Publications

@article{BATES2021109175,

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 et al and Alejandro Bernal-Ibáñez and Ignacio Gestoso and Eva Cacabelos and et al and Carlos M. Duarte},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320721002275},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2021.109175},

issn = {0006-3207},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

urldate = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Biological Conservation},

volume = {263},

pages = {109175},

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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@article{articlef,

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},

doi = {10.7717/peerj.11069},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {PeerJ},

volume = {9},

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@article{articleg,

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},

urldate = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Marine Biodiversity},

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@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},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485521000645},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2021.101672},

issn = {2352-4855},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},

volume = {43},

pages = {101672},

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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@article{articleh,

title = {Novel approach to enhance coastal habitat and biotope mapping with drone aerial imagery analysis},

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},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

urldate = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {11},

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@article{d37b94b3f0dd4687a1f9123a7d60dfa2,

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},

doi = {10.3354/meps13426},

issn = {0171-8630},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-12-10},

urldate = {2020-12-10},

journal = {Marine Ecology - Progress Series},

volume = {656},

pages = {163--180},

publisher = {Inter-Research},

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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@article{nokey,

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},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.3354/meps13303},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-05-07},

journal = {Marine Ecology Progress Series},

volume = {641},

pages = {13-24},

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@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},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Biological Invasions},

volume = {22},

pages = {1-11},

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@article{articlej,

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},

doi = {10.3989/scimar.05046.30A},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Scientia Marina},

volume = {8},

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@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},

doi = {10.1051/alr/2020015},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Aquatic Living Resources},

volume = {33},

pages = {12},

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@article{HERMIDA2020101538,

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},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485520306666},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2020.101538},

issn = {2352-4855},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},

volume = {40},

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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@article{HERMIDA2020101538b,

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},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352485520306666},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2020.101538},

issn = {2352-4855},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},

volume = {40},

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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@article{doi:10.1080/13235818.2020.1809810,

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},

doi = {10.1080/13235818.2020.1809810},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Molluscan Research},

volume = {40},

number = {4},

pages = {363-368},

publisher = {Taylor & Francis},

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@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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@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},

issn = {0025-326X},

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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@article{articlel,

title = {Will COVID-19 Containment and Treatment Measures Drive Shifts in Marine Litter Pollution?},

author = {João Canning-Clode and Pedro Sepúlveda and Silvia Almeida and João G. Monteiro },

doi = {10.3389/fmars.2020.00691},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

urldate = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science},

volume = {7},

pages = {1-4},

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@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/ddi.13147,

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},

journal = {Diversity and Distributions},

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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@article{VASCONCELOS2020125802,

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},

issn = {0944-2006},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

urldate = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Zoology},

volume = {141},

pages = {125802},

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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@article{Firstrep,

title = {First report of an association of the deep-water hermit crab Parapagurus pilosimanus (Decapoda, Parapaguridae) and the zoantharian Epizoanthus from Macaronesia},

author = {José A. González and Manuel Biscoito},

url = {https://brill.com/view/journals/cr/93/6/article-p677_9.xml},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1163/15685403-bja10014},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Crustaceana},

volume = {93},

number = {6},

pages = {677 - 683},

publisher = {Brill},

address = {Leiden, The Netherlands},

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@article{doi:10.1080/24750263.2020.1791266,

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},

doi = {10.1080/24750263.2020.1791266},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

urldate = {2020-01-01},

journal = {The European Zoological Journal},

volume = {87},

number = {1},

pages = {395-401},

publisher = {Taylor & Francis},

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@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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@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},

issn = {2352-4855},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science},

volume = {38},

pages = {101387},

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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@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},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Marine Biology Research},

volume = {16},

number = {4},

pages = {299-310},

publisher = {Taylor & Francis},

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@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},

issn = {1470-160X},

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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@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},

volume = {190},

pages = {105158},

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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@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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@article{articlem,

title = {A Comprehensive First Baseline for Marine Litter Characterization in the Madeira Archipelago (NE Atlantic)},

author = {Soledad Álvarez and Ignacio Gestoso and Alicia Herrera and Léa Riera and João Canning-Clode},

doi = {10.1007/s11270-020-04517-x},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Water Air and Soil Pollution},

volume = {231},

pages = {182},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

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@article{PARRETTI2020105069,

title = {Who, why and how: stakeholder attitudes toward marine non-indigenous species management in Portuguese Atlantic Islands},

author = {Paola Parretti and João Canning-Clode and Armando B. Mendes and Ana Cristina Costa},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096456911930938X},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2019.105069},

issn = {0964-5691},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Ocean & Coastal Management},

volume = {188},

pages = {105069},

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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@article{HERRERA2020110999,

title = {First evaluation of neustonic microplastics in the Macaronesian region, NE Atlantic},

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 },

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X2030117X},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.110999},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

urldate = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {153},

pages = {110999},

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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@article{MISUND2020110927,

title = {Can we shop ourselves to a clean sea? An experimental panel approach to assess the persuasiveness of private labels as a private governance approach to microplastic pollution},

author = {Andreas Misund and Rachel Tiller and João Canning-Clode and Mafalda Freitas and Jörn O. Schmidt and Jamileh Javidpour},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X2030045X},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.110927},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {153},

pages = {110927},

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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@article{articlen,

title = {Population dynamics and predatory impact of the alien jellyfish Aurelia solida (Cnidaria, Scyphozoa) in the Bizerte Lagoon (southwestern Mediterranean Sea)},

author = {Sonia K. M. Gueroun and Juan Carlos Molinero and Stefano Piraino and Mohamed Daly Yahia},

doi = {10.12681/mms.17358},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

urldate = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Mediterranean Marine Science},

volume = {21},

pages = {22-35},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{ijms21062030,

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},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/6/2030},

doi = {10.3390/ijms21062030},

issn = {1422-0067},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},

volume = {21},

number = {6},

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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@article{articleo,

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},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-020-61769-7},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {10},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{doi:10.1080/10498850.2020.1734892,

title = {Between Tradition and Taste: Fish Consumption Habits in a Small Portuguese Archipelago},

author = {Margarida Hermida and Sónia Costa},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/10498850.2020.1734892},

doi = {10.1080/10498850.2020.1734892},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology},

volume = {29},

number = {4},

pages = {335-349},

publisher = {Taylor & Francis},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{FELIX2020e00884,

title = {Can a restocking event with European (glass) eels cause early changes in local biological communities and its ecological status?},

author = {Pedro M. Félix and J. L. Costa and Rui Monteiro and Nuno Castro and Bernardo R. Quintella and Pedro Raposa de Almeida and I. Domingos},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989419305475},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00884},

issn = {2351-9894},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

urldate = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Global Ecology and Conservation},

volume = {21},

pages = {e00884},

abstract = {In an attempt to assist the recovery of the panmictic population of the European eel, declining since the late 1980s, the restocking of areas with low or no natural recruitment has been one of the measures adopted to reverse this trend. However, the main focus in several monitoring programmes for these actions, has been in the best interest of its viability and cost/benefit relationships and, for that, the condition of the released stocks has been the main concern. Yet, so far, no studies have assessed the potential ecological impacts that restocking might have on other biological communities. This pioneer pilot study aimed to evaluate the early ecological impact of a restocking event on other biological communities, considering inter-specific competition (other fish species) and feeding impact (macroinvertebrates). The reference condition of the biological communities of an inland tributary of the Mondego river, the River Ceira, was determined in three sites inaccessible to the natural recruitment of eels, followed by a post-stocking assessment. The results showed no significant changes in the fish assemblages in restocked areas, contrary to the macroinvertebrate community. However, the ecological status for the macroinvertebrate community showed no deleterious effects, with the results suggesting exactly the opposite. This may be related to the low density of the restocked eels and factors influencing the local trophic web. This study confirms the suitability of the habitat for restocking with glass eels, during its early stages, without disrupting the local ecological status, using densities close to those of natural recruitment.},

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@article{GIZZI2020104905,

title = {Before and after a disease outbreak: Tracking a keystone species recovery from a mass mortality event},

author = {Francesca Gizzi and Jesús Jiménez López and Susanne Schäfer and Nuno Castro and Sónia Costa and Silvia Lourenço and Ricardo José and João Canning-Clode and João G. Monteiro},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141113619306245},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2020.104905},

issn = {0141-1136},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

urldate = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Marine Environmental Research},

volume = {156},

pages = {104905},

abstract = {Mass mortality events involving marine taxa are increasing worldwide. The long-spined sea urchin Diadema africanum is considered a keystone herbivore species in the northeastern Atlantic due to its control over the abundance and distribution of algae. After a first registered mass mortality in 2009, another event off the coasts of Madeira archipelago affected this ecologically important species in summer 2018. This study documented the 2018 D. africanum mass mortality event, and the progress of its populations on the southern coast of Madeira island. A citizen science survey was designed targeting marine stakeholders to understand the extent and intensity of the event around the archipelago. Underwater surveys on population density prior, during and after the mass mortality, permitted an evaluation of the severity and magnitude of the event as well as urchin population recovery. A preliminary assessment of causative agents of the mortality was performed. The event was reported in the principal islands of the archipelago reducing the populations up to 90%. However, a fast recovery was registered during the following months, suggesting that the reproductive success was not compromised. Microbiological analyses in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, during and after the event, was not conclusive. Nevertheless, the bacteria Aeromonas salmonicida, or the gram-negative bacteria, or the interaction of different types of bacteria may be responsible for the disease outbreak. Further studies are needed to assess the role of pathogens in sea urchin mass mortalities and the compound effects that sea urchins have in local habitats and ecological functioning of coastal marine ecosystems.},

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@article{https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.3285,

title = {The protection effects of marine protected areas on exploited molluscs from an oceanic archipelago},

author = {Ricardo Sousa and Paulo Henriques and Joana Vasconcelos and Ana Rita Pinto and João Delgado and Rodrigo Riera},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/aqc.3285},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.3285},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

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

volume = {30},

number = {4},

pages = {717-729},

abstract = {Abstract Limpets are one of the most successful intertidal algal grazers in the north-eastern Atlantic. They provide valuable ecosystem services, playing a pivotal role in maintaining rocky shore ecological balance and have an important economic value, being subject to high levels of exploitation in several oceanic archipelagos. Limpets represent one of the most profitable economic activities of small-scale fisheries in the Madeira archipelago. However, limpets are extremely vulnerable to anthropogenic impacts, such as overharvesting, habitat fragmentation, and pollution. The protection effects and the effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs) on the population dynamics of two historically highly exploited limpet species, Patella aspera and Patella candei, were analysed through a comparative study of size, reproduction, and biomass in the Madeira archipelago. The effects of protection from MPAs on limpet populations resulted in a differential increase on size at first maturity, shell size, and capture per unit effort according to the degree of protection. Old and enforced MPAs showed the best-preserved limpet populations in the study area, and both variables (age and enforcement) best explained the observed variability among the MPAs studied. A thorough and multidisciplinary study is necessary to obtain a reliable picture of commercial stocks of the two targeted species (P. aspera and P. candei). Genetic analysis and studies on the food source of limpets may shed light to develop integrative conservation strategies.},

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@article{https://doi.org/10.1111/jpy.12956,

title = {Lobophora (Dictyotales) Species Richness, Ecology and Biogeography Across the North-Eastern Atlantic Archipelagos and Description of Two New Species1},

author = {Christophe Vieira and Filipe Henriques and Sofie D'hondt and Ana Neto and Carmen H. Almada and Manfred Kaufmann and Marta Sansón and Carlos Sangil and Olivier De Clerck},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jpy.12956},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/jpy.12956},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Phycology},

volume = {56},

number = {2},

pages = {346-357},

abstract = {The brown alga Lobophora (Dictyotales, Phaeophyceae) is an important macroalga in the North-eastern Atlantic archipelagos (i.e., Macaronesia). Notably in the Canaries it can dominate benthic assemblages. While the genus has been the subject of several ecological studies in the Canaries, no study has yet been conducted to assess species-level diversity of Lobophora in Macaronesia. We reassessed the diversity of Lobophora in Macaronesia, reporting the presence of seven species (L. caboverdeana sp. nov., L. canariensis, L. dagamae sp. nov., L. delicata, L. dispersa, L. littlerorum, and L. schneideri). Lobophora spp. from Macaronesia are morphologically and ecologically distinguishable. In the Canaries, L. schneideri dominates the photophilic assemblages from the intertidal to 20-30 m depth. Lobophora dagamae sp. nov. grows in less illuminated shallow habitats, and replaces L. schneideri from 30 to ~80 m. Lobophora canariensis also has a wide vertical distribution, from the intertidal to deep waters, while L. delicata, L. dispersa and L. littlerorum grow in shallow waters. The dominance of species with an upright habit versus prostrate or crustose species may be mediated by the pressure of herbivores. Four species have an amphi-Atlantic distribution: L. littlerorum, L. canariensis, L. delicata, and L. schneideri. Lobophora schneideri and L. delicata are furthermore distributed in the Mediterranean Sea. By sampling a pivotal region in the Atlantic, this study significantly improves our knowledge of Lobophora biogeography in the Atlantic Ocean. Macaronesia constitutes a species–poor region for Lobophora where no diversification events occurred, and a region of overlap between the Greater Caribbean and the Indo-Pacific.},

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@article{doi:10.1139/cjfas-2018-0423,

title = {Two sympatric, not externally discernible, and heavily exploited deepwater species with coastal migration during spawning season: implications for sustainable stocks management of Aphanopus carbo and Aphanopus intermedius around Madeira},

author = {Joana Vasconcelos and Ricardo Sousa and Paulo Henriques and Antonieta Amorim and João Delgado and Rodrigo Riera},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2018-0423},

doi = {10.1139/cjfas-2018-0423},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences},

volume = {77},

number = {1},

pages = {124-131},

abstract = {Several artisanal fisheries target deepwater species. These stocks are highly sensitive to overfishing because of their slow growth and late maturation. This vulnerability is higher if species concentrate during spawning season in coastal areas, as occur with scabbardfish (Aphanopus spp.). In this paper, we explore if two Aphanopus species (A. carbo and A. intermedius) that coexist show migration patterns to coastal areas during spawning. We analysed specimens of both species throughout 4 years (2014–2017) in a weekly basis and compare morphological parameters with the distance of the coast (coastal (<12 n.m.; 1 n.m. = 1.852 km) versus offshore (>12 n.m.)). Both species showed coastal patterns of migration during the spawning season (October–December), with 65.90% of total specimens of A. carbo and 51.60% of A. intermedius being caught at <12 n.m. during this season. Fishing events were also more numerous at <12 n.m. to the coast during spawning season (46.6%) relative to nonspawning season (32.6%). A series of management measures (e.g., October–December season) were developed to preserve Aphanopus stocks in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean.},

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}

@article{nokey,

title = {Keys to the fishes of the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea},

author = {Armando J. Almeida and Manuel Biscoito },

url = {http://publications.cm-funchal.pt/jspui/handle/100/1700},

issn = {0870-3876},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-12-31},

journal = {Boletim do Museu de História Natural do Funchal},

volume = {15},

pages = {1-195},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{nokey,

title = {Marine fouling communities from artificial and natural habitats: comparison of resistance to chemical and physical disturbances},

author = {Jasmine Ferrario and Ignacio Gestoso and Patrício Ramalhosa and Eva Cacabelos and Bernardo Duarte and Isabel Caçador and João Canning-Clode},

url = {https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2020.15.2.01},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2020.15.2.01},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-12-11},

journal = {Aquatic Invasions},

volume = {15},

issue = {2},

pages = {196-216},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{nokey,

title = {The distribution of Mola alexandrini in the Subtropical Eastern Atlantic, with a note on Mola mola},

author = {Peter Wirtz and Manuel Biscoito },

url = {http://publications.cm-funchal.pt/jspui/handle/100/1697},

issn = {0523-7904},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-09-20},

journal = {Bocagiana},

volume = {245},

pages = {1-6},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{nokey,

title = {Intertidal assemblages across boulders and rocky platforms: a multi-scaled approach in a subtropical island},

author = {Eva Cacabelos and Ignacio Gestoso and Patrício Ramalhosa and Lea Riera and Ana I Azevedo Neto and João Canning-Clode },

url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s12526-019-01000-7},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s12526-019-01000-7},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-08-28},

journal = {Marine Biodiversity},

volume = {49},

pages = {2709-2723},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{nokey,

title = {Patterns of distribution of the invasive alga Asparagopsis armata Harvey: a multi-scaled approach},

author = {Gustavo M. Martins and Eva Cacabelos and João Faria and Nuno Álvaro and Afonso C. L. Prestes and Ana I. Neto },

url = {https://www.reabic.net/aquaticinvasions/2019/issue4.aspx},

doi = {10.3391/ai.2019.14.4.02},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-06-15},

journal = {Aquatic Invasions},

volume = {14},

number = {4},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{nokey,

title = {Results of the research expedition Biaçores 1971. Fishes and list of stations},

author = {Armando J. Almeida and Manuel Biscoito },

url = {https://doi.org/10.26028/cybium/2019-423-003},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.26028/cybium/2019-423-003},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-06-01},

urldate = {2019-06-01},

journal = {Cybium},

volume = {43},

number = {2},

pages = {153-161},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{GESTOSO2019413,

title = {Plasticrusts: A new potential threat in the Anthropocene's rocky shores},

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

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969719326919},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.06.123},

issn = {0048-9697},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Science of The Total Environment},

volume = {687},

pages = {413-415},

abstract = {Plastic debris is one of the most extensive pollution problems our planet is facing today and a particular concern for marine environment conservation. The dimension of the problem is so large that it is possible our current era will generate an anthropogenic marker horizon of plastic in earth's sedimentary record. Here we present a new type of plastic pollution, the ‘plasticrusts’, plastic debris encrusting the rocky surface, recently discovered in the intertidal rocky shores of a volcanic Atlantic island. The potential impact that these new ‘plasticrusts’ may have needs to be further explored, as e.g. potential ingestion by intertidal organisms could suppose a new pathway for entrance of plastics into marine food webs. Consequently, its inclusion as a potential new marine debris category in management and monitoring actions should be pondered.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{articleq,

title = {Behavioural ontogeny of bearded seals Erignathus barbatus through the first year of life},

author = {CD Hamilton and Christian Lydersen and Michael Fedak and Carla Freitas and Mark Hindell and Kit Kovacs},

doi = {10.3354/meps13072},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Marine Ecology Progress Series},

volume = {627},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{articler,

title = {Cronius ruber (Lamarck, 1818) arrives to Madeira Island: a new indication of the ongoing tropicalization of the northeastern Atlantic},

author = {Susanne Schäfer and João G. Monteiro and Nuno Castro and Gil Rilov and João Canning-Clode },

doi = {10.1007/s12526-019-00999-z},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

urldate = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Marine Biodiversity},

volume = {49},

pages = {2699-2707},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{SOUSA2019106264,

title = {Potential impact of harvesting management measures on the reproductive parameters of the limpets Patella aspera and Patella candei from Madeira Island},

author = {Ricardo Sousa and Joana Vasconcelos and Rodrigo Riera and Ana Rita Pinto and João Delgado and Paulo Henriques},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272771418303287},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2019.106264},

issn = {0272-7714},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science},

volume = {226},

pages = {106264},

abstract = {Intertidal and shallow subtidal molluscs are highly sensitive to overharvesting because of their restricted habitat, limited mobility and easy access to humans. Several parameters have been previously used to determine their exploitation status, e.g. sizes, abundances and reproductive stages. Herein the reproductive parameters of two exploited limpets, Patella candei and the protandrous hermaphrodite Patella aspera were examined. Limpets were collected “before” (1996–2006) and “after” (2007–2017) the implementation of management measures aiming to preserve limpet populations in Madeira Island (NE Atlantic Ocean). The proportion of reproductive individuals increased approximately 14% after the implementation of management measures for both species. An increase in the size and age at first maturity of both species (from 34.6 to 37.5 mm in P. aspera and from 33.4 to 37.4 mm in P. candei) also occurred after such implementation. “Before” samples of P. aspera showed male-biased populations (1.7:1) shifting towards a balanced sex ratio (1:1) after the regulations. No “before” nor “after” sex ratio variations were observed in P. candei populations. Reproductive parameters revealed feasible to determine the efficiency of the implementation of management measures and to detect a slight improvement in reproductive potential of both limpet species.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{TSIAMIS2019429,

title = {Non-indigenous species refined national baseline inventories: A synthesis in the context of the European Union's Marine Strategy Framework Directive},

author = {Konstantinos Tsiamis and Andreas Palialexis and Kremena Stefanova and Živana Ničević Gladan and Sanda Skejić and Marija Despalatović and Ivan Cvitković and Branko Dragičević and Jakov Dulčić and Olja Vidjak and Natalia Bojanić and Ante Žuljević and Marilena Aplikioti and Marina Argyrou and Marios Josephides and Nikolas Michailidis and Hans H. Jakobsen and Peter A. Staehr and Henn Ojaveer and Maiju Lehtiniemi and Cécile Massé and Argyro Zenetos and Luca Castriota and Silvia Livi and Cristina Mazziotti and Patrick J. Schembri and Julian Evans and Angela G. Bartolo and Saa Henry Kabuta and Sander Smolders and Edo Knegtering and Arjan Gittenberger and Piotr Gruszka and Wojciech Kraśniewski and Cátia Bartilotti and Miriam Tuaty-Guerra and João Canning-Clode and Ana C. Costa and Manuela I. Parente and Andrea Z. Botelho and Joana Micael and Joana V. Miodonski and Gilberto P. Carreira and Vera Lopes and Paula Chainho and Carmen Barberá and Rahmat Naddafi and Ann-Britt Florin and Peter Barry and Paul D. Stebbing and Ana Cristina Cardoso},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X19304576},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.06.012},

issn = {0025-326X},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},

volume = {145},

pages = {429-435},

abstract = {Refined baseline inventories of non-indigenous species (NIS) are set per European Union Member State (MS), in the context of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). The inventories are based on the initial assessment of the MSFD (2012) and the updated data of the European Alien Species Information Network, in collaboration with NIS experts appointed by the MSs. The analysis revealed that a large number of NIS was not reported from the initial assessments. Moreover, several NIS initially listed are currently considered as native in Europe or were proven to be historical misreportings. The refined baseline inventories constitute a milestone for the MSFD Descriptor 2 implementation, providing an improved basis for reporting new NIS introductions, facilitating the MSFD D2 assessment. In addition, the inventories can help MSs in the establishment of monitoring systems of targeted NIS, and foster cooperation on monitoring of NIS across or within shared marine subregions.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}