A5047313173- Marine Invertebrate Physiology and Ecology
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Marine Toxins and Detection Methods
- Marine and fisheries research
- Marine and environmental studies
- Marine Sponges and Natural Products
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Classical Antiquity Studies
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
University of Alicante
2015-2024
Instituto Español de Oceanografía
2003
1. Maerl beds occur worldwide and are formed by an accumulation of unattached calcareous red algae (Rhodophyta). 2. Maerl-forming grow in a superficial living layer on sediments within the photic zone. 3. spatially complex habitats with high degree species trophic group diversity. 4. The European Commission's 'Habitats Directive' mandates conservation management two main maerl-forming species, Phymatolithon calcareum Lithothamnion corallioides. 5. Mediterranean maerl to be considered for...
While records of Carybdea marsupialis in the literature suggest a worldwide distribution this species, validity some these has been questioned recently, as nominal species. We inspected material all known species from multiple locations (i.e. Spain, Algeria, Tunisia, Puerto Rico, California, Hawaii, Australia, South Africa, and Japan) using morphological genetic tools to differentiate well understand their evolutionary relationships. observed differences between adult medusae Mediterranean...
Abstract The number of new daily infections is one the main parameters to understand dynamics an epidemic. During COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, however, such information has been underestimated. Here, we propose a retrospective methodology estimate from deaths, because those are usually more accurately documented. Given incubation period, time illness onset death, and case fatality ratio, date death can be estimated infection. We apply this idea conversely deaths. This applied Spain its 19...
Rugulopteryx okamurae (RO) is a species of brown seaweed that has invaded several shorelines worldwide, including the Spanish Mediterranean and Strait Gibraltar coasts, causing serious environmental economic problems. This work aimed to characterize bioactive composition RO. A high content carbohydrates (58.7 ± 2.6 wt%), fats (17.1 0.4 ashes (14.3 0.2 wt%) were found, together with lower protein (5.5 1.8 wt%). Holocellulose was most abundant polysaccharide fraction (49.2 1.3 showing 43.4 2.0...
In addition to extreme storm surges that can damage aquaculture cages, rapid temperature changes also pose a threat production. this context, variations in either water mass pathways and/or local properties lead sea around facilities. There are about 15 facilities along the Valencian coast western Mediterranean, and many more rest of Spanish Mediterranean coast. These typically produce bream, croaker, bass eel, among other species commercial interest.In work, we use 35 years daily averaged...
Around 70% of fish stocks worldwide are overfished. In European waters, this overfishing has forced EU authorities to drastically reduce fishing effort in Mediterranean waters and make changes gear (e.g. larger mesh sizes, or flying trawl doors). However, the new regulations do not mention creation marine reserves as one mandatory measures. According our studies scientific literature, design a well-designed network no-take is an essential tool for stock recovery, very measure on which...
1. A comparative study of the characteristics sediment structure and associated assemblages was conducted in two areas with different trawling histories, one low pressure protected since 1989 (Marine Reserve Tabarca), another a high frequency (Benidorm). 2. The based on seasonal quantitative qualitative sampling macrofauna, megafauna algae, over period 1 year, using scuba diving dredging. 3. Sediment composition differed between sites. Overall Tabarca had coarser than Benidorm where there...
Abstract A new species of box jellyfish, Copula lucentia sp. nov., is described from El Campello, Spain, and compared to the holotype sivickisi that was successfully recovered after being lost for almost 60 years. So far, only cubozoan recorded in Western Mediterranean Carybdea marsupialis . The genus just included type ( ) reported different localities Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Oceans. Morphologically, this possesses typical characteristics (four adhesive pads on apex a vertical...
A woman stung by the box jellyfish Carybdea marsupialis (Cnidaria, Cubozoa) at a Spanish Mediterranean beach showed systemic manifestations over several months [pain far from inoculation point, arthralgia, paresthesia, hyperesthesia, increase in eosinophils and immunoglobulin E (IgE)] addition to skin condition.
A global challenge is dealing with the risk of envenomation by stinging jellyfish. Those who are affected include: people stung, tourist providers; diving and adventure operations, beach park authorities, life guards, commercial marine operators as well local centralized government; we focus on tourism. There a diversity jellyfish that pose they vary greatly in their ecology. Here, propose five eco-groups to assist prioritizing estimates risks broad clientele. Eco-groups are: (1) “Pulse...
ABSTRACT Since late 2019 the world is facing rapid spreading of a novel viral disease (SARS-CoV-2) provoked by coronavirus 2 infection (COVID-19), declared pandemic last 12 March 2020. As 27 2020, there were more than 500,000 confirmed cases and 23,335 deaths worldwide. In those places with growth in numbers sick people need hospitalization intensive care, this demand has over-saturate medical facilities and, turn, rise mortality rate. absence vaccine, classical epidemiological measures such...
Jellyfish blooms cause important ecological and socio-economic problems. Among jellyfish, cubozoans are infamous for their painful, sometimes deadly, stings a major public concern in tropical to subtropical areas; however, there is little information about the possible causes of outbreaks. After bloom cubomedusa Carybdea marsupialis (Carybdeidae) along coast Denia (SW Mediterranean, Spain) 2008 with negative consequences local tourism, necessity understand restrictions on medusae abundance...
Abstract After a year of living with the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated consequences, hope looms on horizon thanks to vaccines. The question is what percentage population needs be immune reach herd immunity, that avoid future outbreaks. answer depends basic reproductive number, R 0 , key epidemiological parameter measuring transmission capacity disease. In addition virus itself, also characteristics their environment. Additionally, estimate methodology used, accuracy data generation...
Frequently, population ecology of marine organisms uses a descriptive approach in which their sizes and densities are plotted over time. This has limited usefulness for design strategies management or modelling different scenarios. Population projection matrix models among the most widely used tools ecology. Unfortunately, majority pelagic organisms, it is difficult to mark individuals follow them time determine vital rates built model. Nevertheless, possible get time-series data calculate...
ABSTRACT Matrix models are widely used in population ecology studies and valuable for analysing dynamics. Nonetheless, this approach is somewhat rigid terms of generating complex scenarios. Starting from the values transition matrix, we can build a dynamic model to incorporate more biological-based reality into (e.g. polyp stage) provide higher flexibility As an example, matrix calculated time series data box jellyfish Carybdea marsupialis (L. 1758) Western Mediterranean previously published...