The life capacity of copepod's eggs passed through the gut of Ladoga lake Coregonus [Translation from: Zool.Journal.Moscow 29-5, 476-477, 1950]

This short paper summarises findings of experiments that were carried out using copepod eggs taken from guts of Coregonus which breeds in various Ural lakes. The study showed that copepod eggs can pass through the gut of Coregonus unharmed.

The efficiency of plankton in the utilization of the sun radiation [Translation from: Briroda, 12, 29-35, 1948]

The efficiency of utilisation of the sun's radiation by natural communities has not been properly demonstrated with what so far has been obtained of reliable values, and it represents a great interest in many respects. A systematic study of the biotic balance of lakes was done in the course of a succession of summers starting in 1932, extensive material was obtained, which permitted to compute a value fear the utilisation of the sun's radiation by plankton in lakes, and to compare this with corresponding values for marine plankton and terrestrial vegetation.

Herpetofaunal Inventories of the National Parks of South Florida and the Caribbean: Volume III. Big Cypress National Preserve

Amphibian declines and extinctions have been documented around the world, often in protected natural areas. Concern for this trend has prompted the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Park Service to document all species of amphibians that occur within U.S. National Parks and to search for any signs that amphibians may be declining. This study, an inventory of amphibian species in Big Cypress National Preserve, was conducted from 2002 to 2003. The goals of the project were to create a georeferenced inventory of amphibian species, use new analytical techniques to estimate proportion of sites occupied by each species, look for any signs of amphibian decline (missing species, disease, die-offs, and so forth.), and to establish a protocol that could be used for future monitoring efforts. Several sampling methods were used to accomplish these goals. Visual encounter surveys and anuran vocalization surveys were conducted in all habitats throughout the park to estimate the proportion of sites or proportion of area occupied (PAO) by each amphibian species in each habitat. Opportunistic collections, as well as limited drift fence data, were used to augment the visual encounter methods for highly aquatic or cryptic species. A total of 545 visits to 104 sites were conducted for standard sampling alone, and 2,358 individual amphibians and 374 reptiles were encountered. Data analysis was conducted in program PRESENCE to provide PAO estimates for each of the anuran species. All of the amphibian species historically found in Big Cypress National Preserve were detected during this project. At least one individual of each of the four salamander species was captured during sampling. Each of the anuran species in the preserve was adequately sampled using standard herpetological sampling methods, and PAO estimates were produced for each species of anuran by habitat. This information serves as an indicator of habitat associations of the species and relative abundance of sites occupied, but it will also be useful as a comparative baseline for future monitoring efforts. In addition to sampling for amphibians, all encounters with reptiles were documented. The sampling methods used for detecting amphibians are also appropriate for many reptile species. These reptile locations are included in this report, but the number of reptile observations was not sufficient to estimate PAO for reptile species. We encountered 35 of the 46 species of reptiles believed to be present in Big Cypress National Preserve during this study, and evidence exists of the presence of four other reptile species in the Preserve. This study found no evidence of amphibian decline in Big Cypress National Preserve. Although no evidence of decline was observed, several threats to amphibians were identified. Introduced species, especially the Cuban treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis), are predators and competitors with several native frog species. The recreational use of off-road vehicles has the potential to affect some amphibian populations, and a study on those potential impacts is currently underway. Also, interference by humans with the natural hydrologic cycle of south Florida has the potential to alter the amphibian community. Continued monitoring of the amphibian species in Big Cypress National Preserve is recommended. The methods used in this study were adequate to produce reliable estimates of the proportion of sites occupied by most anuran species, and are a cost-effective means of determining the status of their populations.

Congreso “Humanizar la educación” : 27, 28, 29 junio 2014

El Congreso "Humanizar la Educación / Hezkuntza Gizatiartu", desarrollado en Bilbao los días 27, 28 y 29 de junio de 2014, es una propuesta dirigida a todos los agentes que constituyen la comunidad educativa. La finalidad de este evento consiste en generar un espacio de dimensión humana para compartir experiencias de trabajo, propiciar vivencias técnicas orientadas al autoconocimiento, y estimular actitudes responsables y creativas que posibiliten humanizar la educación. Está dirigido a todas las personas implicadas y comprometidas con la educación, independientemente del nivel, ámbito y rol en el que ésta se desarrolle; nos referimos a personas receptivas y que confíen en que el cambio comienza en uno mismo. Este marco ofrece una oportunidad para reconocer y hacer visibles realidades educativas ya existentes en esta línea y para nutrir aquellas que pudieran gestarse. Este evento, organizado por la UPV/EHU, se oferta en el marco de los Cursos de Verano / Cursos Europeos de la Fundación Cursos de Verano de la UPV/EHU y cuenta con la colaboración especial de la Fundación Claudio Naranjo. Para su desarrollo, además, cuenta con la ayuda de numerosas entidades, asociaciones, centros y profesionales que tienen la convicción de que educar es mucho más que compartir conocimiento; es una responsabilidad conjunta de todos los que configuramos el mapa educativo.

Effects of lunar cycle and fishing operations on longline-caught pelagic fish: fishing performance, capture time, and survival of fish

Commercial longline fishing data were analyzed and experiments were conducted with gear equipped with hook timers and timedepth recorders in the Réunion Island fishery (21°5ʹS lat., 53°28ʹE long.) to elucidate direct and indirect effects of the lunar cycle and other operational factors that affect catch rates, catch composition, fish behavior, capture time, and fish survival. Logbook data from 1998 through 2000, comprising 2009 sets, indicated that swordfish (Xiphias gladius) catch-per unit of effort (CPUE) increased during the first and last quarter of the lunar phase, whereas albacore (Thunnus alalunga) CPUE was highest during the full moon. Swordfish were caught rapidly after the longline was set and, like bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus), they were caught during days characterized by a weak lunar illumination—mainly during low tide. We found a significant but very low influence of chemical lightsticks on CPUE and catch composition. At the time the longline was retrieved, six of the 11 species in the study had >40% survival. Hook timers indicated that only 8.4% of the swordfish were alive after 8 hours of capture, and two shark species (blue shark [Prionace glauca] and oceanic whitetip shark [Carcharhinus longimanus]) showed a greater resilience to capture: 29.3% and 23.5% were alive after 8 hours, respectively. Our results have implications for current fishing practices and we comment on the possibilities of modifying fishing strategies in order to reduce operational costs, bycatch, loss of target fish at sea, and detrimental impacts on the environment.

Distribution and life history of two diminutive flatfishes, Citharichthys gymnorhinus and C. cornutus (Pleuronectiformes: Paralichthyidae), in the western North Atlantic

Citharichthys cornutus and C. gymnorhinus, diminutive flatfishes inhabiting continental shelves in the western Atlantic Ocean, are infrequently reported and poorly known. We identified 594 C. cornutus in 56 different field collections (68–287 m; most between 101–200 m) off the eastern United States, Bahamas, and eastern Caribbean Sea. Historical records and recently captured specimens document the northern geographic range of adults on the shelf off New Jersey (40°N, 70°W). Citharichthys cornutus measured 17.2–81.3 mm standard length (SL); males (20.0–79.1 mm SL) and females (28.0–81.3 mm SL) attain similar sizes (sex could not be determined for fish <20 mm SL). Males reach nearly 100% maturity at ≥60 mm SL. The smallest mature females are 41.5 mm SL, and by 55.1 mm SL virtually all are mature. Juveniles are found with adults on the outer shelf. Only 214 C. gymnorhinus were located in 42 different field collections (35–201 m, with 90% between 61 and 120 m) off the east coast of the United States, Bahamas, and eastern Caribbean Sea. Adults are found as far north as the shelf off Cape Hatteras, NC (35°N, 75°W). This diminutive species (to 52.4 mm SL) is among the smallest flatfishes but males (n=131; 20.3–52.4 mm SL) attain a slightly larger maximum size than that of females (n=58; 26.2–48.0 mm SL). Males begin to mature between 29 and 35 mm SL and reach 100% maturity by 35–40 mm SL. Some females are mature at 29 mm SL, and all females >35.1 mm SL are mature. Overlooked specimens in museum collections and literature enabled us to correct long-standing inaccuracies in northern distributional limits that appear in contemporary literature and electronic data bases for these species. Associated locality-data for these specimens allow for proper evaluation of distributional information for these species in relation to hypotheses regarding shifts in species ranges due to climate change effects.

云南中西部地区晚第三纪孢粉植物群及其古植被和古气候研究

晚第三纪是云南地区环境演变过程中的关键地质历史时段，本论文以晚第三纪晚中新世（吕合）、晚上新世（羊邑和龙陵）地层中的孢粉为研究对象，结合同层位大化石植物证据，参照现代植被，恢复了云南三个化石出产地区的古植被垂直分布景观，并定性地描述了古气候;同时运用共存分析方法（The Co-existence Approach）定量化地重建了三个地区的古气候参数值;初步推测了沉积地可能的古海拔。 吕合晚中新世孢粉植物群含52个孢粉类型，隶属38科，其中25个类型鉴定到属级。植物群中被子植物占73.1%，裸子植物占11.5%，蕨类植物占15.4%。 吕合孢粉植物群的组成反映该地区在沉积时期植被具有垂直分带特征，沉积地附近分布有常绿阔叶林，包括壳斗科的青冈属、栲属、石栎属和漆树科等植物，以及多种亚热带和温带阔叶成分;林中混生少量针叶树（如松属和杉科等）;林内蕨类植物较少;距沉积地较远的海拔较高的地区分布由铁杉属、冷杉属、雪松属和云杉属组成的针阔混交林或针叶林。 吕合地区晚中新世的气候参数：年均温：13.3-20.9℃，最热月均温：22.5-27.5℃，最冷月均温：2.5-12.6℃，年较差：12.1-24.8℃，年降雨量：803.6-1254.7mm，最大月降雨量：179.4-281.9mm，最小月降雨量：10.2-18.5mm。 羊邑晚上新世孢粉植物群含52个孢粉类型，隶属32科，其中36个类型鉴定到属级。植物群中被子植物占61.5%，裸子植物占9.6%，蕨类植物占25.0%，藻类植物占3.9%。 羊邑孢粉植物群的组成反映在沉积时期该地区的植被具有明显垂直分带特征。湿性常绿阔叶林分布在沉积地附近，以壳斗科的石栎属、青冈属和栲属为主，混生漆树科、桃金娘科、蓼科、大戟科和金缕梅科的枫香属等植物，林内蕨类植物丰富;针阔叶混交林分布在距沉积地较远海拔较高的山地，主要包括松属，铁杉属，罗汉松属和一些阔叶植物类群;云杉林、冷杉林和铁杉林分布在更高海拔的地区。 根据植物群的组成推测羊邑沉积地的古海拔不高于2000m。 羊邑地区晚上新世的气候参数：年均温：13.3-20.9℃，最热月均温：22.5-27.5℃，最冷月均温：1.9-12.6℃，年较差：12.3-25.8℃，年降雨量：797.5-1254.7mm，最大月降雨量：172.4-249.6mm，最小月降雨量：7.2-12.7mm。 龙陵晚上新世孢粉植物群含86个孢粉类型，隶属61科，其中45个类型鉴定到属级。植物群中被子植物占69.0%，裸子植物占4.6%，蕨类植物占24.1%，藻类植物占2.3%。 龙陵孢粉植物群反映当时沉积地区的植被具有明显垂直分带特征。沉积地附近分布有湿润常绿阔叶林，以壳斗科的青冈属、栲属和石栎属为主，混生杜鹃花科、藤黄科、漆树科和无患子科等植物，林内蕨类植物丰富;在距沉积地较远的高海拔的山地上分布有针阔混交林和针叶林，以松属、云杉属、冷杉属和铁杉属植物为主。 龙陵地区晚上新世的气候参数：年均温 18.6-22.1℃，最热月均温：22.8-27.5℃，最冷月均温：9.7-15.1℃，年较差：12.3-18.1℃，年降雨量：815.8-1254.7mm，最大月降雨量：172.4-249.6mm，最小月降雨量：9.8-11.3mm。 综合吕合、羊邑和龙陵孢粉植物群新研究资料和云南地区已有的第三纪孢粉学资料，云南地区晚第三纪时期孢粉植物群组成相对稳定，均已经反映常绿阔叶林、针阔混交林或针叶林垂直分布的植被景观，具有湿润的山地亚热带气候特点。与我国北方晚第三纪孢粉植物群相比，在对全球气候变化的响应上，云南地区晚第三纪孢粉植物群的变化不如北方显著;与我国南方其它地区晚第三纪孢粉植物群相比，虽然在对全球气候变化的响应均表现出不明显，但云南地区在植物区系组成上更为丰富。