Effect size as a measure of biological relevance for offshore wind impact studies

ICES Journal of Marine Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 82(3)

Published: March 1, 2025

Abstract There is an urgent need to translate the outcomes of offshore-wind-fisheries research and monitoring into information that useful decision-makers. Papers published in peer-reviewed journals typically report whether or not results are significant based on a statistical test associated P-value which compared threshold (e.g. P < 0.05). However, significance cannot tell us observed hold any biological relevance. The lack clear connection relevance makes it difficult for decision-makers interpret findings understand how given study fits larger picture offshore wind interactions with ecosystem. Toward addressing this challenge, paper following recommendations studies scientists, fisheries managers, other stakeholders: (i) effect size(s) confidence intervals alongside conventional tests significance; (ii) consider using scientific reasoning assess magnitude direction size, width intervals, factors may have affected them; (iii) advance cumulative science by reporting components used calculate sizes, namely mean, standard deviation, sample sizes individual studies; (iv) publish raw data new existing open access repositories FAIR guiding principles stewardship management, i.e. should be Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable; (v) conduct periodic meta-analyses evaluate magnitude, size overall mean development across studies.

Language: Английский

A Review of Additive Manufacturing Techniques in Artificial Reef Construction: Materials, Processes, and Ecological Impact

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(8), P. 4216 - 4216

Published: April 11, 2025

In recent years, additive manufacturing technologies have been employed for ecological projects, especially those connected with artificial reefs. This approach brings a lot of advantages, including the design more complex structures, surfaces fitted to needs water organisms. technology can effectively support and engineering, in restoration efforts. The main aim this article is demonstrate state art further perspectives development coral based on critical analysis literature, supported by selected case studies. describes current used creation reefs, putting emphasis manufacturing, evaluates currently materials, summarizes influence ecosystems through It also discusses challenges limitations 3D printing reefs as well presents trends directions. most important findings show that analyzed field promising interdisciplinary research area practical implementations require collaboration between specialists from different branches.

Language: Английский

Evolution Trends and Future Prospects in Artificial Marine Reef Research: A 28-Year Bibliometric Analysis

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1), P. 184 - 184

Published: Dec. 29, 2024

Under growing recognition of the need to restore marine ecosystems and promote sustainable use ocean resources, this research delves into an analysis studies on artificial reefs in environment spanning from 1996 2024 explore how they have evolved supporting biodiversity growth fishery management while also promoting ecosystem sustainability over time. Using tools like CiteSpace 6.3. R1 VOSviewer 1.6.18, a total 586 publications were examined pinpoint authors, current trends research, emerging focal points. This study highlights roles played by countries such as United States, China, Australia, well esteemed institutions, NOAA Chinese Academy Fisheries Sciences leading field. In field study, there are topics restoring its natural state making fisheries more creating habitats with diverse structures elements; shows reef involves different areas expertise working together for common goal. The findings suggest trend towards using ecofriendly materials 3D printing improve design ecological functionality reefs. However, some challenges still exist, conducting assessments long-term effects finding balance between meeting needs people terms economic aspects. importance adapting their strategies ensure that play role protecting life resources way. By charting out existing knowledge landscape, lays groundwork endeavors focused tackling these obstacles propelling forward.

Language: Английский