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{"title":"Opportunities for science in touristic shark feeding aggregations – A review","authors":"Jan Bierwirth ,&nbsp;Thomas Vignaud ,&nbsp;Clémentine Séguigne ,&nbsp;Eric Clua","doi":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03690","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03690","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Shark tourism has been rising exponentially over the past decades. This is particularly true for dive operators that make use of artificial provisioning to attract the animals, increasing the likelihood of encounters for participants. However, this practice is often deemed controversial as previous research has pointed out positive as well as negative consequences of such activities which are often highly case-dependent. In this review, we investigate to which extent these anthropogenic-based activities have contributed to different disciplines within shark related science and discuss its potential future role. We demonstrate its scientific contribution especially in the fields of behavior and social dynamics of large shark species, which are usually elusive and difficult to access in the wild. Additionally, touristic shark feeding sites have benefitted the application and testing of novel methods and technologies. Recent research direction shows that one of the greatest benefits might be the regular access to the same individuals over time, allowing a shift from population-based towards individual-based research. This will advance our understanding of inter- and intra-individual differences and its underlying principles as we will be able to dive deeper into shark personalities, social interactions and their mechanisms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54264,"journal":{"name":"Global Ecology and Conservation","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article e03690"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144366423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Four new bat species from the Gaoligong Mountain and an updated catalogue of bats in China","authors":"Rongsong Luo ,&nbsp;Mengcheng Li ,&nbsp;Zhen Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03698","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03698","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Gaoligong Mountain (GLGM), situated at the border of Myanmar and southwestern China, encompasses three globally significant biodiversity hotspots. To assess its bat diversity, we undertook two consecutive years of surveys utilizing newly collected specimens. Through morphological examination and phylogenetic reconstruction based on molecular data, we identified four previously undocumented bat species: one from the genus <em>Rhinolophus</em> (<em>Rhinolophus yuaner</em> <strong>sp. nov.</strong>), one from the <em>Arielulus</em> species (<em>Arielulus jinmao</em> <strong>sp. nov.</strong>), and two from the genus <em>Murina</em> (<em>Murina maojiao</em> <strong>sp. nov.</strong> and <em>Murina duanjiao</em> <strong>sp. nov.</strong>). These discoveries indicate that the bat diversity in this region is likely to be underestimated, bringing the total number of bat species in the GLGM to 51. By integrating these new species with the latest literature, we have compiled an updated checklist of bats in China, which includes 167 species across 38 genera and 8 families. Collectively, these findings establish a critical foundation for advancing research on regional biodiversity and formulating conservation strategies for bats in this understudied biodiversity hotspot, while providing a comprehensive overview of the valid chiropteran taxa in China.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54264,"journal":{"name":"Global Ecology and Conservation","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article e03698"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144366422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Using species distribution modelling to identify potential translocation areas for the western chimpanzee under climate change scenarios in Ghana","authors":"Eric Adjei Lawer ,&nbsp;Christopher Akasere ,&nbsp;Esther Love Darkoh ,&nbsp;Samuel Kojo Annan-Riverson ,&nbsp;Edward Debrah Wiafe ,&nbsp;Samuel Kingsley Oppong","doi":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03695","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03695","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Earth’s climate is undergoing drastic changes leading to significant global biodiversity declines. Conservation translocation offers a potential solution for managing or restoring biodiversity threatened by local extinctions due to climate change and other anthropogenic pressures. Species distribution models (SDMs) can be applied to identify candidate sites for effective translocation programmes and other relevant conservation interventions. Yet knowledge of its application for prioritising sites to restore threatened species via conservation translocation is lacking in Ghana. In this study, we applied a multidimensional approach that integrates SDM methodology and site tenure, among other factors, to identify climate-resilient candidate sites for restoring the critically endangered western chimpanzee (<em>Pan troglodytes verus</em>) via translocation programmes in Ghana’s protected areas. Our results indicated that the majority (i.e., 77–92 %) of suitable habitats for western chimpanzees in the country fall outside the protected area network. Further, we showed that 20 candidate sites will remain highly suitable under current and future climates for conservation translocations (i.e., between now and 2080; very high suitability = 4 sites; high suitability = 16 sites). Our findings also suggest that essential biodiversity sites such as Kakum Conservation Area and Atewa Forest Reserve, which lie outside the native geographic range of the western chimpanzee, may be essential for conservation translocation. Researchers and practitioners can use our results combined with their knowledge of site-specific conditions and other relevant scientific information to support the conservation of the species in bioclimatically suitable protected areas of the country.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54264,"journal":{"name":"Global Ecology and Conservation","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article e03695"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144330784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Restoration of aquatic habitat complex extends the foraging window of terrestrial consumers","authors":"Mason Ibrahim ,&nbsp;Radmila Petric ,&nbsp;Charles F. Wahl ,&nbsp;Akira Terui","doi":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03624","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03624","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cross-ecosystem linkages benefit generalist consumers by providing prey fluxes from donor habitats, but these trophic connections are highly vulnerable to human influences. Evidence shows that restoring degraded habitats can re-establish these linkages; however, the potential interaction between restored and remnant donor habitats remains poorly understood. Here, we show that constructed wetlands synergize with adjacent remnant streams by supplying spatial subsidies (emerging aquatic insects) asynchronously, effectively extending the foraging window for terrestrial consumers. While stream insects primarily emerged in spring to early summer, constructed wetlands exhibited a distinct peak in mid-summer, creating resource waves that terrestrial consumers may exploit over an extended period. Indeed, increased bat activity was observed in a restored site with a constructed wetland adjacent to a remnant urban stream. However, this positive effect diminished when a constructed wetland was located in a closed forest canopy area, where dense canopies may reduce prey accessibility for bats. These findings illuminate the context-dependent synergy between restored and remnant habitats in sustaining cross-ecosystem linkages, highlighting the importance of spatial design in restoration projects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54264,"journal":{"name":"Global Ecology and Conservation","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article e03624"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nitrogen and phosphorus addition interactively affected the abundance of soil nematodes in a Tibetan alpine meadow","authors":"Runhao Liu ,&nbsp;Jingwei Guo ,&nbsp;Mingli Wei ,&nbsp;Jiarui Feng ,&nbsp;Zhenyu Zhu ,&nbsp;Siying Liu ,&nbsp;Cancan Zhao ,&nbsp;Zhongling Yang ,&nbsp;Guoyong Li ,&nbsp;Kai Gao ,&nbsp;Yinzhan Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03692","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03692","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>There has been a significant increase in atmospheric nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) deposition since the Industrial Revolution, profoundly affecting the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems. Nevertheless, the interactive effects of N and P enrichment on soil nematode community composition remain poorly understood. Here, we conducted a three-year controlled experiment on the Tibetan Plateau to investigate the mechanisms underlying nutrient-induced shifts in soil nematode communities. Our findings revealed that nitrogen and phosphorus enhanced soil nematode community abundance by 36.76 % and 12.17 %, respectively. Furthermore, we identified significant N × P interactions affecting both nematode abundance and specific trophic groups. Phosphorus addition counteracted the negative effects of nitrogen addition on the abundance of nematode community (from −0.03–87.92 %), plant parasites (from −39.50–70.82 %), fungivores (from −15.62–20.66 %), and omnivores-predators (from −34.78–21.67 %), while enhancing the positive effects of nitrogen addition on bacterivores (from 31.47 % to 119.71 %). Soil nematode abundance variations in the meadow ecosystem were mainly regulated by changes in soil pH. These findings highlight the critical role of nutrient interactions in soil micro-food webs and underscore the need to integrate pH-mediated mechanisms into predictions on ecosystem responses to global change.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54264,"journal":{"name":"Global Ecology and Conservation","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article e03692"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144307827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Underwater light quality selection of invasive and native Myriophyllum species in China: Invasive species prefer blue light, while native species prefer red light","authors":"Xiaowen Lin ,&nbsp;Xiaodong Wu ,&nbsp;Yeqing Liu ,&nbsp;Xuguang Ge ,&nbsp;Zhenni Gao ,&nbsp;Chao Wu ,&nbsp;Mengdie Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03678","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03678","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Light quality is an important factor for submerged macrophytes. However, differences in the selection of underwater light quality between invasive and native <em>Myriophyllum</em> species submerged macrophytes remain unclear. The effects of white light and different red-to-blue ratios (R: B=1: 8, 1: 4, 1: 1, 4: 1, and 8: 1) light on the morphological, photosynthetic, and stoichiometric traits of the invasive species <em>Myriophyllum aquaticum</em> (<em>M. aquaticum</em>) and the native species <em>Myriophyllum spicatum</em> (<em>M. spicatum</em>) were studied by a control experiment. More red light (R: B=4: 1, 8: 1) significantly promoted roots elongation, aboveground biomass accumulation, and phosphorus (P) synthesis of two <em>Myriophyllum</em> species. However, more blue light (R: B=1: 8, 1: 4) was conducive to the synthesis of the three photosynthetic pigments in <em>M. aquaticum</em>. Blue light directly affected the morphological traits of <em>M. aquaticum</em>. Thus, it had greater plant height, more leaves and branches, and significantly greater biomass accumulation under more blue light. However, excessive blue light inhibited the root growth of the two <em>Myriophyllum</em> species. In contrast to <em>M. aquaticum</em>, under more red light, total phosphorus and total organic carbon content of <em>M. spicatum</em> were higher, the utilization efficiency of nitrogen and phosphorus was higher, and the growth of <em>M. spicatum</em> was better. Our study shows that it is recommended to preferentially introduce the native species <em>M. spicatum</em> for the treatment of eutrophic lakes dominated by red light.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54264,"journal":{"name":"Global Ecology and Conservation","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article e03678"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144338662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Drivers of population structure and connectivity in a mountain biodiversity hotspot: Current patterns and future trends in fire salamander populations","authors":"Daniele Delle Monache ,&nbsp;Andrea Chiocchio ,&nbsp;Giuseppe Martino ,&nbsp;Roberta Bisconti ,&nbsp;Antonino Siclari ,&nbsp;Daniele Canestrelli","doi":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03696","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03696","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mountain regions are characterized by complex topographic, climatic, and habitat features where interweaving eco-evolutionary processes generate intricate spatial patterns of biological diversity, especially in organisms with low dispersal abilities. As global changes critically threaten mountain ecosystems, disentangling the contribution of these processes is paramount and increasingly compelling. Here, we evaluated the contribution of mountain landscape features to the shaping of spatial patterns of genetic diversity in a low-dispersing amphibian, the fire-salamander <em>Salamandra salamandra</em>, within a highly heterogeneous mountain region, the Aspromonte massif in Southern Italy. We genotyped 198 fire salamanders from 74 locations at 13 microsatellite loci and assessed the spatial structure of genetic variation by coupling ordination-based and Bayesian clustering approaches. Then, we applied ecological modeling to evaluate the influence of climate, habitat heterogeneity, topography, hydrographic structure, and proximity to old-growth forests on patterns of genetic variation and population connectivity. All landscape predictors correlated with individual genetic differentiation, yet only climatic and habitat heterogeneity remained relevant once we ruled out the confounding effect of topographic distance. Notably, the distribution of old-growth forests was significantly associated with pairwise genetic dissimilarity, suggesting a key role of these areas as ecological refugia through time. Finally, by modeling landscape connectivity, we identified several ecological corridors for salamanders across the massif, although these corridors will dramatically decline under predicted climate change scenarios. This study outlines habitat configuration and climatic variation as major drivers of genetic diversity patterns in mountain regions and highlights the global significance of old-growth forests as refugia from global changes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54264,"journal":{"name":"Global Ecology and Conservation","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article e03696"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144321642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predicted habitat and area of ecological significance changes for top predators in the Prydz Bay, East Antarctica, under future climate changes","authors":"Denghui Yan ,&nbsp;Zixuan Lin ,&nbsp;Yang Wu ,&nbsp;Yufei Dai ,&nbsp;Xing Miao ,&nbsp;Fuxing Wu ,&nbsp;Jianfeng He ,&nbsp;Wenhong Deng","doi":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03697","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03697","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Prydz Bay, one of the most crucial primary production sites in East Antarctica, provides habitats for numerous top predators. Seabirds and marine mammals are regarded as vital indicators of marine resource conditions due to their high sensitivity to climate change. However, research on the habitats and Areas of Ecological Significance (AES) for top predators in this region is significantly lacking, yet identifying these areas is crucial for addressing the impacts of future climate changes. This study utilized field survey data from 15 top predators in Prydz Bay, combined with MaxEnt and Zonation models, to predict and identify their suitable distribution areas and AES. Furthermore, it integrated CMIP6 Earth system model data to forecast potential changes in these habitats and AES under various future scenarios. The results indicate that the top predator community in Prydz Bay includes 10 marine mammals and 25 birds. Key environmental variables affecting the distribution of these predators include sea ice concentration (SIC), mixed layer thickness (Mlotst), and sea surface temperature (SST). The total habitat area for the Southern Fulmar (<em>Fulmarus glacialoides</em>) and the area of highly suitable habitat for the Light-mantled Sooty Albatross (<em>Phoebetria palpebrata</em>) are projected to continue decreasing. Three AES were identified in the coastal and central to eastern pelagic regions of Prydz Bay. The areas of AES in the coastal region are expected to decrease, while AES in the pelagic regions are anticipated to shift eastward in the future. This study provides critical insights for prioritizing conservation efforts in the rapidly changing Antarctic ecosystem, offering a robust framework for adaptive habitat management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54264,"journal":{"name":"Global Ecology and Conservation","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article e03697"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Live seafood trade as a pathway for the introduction of invasive species in Hong Kong","authors":"Elizaldy Acebu Maboloc ,&nbsp;James Kar-Hei Fang","doi":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03691","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03691","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Invasive marine species pose ecological threats to native biodiversity and economic losses to local mariculture sectors. The present case study in Hong Kong illustrates how live seafood trade can unintentionally introduce invasive species worldwide. Our observations focused on invasive slipper limpets, with implications extending to other invasive species. These findings underscore the need to incorporate marine sustainability principles into seafood industries amidst expanding global trade.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54264,"journal":{"name":"Global Ecology and Conservation","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article e03691"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144298863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of anthropogenic landscape transformation on soil fertility and diversity of carabid beetles and butterflies in Poland","authors":"Katarzyna Szyszko-Podgórska ,&nbsp;Joanna Ukalska ,&nbsp;Krzysztof Ukalski ,&nbsp;Marek Kondras","doi":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03693","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03693","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Anthropogenic landscape transformation, including urbanization and intensive agriculture, significantly affects the structure and functioning of ecosystems. The result of these changes is the disruption of species population dynamics and a decline in biodiversity. Understanding the impact of soil characteristics on biodiversity is crucial to landscape ecology, particularly in the context of indicator species such as butterflies and Carabid beetles. The present study aimed to investigate the influence of soil variables on the occurrence and diversity of butterflies and Carabid beetles in three regions of Poland. In addition, the study sought to determine how the history of land use affects the current soil properties and community structure of the organisms in different types of ecosystems. The results showed significant differences in soil variables depending on land use form. High HSI (habitat soil index) values in soils from agricultural land indicate that historical agrarian use, and thus the application of fertilizers, have influenced their fertility. High butterfly diversity was associated with rich open land soils, while beetle diversity was less dependent on soil fertility and more resistant to environmental changes. The RDA method showed that K, Ca, Mg, and N are key soil variables affecting butterfly diversity, while in beetles, K, Mg, and HSI are key soil variables affecting diversity. The study underscores the need to consider land use history in soil management to promote biodiversity. The results suggest that a diverse approach to environmental management, tailored to local conditions, can increase the effectiveness of biodiversity conservation. Management strategies should focus on maintaining habitat diversity, which is key to maintaining healthy ecosystems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54264,"journal":{"name":"Global Ecology and Conservation","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article e03693"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144312870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}