Artificial reefs (ARs) are eco-friendly coastal protection infrastructures that mitigate wave-induced erosion while maintaining hydrodynamic connectivity and supporting ecological functions. This study evaluates the protective efficacy of a shellfish...
Oualidia lagoon, known as the oyster capital, is one of the most important coastal ecosystems along Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Over the past few decades, this ecosystem has faced numerous ecological challenges caused by both human activities and...
Toxic dinoflagellate blooms and microplastics are widespread coastal pollutants. In this study, the scallop, Argopecten irradians, was selected as an experimental organism to systematically investigate the single and combined toxic effects of polysty...
The reproductive cycle of the European clam Ruditapes decussatus reared in suspended double-net trays in the Oualidia Lagoon was investigated from October 2017 to February 2019. This study aimed to characterize gonadal development through histologica...
The Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is a high-value species subject to strict catch quotas and seasonal closures in the Mediterranean Sea. However, detecting illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing remains challenging, particularly for s...
Underwater imaging suffers from significant degradation due to scattering by suspended particles, selective absorption by the medium, and depth-dependent noise, leading to issues such as contrast reduction, color distortion, and blurring. Existing en...
The deep sea is often depicted as a barren environment. Using the abyssal plain as a baseline system characterized by high pressure, extreme nutrient limitation, and slow growth rates, this review contrasts these conditions with specialized habitats...
Knowledge of deep-sea amphipods remains much more limited compared to that of shallow-water or more accessible marine habitats, although there has been an increasing scientific interest in recent decades. Deep-sea amphipods are mainly scavengers and...
Under the requirements of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation, significant investment in the restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems will be necessary in EU Member States. A certain level of knowledge among the population will be required to en...
Although previous studies composited response of sea surface temperature (SST) to typhoon sea surface wind (SSW) forcing around typhoon center, how SST responded spatiotemporally along the typhoon track over the ocean remains unclear. Through Empiric...
We use 29 years of altimeter-derived sea level anomalies and geostrophic velocities (1993–2021) from the Copernicus Marine Service to identify the Mexican Coastal Current (MCC) and to examine how it interacts with the coastline. Variance-ellips...
Changes in climate and ocean pollution has prioritized monitoring of ocean surface behavior. Ocean drifters, which are floating sensors that record position and velocity, help track ocean dynamics. However, environmental events such as oil spills can...
The open ocean cage aquaculture system is facing considerable challenges with disease outbreaks resulting from over-farming and the rise of resistance to antimicrobial treatment. However, the environmental consequences of antibiotic usage, including...
Monitoring trace metals in commercially important fish species provides an early warning of anthropogenic contamination and potential risk to consumers. This study semi-quantified and quantified essential, non-essential, and toxic elements in the mus...
In early 2025, the Jason-3 satellite’s orbit shifted from an “interleaved” to a tandem configuration with Sentinel-6A, and its Geophysical Data Records (GDR) were upgraded from Version F to G. This study evaluated GDR-G via eight pr...
Citizen science approaches for monitoring, and even restoring, coral reefs have grown in popularity though tend to be restricted to those who have taken courses that expose them to the relevant methodologies. Now that cheap (~10 USD), waterproof pouc...
Holothuroids play a vital role in nutrient cycling and bioturbation to enhance the marine ecosystem. They enhance the biodiversity for various symbiotic marine organisms by providing essential shelter and spawning grounds. This review focuses on the...
Τhe trophic ecology of Pterois miles in the Mediterranean Sea was performed by integrating data from stomach contents (SCA) and stable isotopes analyses (SIA), based on samples caught off the Greek island of Rhodes, SE, Aegean Sea, for the first...
Cape Town, South Africa, experiences coastal upwelling during austral summer. In this study, the effects of kinematic and thermal ‘roughness’ on wind stress are analyzed using 5–25 km resolution multi-satellite and coupled reanalysi...
Two new species of free-living marine nematodes were collected in the Yellow Sea, China, and they are described herein as Actinonema sinica sp. nov. and Comesoma zhangi sp. nov. Actinonema sinica sp. nov. is characterized by short cephalic setae; lat...
The Mauritanian–Senegalese Coastal Upwelling exhibits strong interannual variability, which has been found to be driven by El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). In addition, ENSO has been shown to be triggered by the Indian Ocean and Atla...
Coral life cycle dynamics are poorly understood in most reefs, especially at the large geographic scales commensurate with ocean transport, genetic flow, and other synoptic scale processes. We present a spatially explicit, large-scale, and multi-temp...
The present work aims to verify the growth (estimated with optical density) of the dry biomass after proper flocculation and weighing, and removal of phosphorus by the microalga Chaetoceros muelleri (Mediophyceae), at six different salinities. Cultiv...
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops sp.) are opportunistic foragers with global distributions that utilize diverse feeding tactics based on environmental factors, habitat features, prey behavior, group dynamics, and genetics. We describe a unique foraging...
Sediment plumes threatening benthic ecosystems are one of the environmental hazards associated with seafloor interventions such as bottom trawling, cabling, dredging, and marine mining operations. This study focuses on sediment plume release from hyp...
Chaetognaths play an essential role in zooplankton communities and significantly contribute to their overall biomass. Changes in the hydrographic properties of the water column, driven by hydrodynamic processes, affect their species richness and abun...
Due to the scarcity of in situ observations, the current description of the circulation around Cuba is far from complete. For example, the structure and variability of the flow through the Windward Passage, which hosts a significant fraction of the t...
Maritime accidents are low-probability, high-consequence events, making mechanism analysis crucial for risk mitigation. Existing studies often focus on single scenarios or factors and frequently mix pre-incident observational data with subjective uns...
Tidal dynamics substantially govern nearshore circulation patterns. The discharge of sewage at different tidal stages may have a significant impact on the dilution of pollutants. However, discussions on tidal phase sewage discharge strategy are still...
Coral reefs, with their high biodiversity and ecological service functions, face significant threats due to climate change, overfishing, and pollution. The South China Sea (SCS) hosts rich coral biodiversity, particularly Acropora hyacinthus, a criti...
Current scientific knowledge about the threats jeopardizing the recovery of sea turtle populations in Mexico is essential for improving conservation strategies. This study presents the results of a systematic review of the scientific literature publi...
Sharks play a key role in coral reef ecosystems, but Caribbean populations are concerningly low. When monitoring endangered species, it is critical to use minimally invasive tools and protocols that are adequate for local species and the environment....
The Ionian Sea plays a crucial role as a crossroads for various Mediterranean water masses, making it a significant factor in the seawater budgets, biogeochemistry, and biodiversity of the subbasins of the Mediterranean Sea. In recent years, numerous...
Increased seawater temperatures and nutrient loading are stressors that affect coral reefs and their microbiomes. In this study, filamentous algae were collected and exposed to different temperatures and nutrient concentrations through a laboratory e...
Whale-watching is a growing ecotourism activity in Colombia that offers economic benefits but may pose behavioral risks to humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) if not properly managed. Although preventive recommendations exist to promote sustaina...
The increased presence of harmful algal blooms (HABs) is a concern for many aquatic environments, especially with the increasing effects of climate change. Members of the dinoflagellate genus Dinophysis have been shown to produce toxins that can caus...
Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) is a promising carbon dioxide removal strategy, but its ecological impacts on marine microbial communities under varying nutrient conditions remain poorly understood. We conducted laboratory incubations using a natu...
Macroplastic pollution is a growing environmental concern, threatening the marine environment. Despite growing awareness of marine plastic pollution, few studies have assessed the effectiveness of in situ technologies such as safety nets for macropla...
Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) are an essential source of food for whale, seal, several fish, squid and seabird species in the Southern Ocean. Krill also play a major role in biogeochemical cycling and are the target of a growing commercial fish...
As a critical factor in ice load calculation for marine structures in cold regions, the growth mechanism and mechanical properties of rafted ice urgently require clarification. This study systematically investigated the growth patterns and flexural s...
Hydrothermal vents, widely occurring along middle-ocean ridges and volcanic arcs, have been well-studied in vent-associated microbiology, mineralogy, and geochemistry. However, there are rarely investigations regarding the detailed microbial communit...
Climate change has exacerbated the need for transitional shifts within high-impact sectors, notably maritime transport, which facilitates nearly 90% of global trade. In response, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented stricter...
The North Atlantic Ocean is vital to Earth’s climate system. Scientific investigations have identified the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) as a significant factor influencing global climate change. This circulation involves o...
This study examines the seasonal variability of surface currents in the South China Sea (SCS) and its adjacent regions, employing trajectory data from four seasonal deployments of Beidou drifters in the northern SCS. These observations are supplement...
Atlantic salmon aquaculture has become an important seafood producer, contributing to the human diet. The natural productivity of Atlantic salmon populations is not sufficient to meet even a fraction of current aquaculture production, and it has not...
To understand the impacts of climate change on local marine ecosystems, assessing ocean climate velocity in regional seas is essential. This study investigated changes in sea surface temperature (SST) and associated shifts in isotherm location and oc...
The population dynamics and exploitation ratios of the narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson, Lacépède, 1800) were investigated from August 2020 to February 2023, with data collected from three landing sites (Bushehr,...
The oxygen depletion in worldwide oceans and inland waters is becoming an increasingly prevalent problem. Here, two comparative study sites, Baltic Proper (BP) and Shuikou Reservoir (SR), were selected to identify the dynamics of dissolved oxygen (DO...
Multimodal waves can significantly impact ocean–atmosphere interactions and affect coastal ecosystems. Due to the presence of waves created in different geographical areas, many wave systems coexist in coastal seas. Based on data collected with...
Mesoscale eddies have a significant influence on primary productivity and upper-ocean variability, particularly in stratified and monsoon-driven basins like the Bay of Bengal (BoB). This study analyzes mesoscale eddies in the BoB from January 2010 to...
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