<p><b>Identifying
determinants
of
variation
in
fitness
for
organisms
with
complex
life
histories
has
been
a
longstanding
challenge
ecologists.
Night-time
conditions
encompass
half
the
lives
many
(Gaston
et
al.,
2022),
yet
impacts
varied
nocturnal
illumination
on
fitness-related
traits
across
ontogeny
are
rarely
considered.
Many
exhibit
differing
patterns
development,
growth,
and
reproduction
conjunction
natural
seasonal
variations
timing,
strength,
duration
light:dark
periods.
Interruptions
to
these
cycles
can
be
particularly
disruptive
that
rely
environmental
light
entrain
synchronise
development
or
reproduction.
Elucidating
unique
during
different
stages
history
difficult.
In
this
thesis,
I
assessed
effects
Forsterygion
lapillum
(the
New
Zealand
common
triplefin)
early
(embryonic)
adult
phases.</b></p>
<p>In
Chapter
2,
conducted
laboratory
experiment
appraise
strength
timing
(including
lunar
patterns),
adults.
addressed
three
questions:
1)
Does
alter
body
condition?
2)
growth
vary
light?
3)
How
does
affect
reproductive
behaviour?
exposed
triplefin
four
treatments
(regular
cycle,
dimmed
24-hr
artificial
light,
dark
at
night)
over
course
months.
then
evaluated
impact
relative
change
condition
each
individual
experiment.
Additionally,
extracted
otoliths
reconstruct
portion
analyses
assessing
if
somatic
between
treatments.
Lastly,
progressively
photographed
egg
clutches
quantified
influence
frequency
Body
was
not
influenced
by
treatment
but
differed
sex
pre-experimental
condition.
Female
fish
experienced
greater
reduction
than
males,
degraded
degree
as
increased.
While
determinant
condition,
interaction
treatment,
sex,
standard
length
caused
significant
increment
width.
This
pronounced
where
male
rates
increased
size
increased,
inverse
relationship
seen
females.
The
other
There
were
no
apparent
growth.
Reproduction
also
impacted
illumination.
Fish
night
more
likely
reproduce
those
Furthermore,
tended
lay
eggs
treatment.
number
laid
followed
semi-lunar
patterns.
regular
exhibited
numbers
first
third
quarter
moons,
while
had
asymmetrical
peaks
just
after
full
moon
before
new
moon.
Water
temperature
females
tank
did
likelihood
nor
events.
These
results
suggest
distinct
F.
interact
traits.</p>
3,
estimated
length,
structure,
success
embryonic
address
two
structure
development?
exposure
hatching
embryos?
Using
photographs
taken
throughout
experiment,
tracked
fates
clutch
their
dates
laying,
eye
hatching,
success.
used
estimates
assess
offspring.
Light
however,
overall
Clutches
longer
periods
moon,
when
it
coincided
moons.
Warmer
water
temperatures
laying
resulted
shorter
total
rate
time.
Conversely,
faster
took
less
time
hatch.
Hatching
likewise
hatched
have
lower
Larger
much
higher
temperatures,
small
clutches.
emphasise
complicated
interactions
cues
phases
(F.
lapillum)
highlight
need
further
research
into
subject.</p>
Endangered Species Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52, P. 303 - 341
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
Sea
turtles
are
an
iconic
group
of
marine
megafauna
that
have
been
exposed
to
multiple
anthropogenic
threats
across
their
different
life
stages,
especially
in
the
past
decades.
This
has
resulted
population
declines,
and
consequently
many
sea
turtle
populations
now
classified
as
threatened
or
endangered
globally.
Although
some
worldwide
showing
early
signs
recovery,
still
face
fundamental
threats.
is
problematic
since
important
ecological
roles.
To
encourage
informed
conservation
planning
direct
future
research,
we
surveyed
experts
identify
key
contemporary
(climate
change,
take,
fisheries,
pollution,
disease,
predation,
coastal
development)
faced
by
turtles.
Using
survey
results
current
literature,
also
outline
knowledge
gaps
our
understanding
impact
these
how
targeted
often
involving
emerging
technologies,
could
close
those
gaps.
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Maritime Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 69
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
In
the
marine
environment,
greening
of
grey
infrastructure
(GGI)
is
a
rapidly
growing
field
that
attempts
to
encourage
native
life
colonize
artificial
structures
enhance
biodiversity,
thereby
promoting
ecosystem
functioning
and
hence
service
provision.
By
designing
multifunctional
sea
defences,
breakwaters,
port
complexes
off-shore
renewable
energy
installations,
these
can
yield
myriad
environmental
benefits,
in
particular,
addressing
UN
SDG
14:
Life
below
water.
Whilst
GGI
has
shown
great
promise
there
evidence
base,
remain
many
criticisms
knowledge
gaps,
some
feel
scope
for
be
abused
by
developers
facilitate
harmful
development.
Given
surge
research
this
recent
years,
it
timely
review
literature
provide
an
update
on
state-of-the-art
relation
identify
remaining
gaps.
Despite
rapid
significant
advances
made
field,
currently
lack
science
practice
outside
academic
sectors
developed
world,
collective
need
schemes
intersectoral
transsectoral
research,
exchange,
capacity
building
optimize
pursuit
contributing
sustainable
Journal of Fish Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
105(2), P. 392 - 411
Published: April 7, 2024
The
challenge
of
managing
aquatic
connectivity
in
a
changing
climate
is
exacerbated
the
presence
additional
anthropogenic
stressors,
social
factors,
and
economic
drivers.
Here
we
discuss
these
issues
context
structural
functional
for
biodiversity,
specifically
fish,
both
freshwater
marine
realms.
We
posit
that
adaptive
management
strategies
consider
shifting
baselines
socio-ecological
implications
change
will
be
required
to
achieve
objectives.
role
renewable
energy
expansion,
particularly
hydropower,
critically
examined
its
impact
on
connectivity.
advocate
strategic
spatial
planning
incorporates
nature-positive
solutions,
ensuring
mitigation
efforts
are
harmonized
with
biodiversity
conservation.
underscore
urgency
integrating
robust
scientific
modelling
stakeholder
values
define
clear,
Finally,
call
innovative
monitoring
predictive
decision-making
tools
navigate
uncertainties
inherent
climate,
goal
resilience
sustainability
ecosystems.
ICES Journal of Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Abstract
As
offshore
wind
energy
expands
in
Europe,
maritime
planners
increasingly
need
to
consider
the
potential
effects
of
these
activities
on
different
types
marine
protected
areas
(MPAs),
including
Natura
2000
sites.
The
aim
this
article
is
critically
review
initial
development
inside
and/or
vicinity
Mediterranean
sites
and
other
MPAs.
western
Sea
taken
as
an
example
where
most
developments
have
been
proposed.
In
order
open
up
discussion
policy
guide
ecological
research
that
supports
holistic
decisions
regarding
farm
(OWF)
installation
region,
we
(i)
outline
context
MPA
for
OWF
development,
(ii)
summarize
impacts
EU-protected
habitats
species,
(iii)
assess
interactions
OWFs,
sites,
MPAs,
(iv)
propose
recommendations
approach
safeguard
After
documenting
overlaps
between
OWFs
MPAs
Mediterranean,
recommend
be
placed
outside
their
buffer
zones.
We
also
advocate
rigorous
independent
Appropriate
Assessments
carried
out
proposals
could
affect
areas.
ICES Journal of Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 5, 2023
Abstract
Offshore
wind
is
one
of
the
major
fast-growing
renewable
energy
industries,
and
sustainable
implementation
offshore
farms
(OWF)
desired.
Nature
positive
approaches
have
been
proposed
to
promote
biodiversity
gain
improve
ecosystem
resilience.
At
same
time,
coexistence
has
considered
a
way
mitigate
race
for
ocean
space
better
integrate
development
OWF
industry.
Here,
we
provide
systematic
narrative
synthesis
review
on
nature
in
OWFs.
We
observed
an
increased
interest
topics
over
last
5
years,
with
most
documents
coming
from
northern
hemisphere,
particular
Europe
North
Sea.
Literature
mostly
related
bottom-fixed
turbines,
relatively
fewer
available
regarding
floating
wind,
which
nascent
There
lack
long-term
situ
assessments
impact
approaches.
Whilst
there
are
various
impacts
OWFs,
literature
highlights
artificial
reef
effect
protection
(diversity
abundance)
ecological
economically
relevant
groups.
Coexistence
strategies
OWF,
such
as
fisheries,
aquaculture,
marine-protected
areas,
bring
negative
outcomes
environment,
further
investigation
their
integration
should
be
explored.
Frontiers in Marine Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Introduction
Maritime
traffic
and
coastal
urbanisation
significantly
contribute
to
the
introduction
proliferation
of
non-indigenous
species
(NIS).
However,
lack
information
might
prevent
effective
monitoring
in
data-limited
regions,
particularly
areas
experiencing
demographic
growth,
where
biofouling
communities
could
offer
crucial
insights
into
dynamics
NIS
invasions.
This
study
represents
a
baseline
characterization
northern
Saudi
Arabian
Red
Sea
(NEOM
region)
prior
extensive
urban,
industrial,
commercial
development.
Methods
Samples
were
collected
November
2023
February
2024
from
seven
sites
within
region.
At
each
site
time,
three
settlement
structures,
with
PVC
panel
attached
brick
rope,
sampled
after
3-months
deployment.
Panels
analysed
photo
quadrat
analysis
(PhQd),
examined
manually
collect
sessile
macroinvertebrate
specimens
for
taxonomic
identification
using
morphological
DNA
barcoding
analysis,
scraped
bulk
analyses
metabarcoding.
Five
water
samples
also
environmental
(eDNA)
analysis.
The
characteristics
obtained
by
deploying
temperature
data
loggers
through
an
risk
assessment.
Results
Community
patterns
observed
PhQd
datasets
revealed
clear
separation
two
Sharma
lagoon
remaining
sites.
eDNA
seawater
confirmed
these
spatial
differences,
detecting
variation
between
sampling
times
that
was
not
other
approaches.
A
total
20
18
cryptogenic
recorded,
which
12
identified
morphologically
detected
molecular
methods
only.
generally
low
coverage
confirms
NEOM
region
is
less
affected
marine
biological
invasions
compared
anthropized
habitats
Sea.
showed
high
human
pressure
levels
comparatively
higher
bryozoans
on
panels.
Discussion
provides
first
detailed
assessment
NEOM,
establishing
contributing
regional
reference
library
species.
As
development
spreads,
it
presents
both
challenges
opportunities,
highlighting
need
sustainable,
ecosystem-based
approaches
protect
valuable
natural
areas.
essential
future
as
develops.
