{"title":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin Volume 32 Number 3 August 2023 89-123","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/lob.10596","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/lob.10596","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"32 3","pages":"89-123"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50140525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Brittany Schieler, Jessica Bellworthy, Fenina Buttler, Rachel E. Weisend
{"title":"ASLO 2023 Award Winners—Part I","authors":"Brittany Schieler, Jessica Bellworthy, Fenina Buttler, Rachel E. Weisend","doi":"10.1002/lob.10594","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10594","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"32 3","pages":"107-109"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44900996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Plastics as Non-Toxic Disruptors of Aquatic Ecosystems","authors":"Andrew J. Tanentzap","doi":"10.1002/lob.10597","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10597","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Plastics are receiving widespread attention as an environmental contaminant, but their role in disrupting the behavior and physiology of organisms remains neglected. Here, I highlight growing evidence that plastics have pervasive, non-toxic effects in aquatic ecosystems, especially on feeding interactions. These effects ultimately have consequences for the flow of energy through food webs and the productivity of entire ecosystems. New research efforts are now needed to link synthetic polymers and their additive chemistries to food web interactions under field conditions. This knowledge could be used to strengthen regulatory risk assessments, similar to the process for other ecological-disrupting compounds, such as those that interfere with hormone systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"32 4","pages":"125-128"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://aslopubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/lob.10597","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44963840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Introducing a Second Level of Information in Our Educational Children's Books: The Adventures of Pepo the Copepod as an Example","authors":"Albert Calbet","doi":"10.1002/lob.10595","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10595","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In a world shaped by scientific progress, it is crucial to instill a passion for science in children. This is particularly true for natural sciences, such as aquatic sciences, which are the most needed to raise awareness of the threats our planet is facing. Effective science communication empowers young minds, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning. Communicating science, and in particular marine and freshwater sciences, to children taps into their innate curiosity, fostering a sense of wonder and inquiry about the natural world. Through engaging narratives and captivating visuals, cartoons, children's books, and comics pique the interest of children, encouraging them to explore scientific concepts and ask questions. By nurturing this curiosity from an early age, we lay the foundation for a lifelong passion for scientific discovery and love for nature.</p><p>Cartoons, children's books, and comics have a unique ability to distill complex scientific ideas into simplified, accessible formats. Through vibrant illustrations, relatable characters, and straightforward language, these mediums break down intricate concepts, making them easier to grasp for young readers. By presenting science in an engaging and entertaining manner, children can more effectively absorb and retain knowledge, paving the way for future scientific literacy (Vartiainen and Kumpulainen <span>2019</span>). Scientific literacy is particularly important in the field of aquatic sciences which are usually not a substantial part, if any, of school curricula. The result of such a deficiency in knowledge may be a new generation of adults with little comprehension of the importance of the continental waters and the oceans. To fill this gap, we as scientists should do our best to communicate and educate. In our labor, we can target simultaneously different groups of society, besides children. For instance, by employing two levels of reading within the science communication materials of cartoons, children's books, and comics we can create an opportunity for both children and adults to engage with scientific content. Although the first level of reading caters to children, the second level provides additional information or deeper explanations that captivate adult readers and empower them to answer questions and further explain the contents. This dual approach fosters a shared learning experience, encouraging dialogue between generations, and creating a collaborative environment that enhances understanding and appreciation of scientific knowledge.</p><p>As an example, I present a story in which Pepo the copepod explains what copepods are, what they do in the sea, and the problems he experiences during his life (Fig. 1). He introduces concepts such as predation, reproduction, vertical migration, and effects of pollution and presents other components of plankton, such as microplankton and meroplankton. The ultimate goal of this text is to make children and adults a","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"32 4","pages":"136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://aslopubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/lob.10595","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50897477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Message from the Communications Office: Best of Luck to this Year's LOREX Students!","authors":"Brittany Schieler Ph.D.","doi":"10.1002/lob.10593","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10593","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"32 3","pages":"113-114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49425908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Message from The President: Trials and Tribulations of Transitions and Transformations in Publishing: What It Means—For ASLO and for You","authors":"Patricia M. Glibert","doi":"10.1002/lob.10591","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10591","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"32 3","pages":"110-112"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43518458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Have You Thanked A Reviewer Today?","authors":"James Cloern","doi":"10.1002/lob.10586","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10586","url":null,"abstract":"One of the most gratifying aspects of journal editing is the feedback we get from authors who recognize and appreciate the guidance they receive from reviewers to strengthen their papers. I have received dozens of comments like these: “I am impressed by the high-quality reviewing process”; “This was my first time submitting a manuscript to the journal and I can only say good things about the review process”; “we really appreciate the comments from reviewers and editors that help to improve this paper!”. Critical and constructive manuscript reviews take time that is donated by members of the scientific community to peers. Peer review is essential for validating scientific research and giving readers confidence that they can trust the authors’ methods, analyses, and conclusions. I value the time given by every reviewer for Limnology and Oceanography Letters, but here want to acknowledge and thank ten who have contributed the most as reviewers since the journal’s inception in 2016 (Fig. 1). Each is a highly accomplished research scientist who graciously gives more than their share to the peer review process. I asked them why they do this, and their responses had common themes of peer review as a responsibility, learning opportunity, and community service: “I think we have an ethical responsibility to put in what we take out of the system.” “I learn so much when I review manuscripts. Reviewing also challenges me to be a better scientist.” “The scientific process is a team sport. If I want to rely on other scientists to give me constructive criticism and fair feedback, it’s my responsibility to do the same for others.” “Although I am supporting a journal while performing a review, much of the benefit goes to the author whose work I am reviewing.” These responses illustrate why the scientific peer-review system has been described as “an amazing cooperative network” (McPeek et al. 2009). The contemporary system of scientific publishing is utterly dependent upon this cooperative network built from a community sense of responsibility to give the time we have received from peers to review for others. I hope the words from these exemplary members of our community inspire you to say yes when you can provide timely, fair, and constructive manuscript reviews for your peers. Early Career Researchers are eager to contribute as reviewers, and ASLO’s Raelyn Cole Editorial Fellows have published valuable resources for learning about the peer-review process and joining the reviewer community: https://www. aslo.org/rcef-virtual-issue-2022/.","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"32 3","pages":"116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45979439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael J. Vlah, Emily S. Bernhardt, Spencer Rhea, Weston Slaughter, Nicholas Gubbins, Amanda G. DelVecchia, Audrey Thellman, Matthew R. V. Ross
{"title":"Another Step Toward “Big” Catchment Science","authors":"Michael J. Vlah, Emily S. Bernhardt, Spencer Rhea, Weston Slaughter, Nicholas Gubbins, Amanda G. DelVecchia, Audrey Thellman, Matthew R. V. Ross","doi":"10.1002/lob.10590","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10590","url":null,"abstract":"The MacroSheds project aims to catalyze large-scale and ongoing synthetic research by watershed ecosystem scientists, with the goal of developing theories that generalize across spatial scales, within and between watersheds/catchments (McDonnell et al. 2007). The heart of the project is the MacroSheds dataset (Vlah et al. 2023 b ), currently harmonizing stream fl ow, precipitation, and chemistry data from the Long-Term Ecological Research program (LTER), the Critical Zone Network of observatories (CZO/CZ Net), the U.S. Forest Service (USFS)","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"32 4","pages":"147-148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42231262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Secretary Report From the 2023 ASLO Business Meeting","authors":"Dianne I. Greenfield Ph.D","doi":"10.1002/lob.10588","DOIUrl":"10.1002/lob.10588","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40008,"journal":{"name":"Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin","volume":"32 3","pages":"114-115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49586488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}