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Eastern Mediterranean sea turtles in their epipelagic phase: First records of monthly growth rates and effects of a plastic pollutant

IF 2.1 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Regional Studies in Marine Science

Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104056

Shir Sassoon , Yair Suari , Yaniv Levy

Most sea turtle conservation efforts worldwide are focused on nesting beaches. After hatchlings reach the sea, however, monitoring, research, and conservation are not prioritized, and little is known about the next life stages, when turtles are passively drifting in pelagic habitats. We study the biology of and threats to hatchling to juvenile loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and green (Chelonia mydas) sea turtle subpopulations in the Mediterranean Sea, using a dataset composed of cases of injured sea turtles that were brought for treatment to Israel's Sea Turtle Rescue Center from 1999–2020. Using length distribution of minimum curved carapace lengths, we calculated for the first time the month-specific growth rates of both turtle species. Loggerhead turtles grew at a rate of 0.76 cm month^–1 in the first 19 months of life and green sea turtles grew 0.92 cm month^–1 in the first 11 months of life. We also found that a major cause of injury for epipelagic phase turtles, ≤ 40 cm curved carapace length, was entanglement in polypropylene sacks. The proportion of epipelagic phase turtles treated in Israel's Sea Turtle Rescue Center due to these entanglements increased from 20 % of the epipelagic phase cases in 2008–75 % by the last year of this study (2020). We suspect that livestock carriers are the origin of these sacks, and preventing this type of marine pollution is crucial for populations prosperity and requires international collaboration.

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Unveiling coastal dynamics: A statistical examination of permeability, stratigraphic patterns, and coastline displacement correlations

IF 2.1 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Regional Studies in Marine Science

Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104017

Elaine B. de Oliveira , Eduardo G. Barboza-Pinzon

Understanding the factors influencing permeability is crucial for studying beach dynamics and erosion processes in coastal environments. This research investigates whether the presence of a subsurface peat/lagoon clay layer significantly impacts permeability and influences shoreline displacement in the coastal region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The methodology included categorizing the study areas based on coastline displacement, barrier evolution trends, and the presence of peat/lagoon clay. Permeability data was collected and statistically analyzed. The results show that the presence of a peat/lagoon clay layer at a higher depth does not influence the permeability coefficient, and no correlation exists between permeability and shoreline displacement. Additionally, permeability showed higher values at the berm, near the shoreface, potentially due to vehicle traffic at the backshore. These findings suggest that permeability is not the link that connects erosion on different time scales in the region. The study contributes new permeability data and emphasizes the importance of refining models for predicting beach permeability and erosion, besides highlighting the need for broader consideration of other factors in shaping coastal dynamics.

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Quantification of plastic pollution in Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve: Risk assessment and management strategies

IF 2.1 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Regional Studies in Marine Science

Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104051

A. Akash , T. Kaviarasan , K. Dhineka , M. Sambandam , P. Mishra , Muthusamy Anand

Worldwide, plastic pollution constitutes a significant environmental issue, currently recognized as a major threat to marine biodiversity. Enhancing our knowledge of the pathway of plastic accumulation in a particular site is crucial for litter management. Hence this study aimed to examine macro, meso, and microplastics (MPs) for their abundance and characterization along the beaches of Dhanushkodi, Kundukal, Pudumadam, and Valangapuri in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Region, Southern India towards suggesting possible management solution. A total of 1083 numbers, 58 kg of macro litter found in 2464 m². The average abundance of meso litter and range of MPs was 11.08 ± 16.65 items/m² and 28.2 ± 5.9–60.8 ± 23.3 particles/50 g respectively. Plastic (86 % in numbers and 71 % in weight) was found to be the most common type of macro litter. The Clean Coast Index (CCI), Plastic Abundance Index (PAI), Microplastics Pollution Index (MPPI), Pollution Load Index (PLI), Polymer Hazard Index (PHI), and Coefficient of Microplastics Impact (CMPI) revealed that the beaches ranged from moderately clean to dirty, with moderate to high plastic abundance, corresponding to Hazard Level I and a high hazard score. The backshore area accumulated a majority of the macro litter than the intertidal region. Public and fishing activities could be the main sources of plastic litter. Given that the study area is a significant biosphere reserve and a popular pilgrimage site, plastic contamination can affect biodiversity and beach tourism drastically. The study recommends stringent enforcement of a total ban on single-use plastics in this area, systematic monitoring, and appropriate training for fishermen on the proper disposal of waste, especially fishing gear would be highly effective.

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Distribution of natural radionuclides and associated geological properties in shelf sediment of Southwest (SW) Bay of Bengal: A multivariate statistical approach

IF 2.1 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Regional Studies in Marine Science

Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104035

Satyanarayan Bramha , Umakanta Pradhan , R. Sarangapani , S. Chandrasekaran , M. Krishnaveni

Forty-three marine shelf sediment samples from the southwest (SW) Bay of Bengal were analyzed to understand the spatial distribution of natural radionuclides with their associated geological properties and evaluate these parameters through multivariate statistical techniques. The study is important to assess and evaluate the radiation level of the coastal environment. The distribution of the ²²⁶Ra activity varied from BDL to 49.0 Bq kg⁻¹ with an average of 9.79 Bq kg⁻¹, ²³²Th activity varied from 3.93 to 148 Bq kg⁻¹ with an average value of 39.74 Bq kg⁻¹, and ⁴⁰K activity varied from 149 to 879 Bq kg⁻¹ with an average value of 360.03 Bq kg⁻¹. The results show that the average radioactive concentrations of radionuclides were less than suggested by United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) ranges. The radiological indices for coastal shelf sediments were evaluated. The average value of the Radium Equivalent (Ra_eq) was 94.35 Bq kg⁻¹, the Absorbed Dose Rate (ADR) was 43.65 nGy h⁻¹, and the Annual Effective Dose (AEDE) was 53.53 µSv y⁻¹. These averages were compared to international threshold limits and were below the recommended criteria. The correlation matrix, hierarchical clustering, and factor analysis using multivariate statistics were employed to investigate the relationships between natural radionuclides, radiological parameters, and geological properties. Additionally, a contour map was provided as a visual representation of the spatial distribution of radiological and geological contents within the study area.

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Effects of sediment acidification on germinability of Scrippsiella acuminata cysts in hypoxic zones

IF 2.1 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Regional Studies in Marine Science

Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104028

Young-Ok Kim , Mutsuo Ichinomiya , Jungmin Choi , Ju-Wook Baek , Sung-Han Kim , Jae Seong Lee

We investigated the calcareous cysts of Scrippsiella acuminata, with a focus on morphological changes from spiny to naked types in the surface sediments of hypoxic zones. The cyst-type abundance and bottom environmental conditions at two stations, representing hypoxic and normoxic conditions, were compared. Germination tests simulating in situ pH conditions were conducted to elucidate differences in germinability between spiny and naked cysts. The pH values at the hypoxic station reached a minimum of 7.2 in September, coinciding with high bottom-water temperatures and low dissolved oxygen levels. Significant differences in cyst abundance were observed; naked and intermediate cysts dominated the hypoxic station, whereas spiny cysts were more abundant at the normoxic station. Both cyst types exhibited a similar negative effect of germinability decrease (62–25 % for spiny cysts and 75–32 % for naked cysts) in acidic conditions (7.2) compared to normal pH conditions (7.7). Morphological changes in ungerminated cysts, such as cytoplasmic degradation and wall thickening, occurred under acidified conditions.

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Bridging the gap: Seven new distributional records from the west coast of India with phylogenetic reconstruction of the Indian deep-sea Ophidiiformes

IF 2.1 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Regional Studies in Marine Science

Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104016

Treasa Augustina A.X. , Miriam Paul Sreeram , Sandhya Sukumaran , Anjaly Jose , Sreekumar K.M. , Bibin Xavier , Grinson George

The Ophidiiformes are known for vast depth range and cryptic appearances, which poses a formidable identification challenge based solely on traditional meristic and morphological characters. A comprehensive integrated taxonomic approach of 19 Ophidiiform species from the west coast of India is presented here and also documented are the first records of Ophidion smithi; Pycnocraspedum squamipinne; Neobythites analis; Neobythites fasciatus; Neobythites stefanovi; Grammonus robustus and Saccogaster maculata in the region. This study confirms the presence of Dicrolene introniger in Indian waters, previously regarded as doubtful. The majority of the species collected in the study belonged to the Ophidiidae family. The genetic analyses suggest a close kinship between the species Neobythites stefanovi and Neobythites steatiticus (3.4 %) while Pycnocraspedum squamipinne and Glyptophidium oceanium emerge as the most distinctly divergent pair (39.4 %). The phylogenetic reconstruction revealed that Ophidiiformes form a monophyletic arrangement. Among the five families observed in the study, Ophidiidae family exhibited a monophyly while Bythitidae and Dinematichthyidae resolved as sister taxa. This study advocates for further comprehensive research on Indian deep-sea fishes to explore deep-sea fisheries and sustainable utilization of these often-overlooked fishery resources.

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Distribution of heavy metals in surface sediments of a Coastal Lagoon (Akyatan Lagoon, Northeastern Mediterranean Sea): Ecological and potential health risk assessment

IF 2.1 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Regional Studies in Marine Science

Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104058

Özgür Özbay, İsmail Akçay, Mehmet Tahir Alp, Nahit Soner Börekçi

Coastal lagoons are highly enriched by heavy metals due to various natural and anthropogenic pressures. Sediment heavy metal pollution status and potential health risk assessment of the Akyatan Lagoon were determined from the seasonally obtained sediment samples between January 2022 and October 2022. The heavy metal concentrations in surface sediments of the Akyatan Lagoon ranged between 25.73 and 70.87 g/kg for Al, 10.28–31.03 mg/kg for Co, 0.11–1.42 mg/kg for Cd, 56.22–181.64 mg/kg for Cr, 10.06–34.16 mg/kg for Cu, 13.94–43.39 g/kg for Fe, 361.45–1118.82 mg/kg for Mn, 61.53–209.42 mg/kg for Ni, 9.46–34.43 mg/kg for Pb, and 19.57–117.42 mg/kg for Zn, respectively. The calculated ecological risk indices showed moderate Co, Cd, Cr, Ni, and Pb contamination for surface sediments of the Akyatan Lagoon. Additionally, the study results indicated that the calculated hazard index (HI) values ranged from 1.32E-04–1.87E+ 00 whilst the calculated Total Lifetime Cancer Risk (TLCR) values ranged between 1.19E-07 and 3.26E-03 for the adults and children with the higher values calculated for the children, showing a higher potential health hazards for the children. Our study also indicated significant health hazards for children and adults from the carcinogenic Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, and Pb in the Akyatan Lagoon.

由于各种自然和人为压力，沿海泻湖的重金属含量很高。根据 2022 年 1 月至 2022 年 10 月期间按季节采集的沉积物样本，确定了阿亚坦泻湖的沉积物重金属污染状况和潜在健康风险评估。阿亚坦泻湖表层沉积物中的重金属浓度范围为：铝 25.73 至 70.87 克/千克、钴 10.28 至 31.03 毫克/千克、镉 0.11 至 1.42 毫克/千克、铬 56.22 至 181.64 毫克/千克、镍 10.06 至 34.16 毫克/千克。铜为 10.06-34.16 毫克/千克，铁为 13.94-43.39 克/千克，锰为 361.45-1118.82 毫克/千克，镍为 61.53-209.42 毫克/千克，铅为 9.46-34.43 毫克/千克，锌为 19.57-117.42 毫克/千克。计算得出的生态风险指数显示，阿亚坦泻湖表层沉积物受到了中度的钴、镉、铬、镍和铅污染。此外，研究结果表明，计算得出的危害指数 (HI) 值介于 1.32E-04-1.87E+ 00 之间，而计算得出的成人和儿童终生癌症总风险 (TLCR) 值介于 1.19E-07 和 3.26E-03 之间，儿童的计算值较高，这表明儿童的潜在健康危害较高。我们的研究还表明，阿亚坦泻湖中的致癌物质铬、铜、锰、镍和铅对儿童和成人的健康危害很大。

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Estimating tidal currents at the Sewol ferry tragedy site: Insights into slack water determination in the Yellow Sea

IF 2.1 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Regional Studies in Marine Science

Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2024.103960

Jin-Hee Yuk , Sang-Shin Byun

Errors in estimating slack water timing can lead to catastrophic consequences, as evidenced by the Sewol ferry tragedy, where initial search and rescue failures were attributed to misjudging slack water timing, resulting in substantial loss of lives. This study estimated real-time tides across the entire Yellow Sea using a finite element method (FEM) model. To verify the accuracy of the model, observed tide levels were compared with model results at five major stations in the West Sea of the Korean Peninsula, while observed tidal currents were compared with model predictions at three major stations. The model results were consistent with the observations, particularly the tide level and phase. This validated the reliability of the model in slack water determination. Moreover, an analysis of the time difference between high (low) tides and slack water revealed strong currents during high (low) tides in areas farther from the coast toward the open sea, transitioning to weaker currents near the coast during high (low) tides. Based on this result, a spatial distribution map of slack water time differences in the western seas of the Korean Peninsula was developed, along with a revised terminology dictionary to reflect the tidal environment characteristics. This study offers valuable insights for rapidly determining slack water times, crucial for search and rescue operations in the Yellow Sea, by simply determining high (low) tide times.

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Establishing trends in trophic functioning of the Sélune River megatidal estuary prior to dam removal

IF 2.1 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Regional Studies in Marine Science

Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104041

N. Desroy , M.C. Husset , L. Goyot , P. Le Mao , L. Soissons , J.M. Roussel , H. Le Bris

Restoration of the ecological continuity of rivers has become a strong ecological issue. In some cases, it may lead to the dismantling of dams, but ecological consequences for estuarine ecosystems are poorly known. Notably, by increasing sediment and nutrient retention in reservoirs, dams can alter the influx of terrestrial subsidies to estuarine food webs. Here, we assessed the trophic functioning of the megatidal estuary of the river Sélune (bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, France) before the removal of two large dams on the river. Both estuarine benthic invertebrate and bentho-demersal fish faunas were characterized at two periods (spring and autumn 2017) and food web described by means of stable isotope (nitrogen and carbon) and fish gut analyses. Macrobenthic fauna was typical of European estuaries, with low species richness because of high physical constraints (highly variable salinity, strong currents, high altitude) prevailing in the area. High abundances and biomasses were observed in the two downstream sectors under the marine influence providing them a feeding interest for juvenile fish. Two species of gobies (Pomatoschistus microps and Pomatoschistus minutus), juvenile sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and juvenile flounder (Platichthys flesus) dominated the fish fauna. Food web was mostly fueled by local primary production, predominantly microphytobenthos. Macrobenthic invertebrates (Corophium arenarium or Bathyporeia pilosa) and harpacticoid copepods and mysids in autumn were the major prey (primary consumer level) for secondary consumers. The analysis of the trophic niche of fish and their overlaps gave elements on the respective feeding strategies and inter-specific competitions. Expected long-term effects of dam removal on food web, benthic estuarine ecosystem and nursery function are clarified and discussed.

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The effects of seawater intrusion on sustainable coastal areas: A comprehensive study on Bagerhat district, Bangladesh

IF 2.1 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Regional Studies in Marine Science

Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104038

Md Iqbal Hossain , AHM Selim Reza , Sardar Mohammad Shafiuzzaman , Md Sultan-Ul- Islam , Md Abdur Rahman

This study investigates the intricate challenges posed by seawater intrusion in the coastal regions of Bangladesh, with a focus on the Bagerhat district and nine Upazilas within it. Through a comprehensive analysis integrating field observations, stakeholder consultations, and literature reviews, the research delineates the multifaceted impacts of seawater intrusion on agriculture, livelihoods, environment, and economy in the region. Post-monsoon measurements reveal alarming levels of salinity in Gher and canal water, indicating significant infiltration of saline water into coastal aquifers and surface reservoirs. Both natural processes and human activities are identified as key contributors to this phenomenon. The consequences of seawater intrusion are far-reaching, encompassing reduced agricultural yields, depletion of traditional crops and fish species, economic hardships, and health hazards. Proposed mitigation strategies include land-use adjustments, canal reconstructions, and cultivation of salt-tolerant crops to safeguard agricultural productivity and livelihoods. Moreover, the study emphasizes the need for holistic approaches integrating agriculture, water resource management, health, and infrastructure development to address the challenges posed by seawater intrusion and foster sustainable development in affected coastal regions.

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