in Telemark and Aust-Agder, Norwegian Skagerrak Journal Article
In: Marine Biology Research, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 299-310, 2020.
@article{doi:10.1080/17451000.2020.1751205,
title = {Diet composition and biomass consumption of harbour seals in Telemark and Aust-Agder, Norwegian Skagerrak},
author = {Maria Sørlie and Kjell Tormod Nilssen and Arne Bjørge and Carla Freitas},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/17451000.2020.1751205},
doi = {10.1080/17451000.2020.1751205},
year = {2020},
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Afonso, I.; Berecibar, E.; Castro, Nuno; Costa, José Lino; Frias, P.; Henriques, Filipe; Moreira, P.; Oliveira, Paulo; Silva, G.; and, P. Chainho
Assessment of the colonization and dispersal success of non-indigenous species introduced in recreational marinas along the estuarine gradient Journal Article
In: Ecological Indicators, vol. 113, pp. 106147, 2020, ISSN: 1470-160X.
@article{AFONSO2020106147,
title = {Assessment of the colonization and dispersal success of non-indigenous species introduced in recreational marinas along the estuarine gradient},
author = {I. Afonso and E. Berecibar and Nuno Castro and José Lino Costa and P. Frias and Filipe Henriques and P. Moreira and Paulo Oliveira and G. Silva and P. Chainho and},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X20300844},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.106147},
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year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
urldate = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Ecological Indicators},
volume = {113},
pages = {106147},
abstract = {The introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) is considered as one of the main causes associated with biodiversity loss. The number of NIS has increased significantly emphasizing the need to know and manage the processes of biological invasions. Recreational marinas are points of entry for potential colonizers and can act as stepping-stones for the spread of these species. The main objectives of this work were to assess the distribution patterns of the fouling communities within recreational marinas in the Tagus estuary and to evaluate NIS dispersion ability. The fouling communities were assessed at four different recreational marinas and neighbouring hard substrate areas along the estuarine gradient of the Tagus estuary. The native communities of those recreational marinas showed a spatial gradient consistent with the estuarine gradient, with higher similarity between marinas with higher marine influence. A total of 14 NIS were identified within the recreational marinas but none occurred at the marina with higher freshwater influence. Although NIS distribution pattern reflected, to some extent, the estuarine gradient, there was a lower heterogeneity between locations when compared to native communities, evidencing a greater tolerance of NIS to a wider range of environmental conditions. Nine of the NIS identified at recreational marinas were also found in the neighbouring areas, suggesting their dispersal ability. NIS that seem to be able to disperse outside the marinas have planktonic larval stages and higher environmental tolerance, which seems to have contributed to the successful spread. These results emphasize the importance of monitoring NIS occurrence in recreational marinas in order to have an early warning on the arrival of species with higher invasion risks and to prevent its dispersal to sensitive ecosystems.},
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Parretti, Paola; Canning-Clode, João; Ferrario, Jasmine; Marchini, Agnese; Botelho, Andrea Z.; Ramalhosa, Patrício; Costa, Ana C.
Free rides to diving sites: the risk of marine non-indigenous species dispersal Journal Article
In: Ocean & Coastal Management, vol. 190, pp. 105158, 2020, ISSN: 0964-5691.
@article{PARRETTI2020105158,
title = {Free rides to diving sites: the risk of marine non-indigenous species dispersal},
author = {Paola Parretti and João Canning-Clode and Jasmine Ferrario and Agnese Marchini and Andrea Z. Botelho and Patrício Ramalhosa and Ana C. Costa},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0964569120300685},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2020.105158},
issn = {0964-5691},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Ocean & Coastal Management},
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abstract = {The detection of marine non-indigenous species (NIS) continues to increase worldwide, and this is also the case in the Portuguese islands of the Azores and Madeira. Considering that the major vector of NIS introductions in these archipelagos is marine traffic and given the absence of legislation on hull biofouling management, the number of NIS introduced in the marinas of these archipelagos is also expected to grow. Moreover, tourism intensification has brought more attention on seascapes, resulting in an increased number of recreational divers in these islands. The potential impact of recreational boating as a vector of NIS secondary spread has been already addressed, but no studies have been conducted yet on the role of diving-boats in transport and local dispersion of NIS, e.g. from marinas to diving sites. In this context, we developed a fuzzy inference system to assess the risk of a diving site to receive NIS transported by diving boats. Furthermore, we have validated the model with observational data. In particular, our “free-ride” model is composed by three levels: Level 1 evaluates the risk of each marina to act as NIS source. Level 2 assesses the risk of a diving boat to transport NIS to a diving site. Finally, Level 3 calculates the risk of a diving site to receive NIS. Input variables were collected from questionnaire surveys and from environmental monitoring data. A strong positive relationship was found between the predicted risk value and the actual number of NIS identified in the diving site suggesting the efficiency of the “free-ride” model. Results have revealed that diving sites inside marine protected areas (MPAs) displayed a higher risk to receive NIS than those located outside MPAs highlighting the need to undertake management action to mitigate the transport of NIS by fouling. The “free-ride” model represents a valuable method to identify: “high-risk” marinas, diving-boats and diving sites. Our model enables to prioritize actions for diving centres to control local spreading of NIS and promote conservation of marine habitats.},
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Castro, Nuno; Ramalhosa, Patrício; López, Jesús Jiménez; Costa, José Lino; Gestoso, Ignacio; Canning-Clode, João
Exploring marine invasions connectivity in a NE Atlantic Island through the lens of historical maritime traffic patterns Journal Article
In: Regional Studies in Marine Science, vol. 37, pp. 101333, 2020, ISSN: 2352-4855.
@article{CASTRO2020101333,
title = {Exploring marine invasions connectivity in a NE Atlantic Island through the lens of historical maritime traffic patterns},
author = {Nuno Castro and Patrício Ramalhosa and Jesús Jiménez López and José Lino Costa and Ignacio Gestoso and João Canning-Clode },
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485520304618},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2020.101333},
issn = {2352-4855},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
urldate = {2020-01-01},
journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},
volume = {37},
pages = {101333},
abstract = {In recent decades, maritime traffic has been increasing globally. Introduction vectors involving ships, hull fouling and ballast water are often cited as having high risk for introducing marine non-indigenous species (NIS) worldwide. Due to its geographical location, Madeira Island (Portugal) had a significant role in past maritime connections, with the ability to serve as a “port of call” facility. However, little is known about past temporal maritime traffic patterns in Madeira, and particularly its relationship with NIS introductions. In this context, the present study was designed to create a first and comprehensive baseline for historical maritime traffic data for Funchal port, Madeira’s main port, between 1936 and 2004. Official marine traffic data with stops in Funchal were documented, including information concerning last port, ship type, ship size, and residence time in port. In addition, a comprehensive literature search of NIS detected in Madeira Island until 2004 was conducted. Based on the frequency of ship arrivals from different origins five statistically different periods of maritime traffic were determined. The most common maritime traffic origin arriving at Funchal was from Portugal (mainland), Great-Britain, Canary Islands and Spain mainland (Mediterranean). The most relevant IUCN bioregions of Madeira’s maritime traffic origins were in accordance with the frequency of the native distribution of the island’s marine NIS inventories until 2004. The present study reports for the first time a significant and positive relationship with native regions of NIS present in Madeira until 2004 with the most relevant maritime traffic routes, confirming maritime traffic as one of the main vectors for the introduction of these species in Madeira Island. Finally, a continuous monitoring, update, and analysis of maritime traffic, identifying invading corridors, needs to be maintained as a fundamental tool for management NIS introductions in Madeira Island.},
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Álvarez, Soledad; Gestoso, Ignacio; Herrera, Alicia; Riera, Léa; Canning-Clode, João
A Comprehensive First Baseline for Marine Litter Characterization in the Madeira Archipelago (NE Atlantic) Journal Article
In: Water Air and Soil Pollution, vol. 231, pp. 182, 2020.
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Parretti, Paola; Canning-Clode, João; Mendes, Armando B.; Costa, Ana Cristina
Who, why and how: stakeholder attitudes toward marine non-indigenous species management in Portuguese Atlantic Islands Journal Article
In: Ocean & Coastal Management, vol. 188, pp. 105069, 2020, ISSN: 0964-5691.
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abstract = {A key aspect for a successful management of marine non-indigenous species (NIS) is the cooperation with local stakeholders. In this study we assessed stakeholders' baseline knowledge and perceptions on marine NIS foreseeing support for their management in the Azores and Madeira archipelagos (Portugal). Survey questionnaires were designed to assess: i) current knowledge and stakeholder perception of NIS and associated problems; ii) influence of communication media on NIS dissemination; iii) stakeholder willingness to be involved in NIS management actions and; iv) which factors predict stakeholder participation in NIS management actions. Face-to face survey questionnaires were administered in recreational marinas of São Miguel (Azores) and Madeira islands. Four groups of stakeholders classified based on their putative relation with NIS were selected as target. In total 214 survey questionnaires were collected and analysed. Our results showed no significant differences between stakeholders based in São Miguel and the ones from Madeira. Overall a strong baseline knowledge on NIS and associated consequences was found but a weak accuracy to identify NIS examples was demonstrated. Types of communication media revealed to be stakeholder-specific and information-specific. Decision tree predictive models showed three powerful factors to forecast the respondent's participation in NIS management actions: 1- to belong to one of the four stakeholder groups; 2- to have a good level of NIS knowledge; and 3- to have the perception that NIS introduction is an important issue. Despite the positive attitude exhibited by stakeholders in engaging NIS management, our results highlighted a consensus to attribute governmental responsibility to such activities. The results of this work constitute a baseline to develop further management actions aiming to reduce the local spread of marine NIS and so contributing to a better environmental status of Portuguese marine waters.},
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Herrera, Alicia; Raymond, Eugenio; Martínez, Ico; Álvarez, Soledad; Canning-Clode, João; Gestoso, Ignacio; Pham, Christopher K.; Ríos, Noelia; Rodríguez, Yasmina; Gómez, May
First evaluation of neustonic microplastics in the Macaronesian region, NE Atlantic Journal Article
In: Marine Pollution Bulletin, vol. 153, pp. 110999, 2020, ISSN: 0025-326X.
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author = {Alicia Herrera and Eugenio Raymond and Ico Martínez and Soledad Álvarez and João Canning-Clode and Ignacio Gestoso and Christopher K. Pham and Noelia Ríos and Yasmina Rodríguez and May Gómez },
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abstract = {Marine microplastic pollution is an issue of great concern nowadays since high concentrations have been detected in the ocean, mainly in the subtropical gyres that accumulate this type of debris. The long-term effects of this pollution on ecosystems and marine biota are still unknown. The aim of this study is to quantify and characterise microplastics and neustonic zooplankton in sub-surface waters of the Macaronesian region, an area that has been little studied to date. Our results show a great variability in the concentration of microplastics with values between 15,283 items/km2 in Los Gigantes (Tenerife, Canary Islands) and 1,007,872 items/km2 in Las Canteras (Gran Canaria, Canary Islands). The main types of debris found were plastic fragments and fibres. The abundances of neustonic zooplankton were also very variable between the different sampling areas, being the main components copepods and eggs. Regarding the microplastics-zooplankton ratio, values were obtained between 0.002 and 0.22. In Las Canteras, the highest accumulation zone, was found twice as much microplastics as zooplankton for the 1–5 mm fraction in dry weight. These values highlight the potential hazard of microplastics – and its associated chemical contaminants – for marine biota, especially for large filter feeders.},
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Misund, Andreas; Tiller, Rachel; Canning-Clode, João; Freitas, Mafalda; Schmidt, Jörn O.; Javidpour, Jamileh
In: Marine Pollution Bulletin, vol. 153, pp. 110927, 2020, ISSN: 0025-326X.
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abstract = {In this study, we conducted an experimental panel survey in Norway, Germany and Portugal to explore consumers' willingness to pay more for products that are certified microplastic free. This is placed within the context of private certification schemes and private governance as mechanisms to increase consumer conscientiousness, establish a higher environmental standard in terms of microplastic and reduce marine pollution. We find that consumers in general are very conscious about the issue, would generally prefer products that are microplastics free, but would seldom choose these when there is a price premium on the label. This had a geographical offset though, with the results aligning with that of political trust in the nation, with Norwegians being less likely to purchase items with price premiums for private governance labels, and Portugal being most likely to – even with a price premium.},
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Gueroun, Sonia K. M.; Molinero, Juan Carlos; Piraino, Stefano; Yahia, Mohamed Daly
In: Mediterranean Marine Science, vol. 21, pp. 22-35, 2020.
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title = {Population dynamics and predatory impact of the alien jellyfish Aurelia solida (Cnidaria, Scyphozoa) in the Bizerte Lagoon (southwestern Mediterranean Sea)},
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Cacabelos, Eva; Ramalhosa, Patrício; Canning-Clode, João; Troncoso, Jesús S.; Olabarria, Celia; Delgado, Cristina; Dobretsov, Sergey; Gestoso, Ignacio
The Role of Biofilms Developed under Different Anthropogenic Pressure on Recruitment of Macro-Invertebrates Journal Article
In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, vol. 21, no. 6, 2020, ISSN: 1422-0067.
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title = {The Role of Biofilms Developed under Different Anthropogenic Pressure on Recruitment of Macro-Invertebrates},
author = {Eva Cacabelos and Patrício Ramalhosa and João Canning-Clode and Jesús S. Troncoso and Celia Olabarria and Cristina Delgado and Sergey Dobretsov and Ignacio Gestoso},
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year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
journal = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},
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abstract = {Microbial biofilms can be key mediators for settlement of macrofoulers. The present study examines the coupled effects of microbial biofilms and local environmental conditions on the composition, structure and functioning of macrofouling assemblages. Settlement of invertebrates over a gradient of human-impacted sites was investigated on local biofilms and on biofilms developed in marine protected areas (MPAs). Special attention was given to the presence of non-indigenous species (NIS), a global problem that can cause important impacts on local assemblages. In general, the formation of macrofouling assemblages was influenced by the identity of the biofilm. However, these relationships varied across levels of anthropogenic pressure, possibly influenced by environmental conditions and the propagule pressure locally available. While the NIS Watersipora subatra seemed to be inhibited by the biofilm developed in the MPA, Diplosoma cf. listerianum seemed to be attracted by biofilm developed in the MPA only under mid anthropogenic pressure. The obtained information is critical for marine environmental management, urgently needed for the establishment of prevention and control mechanisms to minimize the settlement of NIS and mitigate their threats.},
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Alves, Filipe; Dromby, Morgane; Baptista, Vânia; Ferreira, Rita; Correia, Ana; Weyn, Mieke; Valente, Raul; Froufe, Elsa; Rosso, Massimiliano; Pinto, Isabel Sousa; Dinis, Ana; Dias, Ester; Chícharo, Maria Teodósio
Ecophysiological traits of highly mobile large marine predators inferred from nucleic acid derived indices Journal Article
In: Scientific Reports, vol. 10, 2020.
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title = {Ecophysiological traits of highly mobile large marine predators inferred from nucleic acid derived indices},
author = {Filipe Alves and Morgane Dromby and Vânia Baptista and Rita Ferreira and Ana Correia and Mieke Weyn and Raul Valente and Elsa Froufe and Massimiliano Rosso and Isabel Sousa Pinto and Ana Dinis and Ester Dias and Maria Teodósio Chícharo},
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year = {2020},
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