Underwater noise from boats: Measurement of its influence on the behaviour and biochemistry of the common prawn (Palaemon serratus, Pennant 1777)

Filiciotto, Francesco; Vazzana, Mirella; Celi, Monica; Maccarrone, Vincenzo; Ceraulo, María; Buffa, Gaspare; Arizza, Vincenzo; Vincenzi, Giovanni de; Grammauta, Rosario; Mazzola, S.; Buscaino, Giuseppa

doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2016.01.014

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“…Crustacean condition or ‘vitality’ has traditionally been measured using analysis of haemolymph chemistry (e.g. lactate, glucose, glycogen levels, blood protein and haemocyanin) (Crear & Forteath, ; Harris & Andrews, ; Ridgway, Taylor, Atkinson, Chang, & Neil, ; Filiciotto et al, ; Filiciotto et al, ; Fitzgibbon, Day, McCauley, Simon, & Semmens, ). In this study there were no significant differences between total blood protein and total blood haemocyanin levels in crabs not exposed to air (0 hr, initial sample) or those exposed to air for 12 hr and 24 hr.…”

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Use of reflex indicators for measuring vitality and mortality of the snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio ) in captivity

2019

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The snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) is one of the most important commercial crabs in the world; it is heavily exploited in Atlantic Canada, Alaska, the Sea of Japan and the Barents Sea. Catches in the Barents Sea north of Norway have increased dramatically in the last decade. Most of the world's catch is processed, frozen and exported overseas. However, recently there has been considerable interest in exporting live snow crab, particularly in Norway. The stress of capture and live transport can result in significant mortalities. In order to establish a live export industry for snow crab, the welfare of the animal must be monitored throughout all the steps of the live transport process. In this study the reactions of snow crabs exposed to increasing periods of air exposure were measured in terms of reflex indicators, incidence of mortality, blood lactate levels and blood protein and haemocyanin. Although this is not a specific live holding or live transport process the aim was to test the suitability of reflex indicators to reflect vitality (stress) and not just to predict mortality. This would be compared with traditional blood biochemistry techniques for measuring crustacean stress. The study demonstrated that the reflex index score (RIS) is suitable to assess the vitality of snow crab. Longer air exposure periods render higher mortality rates and less vital individuals. The authors believe using vitality reflex indicators would be a suitable way of measuring crab welfare during the live holding and transport process.

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Use of reflex indicators for measuring vitality and mortality of the snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio ) in captivity

2019

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“…Awareness of sound is believed to be associated with mechanical disturbances of the surrounding water/sediment being detected by organs such as pairs of statocysts in the cephalothorax, chordotonal organs associated with joints in antennae, legs and an array of internal and external hair-like mechano-receptors (Budelmann, 1992;Breithaup, 2001;Popper et al, 2001). Filiciotto et al (2016) studied the effects of noise pollution on Palaemon serratus specimens kept in tanks and highlighted that the signal structures and trends of the particle motion velocity (dB re nb/s) are related to those of the sound pressure level (SPL) (see also Nedelec et al, 2016), concluding that the propagation behaviour of these two acoustic wave components are similar in tank conditions.…”

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“…A growing body of literature suggests that crustaceans respond to noise pollution by varying their physiological parameters (Celi et al, 2013;Filiciotto et al, 2016). These variations may be followed by the mobilization of energetic reserves and alteration of resource allocation (Wale et al, 2013).…”

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“…When combined with physiological assessments, behavioural observations can provide a more complete understanding of the impact of an external stimulus on an organism, population or species (Celi et al, 2013;Filiciotto et al, 2016). Filiciotto et al (2014) reported that Palinurus elephas specimens, when exposed to boat noise in a closed and controlled environment (tank), significantly increased their locomotor activities and haemolymphatic bioindicators of stressful conditions such as plasma glucose, total proteins, Hsp70 expression and total haemocyte count.…”

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Are semi-terrestrial crabs threatened by human noise? Assessment of behavioural and biochemical responses of Neohelice granulata (Brachyura, Varunidae) in tank

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Moyano

Vincenzi

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Marine Pollution Bulletin

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“…The problem of how to observe underwater species undisturbed has, however, been solved to an extent, by the development of small, affordable, waterproof cameras (e.g. see Struthers et al, 2015;Davis, Cockburn & Villard, 2016;Filiciotto et al, 2016). Sedentary fish species, such as seahorses (Hippocampus spp.…”

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Gaining insights into in situ behaviour of an endangered seahorse using action cameras

Claassens

Hodgson

2017

Journal of Zoology

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Observation bias is an Achilles heel of behavioural research, particularly during underwater in situ assessments. The advent of small, affordable underwater action cameras has helped to overcome this problem and were used to investigate the behaviour of the endangered Knysna seahorse (Hippocampus capensis) within a South African residential marina estate during the austral summer. Four GoPro® cameras were deployed over three time periods, October to December 2015, December 2015 to January 2016 and January to March 2016, and at different times of the day (morning, midday, afternoon) to ascertain whether: (1) cameras can be used to investigate seahorse behaviour, (2) seahorse behaviour changes throughout the day, (3) behaviour can be used to assess the impact of an external stressor (boat noise) on H. capensis. Thirty‐six hours from a total of 161 h (23%) recorded contained seahorse footage. Seahorses were significantly more visible during the morning and spent >80% of their time hunting. Courting behaviour took place exclusively during the morning and aggression was noted between males only. Boat noise increased during the December holiday period and a significant decrease in seahorse visibility, time spent feeding, and courting events were noted during this time. This suggests that noise has an adverse impact on the behaviour of H. capensis. This study confirms the efficacy of using small action cameras in seahorse behavioural research.

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Underwater noise from boats: Measurement of its influence on the behaviour and biochemistry of the common prawn (Palaemon serratus, Pennant 1777)

Cited by 51 publications

References 75 publications

Use of reflex indicators for measuring vitality and mortality of the snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio ) in captivity

Use of reflex indicators for measuring vitality and mortality of the snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio ) in captivity

Are semi-terrestrial crabs threatened by human noise? Assessment of behavioural and biochemical responses of Neohelice granulata (Brachyura, Varunidae) in tank

Gaining insights into in situ behaviour of an endangered seahorse using action cameras

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