Latest Articles from Biodiversity Data Journal Latest 7 Articles from Biodiversity Data Journal https://bdj.pensoft.net/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:04:27 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://bdj.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Biodiversity Data Journal https://bdj.pensoft.net/ Biotopes of the intertidal zone in Clarence Island (south of the Strait of Magellan) https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/105726/ Biodiversity Data Journal 11: e105726

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.11.e105726

Authors: Cristian Aldea, Cristina Hernández, Leslie Novoa, Francisco Olivera, Christian Haeger, Nadja Bello

Abstract: The characteristics of the Strait of Magellan promote the formation of unique environments, with diverse habitats and marine organisms. This fragmentation of the landscape generates diverse little-explored ecological associations, especially in the zone of sub-Antarctic islands of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. One way to address this lack of knowledge is through the biotope characterization methodology, with ecological units composed of the habitat and the communities associated with these environments, obtaining data and information on the dominant and incidental taxonomic groups. This is a good research model to conduct baseline studies in coastal benthic marine environments.A data set in Darwin Core standard is presented of the species that make up the intertidal biotopes of Clarence Island (Tierra del Fuego Archipelago, south of the Strait of Magellan). This includes 50 identified species and the specific coordinates for each sampled location, with a total of 1400 georeferenced records. Mollusks were the most diverse taxon with 21 species, followed by algae (14 species). Sessile organisms such as the barnacles Elminius kingii and Austromegabalanus psittacus predominate in these ecosystems, followed by bivalve mollusks such as Choromytilus chorus and Mytilus chilensis, which together with Nacella magellanica and the alga Hildenbrandia sp. make up more than 50% of the total records. The inclusion of biotope patterns in this study complements the information on benthic marine flora and fauna in the intertidal zone, including new records for the coast in the Clarence Island area, which is within the boundary of the Kawésqar National Park.

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Data Paper Wed, 5 Jul 2023 08:36:31 +0300
Benthic communities in three Mediterranean touristic ports: MAPMED project https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/66420/ Biodiversity Data Journal 9: e66420

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.9.e66420

Authors: Eva Chatzinikolaou, Panagiotis Damianidis, Christina Pavloudi, Aikaterini Vasileiadou, Sarah Faulwetter, Kleoniki Keklikoglou, Wanda Plaitis, Dimitra Mavraki, Stamatina Nikolopoulou, Christos Arvanitidis

Abstract: Mediterranean ports are sources of significant economic activity and at the same time they act as recipients of considerable anthropogenic disturbance and pollution. Macrobenthic communities are an important component of the port biota and have been used as environmental quality indicators.Macrobenthic assemblages were recorded in three Mediterranean touristic ports under the framework of the ENPI CBC MED project MAPMED. Samples were collected from Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy), Heraklion (Crete, Greece) and El Kantaoui (Tunisia) ports during February, May and September 2012. The sampling stations were selected according to the different sectors within each port (i.e. leisure, fishing, passenger/cargo vessels, shipyard). A total number of 277 taxa belonging to 12 phyla were found, of which the 96 taxa were found in all three ports. El Kantaoui port hosted the highest number of macrobenthic taxa. Mollusca were the most abundant group (34%) in all ports. The highest percentage of opportunistic taxa per station was found before the touristic period in the shipyard of Heraklion port (89.3%).

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Data Paper Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0300
Megafauna of the UKSRL exploration contract area and eastern Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean: Echinodermata https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/11794/ Biodiversity Data Journal 5: e11794

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.5.e11794

Authors: Diva Amon, Amanda Ziegler, Antonina Kremenetskaia, Christopher Mah, Rich Mooi, Tim O'Hara, David Pawson, Michel Roux, Craig Smith

Abstract: This paper gives the reader a chance to experience, or revisit, PHOS16: a conference on the History and Philosophy of Open Science. In the winter of 2016, we invited a varied international group to engage with these topics at the University of Helsinki, Finland. Our aim was a critical assessment of the defining features, underlying narratives, and overall objectives of the contemporary open science movement. The event brought together contemporary open science scholars, publishers, and advocates to discuss the philosophical foundations and historical roots of openness in academic research. The eight sessions combined historical views with more contemporary perspectives on topics such as transparency, reproducibility, collaboration, publishing, peer review, research ethics, as well as societal impact and engagement. We gathered together expert panelists and 15 invited speakers who have published extensively on these topics, which allowed us to engage in a thorough and multifaceted discussion. Together with our involved audience we charted the role and foundations of openness of research in our time, considered the accumulation and dissemination of scientific knowledge, and debated the various technical, legal, and ethical challenges of the past and present. In this article, we provide an overview of the topics covered at the conference as well as individual video interviews with each speaker. In addition to this, all the talks were recorded and they are offered here as an openly licensed community resource in both video and audio form.

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Taxonomy & Inventories Thu, 11 May 2017 10:56:04 +0300
Digging for historical data on the occurrence of benthic macrofaunal species in the southeastern Mediterranean https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/10071/ Biodiversity Data Journal 4: e10071

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.4.e10071

Authors: Irini Tsikopoulou, Aglaia Legaki, Panagiotis Dimitriou, Evangelia Avramidou, Nicolas Bailly, Stamatina Nikolopoulou

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Data Paper Tue, 1 Nov 2016 11:25:20 +0200
An occurence records database of Irregular Echinoids (Echinodermata: Echinoidea) in Mexico https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/7729/ Biodiversity Data Journal 4: e7729

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.4.e7729

Authors: Alejandra Martínez-Melo, Francisco Solís-Marín, Blanca Buitrón-Sánchez, Alfredo Laguarda-Figueras

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Data Paper Thu, 7 Jul 2016 11:15:13 +0300
Abyssal fauna of the UK-1 polymetallic nodule exploration claim, Clarion-Clipperton Zone, central Pacific Ocean: Echinodermata https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/7251/ Biodiversity Data Journal 4: e7251

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.4.e7251

Authors: Adrian Glover, Helena Wiklund, Muriel Rabone, Diva Amon, Craig Smith, Tim O'Hara, Christopher Mah, Thomas Dahlgren

Abstract: We present data from a DNA taxonomy register of the abyssal benthic Echinodermata collected as part of the Abyssal Baseline (ABYSSLINE) environmental survey cruise ‘AB01’ to the UK Seabed Resources Ltd (UKSRL) polymetallic-nodule exploration claim ‘UK-1’ in the eastern Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), central Pacific Ocean abyssal plain. Morphological and genetic data are presented for 17 species (4 Asteroidea, 4 Crinoidea, 2 Holothuroidea and 7 Ophiuroidea) identified by a combination of morphological and genetic data. No taxa matched previously published genetic sequences, but 8 taxa could be assigned to previously-described species based on morphology, although here we have used a precautionary approach in taxon assignments to avoid over-estimating species ranges. The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a region undergoing intense exploration for potential deep-sea mineral extraction. We present these data to facilitate future taxonomic and environmental impact study by making both data and voucher materials available through curated and accessible biological collections.

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Taxonomy & Inventories Mon, 25 Jan 2016 13:59:46 +0200
Southern Ocean Asteroidea: a proposed update for the Register of Antarctic Marine Species https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/7062/ Biodiversity Data Journal 3: e7062

DOI: 10.3897/BDJ.3.e7062

Authors: Camille Moreau, Antonio Aguera, Quentin Jossart, Bruno Danis

Abstract: The Register of Antarctic Marine Species (RAMS, De Broyer et al. 2015) is the regional component of the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS Editorial Board 2015) in the Southern Ocean. It has been operating for the last ten years, with a special effort devoted towards its completion after the International Polar Year (IPY) in 2007-2008, in the framework of the Census of Antarctic Marine Life (CAML, 2005 - 2010). Its objective is to offer free and open access to a complete register of all known species living in the Southern Ocean, building a workbench of the present taxonomic knowledge for that region. The Antarctic zone defined by this dynamic and community-based tool has been investigated with a particular interest. The Sub-Antarctic zone was a secondary objective during the establishment of the RAMS and is still lacking the impulse of the scientific community for some taxa.In the present study, more than 13,000 occurrences records of Asteroidea (Echinodermata) have been compiled within the RAMS area of interest and checked against the RAMS species list of sea stars, using WoRMS Taxon Match tool. Few mismatches (basionym mistakes : i.e. original name misspelled or incorrect) were found within the existing list and 97 unregistered species are actually occurring within the RAMS boundaries. After this update, the number of Asteroidea species was increased by around 50%, now reaching 295 accepted species.

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Taxonomy & Inventories Wed, 25 Nov 2015 09:13:54 +0200