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Uncovering Sea Turtle Strandings in the Greek Seas (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): Spatiotemporal Patterns and Signs of Anthropogenic Interaction
IF 2.5 3区 环境科学与生态学
Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-02-12 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70066
Smaragda Despoti, Maria Solanou, Stavroula Tsoukali, Vasilis Valavanis, Konstantinos Tsagarakis, Marianna Giannoulaki
{"title":"Uncovering Sea Turtle Strandings in the Greek Seas (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): Spatiotemporal Patterns and Signs of Anthropogenic Interaction","authors":"Smaragda Despoti,&nbsp;Maria Solanou,&nbsp;Stavroula Tsoukali,&nbsp;Vasilis Valavanis,&nbsp;Konstantinos Tsagarakis,&nbsp;Marianna Giannoulaki","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70066","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The Mediterranean Sea is frequented by local populations of loggerhead turtle <i>Caretta caretta</i> and green turtle <i>Chelonia mydas</i>. Greek waters host both nesting sites and foraging grounds for the loggerhead turtle, whereas only foraging grounds for the green turtle. Both species face threats in their marine environment sourcing from anthropogenic activity. Here, stranding data, spanning from 2010 to 2021, were used to shed light on the main drivers underneath these threats and to identify seasons and areas of high number of stranding events. Stranding events showed an increasing trend over the years for both species. The majority of the strandings were categorized as “unknown,” while those showing signs of anthropogenic interaction (i.e., strandings related to marine litter ingestion, oil pollution, fishing gear entanglement, and injuries) held a significant part, representing ~25% and ~35% for the loggerhead and green turtle, respectively. The present work identified seasons and areas of concern with emphasis on areas that indicate fishery interaction, providing information that can support the designation of conservation measures in marine Greek waters.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143397085","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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Finding Introgression From ‘Native’ Stocks When Looking for Population Structure in Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
IF 2.5 3区 环境科学与生态学
Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-02-12 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70081
Nuria Sanz, Gustavo González
{"title":"Finding Introgression From ‘Native’ Stocks When Looking for Population Structure in Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)","authors":"Nuria Sanz,&nbsp;Gustavo González","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70081","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In brown trout, population structure is the result of a combination of factors such as the geographic distance, the altitude, the hierarchy of the hydrography and the presence of physical barriers totally or partially impassable for trout. Structure can even occur within populations, because of the lack of random mating (panmixia) between individuals, which is often a consequence of stocking with exogenous fish. In this study, we aimed to evaluate fragmentation in brown trout populations of the Pedroso River (Duero basin) to assess the effect of artificial barriers in this system. Our results indicated a significant isolation of populations in the headwaters, which translates into a low genetic diversity, a small effective population size and a high rate of inbreeding. We also found an unexpected substructure in one of the downstream localities (PED-02), where the youngest individuals were genetically different. Genetic analysis confirmed that these rare individuals come from a hatchery native stock used to stocking Pedroso River. Because this stock was originated with individuals from Pedroso itself, we must consider that a strong founder effect took place. Over the years, genetic drift accentuated the genetic differentiation of this stock from the original population. From our results, we made some recommendation for the management and conservation of brown trout in the Pedroso River, based on the removal of the main barriers that isolate the upstream populations, after stopping the restocking carried out with ‘native invaders’ fish from the local hatchery.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389098","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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Phenotypic Variation and Genetic Divergence in Natural Populations of Curmuca barb, Hypselobarbus curmuca (Hamilton, 1807) in the Rivers of the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot, India
IF 2.5 3区 环境科学与生态学
Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-02-12 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70077
Jeevan Thiruguna Mallegowda, Kamei Lanthaimeilu, Dayal Devadas, Sanath Kumar Hirekudel, Ashok Kumar Jaiswar
{"title":"Phenotypic Variation and Genetic Divergence in Natural Populations of Curmuca barb, Hypselobarbus curmuca (Hamilton, 1807) in the Rivers of the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot, India","authors":"Jeevan Thiruguna Mallegowda,&nbsp;Kamei Lanthaimeilu,&nbsp;Dayal Devadas,&nbsp;Sanath Kumar Hirekudel,&nbsp;Ashok Kumar Jaiswar","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70077","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><i>Hypselobarbus curmuca</i> is an endemic fish species of Family Cyprinidae found in rivers and reservoirs of the Western Ghats, India. An interdisciplinary study was conducted to assess the population genetic structuring of the species with the help of conventional morphometric, image-based truss network and genomic data of a nonprotein encoding mitochondrial DNA region (partial D-loop −494 bp) (<i>n</i> = 106). Fishes were collected from five rivers of the Western Ghats, namely, Kali, Sharavathi and Chalakudy (west-flowing) and Ghod and Tungabhadra (east-flowing) (<i>n</i> = 294). Multivariate analysis of body measurements and truss distances revealed very weak separation among populations. The D-loop sequence analysis showed that genetically distinct populations of fishes inhabit the studied rivers. Principal component analysis (PCA) and linear discriminant analysis (LDA) could not completely distinguish morphologically distinct populations. D-loop sequence analysis indicated 13 haplotypes with low nucleotide diversity and 15 polymorphic sites, with location-specific haplotypes. An overall haplotype diversity of 0.80 and nucleotide diversity of 0.00849 were found. The haplotype network and maximum likelihood phylogenetic tree showed three clusters with two most probable ancestors. Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) showed a high value (0.898) of the fixation index (F<sub>ST</sub>) among the populations (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05). Neutrality test and mismatch distribution results indicated that the populations are currently subjected to selection. Application of an integrated approach to characterise the populations of <i>H. curmuca</i> in the wild supports the hypothesis of geographical barriers as major drivers of population genetic differentiation. Different riverine environments have not selected for morphological differences during the evolutionary process in the recent past and showed weak separation of populations. These findings can be utilised while designing conservation strategies for the species in the rivers of the Western Ghats, as the species faces threats due to exploitation in capture fisheries and trade in aquaculture.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143397104","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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Unlocking the Secrets of Sturgeon Ecology: Lessons From Conservation Efforts in Northern Italy
IF 2.5 3区 环境科学与生态学
Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-02-12 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70079
Fabiola Labria, Valerio Orioli, Stefania Trasforini, Cesare Puzzi, Pietro Tirozzi, Luciano Bani, Olivia Dondina
{"title":"Unlocking the Secrets of Sturgeon Ecology: Lessons From Conservation Efforts in Northern Italy","authors":"Fabiola Labria,&nbsp;Valerio Orioli,&nbsp;Stefania Trasforini,&nbsp;Cesare Puzzi,&nbsp;Pietro Tirozzi,&nbsp;Luciano Bani,&nbsp;Olivia Dondina","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70079","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study aimed to investigate the ecology of the Adriatic sturgeon (<i>Acipenser naccarii</i>) and Beluga sturgeon (<i>Huso huso</i>) in the Po basin in northern Italy, where both species have faced significant population declines. Using data collected from three LIFE projects, we investigated movement behaviour and habitat selection of the species following restocking, reintroduction and river defragmentation actions implemented during the LIFE projects. The two species showed a distinct movement behaviour and habitat selection. <i>A. naccarii</i> preferred to stay in <i>pool</i>, and it showed a tendency to have a landlocked behaviour, whereas <i>H. huso</i> did not show a clear habitat selection, and it always moved downstream, supporting the typical anadromous behaviour of this species. Both species benefited from river defragmentation interventions. These findings underscore the importance of habitat conservation/restoration and defragmentation measures for the long-term survival of sturgeon species.</p>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aqc.70079","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389100","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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Call to Action for Conservation of the Critically Endangered Ganges Shark (Glyphis gangeticus)
IF 2.5 3区 环境科学与生态学
Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-02-12 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70080
Kritish De, Arvind Kumar Dwivedi
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Trends in Marine Mammal Bycatch in US Fisheries From 1990 to 2017
IF 2.5 3区 环境科学与生态学
Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70008
Amelia-Jane L. Allerton, Eric V. C. Schneider, Jeremy J. Kiszka, Brendan S. Talwar
{"title":"Trends in Marine Mammal Bycatch in US Fisheries From 1990 to 2017","authors":"Amelia-Jane L. Allerton,&nbsp;Eric V. C. Schneider,&nbsp;Jeremy J. Kiszka,&nbsp;Brendan S. Talwar","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70008","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Bycatch is the greatest threat facing marine mammals globally. In the United States (US), there have been significant efforts to reduce marine mammal bycatch in commercial fisheries, particularly through the implementation of the 1994 amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act. However, trends in marine mammal bycatch in US commercial fisheries have not been evaluated in over a decade. We assessed trends in US marine mammal bycatch for 130 stocks of 51 species from 1990 to 2017 according to taxon, region and gear type based on National Marine Fisheries Service Stock Assessment Reports using the bycatch metric ‘mortalities and serious injuries’. We estimated that total annual marine mammal bycatch in US fisheries was 4296 ± 1789 individuals (mean ± SD), with the majority of bycatch occurring in gillnets (83%). The proportion of pinniped bycatch (52%) was slightly higher than that of cetaceans (48%). After decreasing from 1990 to 2002, there was no change in total marine mammal bycatch in all US fisheries from 2002 to 2017, although pinniped bycatch continued to decline throughout the series. Whereas reductions in marine mammal bycatch continued through 2017 in the Atlantic–Gulf of Mexico–Caribbean region, reductions in the Pacific and Alaskan regions had halted or reversed by 2006. Although a more fine-scale evaluation is needed to determine the exact drivers of changes in marine mammal bycatch, our results agree with previous studies in suggesting some success of US bycatch mitigation measures.</p>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aqc.70008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143379890","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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The Newly Formed Ribb Reservoir Could Serve as a Refugia for Conserving Ethiopia's Globally Unique Labeobarbus Species Flock 新形成的里布水库可作为保护埃塞俄比亚全球独一无二的拉贝巴种群的避难所
IF 2.5 3区 环境科学与生态学
Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-02-08 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70074
Abebe Getahun, Minwyelet Mingist, Biniam Hailu, Dagnew Mequanent, Michael S. Cooperman
{"title":"The Newly Formed Ribb Reservoir Could Serve as a Refugia for Conserving Ethiopia's Globally Unique Labeobarbus Species Flock","authors":"Abebe Getahun,&nbsp;Minwyelet Mingist,&nbsp;Biniam Hailu,&nbsp;Dagnew Mequanent,&nbsp;Michael S. Cooperman","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70074","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The 17 species of <i>Labeobarbus</i> found in Lake Tana constitute the only extant cyprinid species flock in the world but extensive water development projects are impacting their habitats. Here, we assess if the <i>Labeobarbus</i> spp. are established above the Ribb Dam, constructed in 2017, and if so, the condition of the individuals and if there is evidence of local recruitment. Fish samplings were conducted once a month during the <i>Labeobarbus</i> species' spawning season of July to the end of September 2022, using monofilament and multifilament gillnets at three locations upstream of the Ribb Dam. We collected 10 <i>Labeobarbus</i> spp., with <i>L. intermedius</i> (40.7%) being the most abundant followed by <i>L. brevicephalus</i> (23.0%) and <i>L. nedgia</i> (22.2%). <i>Labeobarbus</i> fork lengths ranged from 7.8 to 43.0 cm and there were no notable gaps across the size ranges. Fulton's condition factors for species where <i>n</i> ≥ 20 were 1.30–1.54 (good), like Lake Tana populations. Our collection included sexually immature and first-time maturing individuals, indicating <i>Labeobarbus</i> are reproducing and recruiting successfully in the watershed above the dam. Our results suggest that the Ribb River watershed above Ribb Dam may serve as a refugia for at least some of the 17 species of the species flock. However, challenges remain before the upper watershed should be viewed as a viable long-term habitat for <i>Labeobarbus</i>, including the need for a fisheries management program, pollution control and mitigation of catchment degradation in the uplands that is leading to the rapid infilling of the reservoir, where current estimates suggest a 30-year reservoir life span.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143362886","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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From Nets to Knowledge—Fishers Unveil Threatened Guitarfish Catch Drivers and Fishing Grounds
IF 2.5 3区 环境科学与生态学
Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-02-07 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70062
Masiat Alam Zubair, Md. Sazidul Islam, Shawnujjaman Khan, Nazia Hosssain, Alifa Bintha Haque
{"title":"From Nets to Knowledge—Fishers Unveil Threatened Guitarfish Catch Drivers and Fishing Grounds","authors":"Masiat Alam Zubair,&nbsp;Md. Sazidul Islam,&nbsp;Shawnujjaman Khan,&nbsp;Nazia Hosssain,&nbsp;Alifa Bintha Haque","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70062","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The artisanal fishing in the Bay of Bengal has been characterized by complex heterogeneity. A lack of comprehensive data on threatened elasmobranchs (sharks and rays), including guitarfish, hinders evidence-based management. This study evaluated the status of guitarfish, focusing on the effects of artisanal fishing and the socioeconomic circumstances of fishers impacting catch and perceived catch trends. The impacts were assessed spatially and temporally in coastal Bangladesh. Interviews were conducted with 150 artisanal fishers in primary fish landing locations and fishing communities. The analysis showed a notable decrease in the perceived catch of various guitarfish species. Catch decreased significantly for <i>Glaucostegus granulatus</i>, sharpnose guitarfish, and <i>Rhina ancylostoma</i>, bowmouth guitarfish in the past decade. The decrease was linked to overfishing, illegal/harmful fishing techniques and injuries from fishing equipment. Fishing-related (soak time, gear, depth at fishing and vessel length) and socioeconomic drivers (income and debt levels) were found to impact guitarfish catch levels. Socioeconomic factors complicate the situation because these factors influence fishers' fishing habits, perspectives and decision-making. Guitarfish were caught both as a target and incidentally. Most captures occurred in the southcentral region of Bangladesh. Four hotspots of guitarfish catches were identified based on the fishers' knowledge. The critical habitats in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) delta mouth area are vital habitats for guitarfish, highlighting the need to protect these ecosystems using spatial management tools. To tackle the complex issues of guitarfish conservation, the local fishing communities need a holistic strategy combining biological knowledge, socioeconomic factors and specific codesigned initiatives. Although fishers may lack formal education, there is a distinct potential for specialized and bilateral conservation education programmes to empower fishing communities and promote sustainable practices. Conservation measures should focus on mixed methods, such as community engagement, enhanced socioeconomic circumstances and efficient spatial and fishing technique management.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143362316","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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Effects of Artificial Reefs on the Macrobenthic Community Structure Through Functional Trait Analysis
IF 2.5 3区 环境科学与生态学
Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-02-07 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70068
Jiao Wang, Shaoyu Jiang, Debin Sun, Fan Yi, Hang Liu, Linlin Chen, Baoquan Li, Jing Chen
{"title":"Effects of Artificial Reefs on the Macrobenthic Community Structure Through Functional Trait Analysis","authors":"Jiao Wang,&nbsp;Shaoyu Jiang,&nbsp;Debin Sun,&nbsp;Fan Yi,&nbsp;Hang Liu,&nbsp;Linlin Chen,&nbsp;Baoquan Li,&nbsp;Jing Chen","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70068","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Artificial reefs enhance marine biodiversity by increasing habitat complexity and heterogeneity, which in turn provide living space for various marine species. Macrobenthos, an important component of aquatic ecosystems, with limited mobility and sensitivity to environmental changes, commonly serve as indicators of aquatic ecosystem health. This study, conducted in the summer and autumn of 2022 in Sishili Bay (SB) and the Changdao Archipelago (CA), Yantai, China, aimed to evaluate the effects of artificial reefs on macrobenthic community structure using functional trait analysis. The nonmetric multidimensional scaling (nMDS) analysis based on species abundance and occurrence frequency did not reveal any clear separation between areas inside and outside the artificial reefs. However, the construction of artificial reefs increased the species number of macrobenthos, especially the Mollusca species. Feeding type, a key functional trait, distinguished areas inside and outside artificial reefs, with significant spatial and temporal variations. The key species driving differences between reef and nonreef areas include the carnivorous <i>Lumbrineris longifolia</i> and <i>Glycinde bonhourei</i> and the omnivorous <i>Eriopisella sechellensis</i> and <i>Sigambra bassi</i>, which were pivotal in the observed variations in relative abundance. Functional richness (FRic) and species richness (<i>S</i>) showed consistent patterns of variation, both contributing to improving the community stability in summer. However, in autumn, community stability was reduced by the extraordinary dominance of a single species. Multiple environmental factors rather than a single one significantly influenced species distribution and diversity, reflecting the complex interplay of reefs and seasonal dynamics. This study used functional trait analysis to assess the impact of artificial reefs on macrobenthic community structure, offering a more effective measure than species-level assessments.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143362324","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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Tour Operators as a Tool to Improve Information on Data-Deficient Cetacean Species
IF 2.5 3区 环境科学与生态学
Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems Pub Date : 2025-02-07 DOI: 10.1002/aqc.70067
Rui Peres dos Santos, Yasmina Rodríguez, Richard Sears, Ramiro Magno, Rita Castilho
{"title":"Tour Operators as a Tool to Improve Information on Data-Deficient Cetacean Species","authors":"Rui Peres dos Santos,&nbsp;Yasmina Rodríguez,&nbsp;Richard Sears,&nbsp;Ramiro Magno,&nbsp;Rita Castilho","doi":"10.1002/aqc.70067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70067","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Understanding the distribution and behaviour of species is crucial for ecosystem assessment and economic evaluations. Despite global research efforts, some cetacean species or populations remain data deficient. False killer whales (<i>Pseudorca crassidens</i>) are among these species, possibly due to their pelagic behaviour and high mobility. This study focused on the Azorean Archipelago, an ecologically rich region influenced by the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Current, where false killer whales have been regularly observed over the last decade by the whale watching operators. Using opportunistic data collection from tourist operators, we established the first long-term study of false killer whales in the NE Atlantic Ocean. Results revealed sightings between April and October, with a peak from July to September. False killer whale groups were observed interacting with other species, particularly bottlenose dolphins (<i>Tursiops truncatus</i>). The photo-identification analysis produced an individual catalogue and identified associations between individuals and groups. Four of these animals presented dorsal fin injury patterns suggestive of interactions with fishing gear. Open population capture–recapture (openCR) models estimated a population of 198 individuals in the research area. This study demonstrates the importance of opportunistic data collection in understanding poorly studied species. The findings contribute insights into false killer whale presence, behaviour and potential threats in the studied region. Future research should expand to winter data collection, comprehensive fishery interaction studies and population dynamics assessments for effective conservation efforts.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":55493,"journal":{"name":"Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143362317","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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