Algal epiphytes of Zostera marina: Variation in assemblage structure from individual leaves to regional scale

Data from a hierarchical study of four Zostera marina beds in Wales were used to identify the spatial scales of variation in epiphyte assemblages. There were significant within and among bed differences in assemblage structure. The differences in assemblage structure with spatial scale generally persisted when species identifications were aggregated into functional groups. There was also significant within and among bed variability in Zostera density and average length. Local variations in Zostera canopy variables at the quadrat scale (total leaf length, average leaf length and leaf density per quadrat) were not related to epiphyte species richness nor to the structure of the assemblage. In contrast, individual leaf length was significantly related to species richness in two of the beds and the structure of epiphyte assemblages was always related to individual leaf lengths. The absence of links between quadrat scale measurements of canopy variables and assemblage structure may reflect the high turnover of individual Zostera leaves. Experimental work is required to discriminate further between the potential causes of epiphyte assemblage variation within and between beds. No bed represented a refuge where a rare species was abundant. If a species was uncommon at the bed scale, it was also uncommon in beds where it occurred. The heterogeneous assemblages found in this study suggest that a precautionary approach to conservation is advisable.

Genetic structure at range edge: Low diversity and high inbreeding in Southeast Asian mangrove (Avicennia marina) populations

Understanding the genetic composition and mating systems of edge populations provides important insights into the environmental and demographic factors shaping species’ distribution ranges. We analysed samples of the mangrove Avicennia marina from Vietnam, northern Philippines and Australia, with microsatellite markers. We compared genetic diversity and structure in edge (Southeast Asia, and Southern Australia) and core (North and Eastern Australia) populations, and also compared our results with previously published data from core and southern edge populations. Comparisons highlighted significantly reduced gene diversity and higher genetic structure in both margins compared to core populations, which can be attributed to very low effective population size, pollinator scarcity and high environmental pressure at distribution margins. The estimated level of inbreeding was significantly higher in northeastern populations compared to core and southern populations. This suggests that despite the high genetic load usually associated with inbreeding, inbreeding or even selfing may be advantageous in margin habitats due to the possible advantages of reproductive assurance, or local adaptation. The very high level of genetic structure and inbreeding show that populations of A. marina are functioning as independent evolutionary units more than as components of a metapopulation system connected by gene flow. The combinations of those characteristics make these peripheral populations likely to develop local adaptations and therefore to be of particular interest for conservation strategies as well as for adaptation to possible future environmental changes.

Análise energética de uma unidade hoteleira do Algarve - caso de estudo Real Marina Hotel

Dissertação de mestrado, Energias Renováveis e Gestão de Energia, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, 2015

Nuevas adiciones a la ictiofauna marina del Perú

El estudio del material indicado dio por resultado la identificación de 286 especie comprendidas en 222 géneros, 116 familias y 41 órdenes. Entre el número de especies señaladas se encontraron 72 especies nuevas para la ictiofauna marina peruana. De éstas, 4 fueron especies nuevas para la ciencia: Ctenosciaena peruviana (Fam. Sciaenidae), Mustelus whitneyi (Fam. Triakidae), Raja velezi (Fam. Rajidae) Schedophilus haedrichi (Fam.Centrolophidae), descritas en publicaciones anteriores; 10 que sólo se mencionan los géneros: Urolophus, Raja, Hydrolagus, Aulopus, Lestidium, Coryphaenoides, Trachyscorpia, Cottunculoides, Medialuna, Nealotus, cuya identificación especifica se encuentra en consulta con los especialistas y posiblemente también especies no descritas; y 58 que representan nuevos registros. Con la adición de estas 72 especies hasta el presente se alcanza un total de 737 para la ictiofauna marina del Perú.

Contaminación marina en el Perú

Inventario de las principales fuentes de contaminación marina, debido a los desechos domésticos e industriales, hidrocarburos de petróleo e hidrocarburos clorinados, afín de mostrar el estado actual de la contaminación y su problemática, así como su legislación.

Estadísticas de los desembarques de la pesquería marina peruana 1983 - 1992

Reporta los desembarques de las principales 113 especies comercialmente más frecuentes entre peces, crustáceos, moluscos, equinodermos, quelonios, toninos y algas, de la abundante fauna y flora marina peruana.

Estadísticas de los desembarques de la pesquería marina peruana 1992 - 1993 - 1994

Resultados de las estadísticas de los desembarques de la pesquería marina peruana correspondiente a 1992, 1993 y 1994.

Estadísticas de los desembarques de la pesquería marina peruana 1964-1969

Contiene información consolidada sobre los informes publicados por IMARPE desde 1964 hasta 1969. Para ello, elabora formatos estandarizados y de probada utilidad: especies por lugares de desembarque, especies por meses y lugares de desembarque por meses.

Nuevos registros para la ictiofauna marina del Perú

Han sido examinadas varias colecciones de peces obtenidas por el Instituto del Mar a lo largo de la costa peruana, durante 1964-1966. Como resultado del análisis de 1150 especimenes de peces capturados principalmente con los barcos comerciales "Bettina" y "Onda", se obtuvieron 21 órdenes, 74 familias, 121 géneros y 147 especies; de éstos representan nuevos registros para la ictiofauna marina del Perú: 9 familias (Myxinidae, Chimaeridae, Dussumieriidae, Argentinidae, Macrouridae, Centrolophidae, Oncocephalidae, Himantolophidae Y Ceratiidae), 24 géneros y 35 especies, los que son dados en una lista.