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View article: Soil Organic Carbon Storage in Different Land Uses in Tropical Andean Ecosystems and the Socio-Ecological Environment
Soil Organic Carbon Storage in Different Land Uses in Tropical Andean Ecosystems and the Socio-Ecological Environment Open
This study investigates the relationship between land use and soil organic carbon (SOC) storage in tropical Andean ecosystems, introducing a socio-ecological perspective to assess how community conservation perceptions influence SOC storag…
View article: Indicators for ecosystem services and vulnerabilities in the Mediterranean Sea. An initial application
Indicators for ecosystem services and vulnerabilities in the Mediterranean Sea. An initial application Open
Economy and society rely on a healthy marine ecosystem to meet a number of tangible and intangible needs. However, understanding the composition and trends in the exchange between the marine ecosystem and the socio-economic system is key t…
View article: Ecotracer set up to trace microplastics up the Black Sea marine food web
Ecotracer set up to trace microplastics up the Black Sea marine food web Open
View article: Saltwater inflows and circulation dominantly influence Baltic Sea eutrophication (2010–2021)
Saltwater inflows and circulation dominantly influence Baltic Sea eutrophication (2010–2021) Open
The Baltic Sea’s chronic eutrophication is conventionally attributed to anthropogenic nutrient inputs, but physical processes—such as stratification, saltwater inflows, circulation, and ice cover—play a critical yet understudied role in mo…
View article: The influence of atmospheric and oceanographic conditions on the occurrence of Portuguese Man-o-War (Physalia physalis) along the Iberian coasts. The case of summer 2019 and potential future implications
The influence of atmospheric and oceanographic conditions on the occurrence of Portuguese Man-o-War (Physalia physalis) along the Iberian coasts. The case of summer 2019 and potential future implications Open
The pleustonic, open-ocean dweller Physalia physalis can reach European Atlantic coasts when the combination of wind and currents drags the colonies from their typical habitats in the open ocean towards these shores. Usually, this passive …
View article: Characterizing the diet of Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus across its spatial range: a metadata analysis spanning over three decades
Characterizing the diet of Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus across its spatial range: a metadata analysis spanning over three decades Open
Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus (ABFT) are highly migratory predators that feed across diverse foraging habitats throughout their range. ABFT diet has been characterized regionally, but a broader analysis is needed to help inform eco…
View article: Potential risk of macro-plastic on the megafauna of two semi-enclosed European seas
Potential risk of macro-plastic on the megafauna of two semi-enclosed European seas Open
Plastic pollution, particularly macro-plastic, poses significant threats to marine ecosystems worldwide, with adverse effects on marine megafauna such as mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles. This study examines the areas of higher risk of m…
View article: The overlooked impacts of freshwater scarcity on oceans as evidenced by the Mediterranean Sea
The overlooked impacts of freshwater scarcity on oceans as evidenced by the Mediterranean Sea Open
Water stress is an urgent issue in many regions worldwide, particularly in southern European countries. This study reveals the consequences of decreased freshwater flow on marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean Sea due to climate change an…
View article: State of the art modelling for the Black Sea ecosystem to support European policies
State of the art modelling for the Black Sea ecosystem to support European policies Open
The Black Sea is affected by numerous anthropogenic pressures, such as eutrophication and pollution through coastal and river discharges, fisheries overexploitation, species invasions, and the impacts of climate change. Growing concerns re…
View article: The major role of riverine outflows in shaping the current and future habitats of Harmful Algal Blooms: the case of the North Sea
The major role of riverine outflows in shaping the current and future habitats of Harmful Algal Blooms: the case of the North Sea Open
This study investigates the extension of the potential habitat of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the North Sea using observational data and model experiments under current and future climate scenarios. We assess the combined effects of tem…
View article: Warming promotes expansion of a key demersal fishing resource of the western Mediterranean
Warming promotes expansion of a key demersal fishing resource of the western Mediterranean Open
Climate change is affecting marine ecosystems altering the distribution and abundance of organisms, with implications for fisheries and food security. This warming-induced reshuffle in species abundance could bring threats and opportunitie…
View article: Effects of sea ice on Baltic Sea eutrophication
Effects of sea ice on Baltic Sea eutrophication Open
This study investigates the influence of sea ice on eutrophication in the Baltic Sea ecosystem by comparing simulations from 1953 to 2017, with ice and without ice cover. We assessed the impact from ice cover by using eutrophication indica…
View article: Author Correction: Proof of concept for a new sensor to monitor marine litter from space
Author Correction: Proof of concept for a new sensor to monitor marine litter from space Open
View article: Assessing the potential for seaweed cultivation in EU seas through an integrated modelling approach
Assessing the potential for seaweed cultivation in EU seas through an integrated modelling approach Open
The potential of large-scale seaweed cultivation to contribute to achieving ambitious EU-wide objectives, such as food security, energy independence, carbon neutrality and ecosystems restoration, is widely recognized. However, there is a l…
View article: Proof of concept for a new sensor to monitor marine litter from space
Proof of concept for a new sensor to monitor marine litter from space Open
View article: Effects of EU policy and climate change on future delivery of nutrients to European seas
Effects of EU policy and climate change on future delivery of nutrients to European seas Open
In Europe, intensive agriculture and high population density pose pressures on water resources quality and quantity. Water abstractions, intensive agriculture and wastewaters from urban areas and industries modify natural water availabilit…
View article: Best Practices on the Coupling between Biogeochemical and Higher Trophic Level Models
Best Practices on the Coupling between Biogeochemical and Higher Trophic Level Models Open
View article: Effects of Sea Ice on Baltic Sea Eutrophication
Effects of Sea Ice on Baltic Sea Eutrophication Open
View article: Effects of Sea Ice on Baltic Sea Eutrophication
Effects of Sea Ice on Baltic Sea Eutrophication Open
View article: Top-down and bottom-up control of phytoplankton in a mid-latitude continental shelf ecosystem
Top-down and bottom-up control of phytoplankton in a mid-latitude continental shelf ecosystem Open
View article: Should we reconsider how to assess eutrophication?
Should we reconsider how to assess eutrophication? Open
Eutrophication in marine waters is traditionally assessed by checking if nutrients, algal biomass and oxygen are below/above a given threshold. However, increased biomass, nutrient concentrations and oxygen demand do not lead to undesirabl…
View article: Determining the distribution and accumulation patterns of floating litter using modelling tools in the Baltic Sea
Determining the distribution and accumulation patterns of floating litter using modelling tools in the Baltic Sea Open
Marine plastic floating on the sea surface is a major environmental problem. The present studyinvestigated the potential transport patterns of floating marine litter and areas of itsaccumulation in the Baltic Sea by using a hydrodyna…
View article: Modelling the Mediterranean Sea ecosystem at high spatial resolution to inform the ecosystem-based management in the region
Modelling the Mediterranean Sea ecosystem at high spatial resolution to inform the ecosystem-based management in the region Open
View article: Stochastic Modelling to Assess External Environmental Drivers of Atlantic Chub Mackerel Population Dynamics
Stochastic Modelling to Assess External Environmental Drivers of Atlantic Chub Mackerel Population Dynamics Open
The population dynamics of small and middle-sized pelagic fish are subject to considerable interannual and interdecadal fluctuations in response to fishing pressure and natural factors. However, the impact of environmental forcing on these…
View article: Report on data collected on small pelagics and environmental forcing on the west coast of Africa
Report on data collected on small pelagics and environmental forcing on the west coast of Africa Open
Fisheries of small pelagics, namely sardine (Sardina pilchardus), chub mackerel (Scomber colias) and European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in Morocco and Mauritania are extremely important from the socio-economic perspective. They acco…
View article: Report on small pelagics and environmental forcing off the west coast of Africa
Report on small pelagics and environmental forcing off the west coast of Africa Open
The north west coast of Africa, particularly the Moroccan Atlantic coast is characterized by a high primary production and high derived biomass of small pelagic species. The fishery of this group plays a key role in the Moroccan fisheries …
View article: Current Advances and Challenges in Ocean Science—Feature Papers for the Founding of <em>Oceans</em>
Current Advances and Challenges in Ocean Science—Feature Papers for the Founding of <em>Oceans</em> Open
This Special Issue is designed to celebrate the founding of the open-access journal Oceans and is focused on presenting new ideas and advances at the cutting edge of ocean science. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limit…
View article: Editorial: Using Ecological Models to Support and Shape Environmental Policy Decisions
Editorial: Using Ecological Models to Support and Shape Environmental Policy Decisions Open
Marine and coastal ecosystems are directly or indirectly affected by human activities (Von Glasow et al., 2013; Halpern et al., 2019; He and Silliman, 2019; O'hara et al., 2021). Because of their complexity, predicting the effects of regul…
View article: Model based estimate of transboundary litter pollution on Mediterranean coasts
Model based estimate of transboundary litter pollution on Mediterranean coasts Open
Plastic litter pollution is one of the major concerns for the health of marine ecosystems worldwide. This pervasive form of pollution affects all oceans and seas and it's interacting with multiple levels of the marine food webs. In the Eur…
View article: Making spatial-temporal marine ecosystem modelling better – A perspective
Making spatial-temporal marine ecosystem modelling better – A perspective Open
Marine Ecosystem Models (MEMs) provide a deeper understanding of marine ecosystem dynamics. The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development has highlighted the need to deploy these complex mechanistic spatial-tempora…