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Freshwater biodiversity in a rapidly changing Arctic: An expert horizon scan of key research questionsNARA Subscribed
Arctic freshwater biodiversity is rapidly changing due to climate warming, resource extraction, infrastructure development, and landscape transformation. To improve understanding, predict future responses, and inform policy formulation, research needs must be clearly identified. Using a horizon scan survey, Arctic freshwater experts from government, international agencies, and Indigenous Peoples identified 77 biodiversity rese...
Climate‐driven alterations in sea‐ice dynamics and shifting fishing activity are reshaping ecosystems across the Arctic and Antarctic, yet conservation‐relevant information for chondrichthyans (sharks, rays, and chimaeras) remains limited. We present the first assessment of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) across Polar Waters, integrating species distributions, extinction risk, critical habitat evidence, spatial protectio...
Humpback Whale ( Megaptera novaeangliae ) Site Fidelity, Residency, and Movement Patterns in Ireland Based on Citizen Science DataNARA Subscribed
Understanding the residency and movement patterns of large cetaceans like the humpback whale is crucial for effective conservation. In Ireland, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has been collecting humpback whale data since the 1990s, primarily through citizen science. This collective effort has contributed to the creation of the Irish Humpback Whale Photo‐identification Catalogue. Using this dataset, we assessed humpback whal...
Aim We investigate the distribution of dispersal modes — endozoochory (via animal ingestion), synzoochory (via animal seed accumulation) and anemochory (via wind)—and seed mass of woody plants across Brazilian ecosystems, testing whether their relative abundance in local plant communities could be predicted by climate, edaphic factors and dispersal agents (e.g., the main vectors moving seeds). We expected climate to be the mai...
The Asia region harbors exceptional chondrichthyan (shark, ray, and chimaera) diversity but faces intense fishing pressure. The Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) process provides a collaborative, evidence-based framework to identify critical habitats and inform spatial management. We assessed ISRAs across the Bay of Bengal, Southeast Asia, and the Northwest Pacific to characterize their extent, ecological significance, and...
Assessment of two minimally invasive methodologies for sex identification in the European eel, Anguilla anguillaNARA Subscribed
Sex is an important driver of variation in behaviour, ecology and physiology. Sex identification in the Critically Endangered European eel ( Anguilla anguilla ) currently requires fish sacrifice, or the use of morphological differences such as body length, which can be inaccurate in certain habitats and at intermediate body lengths. Non‐lethal tools for accurate sex identification in this species are therefore required. Here,...
Rethinking microbial biopesticide development and uptakeNARA Subscribed
Biopesticides, pesticides based on living organisms and/or their bioactive compounds, are increasingly being used as alternatives and replacements to chemical and synthetic pesticides. This is largely due to human and environmental safety concerns, the emergence of pest resistance (collectively insect pests, weeds and diseases), and the move towards holistic pest and disease control approaches. While the number and diversity o...
Chronological age is a common and non-modifiable factor for chronic disease, but does not fully explain age-related changes. Biological clocks have been developed to explore biological aging mechanisms. They could help identify protective factors against accelerated aging and associated diseases. We aim to assess the association between reduced epigenetic or inflammatory aging and ideal cardiovascular health or cardiovascular...
Predators forage by balancing the energy content of prey with the energy required to capture it, selecting prey based on their foraging strategy. In the Celtic Seas ecoregion, recent dietary data are lacking for the common dolphin ( Delphinus delphis ) despite concerns about declining body conditions and changes in prey communities over recent decades. Using conventional stomach content analysis of a large sample set (n = 138)...
Harbor Porpoises ( Phocoena phocoena ) in Dublin Bay: How Does Dredge Disposal Affect Foraging Behavior?NARA Subscribed
Harbor porpoises ( Phocoena phocoena ) are among the most widespread cetacean species in Irish waters and are listed under Annex II of the EU Habitats Directive as a species of community importance. The local harbor porpoise population in Dublin Bay coexists with designated spoil grounds for dredging activity, which has increased due to Dublin Port's Alexandra Basin Redevelopment (ABR) project. This study examines the long‐ an...
Species distribution models are increasingly used to understand species’ environmental preferences and habitat use as a means to inform management decisions. To identify important areas, mitigate impacts of anthropogenic activities, and forecast potential changes in habitat suitability under future climate conditions, emphasis should be placed on computing accurate and representative models from which reliable predictions can...