Marine litter and wood debris as habitat and vector for the range expansion of invasive corals (Tubastraea spp.)

Mantelatto, Marcelo Checoli; Póvoa, Alain Alves; Skinner, Luís Felipe; Araújo, Fábio Vieira de; Creed, Joel C.

doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111659

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“…Previous studies have determined the suitability of plastic litter as a habitat and vector of invasive species and microbial pathogens (Mantelatto et al, 2020;Rech et al, 2018;Wu et al, 2019). Under this context, PPE based on low-density polymers could serve as artificial substrates for rafting non-native or invasive species.…”

Section: Potential Effects and Research Needsmentioning

confidence: 99%

What we need to know about PPE associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in the marine environment

De-la-Torre

Aragaw

2021

Marine Pollution Bulletin

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Since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared as a global health emergency, the use of multiple types of plastic-based PPEs as a measure to reduce the infection increased tremendously. Recent evidence suggests that the overuse of PPEs during the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening plastic pollution in the marine environment. In this short focus, we discussed the potential sources, fate, and effects of PPE plastic to the marine environment and proposed five key research needs, involving (1) the occurrence and abundance of PPEs, (2) the sources, fate, and drivers of PPEs, (3) PPEs as a source of microplastics, (4) PPEs as a vector of invasive species and pathogens, and (5) PPEs as a source and vector of chemical pollutants in the marine environment. We suggest that addressing these knowledge gaps will lay the groundwork for improved COVID-19-associated waste management and legislation to prevent marine plastic pollution to continue exacerbating.

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Section: Potential Effects and Research Needsmentioning

confidence: 99%

What we need to know about PPE associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in the marine environment

De-la-Torre

Aragaw

2021

Marine Pollution Bulletin

155

105

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“…Acclimation capacity plays a key role in the success over the native communities, particularly at scenarios of environmental change (Tronholm et al, 2012;Papacostas et al, 2017). In this regard, any knowledge about the type of substrata colonized could help to better develop management actions to prevent potential dispersal vectors and to minimize the range expansion of the invasive species (Checoli-Mantelatto et al, 2020). According to our surveys, R. okamurae was present and even abundant in a number of artificial surfaces, from harbor infrastructures (e.g., breakwaters, limestone rip-rap boulders and metallic surfaces of boats) to marine litter (abandoned fishing nets, ropes, plastics, tires, and glass bottles).…”

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The Invasive Macroalga Rugulopteryx okamurae: Substrata Plasticity and Spatial Colonization Pressure on Resident Macroalgae

et al. 2021

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The present study constitutes the first evaluation of the space colonization strategies performed by Rugulopteryx okamurae when co-occurring with the resident macroalgal community in the introduced areas. Since the first apparition of the nonindigenous macroalga in the Strait of Gibraltar, its high propagation capacity together with its colonization ability has enhanced the establishment success of the species in detriment of the resident biota. In this study, we carried out observational surveys during 2017–2020 in order to assess the coverage levels of R. okamurae on different lighting conditions, surface orientations, and substrata types (artificial and natural). Results revealed that, beyond the high percent coverages already reported at illuminated and semi-illuminated natural rocky habitats, R. okamurae is able to settle on a wide variety of artificial substrata. The settlement performance of the species was also investigated and different mechanisms underlying the space colonization were proposed. Thus, R. okamurae was observed interacting with 43 resident macroalgal species at generally illuminated rocky habitats of the northern Strait coasts. Six colonization mechanisms were proposed for spatial growth scenarios. Overall, results pointed out that, in most of the cases where the invasive species co-occur with the resident community, R. okamurae would be favored as regards spatial growth success. Competitive interactions and environmental factors which influence results obtained must be addressed in order to fully predict impacts on resident communities. Moreover, together with previous scientific works, overall data provided in this study highlight the need to urgent implement management measures focused on habitats susceptible to be invaded, as well as studies on the ecology and dispersal vectors of R. okamurae in the Strait of Gibraltar and adjacent areas.

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“…Human activities can alter biotic and abiotic factors in the environment and result in changes to the distribution of species. In particular, actions such as changing climatic conditions, habitat destruction, or the introduction of pollutants and/or invasive species can have large impacts on the distributions of native species [ 6 – 10 ]. More importantly, if habitat characteristics become sub-optimal and resources or conditions for survival cannot be met, an organism may expand its range into novel areas in an effort to obtain vital resources and avoid extirpation [ 11 ], assuming factors such as physiological tolerance, competition and environmental factors, such as temperature, permit such expansion [ 12 – 14 ].…”

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Why the Stall? Using metabolomics to define the lack of upstream movement of invasive bigheaded carp in the Illinois River

Curtis-Quick

Ulanov

et al. 2021

PLoS ONE

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Bigheaded Carp have spread throughout the Mississippi River basin since the 1970s. Little has stopped the spread as carp have the ability to pass through locks and dams, and they are currently approaching the Great Lakes. However, the location of the leading edge in the Illinois River has stalled for over a decade, even though there is no barrier preventing further advancement towards the Great Lakes. Defining why carp are not moving towards the Great Lakes is important for predicting why they might advance in the future. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that anthropogenic contaminants in the Illinois River may be playing a role in preventing further upstream movement of Bigheaded Carp. Ninety three livers were collected from carp at several locations between May and October of 2018. Liver samples were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in a targeted metabolite profiling approach. Livers from carp at the leading edge had differences in energy use and metabolism, and suppression of protective mechanisms relative to downstream fish; differences were consistent across time. This body of work provides evidence that water quality is linked to carp movement in the Illinois River. As water quality in this region continues to improve, consideration of this impact on carp spread is essential to protect the Great Lakes.

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Marine litter and wood debris as habitat and vector for the range expansion of invasive corals (Tubastraea spp.)

Cited by 53 publications

References 48 publications

What we need to know about PPE associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in the marine environment

What we need to know about PPE associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in the marine environment

The Invasive Macroalga Rugulopteryx okamurae: Substrata Plasticity and Spatial Colonization Pressure on Resident Macroalgae

Why the Stall? Using metabolomics to define the lack of upstream movement of invasive bigheaded carp in the Illinois River

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