Jellyfish and Ctenophores Around Gotland in the Baltic Sea—Local Data Contributing to Global Assessments DOI Creative Commons
Florian Lüskow,

Philipp Neitzel,

Elizabeth R. Lawrence

и другие.

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(5), С. 852 - 852

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2025

In this study, we investigate the diversity and spatiotemporal distribution of gelatinous zooplankton (GZ) in central Baltic Sea (coastal waters Gotland adjacent Eastern Western Basins), a region characterised by low salinity ecological sensitivity. Despite being largest brackish water body globally, knowledge about its GZ, specifically, medusae ctenophores, is limited. Our research synthesises existing literature, open-access data, local reports. Three to five GZ species occur within studied area, with common jellyfish Aurelia aurita dominating. Peak sightings A. happen between July October, whereas ctenophore Mertensia ovum scyphozoan Cyanea capillata display sporadic occurrences. We identify notable gaps understanding phenology food web impacts due historical neglect insufficient monitoring, particularly under low-salinity conditions (between 5 8), which restricts richness. Jellyfish ctenophores fall Essential Ocean Variable (EOV) “Zooplankton Biomass Diversity” governed Global Observing System, UNESCO-IOC. EOVs are an approach for globally usable data adhere Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable (FAIR) principles. Including routine collection reporting would significantly enhance regional global understanding, contributing holistic ecosystem view. Thus, advocate ocean observation frameworks comprehensively monitor populations their ecological, biogeochemical, socioeconomic roles. findings serve as crucial step towards implications climate change assemblages Sea, promoting marine management.

Язык: Английский

Jellyfish and Ctenophores Around Gotland in the Baltic Sea—Local Data Contributing to Global Assessments DOI Creative Commons
Florian Lüskow,

Philipp Neitzel,

Elizabeth R. Lawrence

и другие.

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(5), С. 852 - 852

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2025

In this study, we investigate the diversity and spatiotemporal distribution of gelatinous zooplankton (GZ) in central Baltic Sea (coastal waters Gotland adjacent Eastern Western Basins), a region characterised by low salinity ecological sensitivity. Despite being largest brackish water body globally, knowledge about its GZ, specifically, medusae ctenophores, is limited. Our research synthesises existing literature, open-access data, local reports. Three to five GZ species occur within studied area, with common jellyfish Aurelia aurita dominating. Peak sightings A. happen between July October, whereas ctenophore Mertensia ovum scyphozoan Cyanea capillata display sporadic occurrences. We identify notable gaps understanding phenology food web impacts due historical neglect insufficient monitoring, particularly under low-salinity conditions (between 5 8), which restricts richness. Jellyfish ctenophores fall Essential Ocean Variable (EOV) “Zooplankton Biomass Diversity” governed Global Observing System, UNESCO-IOC. EOVs are an approach for globally usable data adhere Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable (FAIR) principles. Including routine collection reporting would significantly enhance regional global understanding, contributing holistic ecosystem view. Thus, advocate ocean observation frameworks comprehensively monitor populations their ecological, biogeochemical, socioeconomic roles. findings serve as crucial step towards implications climate change assemblages Sea, promoting marine management.

Язык: Английский

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