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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

Publishing Model: Hybrid. Open Access options available.

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

Published online 14 June 2024

MF23237Genetic diversity, population structure and demographic history of the rock oyster Striostrea prismatica (Gray, 1825) within two Eastern Pacific biogeographic realms

Alexis Tárula-Marín, Brenda Díaz-Cárdenas 0000-0003-0278-805X, Luz Patricia Castro-Félix, Ernesto López-Uriarte, Anne Santerre and Martin A. Aréchiga-Palomera
 

This study aimed to assess the genetic diversity, population structure and demographic history of Striostrea prismatica, an ecologically and commercially important native oyster in Mexico, Ecuador and Peru, using nuclear and mitochondrial DNA markers. Nuclear data revealed high intraspecific genetic diversity and strong genetic differentiation. Mitochondrial data showed high haplotypic diversity, no genetic structure and a population expansion c. 25,000 years ago.

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Published online 12 June 2024

MF24029Environmental DNA metabarcoding reveals the effect of river slope on diadromous fish communities in island rivers

Yusuke Kumai 0000-0001-5261-1215, Tatsushi Kobayashi, Takashi Yamakawa 0000-0002-9627-924X, Tetsuya Sado, Masaki Miya and Mari Kuroki 0000-0002-9722-155X
 

Diadromous fishes, which migrate between freshwater and marine habitats during their life cycle, are crucial components of riverine biodiversity. However, the factors that influence their composition within rivers remain unknown. Using environmental DNA metabarcoding, we showed that river slopes play a crucial role in shaping their composition within rivers by affecting their upstream migration and estuarine habitat availability.

MF24029 Abstract  | PDF (668 KB) - $35.00   | MF24029Supplementary Material (2 MB)
Published online 07 June 2024

MF23121Global hotspots of endemicity, rarity and speciation of aquatic macrophytes

Tatiana Lobato-de Magalhães 0000-0002-2356-6475, Kevin Murphy, Julissa Tapia Grimaldo, Thomas A. Davidson 0000-0003-2326-1564, Eugenio Molina-Navarro 0000-0001-5171-3180, José Arturo de-Nova 0000-0002-1989-1355 and Andrey Efremov 0000-0001-8983-392X
 

We identified global hotspots of aquatic macrophyte endemism and rarity, and identified factors associated with speciation hotspots of macrophytes in some areas of the planet. We found a total global pool of world-rare macrophytes of 2296 species, each present in <5% of the total world area of inland aquatic habitats. Our findings help identify the locations of potential cradle and museum speciation areas for these plants, that could usefully inform global actions to conserve freshwater macrophyte diversity across the world.

This article belongs to the collection Ecology and Management of Aquatic Macrophytes.

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Published online 06 June 2024

MF24031Body condition in an endangered minnow is variable but not strongly related to environmental conditions

Thomas P. Archdeacon 0000-0002-6261-1849 and Paige M. Dunnum
 

We examined seasonal patterns in body condition of Rio Grande silvery minnow over 3 years. Body condition may help predict spawning success or highlight human impacts to fish populations. Contrary to our expectations, fish body condition did not seem to be related to drought conditions, possibly because these small fish do not build an energy reserve before spawning.

MF24031 Abstract  |  MF24031 Full Text  | MF24031PDF (1.6 MB)  | MF24031Supplementary Material (897 KB)   Open Access Article

Published online 03 June 2024

MF23108Congeneric and sympatric tropical mullets respond differently to environmental variability: insights into coexistence

Jordana Rangely, Matheus de Barros 0000-0002-8829-1417, Daniele Souto-Vieira 0000-0002-2155-5289, Maria das Neves Tayana S. C. Oliveira, Victor E. L. da Silva, Ivan Oliveira de Assis 0000-0001-8703-9722 and Nidia N. Fabré
 

Predicting how species arrange themselves in the environment is vital for managing fish populations and understanding ecological processes. This study finds that two species of closely related fish that live in the same environment evolved to respond differently to environmental conditions, and therefore exhibit fine-scale differences in habitat use to allow their coexistence.

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Published online 31 May 2024

MF23246Environmental predictors of forest structure, tree growth and wood production for Xylocarpus granatum in mixed-species mangrove forests

Alistar I. Robertson 0000-0003-2445-3293, Irena Zagorskis, Murray Logan, Paul Dixon and Paul Daniel
 

With its high value timber, Xylocarpus granatum could make an excellent addition to mangrove restoration programs. Using field data from sites in estuaries in northern Australia and Papua New Guinea, we showed that X. granatum can grow as fast as most mangrove species when annual rainfall is high and sediments are well aerated and have high silt and phosphorus contents.

MF23246 Abstract  |  MF23246 Full Text  | MF23246PDF (646 KB)   Open Access Article

Published online 31 May 2024

MF23137Assessing the aquatic metabolic-balance response to future condition in a Mediterranean site: from an experimental-design perspective

Ismael L. Lozano 0000-0002-4507-2564
 

Many inland waters act as a source of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. The ecosystem metabolic balance determines this response, making it a key topic of study, including its interactions with drivers of global change to acknowledge future responses. In this study, new experimental units and novel collapsed factorial designs are employed to address the potential shift from source to sink of CO2 from inland freshwaters.

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Published online 28 May 2024

MF23242Spatio-temporal variations of habitat quality in the Greater Bay Area around Hangzhou Bay, based on LUCC and simulation

Yu He 0009-0007-7757-5645 and Wanzheng Ai 0000-0001-8774-2231
 

Land use–cover change affects habitat quality and sustainable growth. This study predicted 2030 land-use scenarios with the PLUS model and assessed habitat quality from 2010 to 2030 with InVEST in the Greater Bay Area around Hangzhou Bay. Limiting construction, protecting farmland and expanding green spaces are essential for improving habitat quality. Findings have provided insights for sustainable growth.

This article belongs to the collection Ecological Monitoring and Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystems: New Trends and Future Challenges.

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Published online 22 May 2024

MF23172Are environmental water requirements being met in the Murray–Darling Basin, Australia?

Fran Sheldon 0000-0001-9944-6392, Eytan Rocheta, Celine Steinfeld, Matthew J. Colloff 0000-0002-3765-0627, Brad Moggridge, Emma Carmody, Terry Hillman, Richard T. Kingsford 0000-0001-6565-4134 and Jamie Pittock 0000-0001-6293-996X
 

Environmental water requirements (EWRs) are the flows required to keep aquatic ecosystems healthy. We explored whether EWRs had been met across aquatic ecosystems in the Murray–Darling Basin over the past four decades, finding that at 65% of assessed sites they had not been achieved. The most recent decade since Basin Plan legislation has seen some improvement in EWR achievement for small freshes, possibly reflecting active environmental watering. However, across most rivers of the Murray–Darling Basin, poor health of channel, wetland (including Ramsar wetlands) and floodplain ecosystems remain.

MF23172 Abstract  |  MF23172 Full Text  | MF23172PDF (2.1 MB)   Open Access Article

Published online 21 May 2024

MF23211Incentive for farmers to save water by confirming the rights to agricultural water in the Yellow River Basin

Lili Rong, Xin Cheng 0009-0007-0631-3162 and Chenghao Xu
 

On the basis of research data from nine provinces in the Yellow River Basin, this study explored the incentives of water-rights confirmation in agriculture and its transmission mechanism for water conservation among farmers. The research findings indicated that water-rights confirmation in agriculture influences farmers’ willingness to conserve water and the amount of investment in water conservation.

This article belongs to the collection Ecological Monitoring and Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystems: New Trends and Future Challenges.

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Published online 21 May 2024

MF24024Alligator gar as a centenarian species: extending lifespan estimates using bomb radiocarbon and laser ablation–accelerator mass spectrometry

Allen H. Andrews 0000-0002-9001-8305, Daniel J. Daugherty, Melina Wertnik, Caroline Welte 0000-0001-5680-8736, Nathan G. Smith, David L. Buckmeier and Dennis Riecke
 

The otoliths (ear stones) of an exceptionally large alligator gar revealed an estimated age of 95 years. A previous study validated the lifespan of this species to 60 years using bomb-produced radiocarbon from nuclear testing. Our study revised the maximum recorded length to 2.6 m based on a historical photograph and used new radiocarbon technology to establish a 100-year lifespan for alligator gar.

MF24024 Abstract  | PDF (16.6 MB) - $35.00   | MF24024Supplementary Material (1.2 MB)
Published online 10 May 2024

MF23221Vegetation and inundation characteristics of waterbird breeding sites in the Murray–Darling Basin, Australia

K. J. Brandis 0000-0001-6807-0142, R. J. Francis and G. Bino 0000-0002-9265-4057
 

The Murray–Darling Basin provides critical breeding habitat that supports Australia’s waterbird populations. These birds breed opportunistically, in large rookeries, relying on suitable wetland conditions. We identified 52 wetland sites across the Basin where waterbirds were present in high abundances, 26 of these supported waterbird breeding. Using the breeding and non-breeding wetlands, we identified inundation and vegetation community thresholds associated with waterbird breeding. Understanding habitat requirements can be used in setting conservation targets to ensure waterbird populations are supported into the future.

This article belongs to the collection Environmental Flows in Northern Murray–Darling Basin: what we know about the science and management after a decade of practice.

MF23221 Abstract  |  MF23221 Full Text  | MF23221PDF (1.3 MB)   Open Access Article

Published online 10 May 2024

MF23226Impact of severe drought on movement and survival of freshwater turtles in the Gwydir Wetlands, Australia

Annette R. Deppe 0000-0001-6790-2752, Deborah S. Bower and Donald T. McKnight
 

This study investigated the survival and movement of Emydura macquarii, Chelodina longicollis and Chelodina expansa in the Gwydir Wetlands of New South Wales. E. macquarii and C. longicollis were tracked using radiotelemetry and our findings suggest that they navigate terrestrially. Freshwater turtles isolated in drier regions of the Murray–Darling Basin are at high risk of mortality in severe drought.

This article belongs to the collection Environmental Flows in Northern Murray–Darling Basin: what we know about the science and management after a decade of practice.

MF23226 Abstract  |  MF23226 Full Text  | MF23226PDF (564 KB)   Open Access Article

Published online 09 May 2024

MF22276Regional differences in the air–sea CO2 flux between 3 and 14°S in the south-western tropical Atlantic

Lucas Medeiros Guimarães 0000-0001-6615-5812, Manuel J. Flores Montes and Nathalie Lefèvre
 

The carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration of surface seawater was measured from 2008 to 2020 in the south-western tropical Atlantic (SWTA) by volunteer merchant ships equipped with an autonomous system that measures CO2 while the vessels were underway. The study area is influenced by the seasonal variability in the main marine currents of the region, and the tropical meteorological system. The SWTA is as a large source of CO2 to the atmosphere, and further studies in this important area of global climate change are needed.

MF22276 Abstract  | PDF (5.3 MB) - $35.00 
Published online 09 May 2024

MF24023Development and validation of a TaqMan-based qPCR assay for reliable detection of invasive sailfin catfishes (Pterygoplichthys spp.) through measurements of environmental DNA

Chena Desai, Kartikey, Suman Mallick, Jitendra Kumar Sundaray and Ratna Ghosal 0000-0002-2295-453X
 

Aquatic ecosystems are threatened by the introduction of several invasive fishes, for example, the Amazon sailfin catfish that has been reported to successfully invade different freshwaters around the globe, threatening the sustenance of the ecosystem. Here, we developed a specific molecular tool to accurately detect the presence and abundance of the catfish, thus contributing towards management of the aquatic biodiversity.

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  17. A deep dive into the ecology of Gamay (Botany Bay, Australia): current knowledge and future priorities for this highly modified coastal waterway

    Marine and Freshwater Research 74 (12)
    T. P. Stelling-Wood 0000-0003-3970-4382, P. E. Gribben, G. Birch, M. J. Bishop, C. Blount, D. J. Booth, C. Brown 0000-0002-0210-1820, E. Bruce, A. B. Bugnot 0000-0001-6451-0307, M. Byrne, R. G. Creese, K. A. Dafforn, J. Dahlenburg, M. A. Doblin, T. E. Fellowes 0000-0001-8220-4581, A. M. Fowler, M. C. Gibbs, W. Glamore, T. M. Glasby, A. C. Hay, B. Kelaher 0000-0002-7505-4412, N. A. Knott, A. W. D. Larkum, L. M. Parker, E. M. Marzinelli 0000-0002-3762-3389, M. Mayer-Pinto, B. Morgan, S. A. Murray, M. J. Rees, P. M. Ross, M. Roughan, N. Saintilan 0000-0001-9226-2005, E. Scanes, J. R. Seymour, N. Schaefer, I. M. Suthers 0000-0002-9340-7461, M. D. Taylor, J. E. Williamson, A. Vila Concejo, R. J. Whittington, W. F. Figueira

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Collection Editor
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Last Updated: 28 May 2024

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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. With the Basin Plan scheduled for renewal in the next few years, this collection is intended to provide a focussed source of information. 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.

Collection Editors
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Last Updated: 10 May 2024

Science in Sea Country

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Collection Editors
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Last Updated: 27 Feb 2024

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Collection Editor
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Last Updated: 12 Sep 2016

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Last Updated: 13 Mar 2015

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