A5085800385- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Marine and fisheries research
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Diatoms and Algae Research
- Algal biology and biofuel production
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Echinoderm biology and ecology
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
- Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Food Industry and Aquatic Biology
- Marine Sponges and Natural Products
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Heavy metals in environment
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
Universidade dos Açores
2014-2024
Electricidade dos Açores (Portugal)
2021-2024
Natural History Museum
2024
Universidad de Málaga
2024
Institute of Marine Research
2024
Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa
2022
Centre d'Estudis Avançats de Blanes
2021
Ciência Viva
2021
Universidade do Porto
2010-2020
University of Lisbon
1993-2019
Abstract The Azores, Madeira, Selvagens, Canary Islands and Cabo Verde are commonly united under the term “Macaronesia”. This study investigates coherency validity of Macaronesia as a biogeographic unit using six marine groups with very different dispersal abilities: coastal fishes, echinoderms, gastropod molluscs, brachyuran decapod crustaceans, polychaete annelids, macroalgae. We found no support for current concept coherent unit. All studied suggest exclusion from remaining Macaronesian...
Research in Macaronesia has led to substantial advances ecology, evolution and conservation biology. We review the scientific developments achieved this region, outline promising research avenues enhancing conservation. Some of these discoveries indicate that Macaronesian flora fauna are composed rather young lineages, not Tertiary relicts, predominantly European origin. also seems be an important source region for back-colonisation continental fringe regions on both sides Atlantic. This...
Food protein-derived hydrolysates with multi-bioactivities such as antihypertensive and antioxidant properties have recently received special attention since both activities can play significant roles in preventing cardiovascular diseases. This study reports, for the first time, angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibition of ultrafiltrate fractions (UF) different molecular weight ranges (<1, 1-3 ≥3 kDa) obtained from
Abstract The present study reports the recent occurrence and expansion of Rugulopteryx okamurae in Azores archipelago (NE Atlantic). Morphological molecular characters confirmed species identification. Quick surveys around island São Miguel showed that it has successfully colonized is quickly expanding. In some locations, R. currently dominant organism smothering all other benthic biota posing a serious threat to ecosystems across region. first record dates from 2019 near main harbour...
Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is a syndrome caused by the ingestion of contaminated with Ciguatoxins (CTXs). These phycotoxins are produced mainly dinoflagellates that belong to genus Gambierdiscus transformed in more toxic forms predatory guts, and present Indo-Pacific Caribbean areas. It estimated CFP causes per year than 10,000 intoxications worldwide. With rise water temperature anthropogenic intervention, it important study prevalence temperate waters. Through inter- subtidal sampling,...
Abstract This study presents information on the biochemical composition (dry weight basis), nutritional aspects, and angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory properties of selected macroalgae ( Ulva compressa , rigida Gelidium microdon Pterocladiella capillacea ) from Azores. Moisture content was very high (83.2% to 90.0% fresh weight). Total dietary fiber (33.7% 41.0%) that presented a good balance both soluble insoluble fibers (15.5% 19.2% 18.2% 21.8%, respectively) most abundant...
This study evaluates, for the first time, seasonal (winter and summer) geographical (São Miguel–SMG Santa Maria–SMA Islands) variability of Fucus spiralis (Fs) biochemical composition (dry weight basis) antioxidant properties. Protein carbohydrates presented higher values in Fs-SMGwinter, lipids, total dietary fiber, energy value Fs-SMAsummer, ash soluble fiber/insoluble fiber ratio Fs-SMAwinter. The fatty acid (FA) profiles showed a lower SFA Fs-SMGsummer, whereas MUFA PUFA Fs-SMGsummer...
MEPS Marine Ecology Progress Series Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout JournalEditorsTheme Sections 356:15-24 (2008) - DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/meps07247 Rocky intertidal community structure in oceanic islands: scales of spatial variability Gustavo M. Martins1,2,3,*, Richard C. Thompson1, Stephen J. Hawkins3,5, Ana I. Neto2, Stuart R. Jenkins3,4 1Marine Biology and Research Centre, Institute, University...
Abstract The content of total lipids and the fatty acid (FA) profile were determined for eight macroalgae (Cystoseira abies-marina, Fucus spiralis, Chaetomorpha pachynema, Codium elisabethae, Porphyra sp., Osmundea pinnatifida, Pterocladiella capillacea Sphaeroccoccus coronopifolius). Total extracted using a solvent mixture methanol/chloroform (2/1, v/v) further derivatised to FA methyl esters (FAME). analyses FAME samples performed by gas chromatography coupled flame ionisation detector....
There is clear evidence that marine reserves can be used as effective tools to foster the recovery of disturbed ecosystems. In Azores, intense exploitation patellid limpets Patella candei and P. aspera has led a rapid decline in their populations subsequent collapse fishery 1985. 1993, legislation was passed protect limpets, including establishment limpet protected zones (LPZs) where harvesting completely prohibited. Outside LPZs, seasonal fishing closure prohibited from October May. Here we...
Shallow subtidal macroalgal communities in the North-eastern Atlantic archipelagos (Azores, Madeira, Canaries and Cape Verde) were studied order to identify their spatial organization patterns main drivers of change. Fifteen islands 145 sites across 15º latitude 2850 km sampled. We found high variability scales considered (archipelago, island site). The structure differed among archipelagos, except between Madeira Canaries, which similar. Across a latitudinal gradient, Azores clearly...
Abstract On a global scale, urbanization has resulted in substantial proportions of coasts being replaced by artificial structures such as marinas, breakwaters and seawalls. There is broad consensus that coastal defense are poor surrogates the natural habitats they replace. Here we investigated effects type roughness materials used for construction on surrounding biota comparing abundances distribution key inter‐tidal taxa between shores defenses. Lower gastropods barnacles were found...