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Marine and Freshwater Research

Marine and Freshwater Research is a multidisciplinary journal publishing original research and reviews on all aquatic environments and subject areas. Read more about the journalMore

Editor-in-Chief: Max Finlayson

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These articles are the latest published in the journal. Marine and Freshwater Research is published under a continuous publication model. More information is available on our Continuous Publication page.

Published online 21 January 2025

MF24196The impact of community water ecological design on promoting health behaviours among the elderly

Hong Li 0000-0001-9713-0474, Li Shi and Fang-liang Wang
 

This study explores the impact of community water ecological design on promoting health behaviours among the elderly in China’s aging population. Through a survey of 315 seniors and analysis using structural equation modelling, the findings showed that water ecological design enhances health by improving environmental perception and psychological comfort.

This article belongs to the collection: Global perspectives: sustainable management of freshwater ecosystems.

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Published online 17 January 2025

MF24183Carp carcass decomposition and water quality: implications for the release of CyHV-3 as a biocontrol agent for common carp in Australia

Richard Walsh, Tyler N. Dornan 0000-0002-4998-7577, Sanjina Upadhyay Stæhr, Hamish J. Brookes, Matthew R. Hipsey, Mark Laws, Phillip Cassey and Justin D. Brookes
 

Investigations into the decomposition of common carp across three experiments of an increasing scale (bucket, mesocosm, wetland) showed a considerable release of phosphorus, with faster decomposition rates in warm conditions. The addition of 2400 kg ha−1 of carp induced anoxia in the wetland, underscoring essential considerations deploying biocontrol agents (e.g. cyprinid herpesvirus, CyHV-3) causing mass carp mortality.

MF24183 Abstract  |  MF24183 Full Text  | MF24183PDF (945 KB)  | MF24183Supplementary Material (536 KB)   Open Access Article

Published online 16 January 2025

MF23235Co-design and Traditional Owner participation in an assessment of abundance and size of Donax deltoides (garlaany, pipi) in Ngambaa Country, New South Wales, Australia

Jade Fredericks 0000-0002-2894-4535, Hannah B. Smith, Kirsten Benkendorff 0000-0003-4052-3888, Anna Scott and Karina C. Hall
 

The integration of Indigenous ecological knowledge and Traditional Owner participation in the co-design and application of field-sampling techniques can optimise data collection on important fisheries resources, especially those that may be under-represented when using conventional scientific methods alone. This co-designed research project was successful in developing a scientifically rigorous data-collection strategy for a culturally important species, while fostering stewardship and co-management.

This article belongs to the collection: Science in Sea Country.

MF23235 Abstract  |  MF23235 Full Text  | MF23235PDF (1.2 MB)  | MF23235Supplementary Material (234 KB)   Open Access Article

Published online 16 January 2025

MF24065Spatial resolution of shell microchemistry for tracking dispersing pelagic mussels in a large open embayment in northern New Zealand

Wenjie Wu 0000-0002-1497-8566, Carolyn J. Lundquist and Andrew G. Jeffs
 

The feasibility of using microchemical methods to study the dispersal of an important aquaculture species, the green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus), in a large bay in northern New Zealand, where knowledge of the dispersal of wild seed mussels is urgently needed to improve seed-collection efforts.

MF24065 Abstract  |  MF24065 Full Text  | MF24065PDF (2.6 MB)  | MF24065Supplementary Material (245 KB)   Open Access Article

Published online 16 January 2025

MF24007Mapping knowledge structure and research frontiers of underwater acoustic tomography: a scientometric study

Masoud Bahreinimotlagh 0000-0001-9009-663X, Reza Roozbahani, Mohammad Amin Fayz Chakab, Mohamad Basel Al Sawaf, Mortaza Eftekhari and Seyyed Ahmad Sajjadi
 

Underwater acoustic tomography (UAT) is a technique used to monitor waterbodies. From 1979 to 2023, 720 researchers published 449 UAT-related articles in 135 journals. UAT, divided into Ocean Acoustic Tomography (OAT), Coastal Acoustic Tomography (CAT) and Fluvial Acoustic Tomography (FAT), faces adoption barriers, including high costs, limited collaboration and a lack of user-friendly software and educational resources. Recommendations include fostering collaboration, developing educational resources, promoting knowledge transfer, facilitating international exchange, commercialising systems, establishing online resources and designing user-friendly software.

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Published online 13 January 2025

MF24188Resilience assessment of water supply and demand in the Yellow River Basin based on integrated optimisation weighting–improved grey-target model

Hong Lv, Xinlei Zhao, Dengming Yan 0000-0001-5782-8667, Wenxiu Shang and Xiaokang Zheng
 

This study assessed resilience changes in the supply and demand of water resources in the Yellow River Basin over the past decades by using an improved grey-target model. From 2011 to 2020, the resilience index increased by 69.4%, with the contribution of driving factors rising by 70.9%. The findings highlighted resilience disparities between supply and demand, providing evidence for improving water resilience.

This article belongs to the collection: Global perspectives: sustainable management of freshwater ecosystems.

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Published online 10 January 2025

MF24143Integrating landscape ecology and fuzzy indicators for sustainable marine and coastal landscape evaluation: a case study in Tongguling National Nature Reserve, Hainan

Wenjing Zhang 0009-0007-6687-6450
 

This study presents a new method for assessing the ecological health of Tongguling National Nature Reserve on Hainan Island. By evaluating the interaction of ecological and structural elements, the research showed areas sensitive to environmental change, highlighting the link between water quality and coastal ecosystem health. These insights support better conservation strategies to preserve biodiversity and ecosystem services.

This article belongs to the collection: Ecological monitoring and assessment of freshwater ecosystems: new trends and future challenges.

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Published online 20 December 2024

MF23210Male mating tactics and secondary sexual traits: insights from the Mediterranean killifish, Aphanius fasciatus

Luca Altavilla 0000-0001-7564-1839, Chiara Facca, Francesco Cavraro, Mirko Liuzzo 0000-0002-1686-7843 and Stefano Malavasi
 

Sexual selection drives the individual’s life history, leading to the development of alternative mating tactics or even bizarre sexual traits to maximise fitness. In this study, we investigated the mating behaviour and the role of a secondary sexual trait of the Mediterranean killifish (Aphanius fasciatus) highlighting its role as an excellent model for studying polyginandrous mating systems.

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Published online 20 December 2024

MF24134Ocean warming projected to increase ecotourism opportunities to encounter iconic marine megafauna (manta rays and zebra sharks) off south-eastern Australia

T. R. Davis 0000-0003-0199-2024, A. Benson and C. Champion
 

Manta rays and zebra sharks act as major drawcards for ecotourism businesses. Modelling was used to predict changes to migration patterns for these species at popular dive locations in New South Wales. These models indicated that seasonal migrations are likely to be altered by future ocean warming, potentially increasing opportunities to interact with these species by up to 4 months by mid-century.

MF24134 Abstract  |  MF24134 Full Text  | MF24134PDF (3.5 MB)  | MF24134Supplementary Material (1.2 MB)   Open Access Article

Published online 20 December 2024

MF24103Unravelling pre-monsoon phytoplankton: pigment profiles and community structure in the western and central Bay of Bengal

Aswathy Vijaya Krishna 0000-0002-1003-8446, Anima Tirkey, Mini Raman, Syed Moosa Ali, Arvind Sahay and Arvind Singh
 

This paper is a first-hand attempt to explore the phytoplankton pigment composition and community structure during the pre-monsoon season (April) of 2019 in the yet underexplored regions of the Indian Ocean, i.e. western, and central Bay of Bengal. High-performance liquid chromatography derived marker pigments and pigment ratios, CHEMTAX analysis and microscopy were used to classify phytoplankton into various groups. The outcomes of the study could provide accurate baseline data for biogeochemical modelling of the ecosystem with better predictability.

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Published online 19 December 2024

MF24159Effect assessment and policy optimisation of synergy between pollution and carbon reduction in the Yangtze River Delta, based on composite-system co-ordinating-degree model

Ersheng Fu 0009-0000-9195-4077, Yiting Chen, Yaguai Yu, Ruiyan Gao, Lu Fang, Taohan Ni, Zhaocheng Xu and Yiyang Lin 0009-0004-5178-4690
 

The inter-provincial panel data of China’s Yangtze River Delta from 2011 to 2020 were utilised, and quantitative analysis was conducted on the pollution- and carbon-reduction subsystem of the Yangtze River Delta on the basis of the composite-system co-ordinated-degree model, evaluating the order degree, internal co-ordinated degree, and composite-system co-ordinated degree, according to which we came to the relevant conclusions.

This article belongs to the collection: Ecological monitoring and assessment of freshwater ecosystems: new trends and future challenges.

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Published online 18 December 2024

MF24187Life-history traits of the invasive and biggest European freshwater fish, the wels catfish (Silurus glanis) show high potential for colonisation in Southern Europe

Jacques Panfili 0000-0003-0504-2384, Delphine Nicolas, Khady Diop and Alain J. Crivelli
 

The invasive wels catfish is spreading to many European waterbodies. The objective of the study was to investigate its life-history traits (growth and reproduction) for the first time in southern France. Culling was used to assess the key life-history traits, using sections of pectoral spines for age and growth estimations, and gonad macroscopic examination for the reproduction parameters. The life-history parameters (rapid growth, early maturation, high fecundity) showed a very high potential for adaptation and colonisation.

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Published online 17 December 2024

MF24186Reproductive biology of African river prawn, Macrobrachium vollenhoveni (Herklots, 1857) in major watersheds in Benin (West Africa): a baseline approach for artisanal fisheries

Guillaume Koussovi 0000-0001-5021-9674, Arsène M. Houssou 0000-0002-1097-4277, Dogbè C. Adjahouinou, Farokh Niass, Laura López Greco, Marcelo U. García-Guerrero, Edilmar Cortés-Jacinto and Elie Montchowui
 

Macrobrachium vollenhoveni is a freshwater prawn native to Africa. Gonadal maturation begins in March, peaks in July, and spawning occurs from July to October, aligning with the rainy season. Females reach sexual maturity at a larger size than do males. The species is characterised by high fecundity.

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Published online 17 December 2024

MF24207Aerial drones and recreational fish finders: evaluating a low-cost method for surveying fish aggregations

B. Scoulding 0000-0002-9358-736X, D. V. Fairclough, C. Devine, G. Jackson, P. Lewis, D. Waltrick 0000-0002-5436-4577, L. West, C. Skepper, J. Briggs, E. Lek, D. E. Yeoh, B. M. Crisafulli, E. A. Fisher, A. Denham, P. J. Mitchell and S. Gastauer
 

Fishing and industrial activities affect global fish populations. Cockburn Sound near Perth, Australia, a key spawning site for Chrysophrys auratus (pink snapper), faces risks from new shipping development. This study tests a cost-effective method using drones and fish finders to track these fish. The approach successfully mapped fish aggregations and could aid in evaluating environmental impacts and managing resources.

MF24207 Abstract  |  MF24207 Full Text  | MF24207PDF (3.6 MB)   Open Access Article

Published online 16 December 2024

MF24019Exploration of factors of algal seasonal blooms in a drinking-water source

Ailan Yan 0000-0002-9502-3330, Feilai Qian, Yande Li, Dongsheng Qian, Yongfei Chen and Dong Xu 0000-0002-9111-1245
 

Algal bloom is a global public environmental issue. Lakes and reservoirs are prone to algal blooms because of their relatively static water flow. In the drinking-water source reservoir with low concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus, there will still be seasonal algal outbreaks, in which light intensity and temperature are important factors affecting algal growth.

This article belongs to the collection: Ecological monitoring and assessment of freshwater ecosystems: new trends and future challenges.

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Collections are a curation of articles relevant to a topical research area

Global perspectives: sustainable management of freshwater aquatic ecosystem services and water resources

Freshwater ecosystems, such as rivers, lakes, wetlands and estuaries, are essential for water purification, flood control and biodiversity. Given growing populations and climate change, sustainable management is critical for ensuring water quality and ecosystem health. The collection 'Global perspectives: sustainable management of freshwater aquatic ecosystem services and water resources' focuses on environmental flow assessments, pollution control, habitat restoration and climate change impacts. Contributions from the 7th International Symposium on Water Resource and Environmental Management (WREM2024) and other experts are invited to share innovative solutions for the global conservation and sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Collection Editor
Zhanhong Wan

Last Updated: 21 Jan 2025

Science in Sea Country

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have a long and enduring connection to Sea Country. The marine science community must actively embrace Indigenous knowledge and make space for it in our current publishing systems, as well as exploring new and innovative ways to share knowledge and encourage the next generation of Indigenous scientists. To that end, the Australian Marine Sciences Association presents this Collection focusing on ‘Science in Sea Country’.

Collection Editors
Alexandra Campbell, Mibu Fischer, Chris Frid, Mitchell Gibbs, Laura Parker and Rachel Przeslawski

Last Updated: 16 Jan 2025

Ecological monitoring and assessment of freshwater ecosystems: new trends and future challenges

Conservation efforts and restoration initiatives are crucial for improving biodiversity, ecological integrity, and ensuring the availability of clean water and other vital ecosystem services. This collection highlights the latest developments in these fields, as discussed at the 6th International Symposium on Water Pollution and Treatment 2023. The articles herein primarily concentrate on the sustainable enhancement of freshwater ecological system monitoring and assessment methods, the identification of indicator species, and the preservation of ecosystem services.

Collection Editor
Yong Xiao

Last Updated: 10 Jan 2025

Environmental flows in northern Murray–Darling Basin: what we know about the science and management after a decade of practice

Following the Basin Plan 2012, there has been a concerted effort from agencies and research institutions to manage and monitor flows and the environment in the Murray–Darling Basin. The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) funded extensive research programs in the northern Murray–Darling Basin during the period of time following the Basin Plan's release. With the Basin Plan scheduled for renewal in the next few years after 2024, this collection is intended to provide a focused source of information of flow management related research in the northern Murray–Darling Basin. This collection will be a resource for the creators of the next Basin Plan and improve understanding of flow management more broadly in Australia and worldwide.

All papers in this collection are Open Access and the foreword by Southwell et al. is free to read.

Collection Editors
Paul Frazier, Sarah Mika, Neil Argent, Michael Peat, Sam Capon

Last Updated: 25 Oct 2024

Research into Chinese Wetlands

The 10th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference, held in Changshu, China, in September 2016, offered a platform to review and explore advances in research on wetland biodiversity, functions and ecosystem services and management. Hosted by the INTECOL Wetland Working Group, this international forum was an opportune time for Asian marine and freshwater researchers to present their research. This Collection contains a selection of nine articles published in Marine and Freshwater Research that showcase the range of research being undertaken within China.

Collection Editor
CM Finlayson, (Editor, Marine and Freshwater Research)

Last Updated: 12 Sep 2016

Shark and Ray Life History

Sharks and rays comprise an increasingly threatened group of aquatic predators. As the world’s shark and ray populations decline, improved conservation and management of these species is critical. Recognising that life history parameters form the basis for much of this research, we have compiled this ‘Shark and Ray Life History’ Collection of papers from Marine and Freshwater Research.

Last Updated: 13 Mar 2015

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