A5026012474- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Heavy metals in environment
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Marine and fisheries research
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Chromium effects and bioremediation
- Echinoderm biology and ecology
- Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis
- Diatoms and Algae Research
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Oil Spill Detection and Mitigation
University of Liège
2013-2023
University of Portsmouth
2014-2021
Joint Research Center
2019
University of Mons
2016
Aquatic Systems (United States)
2016
Océanopolis
2015
Trace elements, as building blocks of matter, are naturally present in the environment.However, their extraction, production, use and release by men can lead to increase environmental levels concentrations that may be toxic for both biota.The overall aim this review is therefore recall trace elements remain contaminants concern still require scientific attention.Because marine coastal systems (and transitional environments general) particularly vulnerable contamination processes, they...
The study was undertaken to evaluate the growth performance and feed utilization of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, fed six diets (D) in which fishmeal (FM) gradually replaced by a mixture local plant by-products.In 1 2, FM (250 g kg )1 ) sunflower oil cake (SFOC).In 3 4, 150 , respectively) SFOC bean meal (BM) while totally substituted groundnut (GOC), BM 5 6.Sunflower cooked, soaked or dehulled order determine appropriate processing techniques for improving nutritive value apparent...
A complete understanding of the mechanistic basis marine ecosystem functioning is only possible through integrative and interdisciplinary research. This enables prediction change possibly mitigation consequences anthropogenic impacts. One major aim European Cooperation in Science Technology (COST) Action ES0609 "Seagrasses productivity. From genes to management," calibration synthesis various methods development innovative techniques protocols for studying seagrass ecosystems. During 10...
Trace elements (TEs) frequently contaminate coastal marine sediments with many included in priority chemical lists or control legislation. These, improved waste treatment and increased recycling have fostered the belief that TE pollution is declining. Nevertheless, there a paucity of long-term robust datasets to support this confidence. By mining UK (100s sites, 31 years), we assess sediment concentrations arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), mercury (Hg),...
This work focused on the reproductive cycle and cleaning process of follicles in Mytilus galloprovincialis aimed to extend knowledge cycles Mytilidae. Biometric histological measurements were taken monthly over 12 months from mussels at a polluted site, port Oran Algeria. Environmental parameters monitored concomitantly. reproduced throughout year, with main spawning period between November February second March June. Several follicle processes observed cycle. They occurred under two...
This paper presents a new non-destructive sampling technique that consists of cutting all the leaves Posidonia oceanica shoot (with scissors) just above ligula external leaves. Developed in an undisturbed meadow Corsica (France) at depths 12–15 m, this is called Non-Destructive Shoot Method (NDSM). The results using method indicate most biometric parameters and relevant water quality indices can be measured calculated from seagrasses sampled NDSM. It was determined shoots NDSM ensured 100%...
The spatial dynamic of Posidonia oceanica meadows is a process extending over centuries. This paper shows evidence the natural dynamics P. “shifting intermattes” or “sand corridors” (hereafter SCs): unvegetated patches within dense meadow. We studied features and temporal evolution (2001-2015) 5 SCs in Calvi Bay (Corsica) at 15 m depth followed characteristics meadow lining edge patches. All show similar topography. eroded side vertical where roots, rhizomes sediments are visible, when on...
Globally, 6 million coral reef fishers provide ~25% of emergent countries' catch, but species have low value. The marine aquarium trade (MAT) targets high-value biodiversity, missing data amplify draconian governance and demand for international prohibition. To stimulate sustainability conservation investment, we generate a fiscal baseline using the first global analysis numbers, diversity, biomass MAT-traded organisms. Each year, ~55 organisms worth US$2.15 billion at retail are traded...
Coastal ecosystem functioning often hinges on habitat‐forming foundation species that engage in positive interactions (e.g. facilitation and mutualism) to reduce environmental stress. Seagrasses are important coastal zones but rapidly declining with losses typically linked intensifying global change‐related There is growing evidence loss or disruption of can amplify degradation as it compromises its stress mitigating capacity. Multiple recent studies highlight seagrass a facultative...
Seascape ecology has been widely applied to marine habitats, including seagrass meadows, through various approaches all over the world for past 30 years. However, these methods mainly study meadows on a single spatial scale and monitor driver of heterogeneity. In addition, few assess seascape's structural evolution. This creates gaps between scientific data provided those required by environmental managers stakeholders in charge meadow conservation. To meet their expectations, we developed...
Posidonia oceanica is the only reported seagrass to produce significant amount of dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP). It also largest known producer DMSP among coastal and inter-tidal higher plants. Here we studied i) weekly seasonal variability depth its related compound dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) in P. leaves a non-disturbed meadow Corsica, France, ii) DMSO concentration assess potential DMSP:DMSO ratio as indicator stress, iii) relationships between DMSP, with explanatory variables such...