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Innovative and simple solution to get the point across! And the more we look back at those good old days and see what was there and what’s not, and how the impact is felt in our lives…we will start seeing what’s critical for our species to thrive! https://lnkd.in/esqeGZPn

Stereo-video landers can rapidly assess marine fish diversity and community assemblages - Frontiers in Marine Science: Climate change and anthropogenic stressors affect the distribution, abundance, and diversity of fish communities across the world. To understand rapidly changing biotic communities, resource managers need a method to quickly and efficiently document temporal and spatial changes in community assemblages across various spatial scales. In this study, we describe the use of new video lander tools to survey fish communities in rocky marine habitats on the continental shelf and slope in California, USA. We evaluate how fish diversity metrics determined by video surveys vary among geographically distinct areas. Our results demonstrate that species diversity, evenness, and richness vary spatially across the coast. Furthermore, community assemblages differ at both broad and fine spatial scales because of differences among habitats. Length frequencies and densities of species in this study were similar to those reported in previous studies. As community assemblages and biodiversity metrics shift in response to changing stressors, it is increasingly important to develop tools and methodologies to detect and rapidly monitor these changes.

The integration of iNaturalist data into Esri #LivingAtlas will provide an important tool for species biodiversity/distribution analyses.

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A groundbreaking study, featuring Penn State researchers, has brought new insights into the factors impacting firefly populations across North America. 💡 By leveraging extensive citizen science data and advanced analytics, the experts unpacked the environmental and human influences on these beloved insects. 📉 The findings highlight the vulnerability of fireflies to climatic variables such as temperature and precipitation. Since fireflies thrive in temperate conditions, with wet and warm summers providing ideal breeding environments and cold winters supporting the survival of immature stages, climate changes are likely to be highly challenging. 🪰 Penn State Research https://ow.ly/eh7w50RugC1

Dive into the Depths of Data! Our latest #BioDT paper unveils a treasure trove of fish sampling insights from the Minho Estuary. From 2010 to 2019, the team including Allan Souza Martina Ilarri, Esther Dias, Mário J Araújo, Antonio Roleira, Ana Catarina Braga, @Ana Rita Carvalho, Micaela Mota, Maria Helena Correia, Ana Lages, Ana Moura, Carlos Antunes have meticulously gathered data in Lenta Marina, an upstream area in the NW Iberian Peninsula, as part of the LTSER platform. 🔔 Using fyke nets, we captured a wealth of information on fish abundance, meticulously documenting each taxa's presence or absence. Our dataset offers a rare glimpse into the ebb and flow of fish populations over time, with sampling occurring every 6 days on average. 🔔 What's groundbreaking? Our findings reveal a stark reality: invasive fish species outnumber native ones in the Minho Estuary. This discovery underscores the urgency of understanding and managing ecological shifts in our waterways. 🔔 Whether you're a researcher, conservationist, or just fascinated by aquatic ecosystems, this data paper is worth a read: https://lnkd.in/eX7QNpVq #FishSampling #EcologicalResearch #DataInsights

#CallforReading There are 5 papers that have been published in the #SpecialIssue "#Climate Sensitive #Ecological and #Dynamical #Models of #Insects" Enjoy reading: https://lnkd.in/de6u4xDp #populationdynamics #ecologicalniche #remotesensing #citizenscience #climatechange #climatechange

💦Advanced technology that soon every person will have at home and will not only help save the planet, but significantly improve the quality of your life. "Water from the Air: The Way to Save Humanity" A documentary film published on the Creative Society channel. Find out what everyone will be talking about tomorrow https://lnkd.in/eu9Fm6eN #technology #ecology #climate #ClimateCrisis

The value of citizen science - Citizen science is crucial for advancing scientific knowledge and addressing complex global challenges. By involving the public in data collection and analysis, citizen science not only promotes scientific literacy and engagement, but also harnesses collective intelligence to tackle environmental, health, and social issues. - In this video, we have a macro and super macro shot of a Thuridilla virgata nudibranch. - Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, play a crucial role as important markers for marine science. These vibrant and diverse creatures are bioindicators, meaning their presence and abundance can indicate the health and biodiversity of marine ecosystems. - Nudibranchs are highly sensitive to changes in their environment, making them excellent indicators of water quality, pollution levels, and overall ecosystem health. Their specific food preferences and habitat requirements also make them valuable indicators of the availability and quality of food sources and suitable habitats for other marine organisms. - Their colourful and intricate patterns have also attracted the attention of scientists studying mimicry, camouflage, and chemical defenses. - Overall, nudibranchs serve as invaluable markers, aiding scientists in understanding and monitoring the health and dynamics of marine ecosystems. - #nudibranch #seaslug #mauritius #muckdiving #ocean #oceanlife #marinelife #marinebiology #uwphoto #uwphotography #uwvideo #macrovideo

It's #MarineMonday! 💙 We’re marking #NationalScienceWeek by celebrating eDNA. Not your Aunt Edna, but environmental DNA. Wherever an animal goes, it leaves behind traces of its DNA through skin, urine, faeces, sperm and eggs. Just like your favourite true-crime detective, scientists can use this eDNA evidence to work out who – or what 🐙 – has been there. In May, CSIRO scientists aboard the national research vessel Investigator collected hundreds of eDNA samples between Hobart and Sydney. They’re now analysing the samples as part of a National Environmental Science Program NESP Marine and Coastal Hub project. So far, they’ve found eDNA from more than 120 species of fish in their samples, including: 🐟 jack mackerel 🐟 ocean sunfish 🐟 southern sawshark. The project is examining the potential of eDNA for helping manage Australian Marine Parks. eDNA could be a valuable tool to efficiently reveal what lifeforms exist in an area without scientists having to capture whole specimens. Discover more about how eDNA can help sustainably manage our ocean: https://brnw.ch/21wLNcI 📷 CSIRO - Rich Little #Marine #DCCEEW #eDNA #AustralianMarineParks #NESP