A5021714767- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Marine and fisheries research
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Echinoderm biology and ecology
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Marine animal studies overview
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Crustacean biology and ecology
- Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Marine and Coastal Ecosystems
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
Madeira Tecnopolo
2016-2025
Agencia Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigacao Tecnologia e Inovacao
2017-2025
Universidade da Madeira
2016-2025
Aquatic Systems (United States)
2022
Research Network (United States)
2022
Abstract Aims The present study is the first attempt to grasp scale and richness of marine biological invasions in Macaronesia. We pioneered a comprehensive non‐native species (NNS), inventory region determine their diversity patterns native distribution origins. NNS were defined here as result both introductions range expansions. also used statistical modelling examine relationships among richness, anthropogenic activities, demographic geographical variables across Location Methods A...
The brown macroalgae Rugulopteryx okamurae is described as one of the most severe and threatening invasive marine in European waters.This study reports first record R. Madeira archipelago, which represents a new southern distribution limit this species NE Atlantic waters.Morphological molecular characters were used to confirm species' identity, its potential invasion risk Madeiran waters was screened using standard assessment tool AS-ISK.Results show that has medium-high becoming Island...
Between late 2023 and early 2024, massive amounts of rafting Sargassum, made up two co-occurring species (Sargassum natans Sargassum fluitans; class Phaeophyceae) were recorded in the Azores Madeira archipelagos (NE Atlantic). This phenomenon provided a rare opportunity to investigate their epibiont assemblages. Offshore algal samples collected around São Miguel (Azores) islands February 2024. fluitans III S. VIII dominant species, supporting diverse communities bryozoans, hydroids,...
Until very recently the Madeira Archipelago registered a total of eight Bugulidae species. In present study we include descriptions seven species, now with Scanning Electron Microscopy images, four new records for Archipelago: Bugulina fulva and simplex Island Bugula neritina Crisularia gracilis neighbouring Porto Santo. Furthermore, report correction previous identification calathus minor earlier reported from Funchal harbour in 1998, as flabellata. This is part an ongoing monitoring...
The introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) induces severe impacts on marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Macaronesia is an ecologically relevant region where several NIS were detected recently. For the first time, a standard experimental approach was designed to examine biofouling assemblages investigate across region. In this context, sessile examined in four recreational marinas all Macaronesian archipelagos from 2018 2020: Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, Cabo Verde. We hypothesised...
A survey to monitor for marine non-indigenous species in two marinas of the Archipelago Madeira (Portugal) has detected invasive caprellid Caprella scaura Templeton, 1836 Island.This was first described from Mauritius western Indian Ocean.During 20 th century, been numerous locations worldwide (Australia, California, Mediterranean) and most recently reported southern Europe northern Africa.Hull fouling likely vector introduction C. Island.
Global warming is increasing the frequency, duration and intensity of extreme events such as marine heat waves (MHWs). The effects MHWs include a variety negative environmental impacts. Extreme weather can interact with other stressors invasion by non-indigenous species (NIS). aim this study was to (1) compare responses fouling assemblages recruited within harbour (highly invaded) those in natural habitats (not simulated different temperatures durations, (2) evaluate legacy on invasibility...
During a field survey to monitor marine non-indigenous species in several marinas of the Archipelago Madeira (Portugal), invasive sabellid polychaete Branchiomma bairdi McIntosh, 1885 was detected for first time on Island, reaching densities 238–516 ind.m -2 . B. originally described from western Atlantic (from Bermuda Caribbean Sea) but origin this is still unknown. This has been recorded as an Pacific coast Panama, Gulf California, Mediterranean Sea, Canary Islands, and Australia. Hull...
Marinas are a gateway for the introduction and establishment of non-indigenous species (NIS). In these habitats, competition predation crucial determinants NIS invasiveness. However, fish trophic preferences biotic effects inside marinas poorly known. This study proposes novel method that combines deployment settlement plates to recruit different assemblages, followed by their use as bait in remote underwater video systems. combined approach, addressed foraging system (RVFS), can record...
Coastal sprawl is among the main drivers of global degradation shallow marine ecosystems. Among artificial substrates, quarry rock can have faster recruitment benthic organisms compared to traditional concrete, which more versatile for construction. However, factors driving these differences are poorly understood. In this context, study was designed compare intertidal and subtidal epibenthic assemblages on concrete basalt boulders in six locations Madeira Island (northeastern Atlantic,...
Abstract The globally threatened European eel ( Anguilla anguilla ) is the only freshwater fish native to Macaronesia. Despite being a keystone species habitats, little known about its population, environmental associations and conservation requirements in oceanic islands. density geographical‐related factors influencing distribution of A. subtropical Archipelago Madeira (Portugal) were examined. Data on occurrence was initially collected using an online survey addressed citizens. Eels then...
During a study investigating the identity and abundance of fouling non-indigenous species in marinas from Madeira Archipelago, three bryozoans were detected on experimental settlement plates. These are described figured. Celleporaria inaudita was previously only known Vanuatu (South Pacific Ocean) Safaga Bay (Red Sea). Parasmittina alba Brazilian coast. The origin Parasmitina multiaviculata sp. nov. is unknown. Secondary introduction by anthropogenic vectors (via hull recreational vessels)...