Leveraging palaeoproteomics to address conservation and restoration agendas

Peters, Carli; Richter, Kristine Korzow; Svenning, Jens‐Christian; Boivin, Nicole

doi:10.1016/j.isci.2022.104195

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“…Our study depended on combining ancient and modern data, to identify the species, and subsequently assess long-term foraging ground use. Including historical ecology in conservation studies greatly increases the temporal scale of available data ( 56 ), providing baselines for planning and protection measures. The historical abundance, range, and role within an ecosystem are key aspects which can inform the degree to which a species can return to functionality within its indigenous range ( 57 ).…”

Section: Benefits Of Bioarchaeology Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

Threatened North African seagrass meadows have supported green turtle populations for millennia

Kock

Mackie

Ramsøe

et al. 2023

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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“Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity” is the second official aim of the current UN Ocean Decade (2021 to 2030) calling for the identification and protection of critical marine habitats. However, data to inform policy are often lacking altogether or confined to recent times, preventing the establishment of long-term baselines. The unique insights gained from combining bioarchaeology (palaeoproteomics, stable isotope analysis) with contemporary data (from satellite tracking) identified habitats which sea turtles have been using in the Eastern Mediterranean over five millennia. Specifically, our analysis of archaeological green turtle ( Chelonia mydas ) bones revealed that they likely foraged on the same North African seagrass meadows as their modern-day counterparts. Here, millennia-long foraging habitat fidelity has been directly demonstrated, highlighting the significance (and long-term dividends) of protecting these critical coastal habitats that are especially vulnerable to global warming. We highlight the potential for historical ecology to inform policy in safeguarding critical marine habitats.

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Section: Benefits Of Bioarchaeology Datamentioning

confidence: 99%