Unveiling the Environmental Drivers of Pelagia noctiluca Outbreaks: A Decadal Study Along the Mediterranean Coastline of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(4), С. 642 - 642
Опубликована: Март 24, 2025
Pelagia
noctiluca
blooms
are
a
significant
ecological
event
in
the
Mediterranean,
with
profound
implications
for
marine
ecosystems
and
coastal
economies.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
interannual
seasonal
variability
of
bloom
patterns
along
Moroccan,
Algerian,
Tunisian
Mediterranean
coasts,
focusing
on
influence
environmental
factors
such
as
sea
surface
temperature,
nutrient
availability,
oceanographic
conditions
intensity
distribution.
The
analysis
reveals
fluctuations
size
across
three
regions,
most
substantial
occurring
from
June
August
during
warmer
months.
In
2014
2018,
peak
sizes
up
775
jellyfish
per
unit
area
were
recorded
Morocco
Algeria,
while
Tunisia
also
experienced
notable
blooms,
particularly
2015
2017.
However,
2020
2023,
marked
decline
was
observed
all
dropping,
Morocco.
Correlation
variables
showed
weak
moderate
relationships
between
key
factors.
Sea
temperature
positive
correlation
(r
=
0.13),
suggesting
that
waters
contribute
increased
intensity.
Nitrate
current
direction
exhibited
correlations
0.12
r
0.27),
indicating
availability
ocean
circulation
could
enhance
formation.
carbon
0.08)
phosphate
0.04)
further
suggest
organic
matter
play
minor
role
supporting
growth.
On
other
hand,
negative
oxygen
−0.04),
solar
radiation
wave
height
−0.05)
these
may
slightly
inhibit
intensity,
possibly
by
influencing
dynamics
dispersing
populations.
Notably,
pH
level
−0.29)
speed
−0.23)
stronger
correlations,
more
pronounced
inhibitory
effect.
conclusion,
this
research
highlights
complex
multifactorial
nature
dynamics,
where
interact
distribution
coasts.
While
variability,
anthropogenic
likely
role.
Further
is
necessary
better
understand
synergistic
effects
climate
change,
loading,
biological
interactions
effective
management
strategies.
Язык: Английский
Distribution modelling of jellyfish in Spanish coastal areas: An approach based on the maximum entropy principle
Ocean & Coastal Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
266, С. 107694 - 107694
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025
Язык: Английский
Microwave-assisted extraction of glycosaminoglycan-like polysaccharides from Rhizostoma pulmo jellyfish
Carbohydrate Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
553, С. 109500 - 109500
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025
Язык: Английский
Jellyfish Collagen in the Mediterranean Spotlight: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Marine Drugs,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
23(5), С. 200 - 200
Опубликована: Май 3, 2025
Research
increasingly
highlights
jellyfish
as
a
sustainable
alternative
to
other
animal
species,
particularly
for
its
collagen,
which
has
versatile
applications
in
blue
biotechnology.
This
review
explores
the
properties
of
jellyfish-derived
extraction
techniques,
and
diverse
industrial
based
on
current
scientific
literature.
With
particular
focus
research
Mediterranean
Sea,
we
underscore
role
order
Rhizostomeae
species
with
high
collagen
content
provide
an
overview
main
sources
harvesting,
including
active
fishing,
by-catch,
aquaculture.
In
basin,
blooming
Rhizostoma
pulmo,
Cotylorhiza
tuberculata,
Rhopilema
nomadica
represent
valuable
opportunity
harness
their
nutraceutical
benefits,
well
potential
development
biomaterials
tissue
engineering
regenerative
medicine.
Although
fishing
is
not
yet
well-established
region,
ongoing
collaborative
projects
fishermen’s
guilds
are
focused
promoting
circular
economy
strategies
valorize
innovative
resource.
Additionally,
aquaculture
emerges
promising
ensuring
supply,
Cassiopea
spp.
demonstrating
significant
biotechnological
applications.
Язык: Английский