Mariana Contins , Rômulo Barroso , Paulo C. Paiva , Carlos R.R. Ventura
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Effects of climate change: Temperature and salinity impacts on the early development of the sea star Echinaster (Othilia) brasiliensis
Sea stars play crucial ecological roles in the trophic web of marine communities and are good indicators of the ecosystem's health. The sea star Echinaster (Othilia) brasiliensis inhabits the shallow waters of the southwestern Atlantic, ranging from southern Brazil to northern Argentina, and once faced a threat due to overexploitation for the aquarium trade. In this study, we investigated the impact of high temperatures (27 °C and 31 °C) on embryos and low salinities (30 and 26) on larvae of E. (O.) brasiliensis, simulating conditions predicted under global climate change scenarios. Our findings reveal that elevated temperatures not only accelerated larval development but also led to increased mortality and incidence of malformations. Meanwhile, reduced salinities delayed embryo development. These results suggest that changing environmental conditions may compromise the viability of E. (O.) brasiliensis populations, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts to safeguard this species and others with similar reproductive traits.
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The Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology provides a forum for experimental ecological research on marine organisms in relation to their environment. Topic areas include studies that focus on biochemistry, physiology, behavior, genetics, and ecological theory. The main emphasis of the Journal lies in hypothesis driven experimental work, both from the laboratory and the field. Natural experiments or descriptive studies that elucidate fundamental ecological processes are welcome. Submissions should have a broad ecological framework beyond the specific study organism or geographic region.
Short communications that highlight emerging issues and exciting discoveries within five printed pages will receive a rapid turnaround. Papers describing important new analytical, computational, experimental and theoretical techniques and methods are encouraged and will be highlighted as Methodological Advances. We welcome proposals for Review Papers synthesizing a specific field within marine ecology. Finally, the journal aims to publish Special Issues at regular intervals synthesizing a particular field of marine science. All printed papers undergo a peer review process before being accepted and will receive a first decision within three months.