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Schroeder R, Petermann A, Schwingel PR, Correia AT. Biological patterns of reproduction of the Brazilian sardine Sardinella brasiliensis in the purse seine fishery of Southwest Atlantic Ocean: A long-term assessment. Mar Environ Res 2024; 197:106457. [PMID: 38519355 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2024.106457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Recent estimates of the size at first maturity (L50) of Sardinella brasiliensis showed contradictory results with a decreasing in the fish stock biomass encompassed by increasing values of L50. The methodological approach used hereby allowed to separate sardines classified in the virginal maturity stage from those categorized in the recovery stage, and ready for one next spawning event. This study evaluated the hypothesis of the existence of separated stocks experiencing distinct environmental conditions and fishing pressures which may have altered L50 estimates using a robust dataset based on biological samples collected along the entire species distribution area in the southeast-south Brazilian coast [Rio de Janeiro (RJ), São Paulo (SP), Paraná (PR), Santa Catarina (SC) and Rio Grande do Sul (RS)] between 2000 and 2018. A reclassification of the gonadal maturity stages provided a more realistic estimate of L50. Combining biological, reproductive, fishing data and the mean temperature of the catch (MTC), the leave-one-out classification correctly re-assigned individuals with an overall accuracy of 85% [100% (RJ), 45% (SP), 99% (PR), 99% (SC) and 82% (RS)]. The connectivity between the local populations of S. brasiliensis off RJ (23°S) and the southern populations is limited, contrasting to spatial structured semi-discrete population-units found between SP and RS (24°S-30°S). The northern extreme population-unit (RJ, 22°S-23°S) showed an expressive reduction of L50, and a negative correlation was detected between the increasing MTC values and the abundance of early maturing individuals and recruits of the species. Stock specific L50 estimates seemed to act as indicators of long term environmental fluctuations.
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- Rafael Schroeder
- Laboratório de Ecossistemas Aquáticos e Pesqueiros (LEAP). Escola Politécnica. Universidade do Vale do Itajaí. R. Uruguai 458, Centro 88302-901, Itajaí, Brazil; Laboratório de Estudos Marinhos Aplicados (LEMA). Escola Politécnica. Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI). Rua Uruguai 458, Centro, 88302-901, Itajaí, Brazil; Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR). Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4550-208, Matosinhos, Portugal.
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- Laboratório de Ecossistemas Aquáticos e Pesqueiros (LEAP). Escola Politécnica. Universidade do Vale do Itajaí. R. Uruguai 458, Centro 88302-901, Itajaí, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Ecossistemas Aquáticos e Pesqueiros (LEAP). Escola Politécnica. Universidade do Vale do Itajaí. R. Uruguai 458, Centro 88302-901, Itajaí, Brazil
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- Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental (CIIMAR). Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4550-208, Matosinhos, Portugal; Escola de Ciências da Vida e do Ambiente da Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (ECVA-UTAD), Quinta dos Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal; Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar da Universidade do Porto (ICBAS-UP), Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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Mjaatveit M, Oldernes H, Gudbrandsen OA. Effects of diets containing fish oils or fish oil concentrates with high cetoleic acid content on the circulating cholesterol concentration in rodents. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Nutr 2024; 131:606-621. [PMID: 37737066 PMCID: PMC10803824 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114523002118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Hypercholesterolaemia is a major risk factor for CVD. Fish intake is associated with lower risk of CVD, whereas supplementation with n-3 long-chain PUFA (LC-PUFA) has little effect on the cholesterol concentration. We therefore investigated if cetoleic acid (CA), a long-chain MUFA (LC-MUFA) found especially in pelagic fish species, could lower the circulating total cholesterol (TC) concentration in rodents. A systematic literature search was performed using the databases PubMed, Web of Science and Embase, structured around the population (rodents), intervention (CA-rich fish oils or concentrates), comparator (diets not containing CA) and the primary outcome (circulating TC). Articles were assessed for risk of bias using the SYRCLE's tool. A meta-analysis was conducted in Review Manager v. 5.4.1 (the Cochrane Collaboration) to determine the effectiveness of consuming diets containing CA-rich fish oils or concentrates on the circulating TC concentration. Twelve articles were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis, with data from 288 rodents. Consumption of CA-rich fish oils and concentrates resulted in a significantly lower circulating TC concentration relative to comparator groups (mean difference -0·65 mmol/l, 95 % CI (-0·93, -0·37), P < 0·00001), with high statistical heterogeneity (I2 = 87 %). The risk of bias is unclear since few of the entries in the SYRCLE's tool were addressed. To conclude, intake of CA-rich fish oils and concentrates prevents high cholesterol concentration in rodents and should be further investigated as functional dietary ingredients or supplements to reduce the risk for developing CVD in humans.
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- Margrete Mjaatveit
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, 5021, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, 5021, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, 5021, Norway
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Lopes C, Ambrosino AC, Figueiredo C, Caetano M, Santos MM, Garrido S, Raimundo J. Microplastic distribution in different tissues of small pelagic fish of the Northeast Atlantic Ocean. Sci Total Environ 2023; 901:166050. [PMID: 37543340 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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The accumulation of microplastics (MP) by marine species of ecological and commercial interest represents a major concern, particularly for those present in human diet. This study analysed the accumulation of MP in three species of coastal pelagic fish with high commercial value, European sardine (Sardina pilchardus), European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) and horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), collected along the Western coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The gastrointestinal tract (GT), gills and muscle were analysed and a total of 504 particles were observed. MP were found in all target tissues of the studied species. Horse mackerel exhibited significantly higher concentrations of microplastics in GT compared to other tissues. On the other hand, anchovies and sardines had significantly lower microplastic concentrations in their muscle tissue. The accumulation of microplastics in the gills showed a significant difference between species, with anchovy having significantly higher concentrations compared to horse mackerel. Horse mackerel had the highest percentage of individuals with microplastics in their GT (92 %), followed by sardine (75 %) and anchovy (50 %). Horse mackerel was also the species that registered the highest percentage of individuals with particles in the muscle (63 %), followed by anchovy (40 %) and finally sardine (39 %). MP in the gills of European sardines and anchovies were similar to those found in water samples. The majority of MP found measured <0.5 mm and were blue fibers. Furthermore, the presence of MP in the GT showed a weak and moderated significant negative correlation with the Fulton Condition Index in horse mackerel and European sardine. Our study confirms the ubiquitous extent of MP contamination in the ocean and provides baseline evidence of MP tissue distribution in three small pelagic fish species with distinct feeding behaviour, while correlating this with the presence of MP in water. Importantly, the results of this study contribute to improve the understanding of biological partitioning of MP in open sea fish species with high commercial relevance, and the potential deleterious effects of our increasingly MP contaminated world.
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- Clara Lopes
- IPMA - Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere, Rua Alfredo Magalhães Ramalho, 6, 1495-006 Lisbon, Portugal; CIIMAR/CIIMAR-LA - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; FCUP - Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre S/N, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal.
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- IPMA - Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere, Rua Alfredo Magalhães Ramalho, 6, 1495-006 Lisbon, Portugal
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- CIIMAR/CIIMAR-LA - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- IPMA - Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere, Rua Alfredo Magalhães Ramalho, 6, 1495-006 Lisbon, Portugal; CIIMAR/CIIMAR-LA - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR/CIIMAR-LA - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal; FCUP - Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre S/N, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- IPMA - Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere, Rua Alfredo Magalhães Ramalho, 6, 1495-006 Lisbon, Portugal; MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
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- IPMA - Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere, Rua Alfredo Magalhães Ramalho, 6, 1495-006 Lisbon, Portugal; CIIMAR/CIIMAR-LA - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Avenida General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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Matluba M, Ahmed MK, Chowdhury KMA, Khan N, Ashiq MAR, Islam MS. The pervasiveness of microplastic contamination in the gastrointestinal tract of fish from the western coast of Bangladesh. Mar Pollut Bull 2023; 193:115145. [PMID: 37331273 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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This study investigated the prevalence of microplastics (MPs) in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of fish from the western coast of Bangladesh, the world's largest mangrove ecosystem. Altogether, 8 different species of fish (5 demersal and 3 pelagic) were examined. Microplastics were detected in every individual fish with an average abundance of 7.1 ± 3.14 particles per specimen. The demersal species were observed to consume more microplastics (7.78 ± 3.51) than the pelagic species (5.92 ± 2.06). Moreover, small-sized fish was found to accumulate higher MPs/body weight than large-sized fish. Polypropylene was the most abundant polymer type (45 %) and fiber was the most prevalent shape (71 %). SEM analysis revealed cracks, pits, and foreign particles on the microplastics' surface, representing their ability to bear organic pollutants and heavy metals. This study will be a source of information for future research and a guide for policy-makers to take better actions to protect and restore marine resources.
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- Marhaba Matluba
- Department of Oceanography, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Oceanography, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Oceanography, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Fiber and Polymer Research Division, BCSIR Laboratories Dhaka, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh.
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Valente T, Costantini ML, Careddu G, Berto D, Piermarini R, Rampazzo F, Sbrana A, Silvestri C, Ventura D, Matiddi M. Tracing the route: Using stable isotope analysis to understand microplastic pathways through the pelagic-neritic food web of the Tyrrhenian Sea (Western Mediterranean). Sci Total Environ 2023; 885:163875. [PMID: 37149172 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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This study provides a pilot investigation of the relationship between microplastic ingestion and the trophic ecology of three pelagic fish species (Engraulis encrasicolus, Scomber scombrus, and Trachurus trachurus) from Anzio coast, Tyrrhenian Sea (Western Mediterranean). Stable isotope analysis has been performed to determine the trophic position and the isotopic niche of the three species. Then, data on the occurrence, abundance, and diversity of ingested microplastics have been analyzed considering the observed foraging patterns. The detected differences in the estimated trophic position (E. encrasicolus = 3.08 ± 0.18; S. scombrus = 3.57 ± 0.21; T. trachurus = 4.07 ± 0.21), together with the absence of overlap in the isotopic niches confirm that the three examined species cover different ecological roles within the coastal-pelagic food web. Results from the analysis of ingested microplastics show that the trophic position has no remarkable effects on the incidence of microplastic ingestion, with no significant differences detected in terms of both frequency of occurrence and number of ingested microplastics per individual. However, differences among species emerge when considering the diversity of ingested microplastic types in terms of shape, size, color, and polymer composition. Species at higher trophic levels have shown to ingest a greater diversity of microplastics, including a significant increase in the size of the ingested particles (median surface area: 0.011 mm2 in E. encrasicolus; 0.021 mm2 in S. scombrus; 0.036 mm2 in T. trachurus). The ingestion of larger microplastics might be due to the larger gape sizes but also to active selection mechanisms, likely stimulated by the similarity of these particles to natural or potential prey of both S. scombrus and T. trachurus. Overall, this study suggests that microplastic ingestion can be affected by the different trophic position of fish species, providing new insights about the impact of microplastic contamination on the pelagic community.
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- Tommaso Valente
- 'La Sapienza' University of Rome, Department of Environmental Biology, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, RM, Italy; ISPRA, Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Via di Castel Romano 100, 00128 Rome, RM, Italy
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- 'La Sapienza' University of Rome, Department of Environmental Biology, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, RM, Italy
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- 'La Sapienza' University of Rome, Department of Environmental Biology, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, RM, Italy.
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- ISPRA, Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Via Padre Venturini snc, 30015, Loc. Brondolo, Chioggia, VE, Italy
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- ISPRA, Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Via di Castel Romano 100, 00128 Rome, RM, Italy
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- ISPRA, Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Via Padre Venturini snc, 30015, Loc. Brondolo, Chioggia, VE, Italy
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- ISPRA, Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Via di Castel Romano 100, 00128 Rome, RM, Italy; PhD Program in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology, Department of Biology, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Via della Ricerca Scientifica snc, 00133 Rome, RM, Italy
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- ISPRA, Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Via di Castel Romano 100, 00128 Rome, RM, Italy
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- 'La Sapienza' University of Rome, Department of Environmental Biology, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, RM, Italy
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- ISPRA, Italian National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Via di Castel Romano 100, 00128 Rome, RM, Italy
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Rifat M, Wahab MA, Rahman MA, Nahiduzzaman M, Mamun AA. Nutritional value of the marine fish in Bangladesh and their potential to address malnutrition: A review. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13385. [PMID: 36873138 PMCID: PMC9975239 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Marine fish are good source of essential macro- and micronutrients and major food items in coastal areas in Bangladesh. However, there is no review that details the nutritional value of marine fish in Bangladesh. Therefore, this review focuses on the nutrient composition of marine fish in Bangladesh and how the marine fish can address common nutrient deficiencies among women and children. Nutrient composition data was collected through literature searching in databases and source, including PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, WorldFish, and Bangladesh-based database Banglajol. Calculation was carried out to present how one serving marine fish could potentially meet the daily requirement of protein, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin A, and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for pregnant and lactating women and children aged 6-23 months. A total of 97 entries covering nutrient composition analysis of 67 individual fish species were extracted from 12 articles published between 1993 and 2020. Included articles contained analysis of proximate composition, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and amino acid. Twelve minerals and nine vitamins were analyzed and reported. The average energy, protein, fat, and ash content per 100 g edible raw marine fish was 343.58 kJ, 16.76 g, 4.16 g, and 2.22 g, respectively. According to available data, marine fish are good sources of protein, zinc, calcium, and DHA. Pelagic small fish, which are mainly captured by artisanal small-scale fishers, had more nutritional value than other categories of fish. Furthermore, marine small fish were found more nutritious than commonly consumed freshwater fish types in Bangladesh, including major carps, introduced carps, and tilapia. Therefore, the study concludes that marine fish have high potential to address malnutrition in Bangladesh. There was scarcity of literature regarding the nutrient composition of marine fish in Bangladesh and in South Asia as a whole, so more comprehensive quality research in this area is recommended.
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- M.A. Rifat
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, 171 77, Sweden
- WorldFish, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
- Corresponding author. Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, 171 77, Sweden.
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- Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh
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Jamaludin NA, Jamaluddin JAF, Rahim MA, Mohammed Akib NA, Ratmuangkhwang S, Mohd Arshaad W, Mohd Nor SA. Mitochondrial marker implies fishery separate management units for spotted sardinella, Amblygaster sirm (Walbaum, 1792) populations in the South China Sea and the Andaman Sea. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13706. [PMID: 35860045 PMCID: PMC9290996 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The spotted sardinella, Amblygaster sirm (Walbaum, 1792), is a commercial sardine commonly caught in Malaysia. Lack of management of these marine species in Malaysian waters could lead to overfishing and potentially declining fish stock populations. Therefore, sustainable management of this species is of paramount importance to ensure its longevity. As such, molecular information is vital in determining the A. sirm population structure and management strategy. In the present study, mitochondrial DNA Cytochrome b was sequenced from 10 A. sirm populations: the Andaman Sea (AS) (two), South China Sea (SCS) (six), Sulu Sea (SS) (one), and Celebes Sea (CS) (one). Accordingly, the intra-population haplotype diversity (Hd) was high (0.91-1.00), and nucleotide diversity (π) was low (0.002-0.009), which suggests a population bottleneck followed by rapid population growth. Based on the phylogenetic trees, minimum spanning network (MSN), population pairwise comparison, and F ST,and supported by analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) and spatial analysis of molecular variance (SAMOVA) tests, distinct genetic structures were observed (7.2% to 7.6% genetic divergence) between populations in the SCS and its neighboring waters, versus those in the AS. Furthermore, the results defined A. sirm stock boundaries and evolutionary between the west and east coast (which shares the same waters as western Borneo) of Peninsular Malaysia. In addition, genetic homogeneity was revealed throughout the SCS, SS, and CS based on the non-significant F STpairwise comparisons. Based on the molecular evidence, separate management strategies may be required for A. sirm of the AS and the SCS, including its neighboring waters.
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- Noorul Azliana Jamaludin
- Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia,Marine Capture Fisheries Division, Fisheries Research Institute, Sitiawan, Perak, Malaysia
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- Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia,School of Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
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- Andaman Coastal Research Station for Development, Kasetsart University, Ranong, Thailand
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- Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), Marine Fisheries Resources Development and Management Department (MFRDMD), Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Institute of Marine Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
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Nakamura M, Yoneda M, Morioka T, Takasuka A, Nishiumi N. Positive effects of fast growth on locomotor performance in pelagic fish juveniles. Oecologia 2022; 199:589-597. [PMID: 35786776 PMCID: PMC9309151 DOI: 10.1007/s00442-022-05216-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Many laboratory experiments on aquatic vertebrates that inhabit closed water or coastal areas have highlighted negative effects of fast growth on swimming performance. Nonetheless, field studies on pelagic fishes have provided evidence of survival advantages of faster-growing individuals. To reconcile this contradiction, we examined the relationship between growth rate and swimming performance as a continuous function for juveniles of chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) using 3D tracking analysis. For experiments, 20, 24, 27, and 30 days post-hatch individuals within the size range of 14.5–25.3 mm were used. We found that the growth–swimming (burst speed) relationship in chub mackerel was substantially positive and it was supported by morphological traits such as muscle area, which were also positively related with growth rate. This finding is consistent with field observations showing selective survival of fast-growing individuals of this species, reconciling the current contradiction between laboratory experiments and field observations. A dome-shaped quadratic curve described the relationship between growth rate and burst speed better than a linear or cubic function, suggesting that growth may trade-off with swimming performance, as reported in many previous studies, when it is extremely fast. These results, obtained from the rarely tested offshore species, strongly suggests the importance of experimental verification using animals that inhabit various types of habitats in understanding the principles underlying the evolution of growth–locomotor relationship.
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- Masahiro Nakamura
- Fisheries Technology Institute, Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, Hakatajima Filed Station, Imabari, Ehime, 794-2305, Japan.
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- Fisheries Technology Institute, Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, Hakatajima Filed Station, Imabari, Ehime, 794-2305, Japan
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- Fisheries Technology Institute, Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, Hakatajima Filed Station, Imabari, Ehime, 794-2305, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo, Tokyo, 113-8657, Japan
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- National Institute for Basic Biology, Higashiyama 5-1, Myodaiji, Okazaki, Aichi, 444-8787, Japan
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Yagi M, Kobayashi T, Maruyama Y, Hoshina S, Masumi S, Aizawa I, Uchida J, Kinoshita T, Yamawaki N, Aoshima T, Morii Y, Shimizu K. Microplastic pollution of commercial fishes from coastal and offshore waters in southwestern Japan. Mar Pollut Bull 2022; 174:113304. [PMID: 35090289 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microplastic (MP) pollution in the marine environment is a worldwide issue. There is growing concern of consuming MPs through fish, yet the contamination status of fish collected from deeper waters surrounding Japan remains limited. Here, we presented baseline data on MPs in commercially important fishes from the coastal and offshore waters near Kyushu, Japan (East China Sea). We examined the MPs in the digestive tracts of two pelagic (n = 150) and five demersal species (n = 235). The fish were caught by pole and line, and bottom trawl at different geographical positions. The MPs in pelagic fish (39.1%) were more than in demersal fish (10.3%) and were of larger sizes. Moreover, the MPs correlated with habitat depth and type and species variation in the shape and polymer composition of MPs was observed. The results increase our understanding of the heterogeneous uptake of MPs by fishes.
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- Mitsuharu Yagi
- Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; Institute of Integrated Science and Technology, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; T/S Kakuyo-maru, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; T/S Nagasaki-maru, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; T/S Kakuyo-maru, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; T/S Nagasaki-maru, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; T/S Kakuyo-maru, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; T/S Nagasaki-maru, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; T/S Nagasaki-maru, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; T/S Kakuyo-maru, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; T/S Nagasaki-maru, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan; Institute of Integrated Science and Technology, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
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Hosseinpour A, Chamani A, Mirzaei R, Mohebbi-Nozar SL. Occurrence, abundance and characteristics of microplastics in some commercial fish of northern coasts of the Persian Gulf. Mar Pollut Bull 2021; 171:112693. [PMID: 34242956 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study assessed the abundance of microplastics (MPs) in muscle, liver, gill, and gastrointestinal tissues of 14 fish species from the Persian Gulf. The quality control showed no significant difference in MPs abundance between blank samples and muscle and liver tissues. The mean abundance of MPs accumulated in gill and gut was 2.85 ± 1.57 and 2.46 ± 1.46 pa/individual, respectively. The maximum mean abundance of MPs was observed in the gill (5.71 pa/ind) of the fish Thunnus tonggol and gut tissue (5.67 pa/ind) of the fish Sphyraena putnamiae. Fiber, black color and size of 23-75 μm were the predominant form of MPs. There was a significant positive correlation between the total fish length and the abundance of MPs. MPs were more abundant in pelagic fish (5.79 ± 5.98) than demersal fish species (3.89 ± 3.53). The level of fish contamination with MPs was low to moderate in comparison to the ranges reported in the literature.
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- Ali Hosseinpour
- Environmental Science Department, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Environmental Science Department, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Environment, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Earth Sciences, University of Kashan, Kashan, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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- Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Ecological Research Institute, Iranian Fisheries Science Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Bandar Abbas, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Atamanalp M, Köktürk M, Uçar A, Duyar HA, Özdemir S, Parlak V, Esenbuğa N, Alak G. Microplastics in Tissues (Brain, Gill, Muscle and Gastrointestinal) of Mullus barbatus and Alosa immaculata. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol 2021; 81:460-469. [PMID: 34542666 DOI: 10.1007/s00244-021-00885-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The researches on MPs in commercial marine fish are very limited although in marine environments microplastic (MPs) pollution is a global problem. In this study, the presence, composition, and characterization of MPs in different tissues (brain, gill, muscle, and gastrointestinal tract) of commercial fish species [red mullet (Mullus barbatus) and pontic shad (Alosa immaculata Bennett 1835)] from the Black Sea were investigated. M. barbatus (demersal) and A. immaculata (pelagic) fish were preferred in the selection of fish species in order to represent demersal and pelagic environments. After dissected the fish, MPs were obtained from the tissues by extraction using the flotation method; then the MPs were counted and categorized according to shape, size, and color. The composition of the MPs was determined via ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. In terms of microplastic abundance in fish tissues, the gastrointestinal tract (40.0%) ranked first in both fish species, while the lowest MPs density was determined in brain tissues (7.0%). After the gastrointestinal tissue, gills were identified as the second tissue with the highest MPs density. Regardless of fish species, MPs characterization was mainly fibrous (51.0%), black colored (49.0%), and 50-200 µm in size (55.0%). Among the nine different polymers determined, polychloroprene (18.8%) and polyamide (15.0%) were found most frequently. This research provides data for tissue-based assessment of MPs in fish. The obtained data showed that MPs (one of the anthropogenic pollutants) are quite high in all tissues regardless of fish species. Moreover, it has emerged that these two fish species are suitable for monitoring microplastics in the study area.
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- Muhammed Atamanalp
- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, 25030, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Department of Organic Agriculture Management, College of Applied Sciences, Iğdır University, TR-76000, Iğdır, Turkey
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, 25030, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Seafood Processing Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Sinop University, 57000, Sinop, Turkey
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Fisheries, Sinop University, 57000, Sinop, Turkey
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, 25030, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ataturk University, 25030, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Seafood Processing Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Ataturk University, 25030, Erzurum, Turkey.
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Ji Q, Li K, Wang Y, Liang R, Feng J, Yuan Q, Zhang P, Zhu DZ. Total dissolved gases induced tolerance and avoidance behaviors in pelagic fish in the Yangtze River, China. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2021; 216:112218. [PMID: 33845365 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Total dissolved gas (TDG) supersaturation caused by dam operations can cause fish gas bubble disease (GBD) and even fish kill. Few studies have examined the effects on pelagic species. Here, we examined the tolerance and avoidance characteristics of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), a pelagic fish widely distributed in the Yangtze River basin in China, under stress caused by TDG supersaturation. Silver carp had an average mortality rate of 7.5% ± 1.8%, 92.5% ± 1.8%, and 97.5% ± 1.8% under 130%, 140% and 150% TDG supersaturation for 72 h of exposure, respectively. The average median lethal time (LT50) of silver carp was 18.1 h and 8.0 h under 140% and 150% TDG supersaturation, respectively. Bubbles and congestion appeared in the fins, gills and skin of silver carp. Silver carp can detect and avoid high TDG supersaturation. Significant avoidance behaviors were displayed by silver carp and the final avoidance rate was over 80% under 130% or above TDG conditions. The results of this study indicate that 130% TDG supersaturation triggered silver carp avoidance behaviors, and can be considered as the tolerance threshold.
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- Qianfeng Ji
- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada
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Takano T, Iwaki T, Waki T, Murata R, Suzuki J, Kodo Y, Kobayashi K, Ogawa K. Species composition and infection levels of Anisakis (Nematoda: Anisakidae) in the skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis (Linnaeus) in the Northwest Pacific. Parasitol Res 2021; 120:1605-1615. [PMID: 33830362 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-021-07144-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Parasites can be used as biological tags to assess stock structures in various marine fish species. In the present study, the species composition and infection levels of parasitic nematodes of the genus Anisakis in the skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis were examined in the Northwest Pacific and adjacent seas. A total of 867 third-stage larvae of Anisakis were collected from 112 skipjack tunas captured around Japan and in other subtropical localities. All larvae were identified as A. berlandi, A. pegreffii, A. simplex (s.s.), A. typica, and A. physeteris (s.l.) by the direct sequencing of the mitochondrial cox2 gene and real-time PCR assays targeting the nuclear ITS region. Anisakis species composition differed among northeastern Japan, the Sea of Japan, and other areas (central Japan, the Nansei Islands, and subtropical region), which is largely concordant with previous stock discrimination of skipjack tuna. Molecular phylogenetic analysis resulted in two intraspecific genetic groups in A. simplex (s.s.), one of which occurred almost exclusively in northeastern Japan. This could be a useful indicator for stock discrimination. Skipjack tunas from northeastern Japan were also characterized by a remarkable variety in the intensity of A. simplex (s.s.), suggesting the commingling of individuals with different migration patterns. This idea might be further justified by the geographic distribution of two genetically distinct groups of A. physeteris (s.l.).
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- Meguro Parasitological Museum, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
- Faculty of Science, Toho University, Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
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- Depertment of Microbiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Public Health, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Depertment of Microbiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Public Health, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Depertment of Microbiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Public Health, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Depertment of Microbiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Public Health, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Meguro Parasitological Museum, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
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Sardenne F, Bodin N, Médieu A, Antha M, Arrisol R, Le Grand F, Bideau A, Munaron JM, Le Loc'h F, Chassot E. Benefit-risk associated with the consumption of fish bycatch from tropical tuna fisheries. Environ Pollut 2020; 267:115614. [PMID: 33254649 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Mercury, omega-3 (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) and macronutrients (fat and proteins) were quantified on a wet weight (ww) basis in 20 species of fish taken as bycatch in tropical tuna fisheries. Based on a hazard quotient taking into account mercury and omega-3 contents, a benefit-risk assessment for the consumption of these pelagic species was conducted for three people categories: young children, children and adults. All fish bycatch were found to be an excellent source of proteins (min‒max = 14.4-25.2 g/100 g fillet), had low omega-6/omega-3 ratios (<1, except for silky shark), and had mercury content below the safety limits defined by sanitary agencies. Silky shark and Istiophoridae had the highest mercury contents (min‒max = 0.029-0.317 ppm ww). Omega-3 contents were the lowest in silky shark (0.2 ± 0.2 mg/100 g fillet) and the highest in striped marlin (3.6 ± 3.2 g/100 g fillet). Billfishes (Istiophoridae, including striped marlin), minor tunas (Scombridae), and Carangidae had the highest omega-3 contents (min‒max = 0.68-7.28 g/100 g fillet). The highest hazard quotient values obtained for silky shark and great barracuda reflected a lower nutritional benefit (i.e., low omega-3 source) than risk (i.e., mercury exposure), making them not advisable for consumption. Eight species had low hazard quotients, and among them cottonmouth jack and flat needlefish were found of high health interest (high protein, moderate fat contents, and low omega-6/omega-3 ratio). A daily serving portion of 85-200 g (according to people category) can be recommended for these species. Batfish, and to a lower extent pompano dolphinfish and brassy chub, can also be consumed safely and would provide greater health benefits than risks. These results advocate for a better access of these species to local populations.
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- Fany Sardenne
- Univ Brest, CNRS, IRD, Ifremer, LEMAR, F-29280, Plouzané, France.
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- Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), Fishing Port, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles; Institute for Research and Sustainable Development (IRD), Fishing Port, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles; Sustainable Ocean Seychelles (SOS), BeauBelle, Mahé, Seychelles
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- Univ Brest, CNRS, IRD, Ifremer, LEMAR, F-29280, Plouzané, France; Institute for Research and Sustainable Development (IRD), Fishing Port, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
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- Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), Fishing Port, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
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- Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), Fishing Port, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
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- Univ Brest, CNRS, IRD, Ifremer, LEMAR, F-29280, Plouzané, France
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- Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), Fishing Port, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles; Institute for Research and Sustainable Development (IRD), Fishing Port, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
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Filgueiras AV, Preciado I, Cartón A, Gago J. Microplastic ingestion by pelagic and benthic fish and diet composition: A case study in the NW Iberian shelf. Mar Pollut Bull 2020; 160:111623. [PMID: 32896713 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We evaluated the incidence of microplastics in the digestive tract contents of four fish species: Engraulis encrasicolus, Sardina pilchardus, Callionymus lyra and Mullus surmuletus. Alkaline digestion (10% KOH) was used to degrade the organic matter. The percentage of fish with microplastics was 78% (88% fibres, 12% fragments). The main types of polymers identified by Raman spectroscopy were polyethylene and polypropylene. The diet of the four species was also studied and two feeding types were determined: plankton-feeders and benthic-feeders. The effect of a set of biological variables (Length, Fullness index, Fulton's condition factor and Feeding type) on the number and size of microplastics ingested was studied using Generalised Additive Models (GAMs). A significant increase in the number of microplastics with increasing length was observed. No significant effect of trophic variables (fullness index and feeding type) on the number and size of microplastics was found.
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- Ana Virginia Filgueiras
- Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO), Centro Oceanográfico de Vigo, Subida a Radio Faro, 50-52, 36390 Vigo, Spain.
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO), Centro Oceanográfico de Santander, Promontorio de San Martín, s/n, 39004 Santander, Spain
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO), Centro Oceanográfico de Santander, Promontorio de San Martín, s/n, 39004 Santander, Spain
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- Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO), Centro Oceanográfico de Vigo, Subida a Radio Faro, 50-52, 36390 Vigo, Spain
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Klangnurak W, Chunniyom S. Screening for microplastics in marine fish of Thailand: the accumulation of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tract of different foraging preferences. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:27161-27168. [PMID: 32440872 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09147-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Microplastics in marine organisms are nowadays considered a worldwide phenomenon. An action plan needs to establish to solve this marine pollutant. It requires multidisciplinary information, including the accumulation of data on microplastics in marine biota. The research of microplastic ingestion in the marine environment and organisms of Thailand is limited. As a result, this study was conducted to evaluate the accumulation of microplastics in marine fish from Thailand and to investigate whether the different foraging mechanisms of fish impact the occurrence of microplastics in their gastrointestinal tract. A total number of 361 demersal fish and 131 pelagic fish were investigated. The collected microplastics were counted according to their shape and color. Their polymer type was identified by FT-IR for the first time in fish from Thailand. Moreover, microplastics ingestion sorted by fish size was noted. The number of ingested microplastics in this study was relatively low compared to other locations. There was no significant difference in the number of microplastics ingested between demersal and pelagic fish (p = 0.132). Microplastic fibers were the dominant shape found in both demersal (82.76%) and pelagic fish (57.14%). The most common polymer type was polyamide in both demersal (55.17%) and pelagic fish (50.00%). The dominant microplastics color in both demersal and pelagic fish was red (31.03% and 28.57%, respectively). Microplastics ingestion along different fish sizes fluctuated. This study provides evidence to fill a gap of research relating to microplastic ingestion by fish from Thailand.
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- Wanlada Klangnurak
- Department of Animal Production Technology and Fishery, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, 10520, Thailand.
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- Department of Animal Production Technology and Fishery, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, 10520, Thailand
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Maaghloud H, Houssa R, Ouansafi S, Bellali F, El Bouqdaoui K, Charouki N, Fahde A. Ingestion of microplastics by pelagic fish from the Moroccan Central Atlantic coast. Environ Pollut 2020; 261:114194. [PMID: 32113106 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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As in the rest of the world, plastics are the most dominant marine litter category in Moroccan Atlantic waters. This work aims to identify the presence of microplastics in the stomach contents of three small pelagic species of the Central zone of the Atlantic, located between Cape Cantin (33°N) and Cape Boujdor (26°N): Scomber spp., Truchurus truchurus and Sardina pilchardus; Also, to map the spatial distribution of the investigated species. A total of 251 individuals were examined, composed by 118 Scomber spp, 82 Sardina pilchardus and 51 Trachurus trachurus. The characterization of microplastics ingested by those species was identified by FTIR. The results showed the presence of three polymers: Polyamide (PA), Acrylic (PC) and Polystyrene (PS), in 26% of the individuals studied. The presence of polymers was accumulated in Atlantic horse mackerel (Truchurus truchurus) with 30%, then in mackerels (Scomber spp.) with 27%, and European pilchardus (Sardina pilchardus) (9%). Fish containing microplastics in their stomachs are concentrated, mainly in the northern part of the study area. This zone has significant artisanal fishing activity and large rivers that can be source of microplastics.
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- Hind Maaghloud
- University Hassan II, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Department of Biology, Health and Environment Laboratory, Casablanca, Morocco; National Institute of Fisheries Research, Casablanca, Morocco.
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- National Institute of Fisheries Research, Casablanca, Morocco
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- University Hassan II, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Department of Biology, Health and Environment Laboratory, Casablanca, Morocco
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- University Sultan Moulay Slimane, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Beni Mellal, Department of Biology, Biological Engineering Laboratory, Beni Mellal, Morocco
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- University Hassan II, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Department of Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environment Laboratory, Casablanca. Morocco
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- National Institute of Fisheries Research, Casablanca, Morocco
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- University Hassan II, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Department of Biology, Health and Environment Laboratory, Casablanca, Morocco
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Moura Reis Manhães B, de Souza Picaluga A, Bisi TL, de Freitas Azevedo A, Torres JPM, Malm O, Lailson-Brito J. Tracking mercury in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean: the use of tuna and tuna-like species as indicators of bioavailability. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:6813-6823. [PMID: 31873906 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07275-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Mercury is a trace element that is potentially dangerous due its high toxicity and tendency to bioaccumulate in organisms. Currently, high mercury concentrations are seen in the environment especially due climate changes. Studies regarding mercury bioavailability in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean using tuna and tuna-like species are rare. The aim of the present study was to use tuna and tuna-like species (Thunnus atlanticus, Thunnus albacares, Katsuwonus pelamis, Euthynnus alletteratus, Coryphaena hippurus and Sarda sarda) as indicators of the availability of total mercury (THg) in oceanic food webs of the southwestern Atlantic Ocean. THg concentrations varied significantly among species for both muscle and liver (Kruskal-Wallis test; H5,130 = 52.7; p < 0.05; H5,130 = 50.1; p < 0.05, respectively). The lowest concentrations were found in C. hippurus (0.008 mg kg-1 wet weight in the muscle and 0.003 mg kg-1 wet weight in the liver), and the highest concentrations were reported in the muscle of T. atlanticus (1.3 mg kg-1 wet weight) and in the liver of S. sarda (2.5 mg kg-1 wet weight). The continued monitoring of tuna and tuna-like species is necessary to assist in their conservation since tuna can be sentinels of mercury pollution.
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- Bárbara Moura Reis Manhães
- Laboratório de Mamíferos Aquáticos e Bioindicadores "Profa. Izabel Gurgel" (MAQUA), Faculdade de Oceanografia, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rua São Francisco Xavier, 524, sala 4002, 20550-013, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Av. Carlos Chagas Filho, 373 Sala G0-61, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Mamíferos Aquáticos e Bioindicadores "Profa. Izabel Gurgel" (MAQUA), Faculdade de Oceanografia, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rua São Francisco Xavier, 524, sala 4002, 20550-013, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Mamíferos Aquáticos e Bioindicadores "Profa. Izabel Gurgel" (MAQUA), Faculdade de Oceanografia, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rua São Francisco Xavier, 524, sala 4002, 20550-013, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Mamíferos Aquáticos e Bioindicadores "Profa. Izabel Gurgel" (MAQUA), Faculdade de Oceanografia, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rua São Francisco Xavier, 524, sala 4002, 20550-013, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Av. Carlos Chagas Filho, 373 Sala G0-61, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Av. Carlos Chagas Filho, 373 Sala G0-61, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Mamíferos Aquáticos e Bioindicadores "Profa. Izabel Gurgel" (MAQUA), Faculdade de Oceanografia, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rua São Francisco Xavier, 524, sala 4002, 20550-013, Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Menezes R, da Cunha-Neto MA, de Mesquita GC, da Silva GB. Ingestion of macroplastic debris by the common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) in the Western Equatorial Atlantic. Mar Pollut Bull 2019; 141:161-163. [PMID: 30955721 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Revised: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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We report the occurrence of macroplastic debris in the stomach of a common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) caught in the Western Equatorial Atlantic. On the deck, we noticed that the fish was remarkably undernourished and decided to remove its stomach for laboratory analysis. A large part of a plastic bowl and a tuna pectoral fin were the only items recorded in the fish stomach. The plastic measured 99.57 cm2 and weighed 12.77 g, likely blocking the digestive tract and reducing food intake by the fish, as supported by signs of starvation. This is the record of the largest plastic debris ingested by a dolphinfish to date. As the source of the plastic container was probably a tuna fishing boat, we suggest strengthening environmental education programs to enhance the awareness of fishermen and mitigate the impacts of plastic pollution on the pelagic ecosystem and associated organisms, such as C. hippurus.
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- Rafael Menezes
- Laboratório de Ictiologia, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas (Zoologia), Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa, PB 58059-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia e Oceanografia Pesqueira, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Mossoró, RN 59625-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia e Oceanografia Pesqueira, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia e Conservação, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Mossoró, RN 59625-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Tecnologia e Oceanografia Pesqueira, Departamento de Ciências Animais, Universidade Federal Rural do Semiárido, Mossoró, RN 59625-900, Brazil.
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Kasozi N, Asizua D, Iwe G, Namulawa VT. Nutrient composition of fish protein powder developed from Brycinus nurse (Rüppell, 1832). Food Sci Nutr 2018; 6:2440-2445. [PMID: 30510745 PMCID: PMC6261223 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Revised: 09/16/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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A new product in the form of edible fish powder was developed from small pelagic fish (Brycinus nurse) which constitutes one of the major commercial fisheries in Lake Albert, Uganda. The objective of the study was to determine the proximate and mineral composition of the newly developed fish powder and also to compare it with Nile tilapia powder already on market. Results indicated that the changes in the amount of protein and ash were found to be significantly higher (p < 0.05) in fish powder than in fried samples. The increase in fat content of fried fish samples was found to be significant compared to other fish samples. No significant changes (p > 0.05) were observed in carbohydrate content for raw, fried, and powdered samples. Vitamin A decreased significantly in powdered samples. Comparing the B. nurse powder and tilapia powder (made from juvenile tilapia as raw material), the results indicated that B. nurse had higher levels of iron and manganese. Extracting proteins from B. nurse provides an opportunity to increase the utilization of harvested catch.
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- Nasser Kasozi
- Abi Zonal Agricultural Research & Development InstituteNational Agricultural Research OrganisationAruaUganda
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- Abi Zonal Agricultural Research & Development InstituteNational Agricultural Research OrganisationAruaUganda
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- Abi Zonal Agricultural Research & Development InstituteNational Agricultural Research OrganisationAruaUganda
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Mager EM, Pasparakis C, Stieglitz JD, Hoenig R, Morris JM, Benetti DD, Grosell M. Combined effects of hypoxia or elevated temperature and Deepwater Horizon crude oil exposure on juvenile mahi-mahi swimming performance. Mar Environ Res 2018; 139:129-135. [PMID: 29778443 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2018.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This study examined potential interactive effects of co-exposure to Deepwater Horizon (DWH) crude oil (∼30 μg L-1 ΣPAHs) for 24 h and either hypoxia (2.5 mg O2 L-1; 40% O2 saturation) or elevated temperature (30 °C) on the swimming performance of juvenile mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus). Additionally, effects of shorter duration exposures to equal or higher doses of oil alone either prior to swimming or during the actual swim trial itself were examined. Only exposure to hypoxia alone or combined with crude oil elicited significant decreases in critical swimming speed (Ucrit) and to a similar extent (∼20%). In contrast, results indicate that elevated temperature might ameliorate some effects of oil exposure on swimming performance and that effects of shorter duration exposures are either reduced or delayed.
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- Edward M Mager
- University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Department of Marine Biology and Ecology, 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, FL 33149, USA; University of North Texas, Department of Biological Sciences, Advanced Environmental Research Institute, 1155 Union Circle, Denton, TX, 76203, USA.
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- University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Department of Marine Biology and Ecology, 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, FL 33149, USA
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- University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Department of Marine Biology and Ecology, 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, FL 33149, USA
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- University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Department of Marine Biology and Ecology, 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, FL 33149, USA
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- Abt Associates, 1881 Ninth St., Suite 201, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
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- University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Department of Marine Biology and Ecology, 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, FL 33149, USA
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- University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Department of Marine Biology and Ecology, 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, FL 33149, USA
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Roberts L, Cheesman S, Hawkins AD. Effects of Sound on the Behavior of Wild, Unrestrained Fish Schools. Adv Exp Med Biol 2015; 875:917-24. [PMID: 26611050 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-2981-8_113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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To assess and manage the impact of man-made sounds on fish, we need information on how behavior is affected. Here, wild unrestrained pelagic fish schools were observed under quiet conditions using sonar. Fish were exposed to synthetic piling sounds at different levels using custom-built sound projectors, and behavioral changes were examined. In some cases, the depth of schools changed after noise playback; full dispersal of schools was also evident. The methods we developed for examining the behavior of unrestrained fish to sound exposure have proved successful and may allow further testing of the relationship between responsiveness and sound level.
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- Louise Roberts
- Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Studies (IECS), University of Hull, Hull, Yorkshire, HU6 7RX, UK.
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- Subacoustech Environmental Ltd, Claylands Park, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1QD, UK.
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Bar I, Dutney L, Lee P, Yazawa R, Yoshizaki G, Takeuchi Y, Cummins S, Elizur A. Small-scale capture, transport and tank adaptation of live, medium-sized Scombrids using "Tuna Tubes". Springerplus 2015; 4:604. [PMID: 26543739 PMCID: PMC4627978 DOI: 10.1186/s40064-015-1391-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2015] [Accepted: 09/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The transport of live fish is a crucial step to establish fish culture in captivity, and is especially challenging for species that have not been commonly cultured before, therefore transport and handling methods need to be optimized and tailored. This study describes the use of tuna tubes for small-scale transport of medium-sized pelagic fish from the Scombridae family. Tuna tubes are an array of vertical tubes that hold the fish, while fresh seawater is pumped up the tubes and through the fish mouth and gills, providing oxygen and removing wastes. In this study, 19 fish were captured using rod and line and 42 % of the captured fish were transported alive in the custom-designed tuna tubes to an on-shore holding tank: five mackerel tuna (Euthynnus affinis) and three leaping bonito (Cybiosarda elegans). Out of these, just three (15.8 % of total fish) acclimatized to the tank's condition. Based on these results, we discuss an improved design of the tuna tubes that has the potential to increase survival rates and enable a simple and low cost method of transporting of live pelagic fish.
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- Ido Bar
- Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, Genecology Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, QLD 4558 Australia
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- QDAFF, Bribie Island Research Centre, PO Box 2066, Woorim, QLD 4507 Australia
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- QDAFF, Bribie Island Research Centre, PO Box 2066, Woorim, QLD 4507 Australia
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- Department of Marine Biosciences, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, 4-5-7 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8477 Japan
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- Department of Marine Biosciences, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, 4-5-7 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8477 Japan
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- Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Marine and Science Technology, 670 Banda, Tateyama-shi, Chiba 294-0308 Japan
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- Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, Genecology Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, QLD 4558 Australia
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- Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, Genecology Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, QLD 4558 Australia
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Velasco A, Sánchez A, Martínez I, Santaclara FJ, Pérez-Martín RI, Sotelo CG. Development of a real-time PCR method for the identification of Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus). Food Chem 2013; 141:2006-10. [PMID: 23870921 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.05.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2012] [Revised: 12/27/2012] [Accepted: 05/02/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A Real Time-PCR method based on TaqMan technology for the identification of Scomber scombrus has been developed. A system of specific primers and a Minor Groove Binding (MGB) TaqMan probe based on sequences of the mitochondrial cytochrome b region was designed. The method was successfully tested in 81 specimens of S. scombrus and related species and validated in 26 different commercial samples. An average Threshold Cycle (Ct) value of 15.3 was obtained with S. scombrus DNA. With the other species tested fluorescence signal was not detected or Ct was significantly higher (P<0.001). The efficiency of the assay was estimated to be 92.41%, with 100% specificity, and no cross reactivity was detected with any other species. These results reveal that the developed method is a rapid and efficient tool to unequivocally identify S. scombrus and may aid in the prevention of fraud or mislabelling in mackerel products.
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- Amaya Velasco
- Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM-CSIC), Eduardo Cabello 6, E-36208 Vigo, Spain.
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