ProfColinBean

ProfColinBean

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Freshwater fish biologist - big on rare species, their ecology and conservation. Also known to dabble in non-native species issues. Personal account and all views are entirely my own. Leantóir Celtic FC 🍀

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Carl Sayer
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Biodiversity enhances pond functioning. New paper based on endless sampling of 206 European ponds, including 30 in the UK by our @uclgeography.bsky.social team. If we stop polluting ponds & look after biodiversity we safeguard ecosystem processes & they release less methane: doi.org/10.1038/s415...

doi.orgBiodiversity enhances pond ecosystem multifunctionality across Europe - Nature Ecology & EvolutionPonds are hotspots of biodiversity and ecosystem functions. This study of 206 European ponds across multiple taxonomic groups finds that aquatic biodiversity greatly enhances pond ecosystem multifunct...
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Toward a Quantitative Interpretation of Lake Fish Environmental DNA Metabarcoding Surveys: The Relative Importance of Sampling Strategies, Laboratory and Data Analyses Protocols. Environmental DNA 8, no. 5: e70383. doi.org/10.1002/edn3....

doi.orgToward a Quantitative Interpretation of Lake Fish Environmental <fc>DNA</fc> Metabarcoding Surveys: The Relative Importance of Sampling Strategies, Laboratory and Data Analyses ProtocolsWe compared two sampling strategies (i.e., spatially integrated vs. point sampling) in two lakes and six approaches to improve the quantitative interpretation of eDNA metabarcoding. Spatially integra...

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NeoBiota
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Invasive species not only disrupt habitats, but can also reshape entire food webs across borders. This new review shows how non-native species reshape nutrient & energy flows between #ecosystems, yet huge gaps remain in #fungi, #microbes, and the Global South. Read more: doi.org/10.3897/neob...

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No identified genetic effects of dam construction or releasing hatchery-reared brown trout (Salmo trutta) to a Norwegian wild brown trout population. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Just-IN doi.org/10.1139/cjfa...

doi.orgNo identified genetic effects of dam construction or releasing hatchery-reared brown trout (Salmo trutta) to a Norwegian wild brown trout populationIn the River Gudbrandsdalslågen, a hydropower dam blocked upstream migration of brown trout in the early 1960s and reduced natural production along a 4.4-km minimum-flow reach. A fishway was construct...
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Long-Term Fish Assemblage Responses to Instream Restoration in Boreal Streams: Insights From a 24-Year BACI Study. Freshwater Biology e70318. doi.org/10.1111/fwb.....

doi.orgLong‐Term Fish Assemblage Responses to Instream Restoration in Boreal Streams: Insights From a 24‐Year BACI StudyFreshwater ecosystems are increasingly threatened by human activities and climate change, emphasizing the need for effective habitat restoration supported by long-term monitoring. We examined fis...
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Introgression and Potential Outbreeding Depression Following Anthropogenically-Induced Secondary Contact Between Anadromous and Resident Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar). Evolutionary Applications 19, no. 9: e70318. doi.org/10.1111/eva.....

doi.orgIntrogression and Potential Outbreeding Depression Following Anthropogenically‐Induced Secondary Contact Between Anadromous and Resident Atlantic Salmon (<fc><fi>Salmo salar</fi></fc>)The evolution of alternative migratory strategies can lead to the establishment of ecologically and genetically distinct morphs; however, the forces that maintain these differences are often unclear.....
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Compounding Impacts—Genomic Exploration of the Potential Effect of Domestic Introgression on Climate Adaptation in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar). Evolutionary Applications 19, no. 10: e70319. doi.org/10.1111/eva.....

doi.orgCompounding Impacts—Genomic Exploration of the Potential Effect of Domestic Introgression on Climate Adaptation in Atlantic Salmon (<fi>Salmo salar</fi>)Predicting population, species, and community responses to climate change is critical for the successful management of wild ecosystems. However, climate change does not act alone. Interactions among ...
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Integrating hyporheic exchanges into salmonid spawning habitat models—A proof of concept focusing on Atlantic Salmon in Québec, Canada, North American Journal of Fisheries Management, 2026;, vqag088, doi.org/10.1093/najf...

doi.orgIntegrating hyporheic exchanges into salmonid spawning habitat models—A proof of concept focusing on Atlantic Salmon in Québec, CanadaAbstractObjective. Most salmonids use pool–riffle transitions for spawning. The biological explanation appears to be associated with bedform-induced hyporh
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Using Environmental DNA to Identify Emerging Pacific Salmon Habitats and Support Indigenous Governance. Ecological Applications 36(7): e70323. doi.org/10.1002/eap....

doi.orgUsing environmental <fc>DNA</fc> to identify emerging Pacific salmon habitats and support Indigenous governanceNorthern watersheds are facing rapid hydroclimatic reorganization driven by climate warming, glacier retreat, and intensifying land use. These changes are altering the distribution and accessibility ...

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Damian Carrington
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May heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the future - @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social report shows surface air temperatures from June to August were 2.5C above decadal average #climatecrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...

theguardian.comMay heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the futureEU Copernicus report shows surface air temperatures from June to August were 2.5C above decadal average
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Not a salmonid but a neat study. Predictability creates vulnerability: Long-term acoustic telemetry reveals hidden threat windows for endangered Atlantic sturgeon. Journal of Applied Ecology, 63, e70585. doi.org/10.1111/1365...

doi.orgTen rules for using evidence to guide ecosystem restorationThese 10 rules provide a guidance framework to put into action the best available evidence, ensuring that restoration benefits people and nature. We highlight the importance of knowledge brokering sy...
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Are Species Distribution Models That Use Climate Variables Suitable to Forecast the Changing Distribution of Freshwater Organisms?. Freshwater Biology 71, no. 9: e70300. doi.org/10.1111/fwb.....

doi.orgAre Species Distribution Models That Use Climate Variables Suitable to Forecast the Changing Distribution of Freshwater Organisms?Species distribution models can be used to identify locations with environmental conditions suitable for populations in the past, present and future. However, climate variables commonly applied in...
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Exploring the Geodiversity—Biodiversity Relationships in Freshwaters for Environmental Conservation: A Global Systematic Literature Review. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 36, no. 9: e70463. doi.org/10.1002/aqc.....

doi.orgExploring the Geodiversity—Biodiversity Relationships in Freshwaters for Environmental Conservation: A Global Systematic Literature ReviewGeodiversity refers to the heterogeneity of abiotic characteristics in nature, and in freshwater ecosystems, it mostly mirrors the diversity of hydro-geomorphological features in inland waters. Altho...
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Post-release survival, movement and marine migration of smolt-to-adult supplemented Atlantic Salmon. Journal of Fish Biology, 1–18. doi.org/10.1111/jfb....

doi.orgPost‐release survival, movement and marine migration of smolt‐to‐adult supplemented Atlantic SalmonAtlantic salmon (Salmo salar) populations are declining across much of their range, prompting the use of supplementation strategies, such as smolt-to-adult supplementation (SAS), to enhance adult ret...
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Predation Risk and Depth Use During Migration of Atlantic Salmon Smolts Through a Fjord Impacted by Hydropower Discharge. Ecology of Freshwater Fish 35, no. 4: e70062. doi.org/10.1111/eff.....

doi.orgPredation Risk and Depth Use During Migration of Atlantic Salmon Smolts Through a Fjord Impacted by Hydropower DischargeAtlantic salmon (Salmo must survive the transition from river to fjord in order to migrate to northern latitudes where they feed and grow at sea. In the River Suldalslågen in southern Norway, hydropo...
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Migration and repeat spawning dynamics of acoustically tagged Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) kelts through the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. Just-IN doi.org/10.1139/cjfa...

doi.orgMigration and repeat spawning dynamics of acoustically tagged Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) kelts through the Gulf of St. LawrenceAtlantic salmon (Salmo salar) display diverse life history strategies, with some spawning more than once. Repeat spawners are often overlooked in population assessments. We analyzed acoustic telemetry...
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Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) aquaculture in a changing climate: Quantitative insights from industry records and climate projections. Journal of Fish Biology, 1–16. doi.org/10.1111/jfb....

doi.orgAtlantic salmon (<fi>Salmo salar</fi>) aquaculture in a changing climate: Quantitative insights from industry records and climate projectionsPredicting and understanding the implications of climate change on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) aquaculture is a fundamental step to understanding risk and mitigating potential impacts. Here, we sta...

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Moi Expósito-Alonso (MOILAB)
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📣 We are looking for a PhD student in 2027! Interested in studying rapid evolutionary dynamics of species in changing climates? Apply to the MOI LAB by Nov 19! Flyer below & tinyurl.com/flyerphdmoilab @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social @innovativegenomics.bsky.social @hhmi-science.bsky.social

tinyurl.com2027_PhD_RapidEvolutionGenomicsEcology-MoiLab_Berkeley-HHMIPhD positions: Rapid evolutionary genomics in plants Moi Exposito-Alonso Lab — www.moilab.science Assistant Professor, Freeman Hrabowski Scholar HHMI · Department of Integrative Biology · Innovative G...
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Predation Risk and Depth Use During Migration of Atlantic Salmon Smolts Through a Fjord Impacted by Hydropower Discharge. Ecology of Freshwater Fish 35, no. 4: e70062. doi.org/10.1111/eff.....

doi.orgPredation Risk and Depth Use During Migration of Atlantic Salmon Smolts Through a Fjord Impacted by Hydropower DischargeAtlantic salmon (Salmo must survive the transition from river to fjord in order to migrate to northern latitudes where they feed and grow at sea. In the River Suldalslågen in southern Norway, hydropo....
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Effectiveness of current and potential conservation actions for amphibians, birds and mammals. Journal of Applied Ecology, 63, e70555. doi.org/10.1111/1365...

doi.orgEffectiveness of current and potential conservation actions for amphibians, birds and mammalsOur study demonstrates the power of combining differently-sourced and compiled datasets to evaluate the likely effectiveness of ongoing conservation strategies and identify future needs. Our findings....
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New Paper Alert 📢 Scale Dependent Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Population Change in Anadromous Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) in Scotland Over Seven Decades. Ecology of Freshwater Fish 35, no. 4: e70064. doi.org/10.1111/eff.....

doi.orgScale Dependent Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Population Change in Anadromous Sea Trout (<fc><fi>Salmo trutta</fi></fc>) in Scotland Over Seven DecadesThe spatial scale at which temporal change in a population is measured has the potential to skew the inferences drawn on patterns of change from monitoring data. This study analysed data from rod cat...
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Do Habitat Restoration Efforts and the Associated Releases of Hatchery-Reared Fish Affect the Genetic Diversity and Integrity of Native Brown Trout Populations?. Fisheries Management and Ecology 1–14. doi.org/10.1111/fme.....

doi.orgDo Habitat Restoration Efforts and the Associated Releases of Hatchery‐Reared Fish Affect the Genetic Diversity and Integrity of Native Brown Trout Populations?Habitat restoration may protect brown trout (Salmo trutta) populations from loss of genetic diversity by increasing environmental carrying capacity and, consequently, population size. However, the ac...
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Contrasting Patterns of Genetic Isolation Among Diadromous, Landlocked, and Non-Migratory Gobiid Fish Populations. Molecular Ecology 35, no. 17: e70534. doi.org/10.1111/mec.....

doi.orgContrasting Patterns of Genetic Isolation Among Diadromous, Landlocked, and Non‐Migratory Gobiid Fish PopulationsDams can landlock populations of amphidromous fishes that formerly migrated between rivers and seas. However, the genetic consequences of these life-cycle changes remain unclear. Rhinogobius is a spe...
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Freshwater hydrology emerges as the strongest predictor of phenological variability in a Southeast Alaska steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) population. Journal of Fish Biology, 1–15. doi.org/10.1111/jfb....

doi.orgFreshwater hydrology emerges as the strongest predictor of phenological variability in a Southeast Alaska steelhead trout (<fi>Oncorhynchus mykiss</fi>) populationPhenological variation, such as the migration trends of salmonids, may provide resilience in changing environmental scenarios, influencing individual survival and population productivity. Phenologica...
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Seasonal Dynamics of Instream Mesohabitats (for Atlantic salmon) Over a Long Section of a Large Subarctic River. Ecohydrology 19(5), July 2026. doi.org/10.1002/eco....

doi.orgSeasonal Dynamics of Instream Mesohabitats Over a Long Section of a Large Subarctic RiverIdentifying, mapping and protecting suitable habitats are essential for species conservation. Most studies have focused on short river reaches or limited discharge scenarios. Such restricted coverage...