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Fish Community Structure and Ecological Threats in the Albertine Graben, East Africa. Balancing Conservation and Economic Development 东非艾伯丁地堑鱼类群落结构及其生态威胁。平衡保育与经济发展

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Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-04-30 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70145

Herbert Nakiyende, Anthony Basooma, John Stephen Balirwa, Samuel Bassa, Elias Muhumuza, Samuel Mutebi, Stephen Kigoolo, David Ochanda, Dismas Mbabazi

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Hidden Endemicity of Lepidochitona Molluscs in the Black Sea: First Molecular Insights and Ecological Characterization Shows Genetic Isolation of Species in Littoral Habitats and Need for Conservation Efforts 黑海鳞毛纲软体动物的隐藏地方性：第一个分子见解和生态学特征显示了沿海栖息地物种的遗传隔离和保护工作的必要性

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Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-04-29 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70144

Halyna Gabrielczak, Adrian Filimon, Elena Stoica, Mikhail O. Son

{"title":"Hidden Endemicity of Lepidochitona Molluscs in the Black Sea: First Molecular Insights and Ecological Characterization Shows Genetic Isolation of Species in Littoral Habitats and Need for Conservation Efforts","authors":"Halyna Gabrielczak, Adrian Filimon, Elena Stoica, Mikhail O. Son","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70144","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70144","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We report two new for science genetically distinct Molecular Operational Taxonomic Units (MOTUs) of <i>Lepidochitona</i> molluscs from the Ukrainian and Romanian North-Western part of the Black Sea, assess their conservation status using IUCN ratings and evaluated their habitats according to the European Red List of Habitats. The genetic analysis was done based on DNA-barcoding analysis of the <i>cox1</i> gene region. This is the first molecular data for this genus from the Black Sea region. Although previous morphological studies suggested the presence of two species in this area: mediterranean <i>Lepidochitona cinerea</i> and the recently described local species <i>L. bondarevi</i>, genetically they remained unstudied. Our DNA-barcoding analysis confirmed the presence of two species; moreover, analysis showed that the Ukrainian MOTU of <i>Lepidochitona</i> aff. <i>cinerea</i> is genetically different from those two European <i>L. cinerea</i>. Considering the uniqueness of <i>Lepidochitona</i> genus in the Black Sea basin, we assessed IUCN conservation status of species. Chitons <i>L. bondarevi</i> was classified as <i>Vulnerable</i> under IUCN criteria B2a,c(ii,iii) due to their Area Of Occurrence (AOO) criteria and fragmented locations which exacerbated by the ongoing from 2022 military conflict in the Black Sea. Chitons <i>Lepidochitona</i> aff. <i>cinerea</i>, the Black Sea MOTU, is more adaptable than <i>L. bondarevi</i> and is not limited to a narrow strip of coastal habitats, thus have not a high level of protection according to any of the IUCN criteria measured as they do not require it since they are less limited in terms of their habitat requirements. Our study underscores the endemicity of chitons in the Black Sea and needs in conservation efforts of <i>Lepidochitona</i>.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143883933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}

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Safeguarding the Great White: Fisher Engagement as a Cornerstone for Elasmobranch Conservation in the Mediterranean 保护大白鲨：渔民参与是地中海白鲨保护的基石

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Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-04-29 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70143

Martina Arpaia, Massimiliano Bottaro, Sara Bonanomi, Emilio Sperone, Noemi Gargano, Mauro Sinopoli, Alessandro Lucchetti, Elena Principato, Pierluigi Carbonara, Maria Cristina Follesa, Ilaria Di Lauro, Angelo R. Mojetta, Ivan Consalvo, Floriana Trova, Silvestro Greco

{"title":"Safeguarding the Great White: Fisher Engagement as a Cornerstone for Elasmobranch Conservation in the Mediterranean","authors":"Martina Arpaia, Massimiliano Bottaro, Sara Bonanomi, Emilio Sperone, Noemi Gargano, Mauro Sinopoli, Alessandro Lucchetti, Elena Principato, Pierluigi Carbonara, Maria Cristina Follesa, Ilaria Di Lauro, Angelo R. Mojetta, Ivan Consalvo, Floriana Trova, Silvestro Greco","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70143","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The Mediterranean Sea, a biodiversity hotspot classified by the IUCN as critically threatened for sharks and rays, faces significant conservation challenges because of geopolitical complexities. Traditional, top-down management strategies often fail, thus calling for alternative conservation approaches. This study documents the first recorded catch and release of a juvenile great white shark (<i>Carcharodon carcharias</i>) off Lampedusa Island (Central-Southern Mediterranean Sea), facilitated by the EU-cofunded LIFE ELIFE project. This successful release, achieved through collaboration between scientists and local fishers, underscores the importance of stakeholder involvement and cooperative strategies in conserving endangered elasmobranchs in the Mediterranean.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143883932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}

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Potential Improvements in Biorock Technology and Eco-Engineering: Enhancing Coral Ecosystem Regeneration 生物岩石技术和生态工程的潜在改进：促进珊瑚生态系统的再生

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Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-04-29 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70140

Dea Maribel Cárdenas-Rojas, Marco Agustín Liñán-Cabello, Christian D. Ortega-Ortiz, Gerardo Garcia-Liñan, Juan Gilberto Esparza-González, Manuel Gerardo Verduzco-Zapata

{"title":"Potential Improvements in Biorock Technology and Eco-Engineering: Enhancing Coral Ecosystem Regeneration","authors":"Dea Maribel Cárdenas-Rojas, Marco Agustín Liñán-Cabello, Christian D. Ortega-Ortiz, Gerardo Garcia-Liñan, Juan Gilberto Esparza-González, Manuel Gerardo Verduzco-Zapata","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70140","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Coral reefs are one of the planet's most diverse and productive ecosystems, providing habitat to a wide array of marine species. They also play a pivotal role in coastal protection against waves and storms, granting stability and preempting coastal erosion. Regrettably, these environments are facing severe anthropogenic threats. This review presents technological advances that could present a potential benefit to restoration expectations and the functioning of artificial reefs, as well as coastal preservation, through coupling Biorock sea water electrolysis technology by allowing remote sites to be powered by microbial fuel cells. The recent technologies analysed in this review stand out for having been previously deployed in marine aquatic environments, with minimal environmental impact. As a result, they possess the potential to enhance energy supply, enable real-time monitoring, facilitate assisted reproduction devices, advance underwater mechatronics and contribute to the protection of coastal areas. By combining low-impact technological innovations with ecological principles, Biorock technology aligns itself with the objectives of ecoengineering, as it seeks innovative, environmentally respectful solutions to address challenges in the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143883929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}

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The Social Relevance of Water Quality and Cultural Ecosystem Services: An Application to a Saline Wetland in an Arid Environment 水质与文化生态系统服务的社会关联：在干旱环境下盐碱地的应用

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Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-04-28 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70146

Carmen Soliño-Barreiro, Rosario Jiménez-Espinosa, Mario Soliño

{"title":"The Social Relevance of Water Quality and Cultural Ecosystem Services: An Application to a Saline Wetland in an Arid Environment","authors":"Carmen Soliño-Barreiro, Rosario Jiménez-Espinosa, Mario Soliño","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70146","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The deterioration of wetlands and loss of ecosystem services is a consequence of human-induced activities and the effects of climate change. In Spain, this situation is intensified in southern arid and semi-arid regions such as Andalucía, where droughts are particularly intense. From a socioecological perspective, it is essential to enhance the understanding of the social relevance of wetland conservation and its contribution to social well-being. This study focuses on the study of human dimensions of the wetland Laguna Honda, a natural reserve located in the province of Jaén, southern Spain. For that purpose, an economic valuation of restoration and conservation actions was performed. A discrete choice experiment was conducted to 296 inhabitants in Jaén to evaluate their knowledge, perceptions and preferences about the conservation of the natural reserve. Results show that local residents are willing to pay for improving the water quality and increasing knowledge and awareness. These results suggest the need to improve the understanding of local wetlands and their ecosystem services, as well as the implementation of new management and conservation measures keeping in mind the societal preferences.</p>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aqc.70146","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143884205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Freshwater Fish Assemblages and Health Assessments at a Confined Disposal Facility and a Protected Coastal Marsh in Southwestern Lake Erie, USA 美国伊利湖西南部一个封闭处理设施和受保护的沿海沼泽的淡水鱼种群和健康评估

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Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-04-24 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70130

Emily C. Vincent, Jaylene Flint, Tory Gabriel, Brittany Fischer, Mark Flint

{"title":"Freshwater Fish Assemblages and Health Assessments at a Confined Disposal Facility and a Protected Coastal Marsh in Southwestern Lake Erie, USA","authors":"Emily C. Vincent, Jaylene Flint, Tory Gabriel, Brittany Fischer, Mark Flint","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70130","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Confined disposal facilities (CDFs) are diked structures used to contain dredged materials and prevent their release into the environment. Wildlife species such as freshwater fish that live in these facilities may be affected by contaminants or impaired water quality conditions that impact their health, welfare and conservation. We performed health assessments and characterized freshwater fish assemblages at two sites in southwestern Lake Erie: a CDF at the mouth of the Black River in Lorain, Ohio (LCDF) and a protected coastal marsh near Port Clinton, Ohio (PCM). Over two sampling days at each site, we used fyke nets to capture 2984 individual fish representing 13 species and two hybrid sunfish species. Species diversity and evenness were higher at PCM than LCDF, with only two species found at LCDF: golden shiners (<i>Notemigonus crysoleucas</i>) and goldfish (<i>Carassius auratus</i>). External parasite prevalence, especially of digeneans, was significantly higher at PCM than LCDF (<i>p</i> = 0.013). Estimated total white blood cell counts were higher at PCM than LCDF, but the difference was not statistically significant (<i>p</i> = 0.058). Overall, the golden shiners and goldfish living at LCDF were apparently healthy with low ectoparasite prevalence and unremarkable haematology parameters. Future research here and at other CDFs in this region should further investigate the impacts of dredging on wildlife conservation and ecosystem health.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}

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China's Blue Carbon Plan and Carbon Reduction Along the Belt and Road and Asia Pacific Region 中国的 "蓝碳计划 "与 "一带一路 "及亚太地区的减碳行动

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Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-04-24 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70136

Tianyang Ye, Jie Xie, Chen Feifei

{"title":"China's Blue Carbon Plan and Carbon Reduction Along the Belt and Road and Asia Pacific Region","authors":"Tianyang Ye, Jie Xie, Chen Feifei","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70136","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The China's Blue Carbon Plan has made substantial strides since its inception in 2014 and has garnered positive feedback from the domestic surgical technology sector throughout its implementation. This initiative plays a pivotal role in China's goals for carbon peak and carbon neutrality. This paper employs data from the Belt and Road Initiative and 62 Asia-Pacific countries spanning 2005 to 2021 and applies the PSM-DID method to empirically assess the impact of China's Blue Carbon Plan on the carbon emissions of Belt and Road and Asia-Pacific countries. The results show that (1) Blue Carbon Plan can promote carbon emission reduction and per capita carbon emission reduction in the Belt and Road countries and countries in the Asia Pacific region; (2) Blue Carbon Plan can reduce the future carbon emissions of the Belt and Road countries and countries in the Asia Pacific region, but the policy effect shows a certain weakening trend; (3) Blue Carbon Plan can reduce national carbon emissions through four pathways: fishery aquaculture production, fishery fishing production, fishery trade volume and ship fuel consumption. These results provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of blue carbon initiatives and underscore the potential of scaling up such policies to achieve broader regional and global carbon reduction targets.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143866033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}

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Evaluating the Ecological Impact of the Laluo Hydropower Station on Fish Migration and Spawning Habitats in Plateau River Systems 拉罗水电站对高原水系鱼类洄游和产卵生境的生态影响评价

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Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70134

Yongzeng Huang, Hao Jiang, Xiaogang Wang, Hongze Li, Biao Wang, Kaixiao Chen, Jiangshan Ren, Zhe Wang, Jingjuan Li

{"title":"Evaluating the Ecological Impact of the Laluo Hydropower Station on Fish Migration and Spawning Habitats in Plateau River Systems","authors":"Yongzeng Huang, Hao Jiang, Xiaogang Wang, Hongze Li, Biao Wang, Kaixiao Chen, Jiangshan Ren, Zhe Wang, Jingjuan Li","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70134","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To assess the impact of the Laluo Hydropower Station on fish community structure and spawning habitat, hydraulic and ecological surveys were conducted in typical upstream and downstream of the station, and the physical biotopes distribution and fish community composition were obtained. By comparing the differences in fish community structure and spawning environment factors between the natural river sections and the downstream river section of the dam, analyse the impact of the station on the spawning grounds of fish in the downstream reaches of the dam and extract the main influencing factors. Results showed that the fish community in the study area is composed of <i>Schizopygopsis younghusbandi</i>, <i>Schizothorox waltoni</i> and <i>Triplophysa</i> spp., with <i>S. younghusbandi</i> being the dominant species. The physical biotopes of the spawning grounds for <i>S. younghusbandi</i> includes pools or glide, with a water depth of 0.3 ~ 1.0 m, flow velocity < 0.3 m/s and a substrate primarily consisting of fine particles such as sand and fine gravel. Downstream, the number of sexually mature individuals was low, with a skewed sex ratio, indicating significant spawning ground degradation. Water temperature, altered by the station's operation, was identified as the main factor disrupting spawning. This study contributes to the existing body of data and case studies in the field, advancing research on fish habitats in plateau rivers. It holds significant implications for the conservation of fish resources and the preservation of healthy aquatic ecosystems in these regions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}

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Conservation Strategies in the South American Annual Killifish of the Austrolebias sensu lato Linked to the Riparian Wetlands Zones 与河岸湿地区有联系的南美年度鳉鱼的保护策略

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Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70141

Graciela García, Verónica Gutiérrez, Néstor Ríos

{"title":"Conservation Strategies in the South American Annual Killifish of the Austrolebias sensu lato Linked to the Riparian Wetlands Zones","authors":"Graciela García, Verónica Gutiérrez, Néstor Ríos","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70141","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The South American annual killifish of the <i>Austrolebias sensu lato</i> constitute an extensive species group and serve as a remarkable evolutionary model, inhabiting riparian wetlands in the La Plata River grasslands. This region contains three major areas with allopatrically distributed local and regional endemic species assemblages. At present, the IUCN Red List includes nearly 75% of the species in the <i>Austrolebias</i> genus group. A synapomorphic characteristic of this group is their expanded genome size. Vicariance/dispersal and secondary contact have played key roles in the diversification of most genera within this group, explaining their current distribution across endemic areas. Riparian wetlands are transitional zones that support exceptionally high levels of biodiversity and productivity. The effective conservation of biodiversity in these zones enhances connectivity between river corridors and floodplains, linking aquatic and wetland habitats where annual killifish inhabit, while ensuring the long-term evolutionary potential of populations. Due to these unique characteristics, the annual killifish of the <i>Austrolebias</i> genus group could be an umbrella species, providing benefits in the conservation of riparian wetlands in the temperate regions of the La Plata River grasslands, and ensuring both biota integrity and long-term evolutionary processes.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}

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Reliable Data From Community-Based Citizen Science for Coastal Biodiversity Research in the Taoyuan Algal Reef, Taiwan 台湾桃园藻礁海岸生物多样性研究的公民科学可靠数据

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Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70138

Chia-Hsuan Hsu, Jiefeng Kang, Yuan-Mou Chang, Liang-Yu Yeh, Chang-Po Chen, Hwey-Lian Hsieh, Hsing-Juh Lin

{"title":"Reliable Data From Community-Based Citizen Science for Coastal Biodiversity Research in the Taoyuan Algal Reef, Taiwan","authors":"Chia-Hsuan Hsu, Jiefeng Kang, Yuan-Mou Chang, Liang-Yu Yeh, Chang-Po Chen, Hwey-Lian Hsieh, Hsing-Juh Lin","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70138","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Citizen science is a valuable tool for large-scale ecological research, and community-based approaches enhance scientific data while fostering environmental awareness among local residents. In 2021, the Taoyuan Algal Reef in Taiwan became a national focus during a referendum, yet public understanding of its ecology remained limited. To bridge this gap, we partnered with nearby residents to conduct a coastal habitat survey using a simple, standardized data collection method. Participants received training, and even after our team concluded the project, locals continued monitoring independently using the same method. To verify the reliability of data collected with and without scientific supervision, we compared the datasets statistically using coefficients of variation. Results showed no significant differences, demonstrating that independently collected data were reliable. This enabled us to combine the datasets for further biodiversity analysis, examining organism abundance, species richness, and the Shannon index. Findings revealed that pebble habitats had the highest Shannon index, whereas sand habitats exhibited the lowest values for abundance, richness, and diversity. Organism abundance peaked in the mid tide zone, with summer and autumn showing the highest abundance, richness, and Shannon index values. Using species accumulation curves with twice the sample size, we predicted richness and Shannon index across habitats, tidal zones, and seasons. Predictions largely aligned with quadrat-scale findings, except that the sand habitat's predicted richness and diversity exceeded those of the algal reef habitat. Our research provides reliable, citizen science-based insights to deepen understanding of this region, which has been a focal point of debate in Taiwan.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}

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