Trophic web structure and ecosystem attributes of a temperate coastal lagoon (Ria de Aveiro, Portugal)

Ecological Modelling, Год журнала: 2018, Номер 378, С. 13 - 25

Опубликована: Апрель 13, 2018

Язык: Английский

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Spatio-temporal variation of trematode parasites community in Cerastoderma edule cockles from Ria de Aveiro (Portugal)

Environmental Research, Год журнала: 2018, Номер 164, С. 114 - 123

Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2018

Язык: Английский

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Coupled hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling application for climate change impact assessment in the Nemunas river watershed–Curonian Lagoon–southeastern Baltic Sea continuum

Ocean science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 19(4), С. 1047 - 1066

Опубликована: Июль 12, 2023

Abstract. We analyse the cumulative impacts of climate change in a complex basin–lagoon–sea system continuum, which covers Nemunas river basin, Curonian Lagoon, and southeastern part Baltic Sea. A unique, state-of-the-art coupled modelling was developed using hydrological hydrodynamic models. The results four regional downscaled models from Rossby Centre high-resolution atmospheric model have been bias-corrected situ measurements were used as forcing to assess changes that continuum will undergo until end this century. Results show Lagoon be subjected higher discharges turn increase outgoing fluxes into Through these fluxes, both water residence time saltwater intrusion lagoon event frequency decrease. Most more pronounced northern lagoon, is likely influenced by variations discharge. Its delta area may susceptible flooding result elevated discharge during winter. southern experience lesser changes. While temperatures entire Sea steadily salinity decrease, foreseen physical characteristics not cause significant shifts ecosystem functioning but affect nutrient retention capacity. However, some services such ice fishing are expected vanish completely due loss cover.

Язык: Английский

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Variability in Carcinus maenas Fecundity Along Lagoons and Estuaries of the Portuguese Coast

Estuaries and Coasts, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 45(6), С. 1716 - 1727

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2022

Abstract Although Carcinus maenas as a species is widely studied, research focusing on fecundity still scarce. The main objective of this study was to evaluate size-fecundity relationships across different lagoons and estuaries, along the Portuguese coast, understand how local environment affects reproductive patterns. Between 2019 2020, ovigerous females were collected from Southern (Ria Formosa Ria de Alvor), Central (Rio Sado) Northern regions Aveiro) Portugal, each female estimated by counting weighing eggs. Morphometric (carapace width–egg counting; egg counting–egg weight; body wet weight–egg carapace width–body weight) inferred 180 egg-bearing with width between 26.96 61.25 mm. A positive correlation morphological parameters observed. Differences in found among all systems, northern southern varying 22121 408538 eggs per female. Furthermore, regional gradient observed regions, lower temperature estuaries displaying an increase fecundity. Rio Sado also affected salinity. Fecundity differences associated hydrodynamics, temperature, salinity systems. No statistically significant Carapace Width—Body Wet Weight regressions performed studied system, indicating that, contrary fecundity, somatic growth C. not latitudinal or environmental conditions.

Язык: Английский

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Biogeochemical dynamics and bioaccumulation processes in Manila clam: Implications for biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Ria de Aveiro Lagoon

Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science, Год журнала: 2018, Номер 209, С. 136 - 148

Опубликована: Май 8, 2018

Язык: Английский

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