From ecological functions to ecosystem services: linking coastal lagoons biodiversity with human well-being

Filho, Jorge Luiz Rodrigues; Macêdo, Rafael Lacerda; Sarmento, Hugo; Pimenta, Victor R. A.; Alonso, Cecilia; Teixeira, Clarissa Stefani; Pagliosa, Paulo Roberto; Netto, Sérgio A.; Santos, Natália Carneiro Lacerda dos; Daura‐Jorge, Fábio G.; Horta, Paulo Antunes; Branco, Joaquim Olinto; Sartor, Rodrigo; Müller, J.; Cionek, Vivian de Mello

doi:10.1007/s10750-023-05171-0

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“…The proximity to dense vegetation and well-preserved streams contributes to higher nutrient concentration, promoting the growth of plankton and periphyton organisms that serve as food for the larvae (McKenna Junior et al, 2008). Freshwater inputs from streams transport sediments and nutrients, enhance productivity, and play a significant role as drivers of ecological processes in coastal lagoons (Rodrigues-Filho et al, 2023).…”

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Ichthyoplankton distribution set by different environments shapes in a coastal freshwater lagoon

Lopes,

Reynalte-Tataje,

Nuñer

2024

Acta Limnol. Bras.

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Aim This study aimed to evaluate the spatial and temporal distribution of ichthyoplankton in the Peri Lagoon, a coastal freshwater lagoon in Brazil. Methods Ichthyoplankton samples were collected every two months from June 2008 to April 2010 with 500 µm conical-cylindrical planktonic nets at five sampling stations. Results In total, 181 fish eggs and 1,315 larvae, representing estuarine and freshwater species, were captured. The most representative species were Awaous tajasica, Ctenogobius sp1, and Platanichthys platana. Significant differences were found in temporal egg distribution and larval spatiotemporal distribution (Kruskal-Wallis test, p < 0.05). Eggs were predominantly captured during the autumn, winter, and spring Neotropical seasons. Geospatial analysis demonstrated spatial segregation in the distribution of larval assemblages, with higher abundances in areas adjacent to riparian forests, following stream mouths, and deeper areas with rocky substrates. Conclusions Proximity to streams and areas surrounded by dense forests is crucial for the spawning and development of fish species in the Peri Lagoon. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the conservation of the ichthyofauna in this unique environment.

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Ichthyoplankton distribution set by different environments shapes in a coastal freshwater lagoon

Lopes,

Reynalte-Tataje,

Nuñer

2024

Acta Limnol. Bras.

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“…Moreover, environmental gradients such as salinity, temperature and elevation in coastal environments have effects on the spatial distribution of interconnected coastal and marine habitats. For instance, mangrove forests are limited in their range by coastal geomorphological features and estuarine tidal dynamics 7,8 .Similarly, variations in coastal microenvironments create the ecological conditions which enable some sh species to live their juvenile stages in nearshore areas and adult life in marine environments 2,9 .These interconnections underpin ecological functions and the supply of ES in coastal regions 10 . Maintaining the spatial connectivity and heterogeneity of coastal habitats and their functions is fundamental to conserving biodiversity 5 .…”

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Modeling the Impacts of Coastal Land Use Scenarios on Ecosystem Services Restoration in Southwest Ghana, West Africa

Kankam,

Koo,

Inkoom

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Urbanization is a key driver of coastal habitats degradation in West Africa. Habitat restoration is strongly advocated to mitigate urbanization impacts in West African coastal areas. However, knowledge on the application of scenarios to envision land use patterns and ecosystem services (ES) supply in this region is still lacking in scientific literature. In this study, we applied land use scenario modelling to provide recommendations for habitat restoration planning and associated ES supply in coastal socio-ecological systems. Specifically, four land use scenarios (Urbanization Scenario (UBS), Urban Greening Scenario (UGS), Plantation Agriculture Scenario (PLAS) and Landscape Restoration (LRS)) were developed for the coastal zone of Southwest Ghana. Their impacts on land use patterns and ES (food, fuelwood, carbon sequestration and recreation benefit) were assessed and visualized by integrating benefits transfer and experts’ knowledge into a spatially explicit modelling platform. The simulated results showed that UBS would decrease the supply of food, fuelwood, carbon sequestration and recreation benefits in the region. LRS would create negative synergies between food and carbon sequestration but this relationship reversed to positive synergies with future intensification of restoration. Our findings also showed that LRS could lead to expansion of mixed swamp forests, no change in the spatial extent of palm swamp forests and decline of mangrove swamps. On this basis, we recommend planning regulations which target swamp forests in the region for enhanced protection and restoration in order to safeguard these critical coastal habitats and avert their future degradation due to urbanization.

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“…Monitoring the ecological risk level from heavy metal pollution is effective for monitoring heavy metal concentrations in the marine environment. Ecological risk is a condition in which the ecological function of an ecosystem is subject to external pressures, thus adversely affecting the health and productivity of coastal ecosystems, especially mangroves (Awuku-sowah et al 2022;Rodrigues-Filho et al 2023).…”

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Environmental risk assessment of Pb, Cu, Zn, and Cd concentrations accumulated in selected mangrove roots and surrounding their sediment

ROZIRWAN,

KHOTIMAH,

PUTRI

et al. 2024

Biodiversitas

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Abstract. Rozirwan, Khotimah NN, Putri WAE, Fauziyah, Aryawati R, Damiri N, Isnaini, Nugroho RY. 2023. Environmental risk assessment of Pb, Cu, Zn, and Cd concentrations accumulated in selected mangrove roots and surrounding their sediment. Biodiversitas 24: 6733-6742. Mangroves as the largest coastal ecosystem can accumulate heavy metals from their environment. This study aimed to evaluate the environmental risk associated with heavy metal pollution accumulated in the roots of mangroves and the surrounding sediments. The mangrove roots consisted of three species Sonneratia caseolaris, Rhizopora apiculata, and Xylocarpus granatum, collected from three observation stations within the Payung Island mangrove ecosystem in South Sumatra, Indonesia. The concentrations of heavy metals were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry. Statistical analysis employed one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). At the same time, ecological risk assessment utilized the Bioconcentration Factor (BCF), Geoaccumulation Index (Igeo), Contamination factor (Cf), and Pollution Load Index (PLI). The highest sediment concentrations of heavy metals at station 3 were 12.786±0.26 mg/kg for Pb, 10.413±0.011 mg/kg for Cu, 42.752±0.053 mg/kg for Zn, and Cd was not detected. In mangrove roots, the highest concentrations were found in S. caseolaris, with 2.596±0.002 mg/kg for Pb and 11.881±0.015 mg/kg for Zn, while X. granatum exhibited 8.850±0.011 mg/kg for Cu and 0.160±0.020 mg/kg for Cd. BCF values <1 were categorized as exclusion, Igeo<0 indicated non-contamination, Cf<1 signified low pollution, and PLI<0 denoted an unpolluted status. Based on the results, the quality of the mangrove ecosystems affected by heavy metal pollution is currently considered safe regarding environmental risk assessment.

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From ecological functions to ecosystem services: linking coastal lagoons biodiversity with human well-being

Cited by 32 publications

References 312 publications

Ichthyoplankton distribution set by different environments shapes in a coastal freshwater lagoon

Ichthyoplankton distribution set by different environments shapes in a coastal freshwater lagoon

Modeling the Impacts of Coastal Land Use Scenarios on Ecosystem Services Restoration in Southwest Ghana, West Africa

Environmental risk assessment of Pb, Cu, Zn, and Cd concentrations accumulated in selected mangrove roots and surrounding their sediment

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