[ad_1] Introduction Oyster reefs are one of the most productive and valuable ecosystems in coastal areas, providing a wide range of ecosystem services. However, due to overexploitation, habitat destruction, and pollution, oyster populations have declined…
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[ad_1] Introduction Biomonitoring of effluent discharge impacts on coastal water quality is a crucial area of research that aims to assess the ecological and environmental effects of wastewater discharge into coastal waters. Effluent discharge from…
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[ad_1] Introduction Deep water corals play a vital role in marine ecosystems, providing habitat and shelter for a diverse range of marine species. Despite their ecological importance, deep water corals are often poorly understood due…
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[ad_1] Introduction Seismic surveys are a common method used in the oil and gas industry to explore beneath the seabed for potential oil and gas reserves. These surveys involve the use of air guns that…
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[ad_1] Introduction Offshore dredging activities have become increasingly common as a means of constructing and maintaining ports, harbors, and navigation channels. Despite its economic importance, offshore dredging can have significant impacts on benthic communities, which…
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[ad_1] Introduction Shellfish growing waters are prone to contamination by microbial pathogens, posing a potential risk to human health. Understanding the presence and behavior of these pathogens in such environments is crucial for ensuring the…
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[ad_1] Introduction: Multispecies interactions in nearshore food webs are complex and dynamic systems that play a crucial role in shaping biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Understanding the dynamics of these interactions is essential for effective ecosystem…
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[ad_1] Introduction Coastal marsh zones play a crucial role in maintaining the health of coastal ecosystems by providing habitat for various species, protecting coastlines from erosion, and filtering pollutants from run-off. However, these vital ecosystems…
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[ad_1] Introduction The accurate estimation of age and growth parameters is crucial for the effective management of fisheries resources. However, in many data-limited fisheries, there is often uncertainty surrounding these parameters due to the lack…
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[ad_1] Introduction: Deep-sea octocorals are a diverse group of marine organisms that play an important role in the deep-sea ecosystem. Despite their ecological significance, there is limited information available on the distribution of these species…
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