A novel framework to predict relative habitat selection in aquatic systems: Applying machine learning and resource selection functions to acoustic telemetry data from multiple shark species
Lucas P. Griffin, Grace A. Casselberry, Kristen Hart, Adrian Jordaan, Sarah L. Becker, Ashleigh J. Novak, Bryan M. DeAngelis, Clayton G. Pollock, Ian Lundgren, Zandy Hillis-Starr, Andy J. Danylchuk, Gregory B. Skomal
2022, Frontiers in Marine Science (8)
Resource selection functions (RSFs) have been widely applied to animal tracking data to examine relative habitat selection and to help guide management and conservation strategies. While readily used in terrestrial ecology, RSFs have yet to be extensively used within marine systems. As acoustic telemetry continues to be a pervasive approach...
Ostracod eye size: A taxonomy-free indicator of the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum sea level
Skye Y Tian, Moriaki Yasuhara, Marci M. Robinson, Huai-Hsuan M Huang
2022, Marine Micropaleontology (174)
Deep-time sea-level changes associated with the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) are of great interest to paleoceanographers and paleontologists, especially in shallow marine settings, like the Atlantic Coastal Plain PETM sections of the Eastern North American Continental Shelf. Accurate paleo-water depth reconstruction...
Evaluation of visual implant elastomer, PIT, and p-Chip tagging methods in a small-bodied minnow species
Desiree M. Moore, Shannon K. Brewer
2022, North American Journal of Fisheries Management (41) 1066-1078
Reliable fish tagging methods are needed to conduct studies (e.g., movement, habitat, abundance) that inform conservation and management decisions; however, dependable tagging approaches are lacking for many small-bodied fishes. Therefore, our study objective was to determine survival, tag retention (visible implant elastomer [VIE], PIT, or light-activated microtransponder [“p-Chip”]) and tagging...
Sarcoptic mange: An emerging panzootic in wildlife
L. E. Escobar, Scott Carver, Paul C. Cross, Luca Rossi, E. S. Almberg, M. J. Yabsley, K D Niedringhaus, Peach Van Wick, Ernesto Dominguez-Villegas, F.F. Gakuya, Yue Xie, Samer Angelone, Christian Gortazar, Francisca Astorga
2022, Transboundary and Emerging Diseases (69) 927-942
Sarcoptic mange, a skin infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is an emerging disease for some species of wildlife, potentially jeopardizing their welfare and conservation. Sarcoptes scabiei has a near-global distribution facilitated by its forms of transmission and use of a large diversity of host species (many of those with broad geographic...
Developing common protocols to measure tundra herbivory across spatial scales
Isabel C. Barrio, D. Ehrich, E. M. Soininen, V. T. Ravolainen, C. G. Bueno, O. Gilg, A. M. Koltz, J. D. M. Speed, D. S. Hik, M. Morsdorf, J. M. Alatalo, A. Angerbjörn, J. Bêty, L. Bollache, N. Boulanger-Lapointe, G. S. Brown, I. Eischeid, Marie-Andree Giroux, T. Hajek, B. B. Hansen, S. P. Hofhuis, Jean-François Lamarre, J. R. Lang, C. Latty, N. Lecomte, P. Macek, L. Mckinnon, Isla H. Myers-Smith, A. O. Pedersen, Janet S. Prevey, J. D. Roth, Sarah T. Saalfeld, N. M. Schmidt, P. Smith, A. Sokolov, N. Sokolova, C. Stolz, R. van Bemmelen, O Varpe, P. F. Woodard, I. S. Jonsdottir
2022, Arctic Science (8) 638-679
Understanding and predicting large-scale ecological responses to global environmental change requires comparative studies across geographic scales with coordinated efforts and standardized methodologies. We designed, applied and assessed standardized protocols to measure tundra herbivory at three spatial scales: plot, site (habitat), and study area (landscape). The plot and site-level...
Mechanisms controlling climate warming impact on the occurrence of hypoxia in Chesapeake Bay
Richard Tian, Carl Cerco, Gopal Bhatt, Lewis C. Linker, Gary W. Shenk
2022, Journal of the American Water Resources Association (58) 855-875
AClimate change represents an increasing stressor on estuarine and coastal ecosystems. A series of simulations were run using the Integrated Compartment Water Quality Model to determine the magnitude of various mechanisms controlling the effect of climate warming on dissolved oxygen (DO) in the Chesapeake Bay. The results suggested that the...
Recent recovery and expansion of Guam’s locally endangered Såli (Micronesian Starling) Aplonis opaca population in the presence of the invasive brown treesnake
Henry Pollock, Martin Kastner, Gary Wiles, Hugo Thierry, Laura Duenas, Eben H. Paxton, Nicole Suckow, Jeff Quitugua, Haldre Rogers
2022, Bird Conservation International (32) 95-110
Assessing the impacts of invasive predators on the demography and distribution of native species is critical for understanding mechanisms of species persistence and informing the design of recovery programmes. On the oceanic island of Guam, the introduction of the predatory brown treesnake Boiga irregularis after World War II caused the near-total...
Evidence for maternal style among adult female dolphins when sharing pectoral fin contacts with their calves
Kathleen M. Dudzinski, Christine Ribic, Heather M. Manitzas Hill, Teresa T. Bolton
2022, Animal Behavior and Cognition (8) 52-68
Adult bottlenose dolphins share pectoral fin contacts (PFC) to manage their social relationships but less is known about how mothers share PFC with their calves. Using a dataset collected over 16 years, we analyzed how 10 matrilines, including three second generation female dolphins in a maternal role, used PFC with...
Aquatic toxicity of chemical road dust suppressants to freshwater organisms
Bethany K. Kunz, Edward E. Little, Vincent L. Barandino
2022, Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (82) 294-305
Unpaved roads make up at least 14 million kilometers of the worldwide road network. Although investigations of road runoff often are focused on paved roads, unpaved roads contribute large volumes of runoff to roadside aquatic habitats and introduce unique constituents to runoff, such as chemical dust suppressants. At least 200...
River floodplain abandonment and channel deepening coincide with the onset of clear-cut logging in a coastal California redwood forest
William A. L. Chapman, Noah J. Finnegan, Allison M. Pfeiffer, SeanPaul La Selle
2022, Earth Surface Processes and Landforms (47) 994-1012
Changes in both land use and climate can alter the balance of transport capacity and sediment supply in rivers. Hence, the primary driver of recent incision or aggradation in alluvial channels is often unclear. The San Lorenzo River on the central coast of California is one location where both climate...
Aleutian Low variability for the last 7500 years and its relation to the Westerly Jet
Kana Nagashima, Jason A. Addison, Tomohisa Irino, Takayuki Omori, Kei Yoshimura, Naomi Harada
2022, Quaternary Research (108) 161-179
The Aleutian Low (AL) is one of the major atmospheric systems that determines environmental conditions during winter in the North Pacific Ocean, with impacts that affect the climates of both Asia and North America from mid- to high latitudes. However, the multi-centennial and longer scale behavior of...
Sr, Nd, Hf and Pb isotope geochemistry of Early Miocene shoshonitic lavas from the South Fiji Basin: Note
Nick Mortimer, Delphine Bosch, Christine Laporte-Magoni, Erin Todd, James B Gill
2022, New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics (65) 374-379
We present new Sr, Nd, Hf and Pb isotope data for Early Miocene shoshonitic and high-K lavas dredged from seamounts in the South Fiji Basin, southwest Pacific Ocean. Our analyses provide a useful reference dataset for this distinctive compositional suite. The shoshonitic lavas formed in an intra-oceanic back-arc basin setting...
S2HM must be real-time or not?
Mehmet Celebi, Maria Limongelli
2022, Conference Paper, European workshop on structural health monitoring: Special collection of 2020 papers - Volume 1
Seismic structural health monitoring (S2HM) has advanced significantly in the last three decades. However, currently there is no consensus on the need for real-time processing of data acquired during an earthquake. Numerous applications exist whereby S2HM-equipped systems record valuable seismic response data. A delayed use of the seismic data prohibits...
The roles of phenotypic plasticity and adaptation in morphology and performance of an invasive species in a novel environment
Marcel-Kate G. Jardeleza, Jonathan B Koch, Ian S. Pearse, Cameron K. Ghalambor, Ruth A. Hufbauer
2022, Ecological Entomology (47) 25-37
(1) Species introductions provide insights into rapid adaptation and adaptive phenotypic plasticity, as populations encounter and respond to new environments and selection pressures. However, maladaptive responses are increasingly recognized to also be common in nature. The spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, has rapidly invaded divergent environments providing the opportunity to examine...
Budburst timing of valley oaks at Hastings Reservation, central coastal California
Walter D. Koenig, Mario B. Pesendorfer, Ian S. Pearse, William J. Carmen, Johannes M.H. Knops
2022, Madroño (68) 434-442
We studied the timing of budburst of valley oak (Quercus lobata Née) at Hastings Reservation, central coastal California. Similar to other taxa, budburst was advanced by warmer temperatures. Over the 30-year study period, however, there were no significant trends in either air temperature or the timing of budburst, except during the...
Tungsten skarn potential of the Yukon-Tanana Upland, eastern Alaska, USA—A mineral resource assessment
George N.D. Case, Garth E. Graham, Erin E. Marsh, Ryan D. Taylor, Carlin J. Green, Philip J. Brown, Keith A. Labay
2022, Journal of Geochemical Exploration (232)
Tungsten (W) is used in a variety of industrial and technological applications and has been identified as a critical mineral for the United States, India, the European Union, and other countries. These countries rely on W imports mostly from China, which leaves them vulnerable to supply disruption. Consequently, the U.S. government has...
Identifying turbulence features hindering swimming capabilities of grass carp larvae (Ctenopharyngodon idella) through submerged vegetation
Rafael O. Tinoco, Andres F. Prada, Amy E. George, Benjamin H. Stahlschmidt, P. Ryan Jackson, Duane Chapman
2022, Journal of Ecohydraulics (7) 4-16
Aquatic vegetation can provide habitat and refuge for a variety of species in streams. However, the flow features generated by submerged patches of vegetation can also pose a challenge for fish larvae. We conducted a series of experiments with live grass carp larvae (starting ∼50 h post hatch)...
Diagenesis of Vera Rubin ridge, Gale crater, Mars from Mastcam multispectral images
Briony H. N. Horgan, Jeffrey R. Johnson, Abigail A. Fraeman, Melissa Rice, Christina Seeger, James F. Bell, Kristen A. Bennett, Edward A. Cloutis, Lauren A. Edgar, Jens Frydenvang, John P. Grotzinger, Jonas L’Haridon, Samantha Jacob, Nicolas Mangold, Elizabeth B. Rampe, Frances Rivera-Hernandez, Vivian Z. Sun, Lucy Thompson, Danika F. Wellington
2022, JGR Planets (125)
Images from the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission of lacustrine sedimentary rocks of Vera Rubin ridge on “Mt. Sharp” in Gale crater, Mars, have shown stark color variations from red to purple to gray. These color differences crosscut stratigraphy and are likely due to diagenetic alteration of the sediments after...
Condition of resident fish communities in the Eighteenmile Creek Area of Concern, New York
Scott D. George, Barry P. Baldigo, Scott F. Collins, David Clarke, Dylan R. Winterhalter
2022, Journal of Great Lakes Research (48) 404-411
The lower 3.5 km of Eighteenmile Creek, a tributary to Lake Ontario in New York, was designated as an Area of Concern (AOC) in 1985 under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement due to extensive contamination of bed sediments by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other toxicants. Five beneficial use impairments (BUIs)...
Novel circoviruses detected in feces of Sonoran felids
Natalie Payne, Simona Kraberger, Rafaela S. Fontenele, Kara Schmidlin, Melissa H. Bergeman, Ivonne Cassaigne, Melanie Culver, Arvind Varsani, Koenraad Van Doorslaer
2022, Viruses (12)
Sonoran felids are threatened by drought and habitat fragmentation. Vector range expansion and anthropogenic factors such as habitat encroachment and climate change are altering viral evolutionary dynamics and exposure. However, little is known about the diversity of viruses present in these populations. Small felid populations with lower genetic diversity are...
Why let the dogs out? Exploring variables associated with dog confinement and general characteristics of the free-ranging owned-dog population in a peri-urban area
Francisca Astorga, Daniela Alejandra Poo-Munoz, John F. Organ, Gonzalo Medina-Vogel
2022, Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (25) 311-325
Free-ranging dogs (FRDs), are a problem in several countries, with impacts on humans, domestic animals, and wildlife, although increasing evidence suggests that most FRDs are owned. Therefore, understanding dog ownership on a fine scale is critical. The main objectives of this study were to explore dog...
Spatial and temporal variability in lake trout diets in Lake Ontario as revealed by stomach contents and stable isotopes
Brent M. Nawrocki, Brent W. Metcalfe, Jeremy P. Holden, Brian F. Lantry, Timothy B. Johnson
2022, Journal of Great Lakes Research (48) 392-403
Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) are an ecologically and economically important piscivore with reported differences in diet and feeding behaviour throughout its range. Eleven stomach content and stable isotope-based metrics were used to describe diets of 349 lake trout between two years (2013 and 2018) and among geographic zones (west, central,...
Diversity of diatoms, benthic macroinvertebrates, and fish varies in response to different environmental correlates in Arctic rivers across North America
Jennifer Lento, Sarah M. Laske, Isabelle Lavoie, Daniel Bogan, Bob Brua, Stephane Campeau, Krista Chin, Joseph M. Culp, Brianna Levenstein, Michael Power, Emilie Saulnier-Talbot, Rebecca Shaftel, Heidi K. Swanson, Matthew Whitman, Christian E. Zimmerman
2022, Freshwater Biology (67) 95-115
Climate change poses a significant threat to Arctic freshwater biodiversity, but impacts depend upon the strength of organism response to climate‐related drivers. Currently, there is insufficient knowledge about Arctic freshwater biodiversity patterns to guide assessment, prediction, and management of biodiversity change.As part of the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program's first...
Comparative genomic analyses and a novel linkage map for cisco (Coregonus artedi) provides insight into chromosomal evolution and rediploidization across salmonids
Danielle M. Blumstein, Matthew A. Campbell, Matthew C. Hale, Ben J.G. Sutherland, Garrett J. McKinney, Wendylee Stott, Wesley Larson
2022, G3 Genes, Genomes, Genetics (10) 2863-2878
Whole-genome duplication (WGD) is hypothesized to be an important evolutionary mechanism that can facilitate adaptation and speciation. Genomes that exist in states of both diploidy and residual tetraploidy are of particular interest, as mechanisms that maintain the ploidy mosaic after WGD may provide important insights into evolutionary processes. The Salmonidae...
Environmental evolution of peat in the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta (California) during the Middle and Late Holocene as deduced from pollen, diatoms and magnetism
Irina Delusina, Scott W. Starratt, Kenneth L Verosub
2022, Quaternary International (621) 50-61
We studied the sequence of climatic and hydrological events associated with the formation of peat during the Holocene, using pollen, diatoms and environmental magnetism from peat cores at three locations in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta of California: Browns Island, Franks Wetland and Webb Track Levee. Our data show that peat...
