Molecular investigation of harmful cyanobacteria reveals hidden risks and niche partitioning in Kenyan Lakes DOI Creative Commons
Brittany N. Zepernick, Lauren Hart, Emily E. Chase

et al.

Harmful Algae, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 140, P. 102757 - 102757

Published: Nov. 10, 2024

Despite the global expansion of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cHABs), research is biased to temperate systems within north, such as Laurentian Great Lakes. This lack diversity represents a significant gap in field and jeopardizes health those who reside along at-risk watersheds south. The African Lake, Lake Victoria, understudied despite serving second largest lake by surface area demonstrating year-round cHABs. Here, we address this knowledge performing molecular survey cHAB communities three anthropogenically ecologically important freshwater Victoria's Kenyan watershed: Winam Gulf (Lake Victoria), Simbi Naivasha. We identified bloom non-toxic Dolichospermum toxic Microcystis Gulf, with data suggesting sulfur limitation shapes competition dynamics between these two bloom-formers. Though did not detect Naivasha, it contained genera amongst lakes. In turn, our results indicated methane metabolism may allow picoplankton outcompete genera, while Synechococcus spp. serves source sink system. exhibited Limnospira at time sampling very low abundances present. Subsequently, were employed design screening risk assessment framework for local stakeholders. Cumulatively, work increase efforts on international scale an impetus monitoring scale.

Language: Английский

Do blue economic resources have potential for carbon management in ASEAN countries? An empirical assessment DOI
Ayesha Afzal, Lucian Belaşcu,

Jose-Maria Martinez-Gonzalo

et al.

Review of Accounting and Finance, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 16, 2025

Purpose Global carbon emissions have reached record levels, leading to climate change disrupting the natural environment. Controlling emissions, therefore, has become critical. This article aims highlight blue economic model – comprising marine trade, aquatic production and tourism for addressing this global challenge. Design/methodology/approach Data ASEAN been taken 2010–2022 period with indicators, energy factors green variables as predictors intensity outcome. System generalised method-of-moments used analyse data. Findings Blue renewable sources help lower in economies. Unchecked usage can lead higher intensity. Originality/value study responded calls empirical research about role of indicators controlling countries. The findings significant implications policymakers.

Language: Английский

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Molecular investigation of harmful cyanobacteria reveals hidden risks and niche partitioning in Kenyan Lakes DOI Creative Commons
Brittany N. Zepernick, Lauren Hart, Emily E. Chase

et al.

Harmful Algae, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 140, P. 102757 - 102757

Published: Nov. 10, 2024

Despite the global expansion of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cHABs), research is biased to temperate systems within north, such as Laurentian Great Lakes. This lack diversity represents a significant gap in field and jeopardizes health those who reside along at-risk watersheds south. The African Lake, Lake Victoria, understudied despite serving second largest lake by surface area demonstrating year-round cHABs. Here, we address this knowledge performing molecular survey cHAB communities three anthropogenically ecologically important freshwater Victoria's Kenyan watershed: Winam Gulf (Lake Victoria), Simbi Naivasha. We identified bloom non-toxic Dolichospermum toxic Microcystis Gulf, with data suggesting sulfur limitation shapes competition dynamics between these two bloom-formers. Though did not detect Naivasha, it contained genera amongst lakes. In turn, our results indicated methane metabolism may allow picoplankton outcompete genera, while Synechococcus spp. serves source sink system. exhibited Limnospira at time sampling very low abundances present. Subsequently, were employed design screening risk assessment framework for local stakeholders. Cumulatively, work increase efforts on international scale an impetus monitoring scale.

Language: Английский

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