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Mercury speciation in a complex tropical estuarine system: Understanding natural and anthropogenic influences
IF 2.1 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2024.104000
Prasad P. Padalkar , Parthasarathi Chakraborty , Soham Chatterjee , Debashish Pradhan , Deepak R. P , Arindam Sarkar , Saranya Jayachandran
Mercury (Hg) pollution is a major issue in many tropical estuarine systems. This study presents the distribution and speciation of mercury in Vembanad Lake (the largest estuarine system on the west coast of India), a RAMSAR site. It unravels how natural ligands control Hg speciation in the estuarine sediment system. Sedimentary Hg concentrations in the estuarine system varied from 3.5 ± 0.3 µg/kg to 50,105.0 ± 2505 µg/kg. The northern part of the lake exhibited exceptionally high sedimentary Hg concentrations (39.8 ± 2.4 µg/kg to 50,105 ± 2505 µg/kg), likely due to nearby industrial discharge. The central (3.5 ± 0.3 µg/kg to 116.0 ± 7.8 µg/kg) and southern regions (18.4 ± 1.1 µg/kg to 75.1 ± 1.0 µg/kg) had comparatively lower sedimentary Hg levels. Chemical speciation (Thermo-desorption technique) analysis revealed that sedimentary organic matter (SOM) acted as the primary host for Hg (21.6–100 % of total Hg), followed by sedimentary sulphides (SS) (below detection limit- 47.5 % of total Hg). The δ13C values for sediment samples ranged from −23.3 ‰ to −29.9 ‰. The end member mixing model indicates that SOM in the lake were derived from diverse sources, including terrestrial plants, soil OM, marine-derived organic matter, and anthropogenic activities like the coconut husk retting process. This study demonstrated how variations in natural ligand concentrations influenced the distribution and speciation of Hg in the system, and proposed a detailed mechanism for these processes. This study also suggests that activities related to disturbing sediment must be conducted cautiously to minimize Hg mobility and protect the ecosystem and human health in the region. The outcome of the research is expected to assist decision-makers in controlling Hg pollution in the estuary.
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Spatial and seasonal changes of microphytoplankton community assemblages, including harmful species in Acapulco Bay, Mexico
IF 2.1 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104040
Victor A. Cervantes-Urieta , Lorena M. Durán-Riveroll , Agustín A. Rojas-Herrera , Giovanni Moreno-Díaz , Alejandra Galeana-Parra , Allan D. Cembella
The composition of marine phytoplankton communities and environmental factors influencing their dynamics establish the trophic state of coastal ecosystems. The spatial distribution of the microphytoplankton community in Acapulco Bay, Mexico, was determined during two climatic seasons (dry and rainy). Dinoflagellates constituted the dominant group of microphytoplankton, followed by diatoms in both seasons. There was low numerical diversity but maximum dominance associated with harmful algal bloom (HAB) taxa, such as the diatom Pseudo-nitzschia and the dinoflagellate Dinophysis — potential producers of amnesic- (AST) and diarrheic-shellfish toxins (DST), respectively. Higher maximum nutrient concentrations likely promoted dominance of HAB species during the rainy season. Community structure analysis revealed that temperature and nutrients, e.g., inorganic phosphate and nitrate/ammonium concentrations, were key factors in the proliferation of the dinoflagellates Dinophysis caudata during the dry season and Triadinium polyedricum during the rainy season. The seasonal assemblages of dominant microphytoplankton species and HAB-forming taxa constitute a historical reference and provide essential knowledge for decision-making on biodiversity stability in the face of climate change.
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Unraveling the seasonal, habitat, and dietary influences on the fatty acid quality of fishes of the Vembanad Kol Wetland, the largest RAMSAR region on the south-west coast of India
IF 2.1 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104020
G. Vineetha , Kusum Komal Karati , R. Parvathy , Keziya James , Grinson George
Fishes have a vital role in providing nutritional security to a major share of the global population. However, the knowledge of the nutritional values of fish from the perspective of lipid quality in coastal waters of India is limited and thus it is difficult to provide information in perspective of their human health-promoting and prophylactic attributes. Hence, the nutritional quality of major economically harvestable fishes of the Vembanad Kol Wetland (VKW), the largest RAMSAR site on the west coast of India, was studied based on their lipid content and composition during dry and wet seasons. The high saline and plankton-rich environment of the dry season augmented their nutritional quality. Diverse habitat usages and feeding modes of different fishes influenced their essential fatty acid profiles. The study depicting the potential health and prophylactic benefits of VKW fishes will be beneficial in augmenting the nutritional and economic security of the inland population.
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Assessing microplastics in aquatic ecosystem: Sources, effects, and nature-based solution. A review
IF 2.1 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104030
Nishita Narwal , Mian Adnan Kakakhel
Microplastics (MPs) in the world ocean ranges from 0.002 to 62.50 item/m3, with a mean abundance of approximately 2.76 items/m3, with a mean size 2.50–2.63 mm. Plastics enter aquatic environments without treatment and undergo photodegradation, mechanical decomposition, and bacterial breakdown, which fragment them into finer particles. The potential toxic effects of these MPs on a diverse range of aquatic organisms and humans have generated global concern. MPs that are ingested by aquatic organisms can result in substantial adverse health effects, such as accumulation, impaired reproduction, disturbed functioning of gills, altered swimming behavior, immunosuppression, and bacterial dysbiosis. Various approaches have been applied for the removal of MPs; however, a nature-based mechanism is proposed, which could play a significant role in the mitigation of MPs in aquatic environments. This article provides a concise overview of the potential origins, pathways, bioavailability, trophic transfer, and effects of MPs on aquatic organisms. In addition, the review article aimed to emphasize a range of mitigation strategies, including the application of nanotechnology for MPs.
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Molecular signatures reveal intra-species divergence, undetectable by traditional morphology, in the deadly box jellyfish, Chironex yamaguchii (Cubozoa; Chirodropidae) of Western Pacific
IF 2.1 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104033
Sheldon Rey Boco , Christine Gloria Grace Capidos , Raffy Jay Fornillos , Phuping Sucharitakul , Jonathan W. Lawley , Dennis Talacay , Allen G. Collins , Ian Kendrich Fontanilla , Joseph Elliz Comendador , Facundo Rey M. Ladiao
Extensive systematics studies have led to remarkable advances in understanding cubozoan diversity, but identifying chirodropid species remains challenging due to morphological similarities and early taxonomic placements of many cubomedusae. Building from this state of knowledge, we investigated the identity of a venomous and deadly chirodropid box jellyfish in the Western Pacific (the Philippines and Japan) by analysing molecular and morphological features of the species. Here, we hypothesised that Chironex yamaguchii occurs in the Coral Triangle region of the Philippines, in addition to the records from the South Kuroshio region in Japan. After thorough morphological and molecular examinations, our findings reveal C. yamaguchii exists in the Coral Triangle. Traditional morphology including the pedalial canals, and microscopy of cnidocytes show nearly identical features between Japan’s and the Philippines’ cubomedusae. Remarkably, molecular analyses using cytochrome oxidase I (cox1) and ribosomal RNA (16S), revealed subtle divergence between Philippine and Japan’s C. yamaguchii (p-distances: cox1=0.04–0.05; 16S=0.03–0.11; patristic distances: cox1= 0.02–0.02; 16S= 1.90–5.20; p-values for both markers and distance values = <0.01). Phylogenetic analyses also confirmed the clade for C. yamaguchii from Japan is distinct from the Philippine clade with moderate to strong branch supports (> 90 %) while haplotype analyses indicated mutations separating Philippine C. yamaguchii from Japan’s specimens and other Chironex species. Further, the genetic markers and morphological identification were inconsistent, with C. yamaguchii from Japan and the Philippines appearing as distinct species in species-delimitation assessments using Assemble Species by Automatic Partitioning and Multi-rate Poisson Tree Processes. With these outcomes, we classified Philippine C. yamaguchii as putative cryptic species, awaiting clarification on possible reproductive isolation of this cubozoan. Our integrative approach resolved the taxonomic uncertainty, and solidified occurrence of C. yamaguchii in the Coral Triangle. This study emphasizes the importance of combined morphological and molecular analyses for accurate species identification in Cubozoa.
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Dynamics of biogeomorphology and CO2 sequestration in Jiangsu’s coastal salt marshes in East China following Spartina alterniflora invasion during 20112022
IF 2.1 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104052
Zeng-Feng Li , Ke-Hua Zhu , Wei Zhao , Hua-Yu Chen , Zeng Zhou , Zhen-Ming Ge
Coastal wetland ecosystems are important blue carbon sinks that are vulnerable to human activity, geographical changes, and ecological invasion. China’s coastline has been invaded by Spartina alterniflora stemming from its artificial introduction (Jiangsu Province is a hotspot). Understanding the bio-geomorphic changes and carbon dynamics in invaded coastal ecosystems is of great significance. In this study, a coupled model was established and validated to explore vegetation community dynamics, topographical changes, and CO2 fluxes in Jiangsu Province coastal salt marshes from 2011 to 2022. Both the measured and modeled results showed that the total vegetation area of the salt marshes continued to increase during the last decade, and the S. alterniflora area increased rapidly from 88.79 to 120.51 km2, accounting for 73.52 %. The area dominated by native Phragmites australis increased slightly, whereas that dominated by Suaeda glauca decreased rapidly. The simulated sedimentation rates in the salt marshes generally matched the monitored data in the northern and central regions of the Jiangsu coastline. The S. alterniflora invasion promoted flat accretion due to its rapid range expansion and strong sediment-trapping ability. The model described the variations in the CO2 fluxes of different vegetation types in salt marshes on daily, monthly, and annual scales. The calculation of gross CO2 sequestration demonstrated that Jiangsu’s coastal salt marshes possess robust carbon sink capabilities, with average amounts of 289,727.66 TC year−1 of gross primary production (GPP) and 193,440.07 TC year−1 of net ecosystem exchange (NEE). S. alterniflora marshes were the primary contributors to GPP (∼87 %) and NEE (∼88 %). Our results are helpful for assessing or predicting the effects of invasive species on the bio-geomorphic changes and carbon sink capacities of coastal wetlands, as a deliberate management strategy for invasive species control.
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Sediment quality evaluation in a strategic port zone: Application of Artemia franciscana and Emerita analoga in Callao Bay, Peru
IF 2.1 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104039
Lorena Alvariño , Luz Castañeda , Grober Panduro , Thiago Machado da Silva Acioly , Diego Carvalho Viana , José Iannacone
The ocean, as the largest continuous planetary ecosystem, hosts a vast array of organisms spanning different trophic levels, forming intricate food webs. However, escalating coastal development and natural resource exploitation pose significant risks, particularly pollution, leading to declines in plant and animal populations and habitat degradation. This study aimed to investigate the toxicity of marine sediment quality from Callao Bay, Peru, on marine crustaceans (A. franciscana and E. analoga), examining contamination levels, site-specific effects, and seasonal variability. Four sampling areas were considered and georeferenced using GPS (PA1 = Naval School, PA2 = Peruvian Marine Institute, PA3 = Callao Pier, and PA4 = San Lorenzo Island). Toxicity bioassays were conducted in four seasons (fall, winter, spring, and summer), with physicochemical parameters measured in situ (temperature, pH, salinity, and conductivity). Sediment samples exhibited significant variations in toxicity levels and organism responses. E. analoga showed the highest sensitivity to sediment toxicity compared to A. franciscana, particularly in winter, suggesting its potential as an indicator species for assessing environmental risks. The Pacific sand crab displayed elevated mortality rates at sites PA4 and PA3, as evidenced by higher LC50 values. Overall, these findings underscore the complex relationship between environmental factors, sediment quality, and organism responses, emphasizing the need for comprehensive monitoring and management strategies to safeguard marine ecosystem health.
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River discharge - tide interactions and tide propagation in the mesotidal tropical estuary of the Van Uc river, Red River delta, Vietnam
IF 2.1 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104029
J. Pénicaud , M. Herrmann , F. Toublanc , V.D. Vinh , S. Ouillon
This study documents the hydrodynamics of the Van Uc estuary, one of the main distributaries of the Red River in Vietnam, examining the roles of river discharge and tides on the hydrodynamics of this mesotidal estuary. Hourly discharge and water level data from two stations located respectively in the estuary and near shore are used to study the tidal propagation within the estuary. The results show that the estuary is flood dominated, i.e. with a shorter flood (11 h) than ebb period (14 h), more pronounced for high river discharge and for spring tide (10 h vs 15 h). A tidal range damping is found in the upstream estuary, also increasing with the river discharge and the tidal amplitude (r > 0.50, p < 0.01). Spring tides strongly increase the difference between the maximum inflowing and outflowing velocities and the duration of the flood currents (r = 0.25, p < 0.01). A high river discharge reduces the maximum inflow velocity, decreases the duration of the flood currents and increases the outflow duration (from 9 h to no flood current). It shifts the time of in- to out-flow reversal closer to high tide, and the out- to in-flow reversal from mid-flood to late flood. The characterization of tidal propagation contributes to improve the understanding of the behavior of this estuary, providing insights for further studies focusing on hydrodynamics and sediment transport.
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Polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis in marine ectotherms with different trophic levels under a global warming scenario: Interdisciplinary implications for the marine food chain, sustainable aquaculture, and human nutrition
IF 2.1 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104048
Ángel Urzúa , Marina Gebert
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Indonesian throughflow water and its circulation in the Maluku Sea: An evaluation using the CROCO model
IF 2.1 4区 环境科学与生态学 Q3 ECOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104047
Made Wedanta Suryadarma , Agus Saleh Atmadipoera , Dwiyoga Nugroho , Yuli Naulita , Rina Zuraida , Apriansyah
A high-resolution (1/36°) regional ocean circulation simulation was conducted for 2018–2022 using the CROCO model to examine Indonesian Throughflow (ITF) water distribution and circulation mechanisms. The results indicate that the model effectively reproduces CTD data collected from Argo floats as well as from the BUDEE 2022 Cruise carried out in September 2022. Results reveal that ITF water in the Maluku Sea (MS) has distinct layers: near-surface fresh water (<23 σθ), maximum salinity thermocline water from North Pacific (NP) Subtropical Water (23.5–26.0 σθ), salinity minimum subthermocline water from NP Intermediate Water and South Pacific Subtropical Water (25.5–27.0 σθ), and less saline Antarctic Intermediate Water (AAIW) (∼27.2 σθ). The model’s detailed spatial-temporal depiction of water mass distribution expands on previous studies. It indicates that thermocline water (S_max) and intermediate water (S_min) originate primarily from NP, transported southward by the Mindanao Current along the western boundary. Saline thermocline water also enters MS from the Halmahera Sea through the Obi Strait, while South Pacific Subtropical Water reaches MS along the same path. AAIW flows into MS via the northern passage. This ITF water distribution reflects southeast monsoon conditions (September 2022), which may differ during the northwest monsoon, warranting further study for a comprehensive understanding of seasonal variability in the eastern region.
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