ABSTRACT This study examines the distributional behavior of the anchovy (Engraulis ringens) in the area between latitudes 06° 00´ and 11° 59´ S during four research activities conducted by Imarpe from February to June 2022. This area was initially restricted in the first fishing season due to the high presence of juvenile specimens. The purpose was to observe the redistribution of anchovy to propose management measures for fisheries sustainability. During activities 1 and 2, a high concentration and abundance of anchovy were observed, while in activities 3 and 4, the anchovy dispersed, migrating towards areas away from the coast. This variability in distribution affected energetic and morphometric descriptors, with high values during high concentrations and lower values when it was dispersed. In the coastal strip of the 55.56 km (30 nautical miles), there was an overlap of juveniles and adults, with normal somatic growth between activities 1 and 4. The main modes in each activity were 8.5, 10, 9.5, and 10.5 cm, respectively. Biomass varied from 6.86 million tons in activity 1 to 3.00 million tons in activity 4, influenced by oceanographic conditions and chlorophyll-a productivity.

ABSTRACT Overfishing, industrial fishing and climate change generate impacts that affect the marine fishery resource, the main source of income and food for coastal populations of artisanal fishers. The creation of conditions that increase the adaptive capacity of fishers will decrease their vulnerability to impacts. This research proposes to determine an Exclusive Zone for Artisanal Fishing-ZEPA as a strategy for sustainable management of fishery resources and climate adaptation for artisanal fishers in the study area. Marxan was used to identify three scenarios for the location of the ZEPA and participatory mapping was carried out with fishers to obtain the fourth scenario. High similarity was found between scenarios 2 and 4, which shows that the scientific (Marxan) and participatory (population) approaches coincide in the location of the ZEPA. The final ZEPA was located in the coastal marine zone of the municipalities of Tumaco and Francisco Pizarro, with a total area of 2,008 km2. Included important conservation targets for artisanal fisheries such as artisanal fishing grounds, ecosystems (mangroves, beaches and estuaries), areas of occurrence of species (seerfish, snappers, sea bass, piangua, marmoset shrimp) among others. More than 80 % of the fishers agreed that the strategy would help reduce their vulnerability to threats such as climatic phenomena, overfishing, pollution, among others. The contribution to climate change adaptation of the study area’s population is highlighted.

RESUMEN La sobrepesca, la pesca industrial y el cambio climático generan impactos que afectan al recurso pesquero marino, la principal fuente de ingreso y alimento de las poblaciones costeras de pescadores artesanales. La creación de condiciones que incrementen la capacidad de adaptación de los pescadores disminuirá su vulnerabilidad a los impactos. Esta investigación propone determinar una Zona Exclusiva de Pesca Artesanal-ZEPA como estrategia de manejo sostenible de los recursos pesqueros y de adaptación climática para los pescadores artesanales del área de estudio. Se utilizó el programa Marxan para identificar tres escenarios para la ubicación de la ZEPA y se realizó una cartografía participativa con pescadores para obtener el cuarto escenario. Se encontró similitud alta entre el escenario 2 y 4, lo que muestra que el enfoque científico (Marxan) y participativo (población) coinciden en la ubicación de ZEPA. La ZEPA definitiva se ubicó en la zona marino costera de los municipios de Tumaco y Francisco Pizarro, con un área total de 2 008 km2. Incluyó objetos de conservación importantes para la pesca artesanal como caladeros de pesca artesanal, ecosistemas (manglares, playas y estuarios), áreas de ocurrencia de especies (sierra, pargos, corvina, piangua, camarón tití), entre otros. Se identificó que más de 80 % de los pescadores estuvo de acuerdo en que la estrategia le aportaría a reducir su vulnerabilidad frente a amenazas como fenómenos climáticos, sobrepesca, contaminación, entre otros. Se resalta la contribución a la adaptación al cambio climático de la población del área de estudio.

ABSTRACT. A commercial fishery for the smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena) exists in the waters off northern Peru. Although international and domestic norms regulate this species, adult specimens are becoming rare. Monthly visits to four ports in the La Libertad region were made to measure S. zygaena landings and understand the present state of the fishery. We found that 92% of the specimens landed were juveniles or younger and that 10% of the original biomass remains in the fishery. This highlights that stricter regulations such as protecting breeding areas, establishing a legal catch length, and limiting the catch volume and fishing season are urgently needed to maintain a sustainable fishery.

ABSTRACT In this study, the length-weight relationships (LWRs) and length-length relationships (LLRs) of 16 marine fish species-important component of fishery production models-were estimated. The specimens were collected monthly from commercial gillnet fisheries from November 6, 2018 to October 30, 2019 in Vietnamese waters. In total, 7,426 individuals had their total length (TL), fork length (FL) and total body weight (W) measured. LWRs were calculated using the logarithmic transformation of the linear regression equation logW = loga + b*logTL, while LLRs were determined using a linear regression model: TL = a + b*FL. In addition, 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated for the model parameters. The results showed that all regression parameters were highly significant (p < 0.001), with coefficients of determinations (R 2 ) > 0.9412 for all species. The a (intercept) values ranged from 0.0025 to 0.4, and the b (slope) values ranged from 2.53 to 3.28. TL and FL were highly correlated (p < 0.001 and R 2 > 0.9422 for all parameters), and a and b ranged from -9.12 to 15.85 and 0.87 to 1.45, respectively. The results provide the key morphology parameters, which are beneficial for fishery researchers and managers in stock assessment, administration and conservation. study lengthweight (LWRs lengthlength (LLRs 1 speciesimportant species important modelswere models 6 201 30 waters 7426 7 426 7,42 TL, , (TL) (FL W (W measured blogTL logTL b*logTL bFL b*FL addition 95 CIs (CIs p 0.001, 0001 0 001 0.001) 09412 9412 0.941 intercept (intercept 00025 0025 0.002 04 4 0.4 slope (slope 253 53 2.5 328 3 28 3.28 0.00 09422 9422 0.942 parameters) 9.12 912 9 12 -9.1 1585 15 85 15.8 087 87 0.8 145 45 1.45 respectively assessment conservation 20 742 42 7,4 (TL 000 00 0941 941 0.94 0002 002 0. 25 5 2. 32 3.2 0.0 0942 942 9.1 91 -9. 158 8 15. 08 14 1.4 74 7, 094 94 0.9 3. 9. -9 1. 09 -

ABSTRACT: This article presents an experimental study to verify the feasibility of using the emerging UAV technology in the mapping of fishing grounds exploited by artisanal fishing in Sepetiba Bay, in the south of the state of Rio de Janeiro-Brazil, aiming to better understand the functionality and information generated by the equipment, and whether the data can help improve local fisheries management and also provide information for the implementation of simplified traceability for regional fish. The study area included four locations, Ilha da Madeira, Vila Geny, Coroa Grande and Ponte Preta, all located in Sepetiba Bay, located in the municipality of Itaguaí, in the southern region of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The aerial mapping was carried out in September, October and November 2017, between 10 am and 12 pm (GMT-3), employing a Phantom 3 Professional UAV (DJI, Shenzhen, China), Anac Brasil registration number PP-011092014. The onboard camera a DJI 4K Edition Sony Exmor R Model IMX117: 7.81mm equipped with a CMOS sensor dimension of 6.2 mm, 4000 x 3000 12 megapixel resolution, with an f/2.8 lens and field of view (FOV) of 94, having a focal length of 14mm. Images were collected perpendicularly to the main plan. Flight height was set at 80 m, flight speed was determined based on the overlap of 80%, dimension of area to be mapped, and battery life. Hence, the operator utilized a average flight speed of 25 km/h. ground sample distance (GSD) was 1.20 cm/px. and an overlap of 80% between images was established to avoid possible failures and orthomosaic information gaps. For each fishery mapped, standard software processing was carried out, which consists of: aligning the photos, creating a point cloud, creating a digital elevation model, and finally the orthomosaic itself. Once processed, the orthomosaics were exported from Agis Soft Photo Scan Professional to Google Earth (Google Inc.), where it is possible to make a more comprehensive assessment of fisheries in a much more practical and faster way. A total of four flights were carried out, one for each study area, averaging 10 minutes each. As a result, the technology proved to be viable to apply, since it made it possible to identify and map the areas defined for this research, generating data such as distance and, characteristics of the place, which could be used to track the fish caught and landed, in addition to enabling the monitoring of vessels and fishing, and thus improve the management of local fisheries. ABSTRACT Bay JaneiroBrazil, JaneiroBrazil Janeiro Brazil, Brazil Janeiro-Brazil equipment locations Madeira Geny Preta Itaguaí September 2017 1 GMT3, GMT3 GMT , (GMT-3) DJI, (DJI Shenzhen China, China China) PP011092014. PP011092014 PP 011092014. 011092014 PP-011092014 K IMX117 IMX 781mm mm 7 81mm 62 6 2 6. 400 300 resolution f28 f 8 f/2. FOV (FOV 94 14mm plan m mapped life Hence kmh km h km/h GSD (GSD 120 20 1.2 cmpx cm px cm/px gaps photos cloud model itself processed Inc., Inc Inc. Inc.) way result apply research place landed 201 (GMT-3 PP01109201 01109201 PP-01109201 IMX11 40 30 f2 f/2 9 1. (GMT- PP0110920 0110920 PP-0110920 IMX1 4 f/ (GMT PP011092 011092 PP-011092 PP01109 01109 PP-01109 PP0110 0110 PP-0110 PP011 011 PP-011 PP01 01 PP-01 PP0 0 PP-0 PP-

RESUMO: Este artigo apresenta um estudo experimental para verificar a viabilidade de uso da tecnologia emergente UAV no mapeamento dos pesqueiros explotados pela pesca artesanal na Baía de Sepetiba, no sul do estado do Rio de Janeiro-Brasil, visando conhecer melhor a funcionalidade e informações geradas pelo equipamento, e se os dados poderão auxiliar na melhoria do gerenciamento da pesca local e também subsidiar informações para a implantação de uma rastreabilidade simplificada para o pescado regional. A área de estudo contemplou quatro localidades sendo Ilha da Madeira, Vila Geny, Coroa Grande e Ponte Preta, todas inseridas na Baía de Sepetiba, localizada no município de Itaguaí, região sul do estado do Rio de Janeiro. O mapeamento aéreo foi realizado nos meses de setembro, outubro e novembro de 2017, entre 10h e 12h (GMT-3), utilizando um VANT Phantom 3 Professional (DJI, Shenzhen, China), registro Anac Brasil PP-011092014. A câmera integrada é uma DJI 4K Edition Sony Exmor R Modelo IMX117: 7,81 mm equipada com sensor CMOS de 6,2 mm, resolução 4000 x 3000 de 12 megapixels, com lente f/2.8 e campo de visão (FOV) de 94, possuindo uma distância focal de 14 mm. As imagens foram coletadas perpendicularmente ao plano principal. A altura de voo foi fixada em 80 m, a velocidade de voo foi determinada com base na sobreposição de 80%, dimensão da área a ser mapeada e duração da bateria. Assim, o operador utilizou uma velocidade média de voo de 25 km/h. a distância da amostra terrestre (GSD) foi de 1,20 cm/px. e foi estabelecida uma sobreposição de 80% entre as imagens para evitar possíveis falhas e lacunas de informações do ortomosaico. Para cada pesqueiro mapeado foi realizado o processamento padrão do software, que consiste em: alinhamento das fotos, criação da nuvem de pontos, criação de modelo de elevação digital, e finalmente o ortomosaico propriamente dito. Uma vez processado, os ortomosaicos foram exportados do Agis Soft Photo Scan Professional para o Google Earth (Google Inc.), onde é possível fazer uma avaliação mais abrangente dos pesqueiros de uma maneira muito mais prática e rápida. Foram realizados um total de quatro voos, um para cada área de estudo, com duração média de 10 minutos cada. Como resultado, a tecnologia mostrou-se viável de aplicação, uma vez que possibilitou identificar e mapear as áreas definidas para nesta pesquisa, gerando dados como distância e características do local, que poderão ser utilizados para rastrear o pescado capturado e desembarcado, além de possibilitar o monitoramento das embarcações e da pesca e assim, aprimorar o gerenciamento da pesca local. RESUMO Sepetiba JaneiroBrasil, JaneiroBrasil Janeiro Brasil, Janeiro-Brasil equipamento regional Madeira Geny Preta Itaguaí setembro 2017 h GMT3, GMT3 GMT , (GMT-3) DJI, (DJI Shenzhen China, China China) PP011092014. PP011092014 PP 011092014. 011092014 PP-011092014 K IMX117 IMX 781 7 81 7,8 62 6 2 6, 400 300 1 megapixels f28 f 8 f/2. FOV (FOV 94 principal m bateria Assim kmh km km/h GSD (GSD 120 20 1,2 cmpx cm px cm/px software fotos pontos digital dito processado Inc., Inc Inc. Inc.) rápida voos resultado mostrouse mostrou aplicação pesquisa desembarcado assim 201 (GMT-3 PP01109201 01109201 PP-01109201 IMX11 78 7, 40 30 f2 f/2 9 1, (GMT- PP0110920 0110920 PP-0110920 IMX1 4 f/ (GMT PP011092 011092 PP-011092 PP01109 01109 PP-01109 PP0110 0110 PP-0110 PP011 011 PP-011 PP01 01 PP-01 PP0 0 PP-0 PP-

Resumen La dominación colonial establecida a partir del siglo XV sigue siendo un elemento fundacional de la racionalidad moderna. En la dimensión epistemológica, la colonialidad del conocimiento institucionaliza el papel de la ciencia eurocéntrica en la discriminación del conocimiento entre falso y verdadero. La descolonización como proyecto inconcluso, asociado a modelos autoritarios de gestión pesquera, ha forjado contextos de injusticia ambiental. Entre estos, destacamos el proceso de desterritorialización de las comunidades pesqueras artesanales, reconfiguradas por el Estado como zonas de sacrificio. Así, analizamos la imposición de la veda en Lagoa de Araruama-RJ, a partir de las narrativas de la comunidad pesquera artesanal de Praia do Siqueira, ubicada en sus márgenes. En el desarrollo de la investigación se utilizaron metodologías no-extractivas/participativas. Se concluye que el calendario impuesto intensifica los procesos de desterritorialización de la comunidad, sin embargo, a pesar de la violencia, estos espacios son percolados por prácticas de r-existencia. moderna epistemológica verdadero inconcluso ambiental artesanales sacrificio Así AraruamaRJ, AraruamaRJ Araruama RJ, RJ Araruama-RJ Siqueira márgenes noextractivas/participativas. noextractivasparticipativas no extractivas/participativas. extractivas participativas no-extractivas/participativas embargo violencia rexistencia. rexistencia r existencia. existencia r-existencia noextractivas noextractivas/participativas extractivasparticipativas extractivas/participativas

Abstract Colonial domination, established from the 15th century onwards, remains as a founding element of modern western rationality,, acting as invisibly as efficiently in the production of subalternities. In the epistemological dimension, the coloniality of knowledge institutionalizes the role of modern science in the discrimination of knowledge between false and true. Decolonization as an unfinished project, associated with authoritarian fisheries management models, has forged contexts of environmental injustice. As a factual example, we analyze the imposition of a period of suspension of fishing activity in Lagoa de Araruama-RJ, based on the narratives of the artisanal fishing community of Praia do Siqueira, located on its banks. In developing the research, non-extractive/participatory methodologies were used. It is concluded that the imposed calendar intensifies the processes of deterritorialization of the community, however, despite the violence, these spaces are percolated by r-existence practices. domination th onwards rationality rationality, subalternities dimension true project models injustice example AraruamaRJ, AraruamaRJ Araruama RJ, RJ Araruama-RJ Siqueira banks research nonextractive/participatory nonextractiveparticipatory non extractive/participatory extractive participatory used however violence rexistence r existence practices nonextractive extractiveparticipatory

Resumo A dominação colonial estabelecida a partir do século XV mantém-se como elemento fundante da racionalidade moderna ocidental, atuando de forma tão invisível quanto eficiente na produção de subalternidades. Na dimensão epistemológica, a colonialidade do saber institucionaliza o papel da ciência moderna eurocêntrica na discriminação de conhecimentos entre falsos e verdadeiros. A descolonização como projeto inacabado, associado a modelos de gestão pesqueira autoritários, tem forjado contextos de injustiça ambiental. Dentre estes, destacamos o processo de desterritorialização de comunidades pesqueiras artesanais, reconfiguradas pelo Estado como zonas de sacrifício. Como exemplo fático, analisamos a imposição do período de defeso na Lagoa de Araruama-RJ a partir das narrativas da comunidade pesqueira artesanal da Praia do Siqueira, localizada as suas margens. No desenvolvimento da pesquisa, primou-se pelo uso de metodologias não-extrativistas/participativas. Conclui-se que o calendário imposto intensifica processos de desterritorialização da comunidade, no entanto, apesar da violência, estes espaços são percolados por práticas de r-existência. mantémse mantém se ocidental subalternidades epistemológica verdadeiros inacabado autoritários ambiental artesanais sacrifício fático AraruamaRJ Araruama RJ Siqueira margens pesquisa primouse primou nãoextrativistas/participativas. nãoextrativistasparticipativas não extrativistas/participativas. extrativistas participativas não-extrativistas/participativas Concluise Conclui entanto violência rexistência. rexistência r existência. existência r-existência nãoextrativistas nãoextrativistas/participativas extrativistasparticipativas extrativistas/participativas

ABSTRACT Promoting inclusive and effective governance in regional estuaries offers an encompassing challenge within the scope of Policy analysis and its interactions within socioecological research. The integrated approach for both theoretical elements has not easily been improved, despite the increase in analytical frameworks in this theme. The Paranaguá Bay Zone (PBZ) in the state of Paraná, Brazil, is composed of a few cities, several large, protected areas, and traditional communities. On the one hand, the intensification of real estate pressures in a low demographic region is creating a wave of value conversion regarding the trends of the coastal gentrification phenomenon, notwithstanding the lower degree of intensity when compared to other Brazilian estuaries. On the other hand, it shows a lack of political representation and institutional action at the subnational level. This asymmetrical process is strongly related to historical land development and the controversial process of implementing protected areas and zoning tools. Promoting the economic rise of the territory has affected traditional communities and conservation management, requiring permanent improvement in the ability for community mobilization and juridical vigilance in the face of impacts related to such pressure. In the meantime, scholars have considered knowledge building, which brings up assessment issues on how the decision-making process has been operated and what gaps and asymmetries can be revealed for further resilience analyses. This study is an effort to approach the performance of participative governance of the estuary and is restricted to a preliminary assessment of the participative management committees designed by legislation under area-based attributions. This study is not aimed at exploring the belief systems of different social groups/stakeholders. Results have a great emphasis on methodological building and testing, which revealed the importance of imposing an inventory and hierarchy model on the multiple committees of governance and their sectorization across adjacent areas. Results also underline variables of interest and pilot indicators in the subject under analysis. Preliminary results point to the need for overcoming methodological challenges, and findings that are useful as first evidence in the comprehension of the low performance by different committees, which often operate without any regular, systematic, integrated, transparent, legitimate, and permanent agenda of Policy activities for the PBZ fisheries territory. Qualitative data and institutional memoirs should be available and categorized in government programs, whereas research efforts that look to better recognize the idiosyncrasies of community realities under the pressures of non-transparent economic drivers are much needed. improved theme (PBZ Paraná Brazil cities large hand phenomenon level tools pressure meantime decisionmaking decision making analyses areabased area based attributions groupsstakeholders groups stakeholders groups/stakeholders testing challenges regular systematic transparent legitimate programs nontransparent non needed

Resumo Muitos países enfrentaram crises na pandemia de coronavírus em todo o mundo. Por meio do surto dessa doença no Irã, planos preventivos foram implementados para quebrar a cadeia de infecção da doença. Essas medidas no setor econômico afetaram a oferta, a produção e a demanda e, em certa medida, levaram ao fechamento parcial ou total de alguns negócios e serviços. Nesse contexto, parece que medidas de infraestrutura inovadoras e com “capacidade de inovação” podem ser uma estratégia para moderar e otimizar a situação nesta crise. Este estudo tenta desenhar conceitos do modelo de capacidade de inovação das empresas de pesca no contexto da crise da pandemia de COVID-19. Após a coleta dos dados, eles foram analisados por meio dos softwares SPSS e PLS SMART e realizados em duas partes: estatística descritiva e estatística analítica ou inferencial. Um novo modelo de pesquisa é apresentado para examinar o impacto de fatores como gestão da inovação, capital social, cultural, humano e organizacional, estratégias de crise, ações governamentais em situações de crise e estratégias de marketing em situações de crise, bem como reconhecimento e aplicação de vantagens de marketing em situações de crise, que oferece uma reanálise da capacidade de inovação. De acordo com os resultados, entre as variáveis que desempenharam um papel significativo no nível de capacidade de inovação em condições epidêmicas, a gestão da inovação (p > 0,000; β = 0,593) e o reconhecimento e aplicação de vantagens de marketing (p > 0,049; β = 0,209) foram as variáveis independentes mais significativas que afetaram a capacidade de inovação, o que explicou suas variações.

Abstract Many countries have encountered coronavirus pandemic crisis around the world. Through the outbreak of this disease in Iran, preventive plans have been implemented to break the chain of the disease infection. These measures in the economic sector have affected supply, production and demand, and to some extent have led to the partial or complete closure of some businesses and occupations. In the context, it seems that innovative an “innovation capacity” infrastructure measures and turning to innovation in this crisis can be a strategy to moderate and optimize the situation. This study tries to design concepts of the fisheries firms’ innovation capacity model in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. After collecting data, they were analyzed using SPSS and PLS SMART software, which were performed in two parts: descriptive statistics and analytical or inferential statistics. A novel research model is presented to examine the impact of factors such as innovation management, social, cultural, human and organizational capital, crisis strategies, government actions in crisis situations, and marketing strategies in crisis situations, as well as, recognition and application of marketing advantages in crisis situations, which offers a re-analysis of innovation capacity. According to the results, among the variables played a significant role on the level of innovation capacity in epidemic conditions, innovation management (p> 0.000; β = 0.593), and recognition and application of marketing advantages (p> 0.049; β = 0.209) were the most significant, independent variables affecting the innovation capacity, which explained its variations.

Egeria densa is a submerged aquatic weed that can grow into dense monocultures in rivers and dams in South Africa, which negatively affects ecosystem functioning and services. The biological control agent Hydrellia egeriae Rodrigues-Júnior (Diptera: Ephydridae) was first released against Egeria densa Planchon (Hydrocharitaceae) in South Africa in 2018. Biotic resistance in an introduced range can have negative impacts on the ability of a biological control agent to establish and exert top-down pressure. Dipteran and lepidopteran species that are used as biological control agents are often susceptible to higher levels of parasitism in their introduced range than biological control agents from other insect orders. In addition, ecological analogues that are present in South Africa, make H. egeriae particularly vulnerable to biotic resistance. Considering this, post-release surveys were conducted to investigate if native parasitoids will extend their host range to include H. egeriae. Chaenusa seminervata van Achterberg, C. anervata van Achterberg (Braconidae: Alysiinae: Dacnusini) and Ademon lagarosiphonae van Achterberg (Braconidae: Opiinae) were reared from field-collected H. egeriae pupae, within a year of its release. These braconid parasitoids were previously recorded from a native herbivore, Hydrellia lagarosiphon Deeming (Diptera: Ephydridae). Parasitism levels of H. egeriae ranged from 50 to 74% in cold months and 0 to 60% in warmer months, with higher levels of parasitism at a site where H. lagarosiphon naturally occurs. This study also found that cumulative release events of the biological control agent increase the probability of parasitism of field populations, by directly increasing the host pool. However, biological control efficacy can potentially be increased by limiting release efforts to a maximum of two release events per site per season, with particular focus on releasing in warm (i.e. spring/summer) months. Continued post-release surveys are necessary to not only monitor H. egeriae's impact on E. densa, but also to obtain a better understanding of seasonal parasitism levels across E. densa-invaded sites in South Africa.

ABSTRACT. This study aimed to map the world's scientific production of bacterial and fungal microbiota in mollusks. The research was carried out in the Web of Science database, using “Fungi AND Mollusk” and “Bacteria AND Mollusk” descriptors and publication time between 2001 and 2021. Indexes were built by years, countries, research areas, and two maps of the co-occurrence of terms. There was a progressive increase in the production of microbiota in mollusks, with more research on bacteria during the investigated period. China and USA were the countries with the highest percentage of publications. Research with fungi and bacteria accounted for 28.41 and 17.66% in China, respectively. While the USA, the percentage was 21.05% for fungi and 16.02% for bacteria. Areas such as marine and freshwater biology (24.77%), fisheries (23.86%), biochemistry and molecular biology (18.60%), and pharmacy (17.83%) showed a higher percentage of indexed articles. There was also a high concentration of deposits of publications in the immunology area for both themes. The groups formed for bacteria and fungi indicated that studies had described the immune responses of mollusks, the genetic aspects associated with their defense mechanisms, pathogen virulence factors, and symbiotic and pathogenic microbiota, highlighting genera Vibrio, Aspergillus, and Escherichia coli pathogenic pathotypes. The bacterial and fungal microbiota in mollusks have been studied in several areas of knowledge and have given rise to research that can support the proper management of mollusks, application in the pharmaceutical industry, and implementation of measures in public health.

Abstract Studies relating the populational structure of target species to operational and environmental variables contribute directly to the management of the fisheries in these resources. Therefore, this study aimed to provide data on fishing and ecology of the swordfish ( Xiphias gladius) caught by the Brazilian longline fleet operating in the western Atlantic between 2010 and 2016. Generalized additive mixed models were used to evaluate the relationship between explanatory variables and responses based on Catch Per Unit of Effort (CPUE) data. Results show that the Brazilian longline fleet catches the swordfish mostly between latitudes of 5°N to 30°S and longitudes of 20° to 50°W and that the swordfish prefers temperatures under 25°C at depths below 60 meters. The species showed a tendency toward intermediate light intensity, predominating in the crescent moon phase, and a preference for areas with low chlorophyll concentrations. Our findings on operational and environmental interactions with swordfish CPUE suggest areas and times that can be used by fishing fleets and government institutions as a starting point for swordfish management strategies. resources Therefore gladius 201 2016 (CPUE 5N N 5 30S S 30 20 50W W 50 25C C 25 6 meters intensity phase concentrations strategies 3 2

Abstract Knowledge of the feeding habits of pelagic fishes off the Brazilian coast is scarce, making the analysis of trophic interactions often inaccurate. Here, we investigated the diet and trophic role of 12 pelagic fish species by revisiting samples obtained by the ECOSAR II Program (FURG/IO/IBAMA) between 23°S and 28°40'S, an area also known as South Brazil Bight. In addition, we analyzed their biomass and fisheries landings in order to examine shifts over time. The content of 432 stomachs was analyzed at the lowest taxonomic level possible. The frequencies of occurrence were used to cluster species, revealing three trophic guilds: "Planktivorous Clupeiformes", "Planktivorous Carangiformes", and "Piscivores". Most Carangidae consumed mainly copepods and other small crustaceans, except Selene setapinnis which clustered in the piscivorous guild together with Scombriformes specimens. In terms of biomass, the dominance of Trachurus lathami, Sardinella brasiliensis, and Trichiurus lepturus was evident. The species' trophic levels ranged from 2.98 to 4.5, showing that these fishes occupied intermediate to high trophic position. Comparing fisheries landings in two study periods (1986-2002 and 2003-2019), six species showed a decrease, while three an increase. Correlations between landings of the Brazilian sardine (Sardinella brasiliensis) and other pelagic fishes indicate that when the former's decreases, the catch of alternative species, such as Opisthonema oglinum and Chloroscombrus chrysurus, increases. The intermediate position of small pelagics in the food web may affect the availability of commercial species by controlling the abundance of lower and upper trophic-level organisms. These findings fill essential gaps for ecosystem modeling, suggesting that ecosystembased fisheries management should address multispecies issues of the pelagic realm rather than only singlespecies approaches. Combining past survey data with yield trends provides evidence for both natural and humaninduced ocean changes. scarce inaccurate Here 1 FURG/IO/IBAMA FURGIOIBAMA FURG IO IBAMA (FURG/IO/IBAMA 23S S 23 28°40S, 2840S 28°40 S, 28 40 28°40'S Bight addition time 43 possible guilds Planktivorous Clupeiformes, Clupeiformes , Clupeiformes" Carangiformes, Carangiformes Carangiformes" Piscivores. Piscivores . "Piscivores" crustaceans specimens lathami brasiliensis evident 298 2 98 2.9 45 4 5 4.5 19862002 1986 2002 (1986-200 20032019, 20032019 2003 2019 2003-2019) decrease increase formers former s decreases chrysurus increases trophiclevel organisms modeling approaches changes 40S 28°40S 2840 28°4 "Piscivores 29 9 2. 4. 1986200 198 200 (1986-20 2003201 201 2003-2019 284 28° 198620 19 20 (1986-2 200320 2003-201 19862 (1986- 20032 2003-20 (1986 2003-2 (198 2003- (19 (1 (

Abstract Dimensions of particulate matter found in the water column of marine and freshwater environments (the pelagic realm) range from nanometers to tens of meters. Included in this enormous size range are miniature bacteria, phytoplankton (photosynthetic microalgae), mixoplankton (mixotrophic microorganisms), micro- to meter sized drifting animals (zooplankton), plastic particles, detrital aggregates and fecal pellets, fish, whales and many others. These particles and organisms are involved in many different processes and perform a multitude of services, such as in oceanic biogeochemistry (carbon fixation, oxygen production, carbon export and others) or human nourishment (fisheries). Digital optical tools used in pelagic imaging approaches now allow to bridge this enormous size span and to image micro- to meter-sized objects in situ or on discrete samples. Monitoring plankton, nekton, and particle dynamics at spatial and temporal scales that enable effective management of marine and freshwater environments poses a collective challenge for society. We here argue that a global, distributed and operational network for pelagic imaging is needed and within reach, and we provide recommendations how it can be attained via the voluntary activities of the pelagic imaging community and strategic support from funding agencies and other stakeholders. realm meters bacteria photosynthetic microalgae, microalgae , microalgae) mixotrophic microorganisms, microorganisms microorganisms) micro zooplankton, zooplankton (zooplankton) pellets fish others services fixation production fisheries. fisheries . (fisheries) metersized samples plankton nekton society global reach stakeholders (zooplankton (fisheries

BACKGROUND: Research shows that significant volumes of fresh fish produced globally are wasted because of failures in the cold chain. As fresh hake is extremely temperature sensitive, fluctuations in temperature will influence the quality and the shelf life, resulting in losses in revenue. OBJECTIVE: The main objective of the research was to detect deviations in temperature along the fresh hake export cold chain from Namibia to Spain. METHOD: This article presents a case study on a company that exports fresh hake from Walvis Bay, Namibia to a large supermarket chain in Spain, Europe. RESULTS: This article confirms that temperature breaches and breaks occur and are sometimes unavoidable. However, if the avoidable temperature deviations could be resolved, it would improve both the effectiveness and efficiency of the export cold chain. The results indicate that temperature breaches and breaks mainly occur along the export cold chain when the product is at the airport during transfer flights either at Hosea Kutako Airport near Windhoek or Frankfurt Airport in Germany or in the refrigerated truck during the inland transport leg either from Walvis Bay, Namibia or Frankfurt, Germany to Zaragoza, Spain. CONCLUSION: This article makes recommendations to assist in solving identified problems and streamlining the fresh hake export cold chain. The research benefits the Namibian fishing industry as the export of fresh fish is both a precarious and taxing venture. As relevant research is lacking in Namibia, this article will contribute to the management of an efficient and effective export cold chain. CONTRIBUTION: This research adds to the current knowledge of maintaining the export cold chain of fresh fish from developing countries. Preventing temperature deviations in the fresh hake export cold chain would extend the shelf life and help to maintain the quality of the fresh product and in so doing improve the competitiveness of developing countries in the global trade of fresh fish.

ABSTRACT The conservation of threatened sharks requires defining the occurrence and distribution range of the species and key habitats for their survival. During surveys of mesophotic and deeper benthic habitats (50 to 340 m depth) off Rapa Nui (Easter Island, Chile, southeastern Pacific), using a remotely operated vehicle, a male bluntnose sixgill shark, Hexanchus griseus (Hexanchidae), was sighted. The estimated total length of this immature specimen was ∼146 cm. This is the first documented record of the species off Rapa Nui. The in situ evidence of this threatened deep-water shark highlights the urgency to build management strategies to protect vulnerable apex predators of coastal and deep-waters ecosystems of the recently created Rapa Nui Marine Protected Area for Multiple Uses, above all from the effects of fisheries and other human activities (e.g. bycatch, marine litter).