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View article: A New Occurrence of Articuliths Beds in the Southwestern Atlantic
A New Occurrence of Articuliths Beds in the Southwestern Atlantic Open
View article: Danger on the plate: human health risks derived from the consumption of angular angelshark (Squatina guggenheim) meat in southeastern Brazil
Danger on the plate: human health risks derived from the consumption of angular angelshark (Squatina guggenheim) meat in southeastern Brazil Open
Introduction Shark and ray species are particularly vulnerable to pollutant bioaccumulation, including metals and metalloids, due to their k-strategist characteristics and mid–high trophic level. The angular angelshark ( Squatina guggenhei…
View article: Correction: Simulated larvae dispersion of the invasive sun-coral (Tubastrea spp.) along Rio de Janeiro’s coast: The role of submesoscale filaments on offshore transport and connectivity
Correction: Simulated larvae dispersion of the invasive sun-coral (Tubastrea spp.) along Rio de Janeiro’s coast: The role of submesoscale filaments on offshore transport and connectivity Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0313240.].
View article: Mapping marine plankton abundance along ecological gradients in the South Brazilian Shelf
Mapping marine plankton abundance along ecological gradients in the South Brazilian Shelf Open
Plankton communities form the foundation of marine food webs, determining the ecosystem carrying capacity and the services they provide. Their spatial distribution patterns are highly dynamic, influenced by ocean stratification, mixed laye…
View article: Negligência silenciosa: o risco das zooantroponoses na saúde pública
Negligência silenciosa: o risco das zooantroponoses na saúde pública Open
Existem várias enfermidades que têm o ser humano como o principal hospedeiro e podem provocar infecções em seus animais de companhia, como gripe suína, dengue, COVID-19 e tuberculose, além de diversos outros vírus, fungos, parasitas e bact…
View article: Sediment deposition in an upwelling rocky-reef in southwest Atlantic Ocean
Sediment deposition in an upwelling rocky-reef in southwest Atlantic Ocean Open
Sediment is highly related to coral reef degradation worldwide, and sedimentation is considered a critical cause of stress for coral communities. The current study focused on the Arraial do Cabo Marine Extractive Reserve (ACMER), recognize…
View article: Simulated larvae dispersion of the invasive sun-coral (Tubastrea spp.) along Rio de Janeiro’s coast: The role of submesoscale filaments on offshore transport and connectivity
Simulated larvae dispersion of the invasive sun-coral (Tubastrea spp.) along Rio de Janeiro’s coast: The role of submesoscale filaments on offshore transport and connectivity Open
The spread of invasive species in marine ecosystems is a growing global concern, particularly in regions with high economic and ecological importance. Sun corals ( Tubastraea spp.) are native scleractinians from the Pacific Ocean that have…
View article: Assessment of the fecundity of deep-sea corals in southeastern Brazil
Assessment of the fecundity of deep-sea corals in southeastern Brazil Open
Deep-sea corals have been facing several anthropogenic threats worldwide, making it increasingly important that studies better understand their reproductive biology and associated cycles. This study described the fecundity of the main habi…
View article: Non-native marine sessile benthic species from the coastal upwelling ecosystem of Arraial do Cabo, Brazil
Non-native marine sessile benthic species from the coastal upwelling ecosystem of Arraial do Cabo, Brazil Open
Marine bioinvasions are human-mediated events that have modified landscapes and altered the composition and structure of native communities. Arraial do Cabo is an Extractive Marine Protected Area located on the Southeastern Brazilian Coast…
View article: Baseline Assessment for Monitoring Rhodolith Beds Close to the Harbour of Porto Central at the Espirito Santo State, Southeastern Brazil.
Baseline Assessment for Monitoring Rhodolith Beds Close to the Harbour of Porto Central at the Espirito Santo State, Southeastern Brazil. Open
The rhodolith beds along the Brazilian continental shelf play a vital role in biota conservation and cover a significant area of the inner shelf margin. Because of their mobility and susceptibility to disturbances, it is crucial to map and…
View article: Early detection of marine bioinvasion by sun corals using YOLOv8
Early detection of marine bioinvasion by sun corals using YOLOv8 Open
Sun coral ( Tubastraea spp.) is an invasive species that poses a considerable threat to coastal ecosystems. Therefore, early detection is essential for effective monitoring and mitigation of its negative impacts on marine biodiversity. Thi…
View article: Microplastics, Contaminants, and Waste Hotspots: Divergences and Faults in Prioritizing Control Efforts
Microplastics, Contaminants, and Waste Hotspots: Divergences and Faults in Prioritizing Control Efforts Open
No longer is it possible to get rid of contaminants, as fragments of plastics spread everywhere, with their micropollutants and microorganisms loads. Microplastics are currently classified as emerging contaminants due to their negative eco…
View article: Managing the risk of marine bioinvasion via biofouling: trends in methods of assessment, policy, and legislation
Managing the risk of marine bioinvasion via biofouling: trends in methods of assessment, policy, and legislation Open
Maritime shipping has been recognized as the main pathway of species transference throughout the world. Ballast water or fouling on vessels have become the main vectors of aquatic species transportation between coastal marine ecosystems, w…
View article: Linking Organic Matter Sources to Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxin Accumulation in Coastal Mussels During a Harmful Algal Bloom
Linking Organic Matter Sources to Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxin Accumulation in Coastal Mussels During a Harmful Algal Bloom Open
View article: Updated range distribution of the non-native Asian green mussel <i>Perna viridis</i> (Linnaeus, 1758) at Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Updated range distribution of the non-native Asian green mussel <i>Perna viridis</i> (Linnaeus, 1758) at Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Open
Guanabara Bay, located at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a highly urbanized and polluted estuary that houses different port areas, shipyards, and marinas of intense maritime traffic. This infrastructure is widely associated with the introducti…
View article: Simulated larvae dispersion of the invasive sun-coral (<i>Tubastrea</i>spp.) along Rio de Janeiro’s coast: the role of submesoscale filaments on offshore transport and connectivity
Simulated larvae dispersion of the invasive sun-coral (<i>Tubastrea</i>spp.) along Rio de Janeiro’s coast: the role of submesoscale filaments on offshore transport and connectivity Open
The spread of invasive species in marine ecosystems is a growing global concern, particularly in regions with high economic and ecological importance. sun corals ( Tubastraea spp.) are scleractinians native to the Pacific Ocean that have s…
View article: Early warning indicators of decadal shifts in the planktonic assemblage of the Cabo Frio upwelling ecosystem
Early warning indicators of decadal shifts in the planktonic assemblage of the Cabo Frio upwelling ecosystem Open
Long-term monitoring of coupled environmental and biological components in upwelling ecosystems is critical
\nfor early warning under the global warming context. Temperature, salinity, nutrients, and plankton populations
\nare promising …
View article: Life history strategy of <i>Tubastraea</i> spp. corals in an upwelling area on the Southwest Atlantic: growth, fecundity, settlement, and recruitment
Life history strategy of <i>Tubastraea</i> spp. corals in an upwelling area on the Southwest Atlantic: growth, fecundity, settlement, and recruitment Open
Over the past few decades, corals of the genus Tubastraea have spread globally, revealing themselves to be organisms of great invasive capacity. Their constant expansion on the Brazilian coast highlights the need for studies to monitor the…
View article: Physico-chemical, microbiological, nutritional composition and sensory analysis of products enriched with mechanically separated meat of marine fish
Physico-chemical, microbiological, nutritional composition and sensory analysis of products enriched with mechanically separated meat of marine fish Open
Fish processing technologies are in full development with new techniques and product formulations. The objective of this work is the development and analyze the physical-chemical, microbiological, nutritional and sensory composition of thr…
View article: Complexity-functioning relationships differ across different environmental conditions
Complexity-functioning relationships differ across different environmental conditions Open
Habitat complexity is widely considered an important determinant of biodiversity, and enhancing complexity can play a key role in restoring degraded habitats. However, the effects of habitat complexity on ecosystem functioning - as opposed…
View article: Temperature Effects on Symbiodineaceae Hosted on Millepora Alcicornis in a Marginal Rocky-Reef
Temperature Effects on Symbiodineaceae Hosted on Millepora Alcicornis in a Marginal Rocky-Reef Open
View article: Didemnum Sp Carpet Ascidian Overgrowing Corals in an Upwelling Rocky Reef
Didemnum Sp Carpet Ascidian Overgrowing Corals in an Upwelling Rocky Reef Open
View article: Effect of Turbidity on Semi-Automatic Analysis of Copepod Size and Abundance Distribution in the Water Column
Effect of Turbidity on Semi-Automatic Analysis of Copepod Size and Abundance Distribution in the Water Column Open
Automated image systems to characterize aquatic organisms improve research and enable fast response to environmental risk situations. In November 2015, a dam in Mariana City-MG (Brazil) collapsed and led to the disposal of mud tailings fro…
View article: The Brazilian National Plan to Combat Marine Litter: A Critical Assessment
The Brazilian National Plan to Combat Marine Litter: A Critical Assessment Open
View article: Legal Space of Modern Political Life: Digital Law and International Governance
Legal Space of Modern Political Life: Digital Law and International Governance Open
The development of new digital technologies has already turned into a revolutionary movement in many social contexts, and it is expected that the trend will intensify. The raised topic is essential for understanding the dynamics of interna…
View article: Modeling the larvae dispersion of sun coral in the Brazil current off Cape Frio: A cyclonic eddy scenario
Modeling the larvae dispersion of sun coral in the Brazil current off Cape Frio: A cyclonic eddy scenario Open
The study aims to understand the dispersal patterns of non-indigenous Tubastraea spp. (Sun Coral) larvae in the Brazil Current (BC), specifically in the Cape Frio recurrent cyclonic eddy (CFE) scenario. For this, the Regional Ocean Model S…
View article: Ciência de dados aplicada à biotecnologia marinha: avaliação do potencial biotecnológico das espécies bentônicas de Arraial do Cabo (RJ, Brasil)
Ciência de dados aplicada à biotecnologia marinha: avaliação do potencial biotecnológico das espécies bentônicas de Arraial do Cabo (RJ, Brasil) Open
Diversos seres vivos marinhos possuem substâncias desconhecidas que podem ser utilizadas em muitas áreas como da ciência. A biotecnologia, mais especificamente a biotecnologia marinha é um campo emergente e com realizações promissoras nas …
View article: Chemical diversity and antifouling activity of geniculate calcareous algae (Corallinales, Rhodophyta) from Brazil
Chemical diversity and antifouling activity of geniculate calcareous algae (Corallinales, Rhodophyta) from Brazil Open
Marine biofouling is a natural process by which many organisms colonize and grow in submerged structures, causing serious economic consequences for the maritime industry. Geniculate calcareous algae (GCA; Corallinales, Rhodophyta) produce …
View article: Carbonate system in the Cabo Frio upwelling
Carbonate system in the Cabo Frio upwelling Open
The quantitative assessment of the carbonate system represents one of the biggest challenges toward the "Sustainable Development Goals" defined by the United Nations in 2015. In this sense, the present study investigated the Spatio-tempora…
View article: Carbonate system in the Cabo Frio upwelling
Carbonate system in the Cabo Frio upwelling Open
The quantitative assessment of the carbonate system represents one of the biggest challenges defined by the United Nations in 2015 toward the "Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGs). In this sense, the present study investigated the Spatio-…