2021 |
Skliros, Dimitrios; Kalatzis, Panos G; Kalloniati, Chrysanthi; Komaitis, Fotios; Papathanasiou, Sokratis; Kouri, Evangelia D; Udvardi, Michael K; Kokkari, Constantina; Katharios, Pantelis; Flemetakis, Emmanouil The Development of Bacteriophage Resistance in Vibrio alginolyticus Depends on a Complex Metabolic Adaptation Strategy Journal Article Viruses, 13 (4), pp. 656, 2021. @article{skliros_development_2021, title = {The Development of Bacteriophage Resistance in Vibrio alginolyticus Depends on a Complex Metabolic Adaptation Strategy}, author = {Dimitrios Skliros and Panos G Kalatzis and Chrysanthi Kalloniati and Fotios Komaitis and Sokratis Papathanasiou and Evangelia D Kouri and Michael K Udvardi and Constantina Kokkari and Pantelis Katharios and Emmanouil Flemetakis}, url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/4/656 https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-Sκliros-viruses-29-1.pdf}, doi = {10.3390/v13040656}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-04-01}, urldate = {2021-04-27}, journal = {Viruses}, volume = {13}, number = {4}, pages = {656}, abstract = {Lytic bacteriophages have been well documented to play a pivotal role in microbial ecology due to their complex interactions with bacterial species, especially in aquatic habitats. Although the use of phages as antimicrobial agents, known as phage therapy, in the aquatic environment has been increasing, recent research has revealed drawbacks due to the development of phage-resistant strains among Gram-negative species. Acquired phage resistance in marine Vibrios has been proven to be a very complicated process utilizing biochemical, metabolic, and molecular adaptation strategies. The results of our multi-omics approach, incorporating transcriptome and metabolome analyses of Vibrio alginolyticus phage-resistant strains, corroborate this prospect. Our results provide insights into phage-tolerant strains diminishing the expression of phage receptors ompF, lamB, and btuB. The same pattern was observed for genes encoding natural nutrient channels, such as rbsA, ptsG, tryP, livH, lysE, and hisp, meaning that the cell needs to readjust its biochemistry to achieve phage resistance. The results showed reprogramming of bacterial metabolism by transcript regulations in key-metabolic pathways, such as the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA) and lysine biosynthesis, as well as the content of intracellular metabolites belonging to processes that could also significantly affect the cell physiology. Finally, SNP analysis in resistant strains revealed no evidence of amino acid alterations in the studied putative bacterial phage receptors, but several SNPs were detected in genes involved in transcriptional regulation. This phenomenon appears to be a phage-specific, fine-tuned metabolic engineering, imposed by the different phage genera the bacteria have interacted with, updating the role of lytic phages in microbial marine ecology.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Lytic bacteriophages have been well documented to play a pivotal role in microbial ecology due to their complex interactions with bacterial species, especially in aquatic habitats. Although the use of phages as antimicrobial agents, known as phage therapy, in the aquatic environment has been increasing, recent research has revealed drawbacks due to the development of phage-resistant strains among Gram-negative species. Acquired phage resistance in marine Vibrios has been proven to be a very complicated process utilizing biochemical, metabolic, and molecular adaptation strategies. The results of our multi-omics approach, incorporating transcriptome and metabolome analyses of Vibrio alginolyticus phage-resistant strains, corroborate this prospect. Our results provide insights into phage-tolerant strains diminishing the expression of phage receptors ompF, lamB, and btuB. The same pattern was observed for genes encoding natural nutrient channels, such as rbsA, ptsG, tryP, livH, lysE, and hisp, meaning that the cell needs to readjust its biochemistry to achieve phage resistance. The results showed reprogramming of bacterial metabolism by transcript regulations in key-metabolic pathways, such as the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA) and lysine biosynthesis, as well as the content of intracellular metabolites belonging to processes that could also significantly affect the cell physiology. Finally, SNP analysis in resistant strains revealed no evidence of amino acid alterations in the studied putative bacterial phage receptors, but several SNPs were detected in genes involved in transcriptional regulation. This phenomenon appears to be a phage-specific, fine-tuned metabolic engineering, imposed by the different phage genera the bacteria have interacted with, updating the role of lytic phages in microbial marine ecology. |
Tsaparis, Dimitris; Konstantinidis, Ioannis; Palandacic, Anja; Kalogianni, Eleni; Stoumboudi, Maria Th.; Barbieri, Roberta; Vardakas, Leonidas; Koutsikos, Nicholas; Tsigenopoulos, Costas S Hydrobiologia, 848 (5), pp. 1163–1176, 2021, ISSN: 0018-8158, 1573-5117. @article{tsaparis_dna_2021, title = {DNA barcoding provides new insights on the distribution, systematics and conservation of the freshwater genus Pelasgus (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) in Greece}, author = {Dimitris Tsaparis and Ioannis Konstantinidis and Anja Palandacic and Eleni Kalogianni and Maria Th. Stoumboudi and Roberta Barbieri and Leonidas Vardakas and Nicholas Koutsikos and Costas S Tsigenopoulos}, url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10750-021-04526-9}, doi = {10.1007/s10750-021-04526-9}, issn = {0018-8158, 1573-5117}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-03-01}, urldate = {2021-02-24}, journal = {Hydrobiologia}, volume = {848}, number = {5}, pages = {1163--1176}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Rotter, Ana; Barbier, Michéle; Bertoni, Francesco; Bones, Atle M; Cancela, Leonor M; Carlsson, Jens; Carvalho, Maria F; Cegłowska, Marta; Chirivella-Martorell, Jerónimo; Dalay, Meltem Conk; Cueto, Mercedes; Dailianis, Thanos; Deniz, Irem; Díaz-Marrero, Ana R; Drakulovic, Dragana; Dubnika, Arita; Edwards, Christine; Einarsson, Hjörleifur; Erdoǧan, Ayşegül; Eroldoǧan, Orhan Tufan; Ezra, David; Fazi, Stefano; FitzGerald, Richard J; Gargan, Laura M; Gaudêncio, Susana P; Udovič, Marija Gligora; DeNardis, Nadica Ivošević; Jónsdóttir, Rósa; Kataržytė, Marija; Klun, Katja; Kotta, Jonne; Ktari, Leila; Ljubešić, Zrinka; Bilela, Lada Lukić; Mandalakis, Manolis; Massa-Gallucci, Alexia; Matijošytė, Inga; Mazur-Marzec, Hanna; Mehiri, Mohamed; Nielsen, Søren Laurentius; Novoveská, Lucie; Overlingė, Donata; Perale, Giuseppe; Ramasamy, Praveen; Rebours, Céline; Reinsch, Thorsten; Reyes, Fernando; Rinkevich, Baruch; Robbens, Johan; Röttinger, Eric; Rudovica, Vita; Sabotič, Jerica; Safarik, Ivo; Talve, Siret; Tasdemir, Deniz; Schneider, Xenia Theodotou; Thomas, Olivier P; Toruńska-Sitarz, Anna; Varese, Giovanna Cristina; Vasquez, Marlen I The Essentials of Marine Biotechnology Journal Article Front. Mar. Sci., 8 , pp. 629629, 2021, ISSN: 2296-7745. @article{rotter_essentials_2021, title = {The Essentials of Marine Biotechnology}, author = {Ana Rotter and Michéle Barbier and Francesco Bertoni and Atle M Bones and Leonor M Cancela and Jens Carlsson and Maria F Carvalho and Marta Cegłowska and Jerónimo Chirivella-Martorell and Meltem Conk Dalay and Mercedes Cueto and Thanos Dailianis and Irem Deniz and Ana R Díaz-Marrero and Dragana Drakulovic and Arita Dubnika and Christine Edwards and Hjörleifur Einarsson and Ayşegül Erdoǧan and Orhan Tufan Eroldoǧan and David Ezra and Stefano Fazi and Richard J FitzGerald and Laura M Gargan and Susana P Gaudêncio and Marija Gligora Udovič and Nadica Ivošević DeNardis and Rósa Jónsdóttir and Marija Kataržytė and Katja Klun and Jonne Kotta and Leila Ktari and Zrinka Ljubešić and Lada Lukić Bilela and Manolis Mandalakis and Alexia Massa-Gallucci and Inga Matijošytė and Hanna Mazur-Marzec and Mohamed Mehiri and Søren Laurentius Nielsen and Lucie Novoveská and Donata Overlingė and Giuseppe Perale and Praveen Ramasamy and Céline Rebours and Thorsten Reinsch and Fernando Reyes and Baruch Rinkevich and Johan Robbens and Eric Röttinger and Vita Rudovica and Jerica Sabotič and Ivo Safarik and Siret Talve and Deniz Tasdemir and Xenia Theodotou Schneider and Olivier P Thomas and Anna Toruńska-Sitarz and Giovanna Cristina Varese and Marlen I Vasquez}, url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.629629/full https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-Rotter-Frontiers-MS-26.pdf }, doi = {10.3389/fmars.2021.629629}, issn = {2296-7745}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-03-01}, urldate = {2021-03-17}, journal = {Front. Mar. Sci.}, volume = {8}, pages = {629629}, abstract = {Coastal countries have traditionally relied on the existing marine resources (e.g., fishing, food, transport, recreation, and tourism) as well as tried to support new economic endeavors (ocean energy, desalination for water supply, and seabed mining). Modern societies and lifestyle resulted in an increased demand for dietary diversity, better health and well-being, new biomedicines, natural cosmeceuticals, environmental conservation, and sustainable energy sources. These societal needs stimulated the interest of researchers on the diverse and underexplored marine environments as promising and sustainable sources of biomolecules and biomass, and they are addressed by the emerging field of marine (blue) biotechnology. Blue biotechnology provides opportunities for a wide range of initiatives of commercial interest for the pharmaceutical, biomedical, cosmetic, nutraceutical, food, feed, agricultural, and related industries. This article synthesizes the essence, opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges encountered in marine biotechnology and outlines the attainment and valorization of directly derived or bio-inspired products from marine organisms. First, the concept of bioeconomy is introduced. Then, the diversity of marine bioresources including an overview of the most prominent marine organisms and their potential for biotechnological uses are described. This is followed by introducing methodologies for exploration of these resources and the main use case scenarios in energy, food and feed, agronomy, bioremediation and climate change, cosmeceuticals, bio-inspired materials, healthcare, and well-being sectors. The key aspects in the fields of legislation and funding are provided, with the emphasis on the importance of communication and stakeholder engagement at all levels of biotechnology development. Finally, vital overarching concepts, such as the quadruple helix and Responsible Research and Innovation principle are highlighted as important to follow within the marine biotechnology field. The authors of this review are collaborating under the European Commission-funded Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action Ocean4Biotech – European transdisciplinary networking platform for marine biotechnology and focus the study on the European state of affairs.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Coastal countries have traditionally relied on the existing marine resources (e.g., fishing, food, transport, recreation, and tourism) as well as tried to support new economic endeavors (ocean energy, desalination for water supply, and seabed mining). Modern societies and lifestyle resulted in an increased demand for dietary diversity, better health and well-being, new biomedicines, natural cosmeceuticals, environmental conservation, and sustainable energy sources. These societal needs stimulated the interest of researchers on the diverse and underexplored marine environments as promising and sustainable sources of biomolecules and biomass, and they are addressed by the emerging field of marine (blue) biotechnology. Blue biotechnology provides opportunities for a wide range of initiatives of commercial interest for the pharmaceutical, biomedical, cosmetic, nutraceutical, food, feed, agricultural, and related industries. This article synthesizes the essence, opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges encountered in marine biotechnology and outlines the attainment and valorization of directly derived or bio-inspired products from marine organisms. First, the concept of bioeconomy is introduced. Then, the diversity of marine bioresources including an overview of the most prominent marine organisms and their potential for biotechnological uses are described. This is followed by introducing methodologies for exploration of these resources and the main use case scenarios in energy, food and feed, agronomy, bioremediation and climate change, cosmeceuticals, bio-inspired materials, healthcare, and well-being sectors. The key aspects in the fields of legislation and funding are provided, with the emphasis on the importance of communication and stakeholder engagement at all levels of biotechnology development. Finally, vital overarching concepts, such as the quadruple helix and Responsible Research and Innovation principle are highlighted as important to follow within the marine biotechnology field. The authors of this review are collaborating under the European Commission-funded Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action Ocean4Biotech – European transdisciplinary networking platform for marine biotechnology and focus the study on the European state of affairs. |
Fanini, Lucia; Piscart, Christophe; Pranzini, Enzo; Kerbiriou, Christian; Viol, Isabelle Le; Pétillon, Julien Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 250 , pp. 107148, 2021, ISSN: 02727714. @article{fanini_extended_2021, title = {The extended concept of littoral active zone considering soft sediment shores as social-ecological systems, and an application to Brittany (North-Western France)}, author = {Lucia Fanini and Christophe Piscart and Enzo Pranzini and Christian Kerbiriou and Isabelle Le Viol and Julien Pétillon}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Riechers-et-al.-2021-2.pdf https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0272771420308799 }, doi = {10.1016/j.ecss.2020.107148}, issn = {02727714}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-03-01}, urldate = {2021-02-02}, journal = {Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science}, volume = {250}, pages = {107148}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Vangay, Pajau; Burgin, Josephine; Johnston, Anjanette; Beck, Kristen L; Berrios, Daniel C; Blumberg, Kai; Canon, Shane; Chain, Patrick; Chandonia, John-Marc; Christianson, Danielle; Costes, Sylvain V; Damerow, Joan; Duncan, William D; Dundore-Arias, Jose Pablo; Fagnan, Kjiersten; Galazka, Jonathan M; Gibbons, Sean M; Hays, David; Hervey, Judson; Hu, Bin; Hurwitz, Bonnie L; Jaiswal, Pankaj; Joachimiak, Marcin P; Kinkel, Linda; Ladau, Joshua; Martin, Stanton L; McCue, Lee Ann; Miller, Kayd; Mouncey, Nigel; Mungall, Chris; Pafilis, Evangelos; Reddy, T B K; Richardson, Lorna; Roux, Simon; Shaffer, Justin P; Sundaramurthi, Jagadish Chandrabose; Thompson, Luke R; Timme, Ruth E; Zheng, Jie; Wood-Charlson, Elisha M; Eloe-Fadrosh, Emiley A Microbiome Metadata Standards: Report of the National Microbiome Data Collaborative’s Workshop and Follow-On Activities Journal Article 6 , 2021. @article{2021Vangay,PafilismSystems, title = {Microbiome Metadata Standards: Report of the National Microbiome Data Collaborative’s Workshop and Follow-On Activities}, author = {Pajau Vangay and Josephine Burgin and Anjanette Johnston and Kristen L Beck and Daniel C Berrios and Kai Blumberg and Shane Canon and Patrick Chain and John-Marc Chandonia and Danielle Christianson and Sylvain V Costes and Joan Damerow and William D Duncan and Jose Pablo Dundore-Arias and Kjiersten Fagnan and Jonathan M Galazka and Sean M Gibbons and David Hays and Judson Hervey and Bin Hu and Bonnie L Hurwitz and Pankaj Jaiswal and Marcin P Joachimiak and Linda Kinkel and Joshua Ladau and Stanton L Martin and Lee Ann McCue and Kayd Miller and Nigel Mouncey and Chris Mungall and Evangelos Pafilis and T B K Reddy and Lorna Richardson and Simon Roux and Justin P Shaffer and Jagadish Chandrabose Sundaramurthi and Luke R Thompson and Ruth E Timme and Jie Zheng and Elisha M Wood-Charlson and Emiley A Eloe-Fadrosh}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-Vangay-Pafilis-mSystems-19-1.pdf}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.01194-20}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-02-23}, volume = {6}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Rosso, Antonietta; Sanfilippo, Rossana; Guido, Adriano; Gerovasileiou, Vasilis; Ruggiero, Emma Taddei; Belmonte, Genuario Colonisers of the dark: biostalactite‐associated metazoans from “lu Lampiùne” submarine cave (Apulia, Mediterranean Sea) Journal Article Mar Ecol, 42 (1), 2021, ISSN: 0173-9565, 1439-0485. @article{rosso_colonisers_2021, title = {Colonisers of the dark: biostalactite‐associated metazoans from “lu Lampiùne” submarine cave (Apulia, Mediterranean Sea)}, author = {Antonietta Rosso and Rossana Sanfilippo and Adriano Guido and Vasilis Gerovasileiou and Emma Taddei Ruggiero and Genuario Belmonte}, url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/maec.12634}, doi = {10.1111/maec.12634}, issn = {0173-9565, 1439-0485}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-02-01}, urldate = {2021-03-17}, journal = {Mar Ecol}, volume = {42}, number = {1}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Kousteni, Vasiliki; Mazzoleni, Sofia; Vasileiadou, Katerina; Rovatsos, Michail Complete Mitochondrial DNA Genome of Nine Species of Sharks and Rays and Their Phylogenetic Placement among Modern Elasmobranchs Journal Article Genes, 12 (3), pp. 324, 2021, ISSN: 2073-4425. @article{kousteni_complete_2021, title = {Complete Mitochondrial DNA Genome of Nine Species of Sharks and Rays and Their Phylogenetic Placement among Modern Elasmobranchs}, author = {Vasiliki Kousteni and Sofia Mazzoleni and Katerina Vasileiadou and Michail Rovatsos}, url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/3/324 https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Kousteni-2021-GENES-20.pdf}, doi = {10.3390/genes12030324}, issn = {2073-4425}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-02-01}, urldate = {2021-03-17}, journal = {Genes}, volume = {12}, number = {3}, pages = {324}, abstract = {Chondrichthyes occupy a key position in the phylogeny of vertebrates. The complete sequence of the mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of four species of sharks and five species of rays was obtained by whole genome sequencing (DNA-seq) in the Illumina HiSeq2500 platform. The arrangement and features of the genes in the assembled mitogenomes were identical to those found in vertebrates. Both Maximum Likelihood (ML) and Bayesian Inference (BI) analyses were used to reconstruct the phylogenetic relationships among 172 species (including 163 mitogenomes retrieved from GenBank) based on the concatenated dataset of 13 individual protein coding genes. Both ML and BI analyses did not support the “Hypnosqualea” hypothesis and confirmed the monophyly of sharks and rays. The broad notion in shark phylogeny, namely the division of sharks into Galeomorphii and Squalomorphii and the monophyly of the eight shark orders, was also supported. The phylogenetic placement of all nine species sequenced in this study produced high statistical support values. The present study expands our knowledge on the systematics, genetic differentiation, and conservation genetics of the species studied, and contributes to our understanding of the evolutionary history of Chondrichthyes.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Chondrichthyes occupy a key position in the phylogeny of vertebrates. The complete sequence of the mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of four species of sharks and five species of rays was obtained by whole genome sequencing (DNA-seq) in the Illumina HiSeq2500 platform. The arrangement and features of the genes in the assembled mitogenomes were identical to those found in vertebrates. Both Maximum Likelihood (ML) and Bayesian Inference (BI) analyses were used to reconstruct the phylogenetic relationships among 172 species (including 163 mitogenomes retrieved from GenBank) based on the concatenated dataset of 13 individual protein coding genes. Both ML and BI analyses did not support the “Hypnosqualea” hypothesis and confirmed the monophyly of sharks and rays. The broad notion in shark phylogeny, namely the division of sharks into Galeomorphii and Squalomorphii and the monophyly of the eight shark orders, was also supported. The phylogenetic placement of all nine species sequenced in this study produced high statistical support values. The present study expands our knowledge on the systematics, genetic differentiation, and conservation genetics of the species studied, and contributes to our understanding of the evolutionary history of Chondrichthyes. |
Pham, Thuy Thi Thanh; Friðriksdóttir, Ragnhildur; Weber, Charlotte T; Viðarsson, Jónas R; Papandroulakis, Nikos; Baudron, Alan R; Olsen, Petter; Hansen, Juliana A; Laksá, Unn; Fernandes, Paul G; Bahri, Tarub; Ragnarsson, Sigurður Ö; Aschan, Michaela Guidelines for co-creating climate adaptation plans for fisheries and aquaculture Journal Article Climatic Change, 164 (3-4), pp. 62, 2021, ISSN: 0165-0009, 1573-1480. @article{pham_guidelines_2021, title = {Guidelines for co-creating climate adaptation plans for fisheries and aquaculture}, author = {Thuy Thi Thanh Pham and Ragnhildur Friðriksdóttir and Charlotte T Weber and Jónas R Viðarsson and Nikos Papandroulakis and Alan R Baudron and Petter Olsen and Juliana A Hansen and Unn Laksá and Paul G Fernandes and Tarub Bahri and Sigurður Ö Ragnarsson and Michaela Aschan}, url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10584-021-03041-z https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-Pham-Climatic-change-23.pdf}, doi = {10.1007/s10584-021-03041-z}, issn = {0165-0009, 1573-1480}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-02-01}, urldate = {2021-03-17}, journal = {Climatic Change}, volume = {164}, number = {3-4}, pages = {62}, abstract = {Abstract Climate change is having a significant impact on the biology and ecology of fish stocks and aquaculture species and will affect the productivity within seafood supply chains in the future. The challenges are further amplified when actors within the fisheries and aquaculture sectors have very different ideas and assumptions about climate change and what risks and opportunities they entail. In order to address the challenges of climate change, several countries have developed national adaptation plans. However, fisheries and aquaculture are rarely included in these plans, resulting in a general lack of documented adaptation strategies within these sectors in most countries. This paper introduces guidelines for the development of climate adaptation plans (CAPs) within fisheries and aquaculture, applying a co-creation approach that requires the participation of scientists, industry representatives, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders. The objective is to provide a stepwise approach to facilitate and enable stakeholders to plan strategies toward climate adaptation. The guidelines are based on practical experience and include a three-step process: (1) assessment of risks and opportunities; (2) identification of adaptation measures, and (3) operationalization of CAPs. The three-step process is also part of a larger cycle, including implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, again generating iterative feedback loops over time. Lessons learned are discussed, and we highlight the advantages and challenges of developing CAPs. While the guidelines are designed for and tested within fisheries and aquaculture systems, the CAP approach is also employable for other natural resource-based systems.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Abstract Climate change is having a significant impact on the biology and ecology of fish stocks and aquaculture species and will affect the productivity within seafood supply chains in the future. The challenges are further amplified when actors within the fisheries and aquaculture sectors have very different ideas and assumptions about climate change and what risks and opportunities they entail. In order to address the challenges of climate change, several countries have developed national adaptation plans. However, fisheries and aquaculture are rarely included in these plans, resulting in a general lack of documented adaptation strategies within these sectors in most countries. This paper introduces guidelines for the development of climate adaptation plans (CAPs) within fisheries and aquaculture, applying a co-creation approach that requires the participation of scientists, industry representatives, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders. The objective is to provide a stepwise approach to facilitate and enable stakeholders to plan strategies toward climate adaptation. The guidelines are based on practical experience and include a three-step process: (1) assessment of risks and opportunities; (2) identification of adaptation measures, and (3) operationalization of CAPs. The three-step process is also part of a larger cycle, including implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, again generating iterative feedback loops over time. Lessons learned are discussed, and we highlight the advantages and challenges of developing CAPs. While the guidelines are designed for and tested within fisheries and aquaculture systems, the CAP approach is also employable for other natural resource-based systems. |
Corriero, Aldo; Wylie, Matthew J; Nyuji, Mitsuo; Zupa, Rosa; Mylonas, Constantinos C Reproduction of greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) and other members of the family Carangidae Journal Article Rev Aquacult, pp. raq.12544, 2021, ISSN: 1753-5123, 1753-5131. @article{corriero_reproduction_2021, title = {Reproduction of greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) and other members of the family Carangidae}, author = {Aldo Corriero and Matthew J Wylie and Mitsuo Nyuji and Rosa Zupa and Constantinos C Mylonas}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-Corriero-RAQ-pre-print.pdf https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/raq.12544}, doi = {10.1111/raq.12544}, issn = {1753-5123, 1753-5131}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-02-01}, urldate = {2021-02-24}, journal = {Rev Aquacult}, pages = {raq.12544}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Katsika, Lydia; Flores, Mario Huesca; Kotzamanis, Yannis; Estevez, Alicia; Chatzifotis, Stavros Animals, 11 (2), pp. 392, 2021. @article{katsika_understanding_2021, title = {Understanding the Interaction Effects between Dietary Lipid Content and Rearing Temperature on Growth Performance, Feed Utilization, and Fat Deposition of Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)}, author = {Lydia Katsika and Mario Huesca Flores and Yannis Kotzamanis and Alicia Estevez and Stavros Chatzifotis}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Katsika-animals-10.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/392}, doi = {10.3390/ani11020392}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-02-01}, urldate = {2021-02-05}, journal = {Animals}, volume = {11}, number = {2}, pages = {392}, abstract = {This study was conducted to elucidate the interaction effects of temperature and dietary lipid levels (2 × 2 factorial experiment) on the growth performance, muscle, and liver composition in adult farmed European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Two groups of fish (190 g; 60 fish per group) were distributed in 12 tanks in triplicates and kept at two different temperature regimes; one starting at 23 °C and then changed to 17 °C for 61 days, and the other starting at 17 °C and then changed to 23 °C for 39 days. Two commercial diets containing both textasciitilde44% crude protein but incorporating different dietary lipid levels, 16.5% (D16) and 20.0% (D20) (dry matter (DM)), were fed to the fish to apparent satiation; the type of diet fed to each fish group remained constant throughout the experiment. Final body weight, weight gain, and specific growth rate were significantly higher for the fish group held at 23 °C compared to the fish group at 17 °C (before the temperature changes), while the dietary fat content did not have any profound effect in both groups. Furthermore, the different temperature regimes did not affect muscle or liver composition, but, on the contrary, dietary lipids affected hepatosomatic, perivisceral fat, and visceral indexes. Feed conversion ratio and specific growth rate were not affected by the dietary lipid level. An interaction of temperature and dietary lipid content was observed in daily feed consumption (DFC) and final body weight (FBW).}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This study was conducted to elucidate the interaction effects of temperature and dietary lipid levels (2 × 2 factorial experiment) on the growth performance, muscle, and liver composition in adult farmed European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Two groups of fish (190 g; 60 fish per group) were distributed in 12 tanks in triplicates and kept at two different temperature regimes; one starting at 23 °C and then changed to 17 °C for 61 days, and the other starting at 17 °C and then changed to 23 °C for 39 days. Two commercial diets containing both textasciitilde44% crude protein but incorporating different dietary lipid levels, 16.5% (D16) and 20.0% (D20) (dry matter (DM)), were fed to the fish to apparent satiation; the type of diet fed to each fish group remained constant throughout the experiment. Final body weight, weight gain, and specific growth rate were significantly higher for the fish group held at 23 °C compared to the fish group at 17 °C (before the temperature changes), while the dietary fat content did not have any profound effect in both groups. Furthermore, the different temperature regimes did not affect muscle or liver composition, but, on the contrary, dietary lipids affected hepatosomatic, perivisceral fat, and visceral indexes. Feed conversion ratio and specific growth rate were not affected by the dietary lipid level. An interaction of temperature and dietary lipid content was observed in daily feed consumption (DFC) and final body weight (FBW). |
Tsagarakis, Konstantinos; Darmanin, Sandra Agius; Mabruk, Sara Al A A; Auriemma, Rocco; Azzurro, Ernesto; Badouvas, Nicholas; Bakiu, Rigers; Bariche, Michel; Battaglia, Pietro; Betti, Federico; Borme, Diego; Cacciamani, Roberto; Cali, Federico; Corsini-Foka, Maria; Crocetta, Fabio; Dalyan, Cem; Deidun, Alan; Digenis, Markos; Domenichetti, Filippo; Dragičević, Branko; Dulčić, Jakov; Durucan, Furkan; Guy-Haim, Tamar; Kesici, Nur Bikem; Lardi, Polytimi; Manitaras, Yiannis; Michailidis, Nikolas; Piraino, Stefano; Rizgalla, Jamila; Siapatis, Apostolos; Soldo, Alen; Stipa, Maria Giulia; Kurt, Tuba Terbiyik; Tiralongo, Francesco; Tsiamis, Konstantinos; Vella, Adriana; Vella, Noel; Zava, Bruno; Gerovasileiou, Vasilis “New records of rare species in the Mediterranean Sea” (October 2021) Journal Article Mediterranean Marine Science, 22 (3), pp. 627, 2021, ISSN: 1791-6763, 1108-393X. @article{tsagarakis_new_2021, title = {“New records of rare species in the Mediterranean Sea” (October 2021)}, author = {Konstantinos Tsagarakis and Sandra Agius Darmanin and Sara A A Al Mabruk and Rocco Auriemma and Ernesto Azzurro and Nicholas Badouvas and Rigers Bakiu and Michel Bariche and Pietro Battaglia and Federico Betti and Diego Borme and Roberto Cacciamani and Federico Cali and Maria Corsini-Foka and Fabio Crocetta and Cem Dalyan and Alan Deidun and Markos Digenis and Filippo Domenichetti and Branko Dragičević and Jakov Dulčić and Furkan Durucan and Tamar Guy-Haim and Nur Bikem Kesici and Polytimi Lardi and Yiannis Manitaras and Nikolas Michailidis and Stefano Piraino and Jamila Rizgalla and Apostolos Siapatis and Alen Soldo and Maria Giulia Stipa and Tuba Terbiyik Kurt and Francesco Tiralongo and Konstantinos Tsiamis and Adriana Vella and Noel Vella and Bruno Zava and Vasilis Gerovasileiou}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-Tsagkarakis-MMS-CAb-76.pdf https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/hcmr-med-mar-sc/article/view/26669}, doi = {10.12681/mms.26669}, issn = {1791-6763, 1108-393X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-12-01}, journal = {Mediterranean Marine Science}, volume = {22}, number = {3}, pages = {627}, abstract = {“New records of rare species in the Mediterranean Sea” (October 2021)}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } “New records of rare species in the Mediterranean Sea” (October 2021) |
Zafeiropoulos, Haris; Gioti, Anastasia; Ninidakis, Stelios; Potirakis, Antonis; Paragkamian, Savvas; Angelova, Nelina; Antoniou, Aglaia; Danis, Theodoros; Kaitetzidou, Eliza; Kasapidis, Panagiotis; Kristoffersen, Jon Bent; Papadogiannis, Vasileios; Pavloudi, Christina; Ha, Quoc Viet; Lagnel, Jacques; Pattakos, Nikos; Perantinos, Giorgos; Sidirokastritis, Dimitris; Vavilis, Panagiotis; Kotoulas, Georgios; Manousaki, Tereza; Sarropoulou, Elena; Tsigenopoulos, Costas S; Arvanitidis, Christos; Magoulas, Antonios; Pafilis, Evangelos 0s and 1s in marine molecular research: a regional HPC perspective Journal Article GigaScience, 10 (8), pp. giab053, 2021, ISSN: 2047-217X. @article{zafeiropoulos_0s_2021, title = {0s and 1s in marine molecular research: a regional HPC perspective}, author = {Haris Zafeiropoulos and Anastasia Gioti and Stelios Ninidakis and Antonis Potirakis and Savvas Paragkamian and Nelina Angelova and Aglaia Antoniou and Theodoros Danis and Eliza Kaitetzidou and Panagiotis Kasapidis and Jon Bent Kristoffersen and Vasileios Papadogiannis and Christina Pavloudi and Quoc Viet Ha and Jacques Lagnel and Nikos Pattakos and Giorgos Perantinos and Dimitris Sidirokastritis and Panagiotis Vavilis and Georgios Kotoulas and Tereza Manousaki and Elena Sarropoulou and Costas S Tsigenopoulos and Christos Arvanitidis and Antonios Magoulas and Evangelos Pafilis}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-Zafeiropoulos-GiGa-63.pdf https://academic.oup.com/gigascience/article/doi/10.1093/gigascience/giab053/6353916}, doi = {10.1093/gigascience/giab053}, issn = {2047-217X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-08-23}, journal = {GigaScience}, volume = {10}, number = {8}, pages = {giab053}, abstract = {Abstract High-performance computing (HPC) systems have become indispensable for modern marine research, providing support to an increasing number and diversity of users. Pairing with the impetus offered by high-throughput methods to key areas such as non-model organism studies, their operation continuously evolves to meet the corresponding computational challenges. Here, we present a Tier 2 (regional) HPC facility, operating for over a decade at the Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology, and Aquaculture of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research in Greece. Strategic choices made in design and upgrades aimed to strike a balance between depth (the need for a few high-memory nodes) and breadth (a number of slimmer nodes), as dictated by the idiosyncrasy of the supported research. Qualitative computational requirement analysis of the latter revealed the diversity of marine fields, methods, and approaches adopted to translate data into knowledge. In addition, hardware and software architectures, usage statistics, policy, and user management aspects of the facility are presented. Drawing upon the last decade’s experience from the different levels of operation of the Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology, and Aquaculture HPC facility, a number of lessons are presented; these have contributed to the facility’s future directions in light of emerging distribution technologies (e.g., containers) and Research Infrastructure evolution. In combination with detailed knowledge of the facility usage and its upcoming upgrade, future collaborations in marine research and beyond are envisioned.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Abstract High-performance computing (HPC) systems have become indispensable for modern marine research, providing support to an increasing number and diversity of users. Pairing with the impetus offered by high-throughput methods to key areas such as non-model organism studies, their operation continuously evolves to meet the corresponding computational challenges. Here, we present a Tier 2 (regional) HPC facility, operating for over a decade at the Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology, and Aquaculture of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research in Greece. Strategic choices made in design and upgrades aimed to strike a balance between depth (the need for a few high-memory nodes) and breadth (a number of slimmer nodes), as dictated by the idiosyncrasy of the supported research. Qualitative computational requirement analysis of the latter revealed the diversity of marine fields, methods, and approaches adopted to translate data into knowledge. In addition, hardware and software architectures, usage statistics, policy, and user management aspects of the facility are presented. Drawing upon the last decade’s experience from the different levels of operation of the Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology, and Aquaculture HPC facility, a number of lessons are presented; these have contributed to the facility’s future directions in light of emerging distribution technologies (e.g., containers) and Research Infrastructure evolution. In combination with detailed knowledge of the facility usage and its upcoming upgrade, future collaborations in marine research and beyond are envisioned. |
Santi, Ioulia; Kasapidis, Panagiotis; Karakassis, Ioannis; Pitta, Paraskevi A Comparison of DNA Metabarcoding and Microscopy Methodologies for the Study of Aquatic Microbial Eukaryotes Journal Article Diversity, 13 (5), pp. 180, 2021. @article{santi_comparison_2021, title = {A Comparison of DNA Metabarcoding and Microscopy Methodologies for the Study of Aquatic Microbial Eukaryotes}, author = {Ioulia Santi and Panagiotis Kasapidis and Ioannis Karakassis and Paraskevi Pitta}, url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/13/5/180 https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-Santi-DIVERSITY-33.pdf}, doi = {10.3390/d13050180}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-05-10}, journal = {Diversity}, volume = {13}, number = {5}, pages = {180}, abstract = {The procedures and methodologies employed to study microbial eukaryotic plankton have been thoroughly discussed. Two main schools exist—one insisting on classic microscopy methodologies and the other supporting modern high-throughput sequencing (DNA metabarcoding). However, few studies have attempted to combine both these approaches; most studies implement one method while ignoring the other. This work aims to contribute to this discussion and examine the advantages and disadvantages of each methodology by comparing marine plankton community results from microscopy and DNA metabarcoding. The results obtained by the two methodologies do not vary significantly for Bacillariophyta, although they do for Dinoflagellata and Ciliophora. The lower the taxonomic level, the higher the inconsistency between the two methodologies for all the studied groups. Considering the different characteristics of microscopy-based identification and DNA metabarcoding, this work underlines that each method should be chosen depending on the aims of the study. DNA metabarcoding provides a better estimate of the taxonomic richness of an ecosystem while microscopy provides more accurate quantitative results regarding abundance and biomass. In any case, the combined use of the two methods, if properly standardized, can provide much more reliable and accurate results for the study of marine microbial eukaryotes.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The procedures and methodologies employed to study microbial eukaryotic plankton have been thoroughly discussed. Two main schools exist—one insisting on classic microscopy methodologies and the other supporting modern high-throughput sequencing (DNA metabarcoding). However, few studies have attempted to combine both these approaches; most studies implement one method while ignoring the other. This work aims to contribute to this discussion and examine the advantages and disadvantages of each methodology by comparing marine plankton community results from microscopy and DNA metabarcoding. The results obtained by the two methodologies do not vary significantly for Bacillariophyta, although they do for Dinoflagellata and Ciliophora. The lower the taxonomic level, the higher the inconsistency between the two methodologies for all the studied groups. Considering the different characteristics of microscopy-based identification and DNA metabarcoding, this work underlines that each method should be chosen depending on the aims of the study. DNA metabarcoding provides a better estimate of the taxonomic richness of an ecosystem while microscopy provides more accurate quantitative results regarding abundance and biomass. In any case, the combined use of the two methods, if properly standardized, can provide much more reliable and accurate results for the study of marine microbial eukaryotes. |
Kogiannou, Dimitra; Nikoloudaki, Chrysanthi; Rigos, George Absorption and depletion of dietary administered praziquantel in greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili Journal Article Aquaculture, 535 , pp. 736354, 2021, ISSN: 00448486. @article{kogiannou_absorption_2021, title = {Absorption and depletion of dietary administered praziquantel in greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili}, author = {Dimitra Kogiannou and Chrysanthi Nikoloudaki and George Rigos}, url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0044848621000168}, doi = {10.1016/j.aquaculture.2021.736354}, issn = {00448486}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-02-02}, journal = {Aquaculture}, volume = {535}, pages = {736354}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Zacheilas, Theofilos; Moirogiorgou, Konstantia; Papandroulakis, Nikos; Sotiriades, Euripides; Zervakis, Michalis; Dollas, Apostolos An FPGA-Based System for Video Processing to Detect Holes in Aquaculture Nets Inproceedings 2021 IEEE 21st International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering (BIBE), pp. 1–6, IEEE, Kragujevac, Serbia, 2021, ISBN: 9781665442619. @inproceedings{zacheilas_fpga-based_2021, title = {An FPGA-Based System for Video Processing to Detect Holes in Aquaculture Nets}, author = {Theofilos Zacheilas and Konstantia Moirogiorgou and Nikos Papandroulakis and Euripides Sotiriades and Michalis Zervakis and Apostolos Dollas}, url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9635351/}, doi = {10.1109/BIBE52308.2021.9635351}, isbn = {9781665442619}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-02-28}, booktitle = {2021 IEEE 21st International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering (BIBE)}, pages = {1--6}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Kragujevac, Serbia}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } |
Mandalakis, Manolis; Anastasiou, Thekla I; Martou, Natalia; Keisaris, Sofoklis; Greveniotis, Vasileios; Katharios, Pantelis; Lazari, Diamanto; Krigas, Nikos; Antonopoulou, Efthimia Molecules, 26 (9), pp. 2731, 2021. @article{mandalakis_antibacterial_2021, title = {Antibacterial Effects of Essential Oils of Seven Medicinal-Aromatic Plants Against the Fish Pathogen Aeromonas veronii bv. sobria: To Blend or Not to Blend?}, author = {Manolis Mandalakis and Thekla I Anastasiou and Natalia Martou and Sofoklis Keisaris and Vasileios Greveniotis and Pantelis Katharios and Diamanto Lazari and Nikos Krigas and Efthimia Antonopoulou}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-Mandalakis-molecules-37.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/9/2731}, doi = {10.3390/molecules26092731}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-05-10}, journal = {Molecules}, volume = {26}, number = {9}, pages = {2731}, abstract = {Despite progress achieved, there is limited available information about the antibacterial activity of constituents of essential oils (EOs) from different medicinal-aromatic plants (MAPs) against fish pathogens and the complex interactions of blended EOs thereof. The present study aimed to investigate possible synergistic antimicrobial effects of EOs from seven Greek MAPs with strong potential against Aeromonas veronii bv. sobria, a fish pathogen associated with aquaculture disease outbreaks. The main objective was to evaluate whether blending of these EOs can lead to increased antimicrobial activity against the specific microorganism. A total of 127 combinations of EOs were prepared and their effect on A. veronii bv. sobria growth was tested in vitro. We examined both the inhibitory and bactericidal activities of the individual EOs and compared them to those of the blended EOs. The vast majority of the investigated combinations exhibited significant synergistic and additive effects, while antagonistic effects were evident only in a few cases, such as the mixtures containing EOs from rosemary, lemon balm and pennyroyal. The combination of EOs from Greek oregano and wild carrot, as well as the combinations of those two with Spanish oregano or savoury were the most promising ones. Overall, Greek oregano, savoury and Spanish oregano EOs were the most effective ones when applied either in pure form or blended with other EOs.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Despite progress achieved, there is limited available information about the antibacterial activity of constituents of essential oils (EOs) from different medicinal-aromatic plants (MAPs) against fish pathogens and the complex interactions of blended EOs thereof. The present study aimed to investigate possible synergistic antimicrobial effects of EOs from seven Greek MAPs with strong potential against Aeromonas veronii bv. sobria, a fish pathogen associated with aquaculture disease outbreaks. The main objective was to evaluate whether blending of these EOs can lead to increased antimicrobial activity against the specific microorganism. A total of 127 combinations of EOs were prepared and their effect on A. veronii bv. sobria growth was tested in vitro. We examined both the inhibitory and bactericidal activities of the individual EOs and compared them to those of the blended EOs. The vast majority of the investigated combinations exhibited significant synergistic and additive effects, while antagonistic effects were evident only in a few cases, such as the mixtures containing EOs from rosemary, lemon balm and pennyroyal. The combination of EOs from Greek oregano and wild carrot, as well as the combinations of those two with Spanish oregano or savoury were the most promising ones. Overall, Greek oregano, savoury and Spanish oregano EOs were the most effective ones when applied either in pure form or blended with other EOs. |
Corriero, Aldo; Zupa, Rosa; Mylonas, Constantinos C; Passantino, Letizia Atresia of ovarian follicles in fishes, and implications and uses in aquaculture and fisheries Journal Article Journal of Fish Diseases, 44 (9), pp. 1271–1291, 2021, ISSN: 0140-7775, 1365-2761. @article{corriero_atresia_2021, title = {Atresia of ovarian follicles in fishes, and implications and uses in aquaculture and fisheries}, author = {Aldo Corriero and Rosa Zupa and Constantinos C Mylonas and Letizia Passantino}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-Corriero-JFD-59.pdf https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jfd.13469}, doi = {10.1111/jfd.13469}, issn = {0140-7775, 1365-2761}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-08-23}, journal = {Journal of Fish Diseases}, volume = {44}, number = {9}, pages = {1271--1291}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Ragaza, Janice Alano; Hossain, Md. Sakhawat; Koshio, Shunsuke; Ishikawa, Manabu; Yokoyama, Saichiro; Kotzamanis, Yannis; Brezas, Andreas; Kumar, Vikas Aquaculture Nutrition, 27 (4), pp. 1052–1064, 2021, ISSN: 1353-5773, 1365-2095. @article{ragaza_brown_2021, title = {Brown seaweed ( textitSargassum fulvellum ) inclusion in diets with fishmeal partially replaced with soy protein concentrate for Japanese flounder ( textitParalichthys olivaceus ) juveniles}, author = {Janice Alano Ragaza and Md. Sakhawat Hossain and Shunsuke Koshio and Manabu Ishikawa and Saichiro Yokoyama and Yannis Kotzamanis and Andreas Brezas and Vikas Kumar}, url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/anu.13246}, doi = {10.1111/anu.13246}, issn = {1353-5773, 1365-2095}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-07-26}, journal = {Aquaculture Nutrition}, volume = {27}, number = {4}, pages = {1052--1064}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR APPROACHES IN FISH BIOLOGY Book ELSEVIER ACADEMIC PRESS, S.l., 2021, ISBN: 9780128222744, (OCLC: 1287200177). @book{noauthor_cellular_2021, title = {CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR APPROACHES IN FISH BIOLOGY}, url = {https://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=none&isbn=9780128222744}, isbn = {9780128222744}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-12}, publisher = {ELSEVIER ACADEMIC PRESS}, address = {S.l.}, note = {OCLC: 1287200177}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } |
Gerovasileiou, Vasilis; Koulouri, Panayota; Koutsikopoulos, C; Dailianis, Thanos; Dounas, Costas; Salomidi, Maria; Trygonis, Vasilis; Karris, G; Raitsos, Dionysios E; Dimitriadis, Charalampos; Sini, Maria; Poursanidis, Dimitris; Sourbes, Laurent; Koutsoubas, Drosos Chapter 23. Marine Biodiversity in Greek Seas Incollection Marine Biology, Broken Hill Publishers Ltd., 2021. @incollection{gerovasileiou_chapter_2021, title = {Chapter 23. Marine Biodiversity in Greek Seas}, author = {Vasilis Gerovasileiou and Panayota Koulouri and C Koutsikopoulos and Thanos Dailianis and Costas Dounas and Maria Salomidi and Vasilis Trygonis and G Karris and Dionysios E Raitsos and Charalampos Dimitriadis and Maria Sini and Dimitris Poursanidis and Laurent Sourbes and Drosos Koutsoubas}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, booktitle = {Marine Biology}, publisher = {Broken Hill Publishers Ltd.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {incollection} } |
Stavrakidis-Zachou, Orestis; Sturm, Astrid; Lika, Konstadia; Wätzold, Frank; Papandroulakis, Nikos ClimeGreAq: A software-based DSS for the climate change adaptation of Greek aquaculture Journal Article Environmental Modelling & Software, 143 , pp. 105121, 2021, ISSN: 13648152. @article{stavrakidis-zachou_climegreaq_2021, title = {ClimeGreAq: A software-based DSS for the climate change adaptation of Greek aquaculture}, author = {Orestis Stavrakidis-Zachou and Astrid Sturm and Konstadia Lika and Frank Wätzold and Nikos Papandroulakis}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Stavrakidis-EnvModSoft-56.pdf https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S136481522100164X}, doi = {10.1016/j.envsoft.2021.105121}, issn = {13648152}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-07-26}, journal = {Environmental Modelling & Software}, volume = {143}, pages = {105121}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Mladineo, Ivona; Hrabar, Jerko; Trumbić, Željka; Manousaki, Tereza; Tsakogiannis, Alexandros; Taggart, John B; Tsigenopoulos, Costas S Pathogens, 10 (2), pp. 100, 2021, ISSN: 2076-0817. @article{mladineo_community_2021, title = {Community Parameters and Genome-Wide RAD-Seq Loci of Ceratothoa oestroides Imply Its Transfer between Farmed European Sea Bass and Wild Farm-Aggregating Fish}, author = {Ivona Mladineo and Jerko Hrabar and Željka Trumbić and Tereza Manousaki and Alexandros Tsakogiannis and John B Taggart and Costas S Tsigenopoulos}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-Mladineo-Pathogens-7.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/2/100}, doi = {10.3390/pathogens10020100}, issn = {2076-0817}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-02-02}, journal = {Pathogens}, volume = {10}, number = {2}, pages = {100}, abstract = {Wild fish assemblages that aggregate within commercial marine aquaculture sites for feeding and shelter have been considered as a primary source of pathogenic parasites vectored to farmed fish maintained in net pens at an elevated density. In order to evaluate whether Ceratothoa oestroides (Isopoda, Cymothoidae), a generalist and pestilent isopod that is frequently found in Adriatic and Greek stocks of farmed European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), transfers between wild and farmed fish, a RAD-Seq (restriction-site-associated DNA sequencing)-mediated genetic screening approach was employed. The double-digest RAD-Seq of 310 C. oestroides specimens collected from farmed European sea bass (138) and different wild farm-aggregating fish (172) identified 313 robust SNPs that evidenced a close genetic relatedness between the “wild” and “farmed” genotypes. ddRAD-Seq proved to be an effective method for detecting the discrete genetic structuring of C. oestroides and genotype intermixing between two populations. The parasite prevalence in the farmed sea bass was 1.02%, with a mean intensity of 2.0 and mean abundance of 0.02, while in the wild fish, the prevalence was 8.1%; the mean intensity, 1.81; and the mean abundance, 0.15. Such differences are likely a consequence of human interventions during the farmed fish’s rearing cycle that, nevertheless, did not affect the transfer of C. oestroides.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Wild fish assemblages that aggregate within commercial marine aquaculture sites for feeding and shelter have been considered as a primary source of pathogenic parasites vectored to farmed fish maintained in net pens at an elevated density. In order to evaluate whether Ceratothoa oestroides (Isopoda, Cymothoidae), a generalist and pestilent isopod that is frequently found in Adriatic and Greek stocks of farmed European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), transfers between wild and farmed fish, a RAD-Seq (restriction-site-associated DNA sequencing)-mediated genetic screening approach was employed. The double-digest RAD-Seq of 310 C. oestroides specimens collected from farmed European sea bass (138) and different wild farm-aggregating fish (172) identified 313 robust SNPs that evidenced a close genetic relatedness between the “wild” and “farmed” genotypes. ddRAD-Seq proved to be an effective method for detecting the discrete genetic structuring of C. oestroides and genotype intermixing between two populations. The parasite prevalence in the farmed sea bass was 1.02%, with a mean intensity of 2.0 and mean abundance of 0.02, while in the wild fish, the prevalence was 8.1%; the mean intensity, 1.81; and the mean abundance, 0.15. Such differences are likely a consequence of human interventions during the farmed fish’s rearing cycle that, nevertheless, did not affect the transfer of C. oestroides. |
Charalampous, Georgia; Fragkou, Efsevia; Kormas, Konstantinos A; Menezes, Alexandre De B; Polymenakou, Paraskevi N; Pasadakis, Nikos; Kalogerakis, Nicolas; Antoniou, Eleftheria; Gontikaki, Evangelia Energies, 14 (8), pp. 2246, 2021. @article{charalampous_comparison_2021, title = {Comparison of Hydrocarbon-Degrading Consortia from Surface and Deep Waters of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea: Characterization and Degradation Potential}, author = {Georgia Charalampous and Efsevia Fragkou and Konstantinos A Kormas and Alexandre De B Menezes and Paraskevi N Polymenakou and Nikos Pasadakis and Nicolas Kalogerakis and Eleftheria Antoniou and Evangelia Gontikaki}, url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/8/2246 https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-Charalampous-ENERGIES-30-1.pdf}, doi = {10.3390/en14082246}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-04-27}, journal = {Energies}, volume = {14}, number = {8}, pages = {2246}, abstract = {The diversity and degradation capacity of hydrocarbon-degrading consortia from surface and deep waters of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea were studied in time-series experiments. Microcosms were set up in ONR7a medium at in situ temperatures of 25 °C and 14 °C for the Surface and Deep consortia, respectively, and crude oil as the sole source of carbon. The Deep consortium was additionally investigated at 25 °C to allow the direct comparison of the degradation rates to the Surface consortium. In total, textasciitilde50% of the alkanes and textasciitilde15% of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were degraded in all treatments by Day 24. Approximately textasciitilde95% of the total biodegradation by the Deep consortium took place within 6 days regardless of temperature, whereas comparable levels of degradation were reached on Day 12 by the Surface consortium. Both consortia were dominated by well-known hydrocarbon-degrading taxa. Temperature played a significant role in shaping the Deep consortia communities with Pseudomonas and Pseudoalteromonas dominating at 25 °C and Alcanivorax at 14 °C. Overall, the Deep consortium showed a higher efficiency for hydrocarbon degradation within the first week following contamination, which is critical in the case of oil spills, and thus merits further investigation for its exploitation in bioremediation technologies tailored to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The diversity and degradation capacity of hydrocarbon-degrading consortia from surface and deep waters of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea were studied in time-series experiments. Microcosms were set up in ONR7a medium at in situ temperatures of 25 °C and 14 °C for the Surface and Deep consortia, respectively, and crude oil as the sole source of carbon. The Deep consortium was additionally investigated at 25 °C to allow the direct comparison of the degradation rates to the Surface consortium. In total, textasciitilde50% of the alkanes and textasciitilde15% of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were degraded in all treatments by Day 24. Approximately textasciitilde95% of the total biodegradation by the Deep consortium took place within 6 days regardless of temperature, whereas comparable levels of degradation were reached on Day 12 by the Surface consortium. Both consortia were dominated by well-known hydrocarbon-degrading taxa. Temperature played a significant role in shaping the Deep consortia communities with Pseudomonas and Pseudoalteromonas dominating at 25 °C and Alcanivorax at 14 °C. Overall, the Deep consortium showed a higher efficiency for hydrocarbon degradation within the first week following contamination, which is critical in the case of oil spills, and thus merits further investigation for its exploitation in bioremediation technologies tailored to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. |
Panteli, Nikolas; Mastoraki, Maria; Lazarina, Maria; Chatzifotis, Stavros; Mente, Eleni; Kormas, Konstantinos Ar.; Antonopoulou, Efthimia Configuration of Gut Microbiota Structure and Potential Functionality in Two Teleosts under the Influence of Dietary Insect Meals Journal Article Microorganisms, 9 (4), pp. 699, 2021, ISSN: 2076-2607, (AQUA). @article{panteli_configuration_2021, title = {Configuration of Gut Microbiota Structure and Potential Functionality in Two Teleosts under the Influence of Dietary Insect Meals}, author = {Nikolas Panteli and Maria Mastoraki and Maria Lazarina and Stavros Chatzifotis and Eleni Mente and Konstantinos Ar. Kormas and Efthimia Antonopoulou}, url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/4/699}, doi = {10.3390/microorganisms9040699}, issn = {2076-2607}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-17}, journal = {Microorganisms}, volume = {9}, number = {4}, pages = {699}, abstract = {Insect meals are considered promising, eco-friendly, alternative ingredients for aquafeed. Considering the dietary influence on establishment of functioning gut microbiota, the effect of the insect meal diets on the microbial ecology should be addressed. The present study assessed diet- and species-specific shifts in gut resident bacterial communities of juvenile reared Dicentrarchus labrax and Sparus aurata in response to three experimental diets with insect meals from three insects (Hermetia illucens, Tenebrio molitor, Musca domestica), using high-throughput Illumina sequencing of the V3–V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene. The dominant phyla were Firmicutes, Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria in all dietary treatments. Anaerococcus sp., Cutibacterium sp. and Pseudomonas sp. in D. labrax, and Staphylococcus sp., Hafnia sp. and Aeromonas sp. in S. aurata were the most enriched shared species, following insect-meal inclusion. Network analysis of the dietary treatments highlighted diet-induced changes in the microbial community assemblies and revealed unique and shared microbe-to-microbe interactions. PICRUSt-predicted Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways were significantly differentiated, including genes associated with metabolic pathways. The present findings strengthen the importance of diet in microbiota configuration and underline that different insects as fish feed ingredients elicit species-specific differential responses of structural and functional dynamics in gut microbial communities.}, note = {AQUA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Insect meals are considered promising, eco-friendly, alternative ingredients for aquafeed. Considering the dietary influence on establishment of functioning gut microbiota, the effect of the insect meal diets on the microbial ecology should be addressed. The present study assessed diet- and species-specific shifts in gut resident bacterial communities of juvenile reared Dicentrarchus labrax and Sparus aurata in response to three experimental diets with insect meals from three insects (Hermetia illucens, Tenebrio molitor, Musca domestica), using high-throughput Illumina sequencing of the V3–V4 region of the 16S rRNA gene. The dominant phyla were Firmicutes, Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria in all dietary treatments. Anaerococcus sp., Cutibacterium sp. and Pseudomonas sp. in D. labrax, and Staphylococcus sp., Hafnia sp. and Aeromonas sp. in S. aurata were the most enriched shared species, following insect-meal inclusion. Network analysis of the dietary treatments highlighted diet-induced changes in the microbial community assemblies and revealed unique and shared microbe-to-microbe interactions. PICRUSt-predicted Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways were significantly differentiated, including genes associated with metabolic pathways. The present findings strengthen the importance of diet in microbiota configuration and underline that different insects as fish feed ingredients elicit species-specific differential responses of structural and functional dynamics in gut microbial communities. |
Samaras, Athanasios; Dimitroglou, Arkadios; Kollias, Spyridon; Skouradakis, Grigorios; Papadakis, Ioannis E; Pavlidis, Michail Cortisol concentration in scales is a valid indicator for the assessment of chronic stress in European sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax L Journal Article Aquaculture, 545 , pp. 737257, 2021, ISSN: 00448486, (MULTI). @article{samaras_cortisol_2021, title = {Cortisol concentration in scales is a valid indicator for the assessment of chronic stress in European sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax L}, author = {Athanasios Samaras and Arkadios Dimitroglou and Spyridon Kollias and Grigorios Skouradakis and Ioannis E Papadakis and Michail Pavlidis}, url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0044848621009200}, doi = {10.1016/j.aquaculture.2021.737257}, issn = {00448486}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-17}, journal = {Aquaculture}, volume = {545}, pages = {737257}, note = {MULTI}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Fanini, Lucia; Defeo, Omar; Elliott, Michael; Paragkamian, Savvas; Pinna, Maurizio; Salvo, Vanessa-Sarah Coupling beach ecology and macroplastics litter studies: Current trends and the way ahead Journal Article Marine Pollution Bulletin, 173 , pp. 112951, 2021, ISSN: 0025326X. @article{fanini_coupling_2021, title = {Coupling beach ecology and macroplastics litter studies: Current trends and the way ahead}, author = {Lucia Fanini and Omar Defeo and Michael Elliott and Savvas Paragkamian and Maurizio Pinna and Vanessa-Sarah Salvo}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Fanini-MPB-73-pre-print-1.pdf https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0025326X21009851}, doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112951}, issn = {0025326X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-11-24}, journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin}, volume = {173}, pages = {112951}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Papazoglou, Andreas S; Karagiannidis, Efstratios; Moysidis, Dimitrios V; Sofidis, Georgios; Bompoti, Andreana; Stalikas, Nikolaos; Panteris, Eleftherios; Arvanitidis, Christos; Herrmann, Markus D; Michaelson, James S; Sianos, Georgios Current clinical applications and potential perspective of micro-computed tomography in cardiovascular imaging: A systematic scoping review Journal Article Hellenic Journal of Cardiology, 62 (6), pp. 399–407, 2021, ISSN: 11099666, (BIODIV). @article{papazoglou_current_2021, title = {Current clinical applications and potential perspective of micro-computed tomography in cardiovascular imaging: A systematic scoping review}, author = {Andreas S Papazoglou and Efstratios Karagiannidis and Dimitrios V Moysidis and Georgios Sofidis and Andreana Bompoti and Nikolaos Stalikas and Eleftherios Panteris and Christos Arvanitidis and Markus D Herrmann and James S Michaelson and Georgios Sianos}, url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1109966621001068}, doi = {10.1016/j.hjc.2021.04.006}, issn = {11099666}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-17}, journal = {Hellenic Journal of Cardiology}, volume = {62}, number = {6}, pages = {399--407}, note = {BIODIV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Chatziantoniou, Andromachi; Karagaitanakis, Alexandros; Bakopoulos, Vasileios; Papandroulakis, Nikos; Topouzelis, Konstantinos Detection of Biogenic Oil Films near Aquaculture Sites Using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 Satellite Images Journal Article Remote Sensing, 13 (9), pp. 1737, 2021. @article{chatziantoniou_detection_2021, title = {Detection of Biogenic Oil Films near Aquaculture Sites Using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 Satellite Images}, author = {Andromachi Chatziantoniou and Alexandros Karagaitanakis and Vasileios Bakopoulos and Nikos Papandroulakis and Konstantinos Topouzelis}, url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/13/9/1737 https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-Chatziantoniou-RemoteSensing-36.pdf}, doi = {10.3390/rs13091737}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-05-10}, journal = {Remote Sensing}, volume = {13}, number = {9}, pages = {1737}, abstract = {Biogenic films are very thin surface oils, frequently observed near aquaculture farms, that affect the roughness and the optical properties of the sea surface, making them visible in SAR and multispectral images. The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential of satellite SAR and multispectral sensors in the detection of biogenic oil films near aquaculture farms. Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 multispectral data were exploited to detect the films around three aquaculture sites. The study is divided in three stages: (a) preprocessing, (b) main process and (c) accuracy assessment. The preprocessing stage includes subset, filtering, land masking and image corrections. The main process was similar for both datasets, using an adaptive thresholding method to identify dark formations, extract and classify them. Finally, the performance of the algorithm was evaluated based on the estimation of standard classification error statistics. The evaluation of the results was based on empirical photointerpretation and in situ photos. The results are successful and promising, with overall accuracy over 70%, while both sensors are proved to be effective in the detection, with Sentinel-1 SAR presenting slightly better accuracy (81%) than Sentinel-2 MSI (70%). There is no evidence of these films causing stress to the aquaculture farms or the surrounding environment; however, our knowledge on their presence, amount and dissolution is limited and further knowledge could contribute to efficient feeding management and fish welfare.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Biogenic films are very thin surface oils, frequently observed near aquaculture farms, that affect the roughness and the optical properties of the sea surface, making them visible in SAR and multispectral images. The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential of satellite SAR and multispectral sensors in the detection of biogenic oil films near aquaculture farms. Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 multispectral data were exploited to detect the films around three aquaculture sites. The study is divided in three stages: (a) preprocessing, (b) main process and (c) accuracy assessment. The preprocessing stage includes subset, filtering, land masking and image corrections. The main process was similar for both datasets, using an adaptive thresholding method to identify dark formations, extract and classify them. Finally, the performance of the algorithm was evaluated based on the estimation of standard classification error statistics. The evaluation of the results was based on empirical photointerpretation and in situ photos. The results are successful and promising, with overall accuracy over 70%, while both sensors are proved to be effective in the detection, with Sentinel-1 SAR presenting slightly better accuracy (81%) than Sentinel-2 MSI (70%). There is no evidence of these films causing stress to the aquaculture farms or the surrounding environment; however, our knowledge on their presence, amount and dissolution is limited and further knowledge could contribute to efficient feeding management and fish welfare. |
Pitacco, Valentina; Chatzigeorgiou, Giorgos; Mikac, Barbara; Lipej, Lovrenc Mediterranean Marine Science, 22 (3), pp. 532, 2021, ISSN: 1791-6763, 1108-393X, (BIODIV). @article{pitacco_ecological_2021, title = {Ecological patterns of polychaete assemblages associated with the Mediterranean stony coral Cladocora caespitosa (Linnaeus, 1767): a comparison of sites in two biogeographic zones (Adriatic and Aegean Sea)}, author = {Valentina Pitacco and Giorgos Chatzigeorgiou and Barbara Mikac and Lovrenc Lipej}, url = {https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/hcmr-med-mar-sc/article/view/26136}, doi = {10.12681/mms.26136}, issn = {1791-6763, 1108-393X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-17}, journal = {Mediterranean Marine Science}, volume = {22}, number = {3}, pages = {532}, abstract = {The Mediterranean stony coral Cladocora caespitosa (Linnaeus, 1767) is a well-known habitat builder, and as such hosts a diversified faunal assemblage. Although polychaetes are one of the most abundant and diverse macrobenthic groups associated with C. caespitosa colonies, our knowledge of their ecological features in this association is still limited. The aim of this paper was to gather and compare the most comprehensive data available on polychaetes associated with C. caespitosa in the Adriatic and the Aegean Seas, and to test for differences between these geographic areas. To this end, differences were tested in terms of: (i) richness and structure of polychaete assemblages; (ii) feeding and functional traits of assemblages; (iii) the main factors influencing those aspects, (iv) the relationship between polychaete assemblages richness and Cladocora colony size, and estimate richness. Differences were observed between the Adriatic and the Aegean Seas, in terms of richness, species composition and relative proportion of the dominant feeding guild (filter feeders most abundant in the Aegean and carnivores in the Adriatic) and motility mode (sessile most abundant in the Aegean and motile in the Adriatic). Conversely, cosmopolitan and Atlanto-Mediterranean species dominated the assemblages in both geographic areas, and the same Species-Area Relation model proved to be effective for richness estimation in both geographic areas.}, note = {BIODIV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The Mediterranean stony coral Cladocora caespitosa (Linnaeus, 1767) is a well-known habitat builder, and as such hosts a diversified faunal assemblage. Although polychaetes are one of the most abundant and diverse macrobenthic groups associated with C. caespitosa colonies, our knowledge of their ecological features in this association is still limited. The aim of this paper was to gather and compare the most comprehensive data available on polychaetes associated with C. caespitosa in the Adriatic and the Aegean Seas, and to test for differences between these geographic areas. To this end, differences were tested in terms of: (i) richness and structure of polychaete assemblages; (ii) feeding and functional traits of assemblages; (iii) the main factors influencing those aspects, (iv) the relationship between polychaete assemblages richness and Cladocora colony size, and estimate richness. Differences were observed between the Adriatic and the Aegean Seas, in terms of richness, species composition and relative proportion of the dominant feeding guild (filter feeders most abundant in the Aegean and carnivores in the Adriatic) and motility mode (sessile most abundant in the Aegean and motile in the Adriatic). Conversely, cosmopolitan and Atlanto-Mediterranean species dominated the assemblages in both geographic areas, and the same Species-Area Relation model proved to be effective for richness estimation in both geographic areas. |
Doxa, Chrysa K; Sterioti, Aspasia; Divanach, Pascal; Kentouri, Maroudio Effect of temperature on embryonic development of the marine gastropod Charonia seguenzae (Aradas & Benoit, 1870) Journal Article Journal of Thermal Biology, 100 , pp. 103044, 2021, ISSN: 03064565, (AQUA). @article{doxa_effect_2021, title = {Effect of temperature on embryonic development of the marine gastropod Charonia seguenzae (Aradas & Benoit, 1870)}, author = {Chrysa K Doxa and Aspasia Sterioti and Pascal Divanach and Maroudio Kentouri}, url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0306456521002126}, doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2021.103044}, issn = {03064565}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-17}, journal = {Journal of Thermal Biology}, volume = {100}, pages = {103044}, note = {AQUA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Printzi, Alice; Fragkoulis, Stefanos; Dimitriadi, Anastasia; Keklikoglou, Kleoniki; Arvanitidis, Christos; Witten, Eckhard P; Koumoundouros, George Exercise-induced lordosis in zebrafish Danio rerio (Hamilton, 1822) Journal Article Journal of Fish Biology, 98 (4), pp. 987–994, 2021, ISSN: 0022-1112, 1095-8649, (BIODIV). @article{printzi_exercise-induced_2021, title = {Exercise-induced lordosis in zebrafish Danio rerio (Hamilton, 1822)}, author = {Alice Printzi and Stefanos Fragkoulis and Anastasia Dimitriadi and Kleoniki Keklikoglou and Christos Arvanitidis and Eckhard P Witten and George Koumoundouros}, url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jfb.14240}, doi = {10.1111/jfb.14240}, issn = {0022-1112, 1095-8649}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-17}, journal = {Journal of Fish Biology}, volume = {98}, number = {4}, pages = {987--994}, note = {BIODIV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Krick, Madoka Vera; Desmarais, Erick; Samaras, Athanasios; Guéret, Elise; Dimitroglou, Arkadios; Pavlidis, Michalis; Tsigenopoulos, Costas; Guinand, Bruno Family-effects in the epigenomic response of red blood cells to a challenge test in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax, L.) Journal Article BMC Genomics, 22 (1), pp. 111, 2021, ISSN: 1471-2164. @article{krick_family-effects_2021, title = {Family-effects in the epigenomic response of red blood cells to a challenge test in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax, L.)}, author = {Madoka Vera Krick and Erick Desmarais and Athanasios Samaras and Elise Guéret and Arkadios Dimitroglou and Michalis Pavlidis and Costas Tsigenopoulos and Bruno Guinand}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Krick-2021_Family-effects-in-sb-BMG-Genomics-14.pdf https://bmcgenomics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12864-021-07420-9}, doi = {10.1186/s12864-021-07420-9}, issn = {1471-2164}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-02-24}, journal = {BMC Genomics}, volume = {22}, number = {1}, pages = {111}, abstract = {Abstract Background In fish, minimally invasive blood sampling is widely used to monitor physiological stress with blood plasma biomarkers. As fish blood cells are nucleated, they might be a source a potential new markers derived from ‘omics technologies. We modified the epiGBS (epiGenotyping By Sequencing) technique to explore changes in genome-wide cytosine methylation in the red blood cells (RBCs) of challenged European sea bass ( Dicentrarchus labrax ), a species widely studied in both natural and farmed environments. Results We retrieved 501,108,033 sequencing reads after trimming, with a mean mapping efficiency of 73.0% (unique best hits). Minor changes in RBC methylome appeared to manifest after the challenge test and a family-effect was detected. Only fifty-seven differentially methylated cytosines (DMCs) close to 51 distinct genes distributed on 17 of 24 linkage groups (LGs) were detected between RBCs of pre- and post-challenge individuals. Thirty-seven of these genes were previously reported as differentially expressed in the brain of zebrafish, most of them involved in stress coping differences. While further investigation remains necessary, few DMC-related genes associated to the Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, a protein that favors stress adaptation and fear memory, appear relevant to integrate a centrally produced stress response in RBCs. Conclusion Our modified epiGBS protocol was powerful to analyze patterns of cytosine methylation in RBCs of D. labrax and to evaluate the impact of a challenge using minimally invasive blood samples . This study is the first approximation to identify epigenetic biomarkers of exposure to stress in fish.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Abstract Background In fish, minimally invasive blood sampling is widely used to monitor physiological stress with blood plasma biomarkers. As fish blood cells are nucleated, they might be a source a potential new markers derived from ‘omics technologies. We modified the epiGBS (epiGenotyping By Sequencing) technique to explore changes in genome-wide cytosine methylation in the red blood cells (RBCs) of challenged European sea bass ( Dicentrarchus labrax ), a species widely studied in both natural and farmed environments. Results We retrieved 501,108,033 sequencing reads after trimming, with a mean mapping efficiency of 73.0% (unique best hits). Minor changes in RBC methylome appeared to manifest after the challenge test and a family-effect was detected. Only fifty-seven differentially methylated cytosines (DMCs) close to 51 distinct genes distributed on 17 of 24 linkage groups (LGs) were detected between RBCs of pre- and post-challenge individuals. Thirty-seven of these genes were previously reported as differentially expressed in the brain of zebrafish, most of them involved in stress coping differences. While further investigation remains necessary, few DMC-related genes associated to the Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, a protein that favors stress adaptation and fear memory, appear relevant to integrate a centrally produced stress response in RBCs. Conclusion Our modified epiGBS protocol was powerful to analyze patterns of cytosine methylation in RBCs of D. labrax and to evaluate the impact of a challenge using minimally invasive blood samples . This study is the first approximation to identify epigenetic biomarkers of exposure to stress in fish. |
Danis, Theodoros; Papadogiannis, Vasileios; Tsakogiannis, Alexandros; Kristoffersen, Jon B; Golani, Daniel; Tsaparis, Dimitris; Sterioti, Aspasia; Kasapidis, Panagiotis; Kotoulas, Georgios; Magoulas, Antonios; Tsigenopoulos, Costas S; Manousaki, Tereza Genome Analysis of Lagocephalus sceleratus: Unraveling the Genomic Landscape of a Successful Invader Journal Article Frontiers in Genetics, 12 , pp. 2481, 2021, ISSN: 1664-8021. @article{danis_genome_2021, title = {Genome Analysis of Lagocephalus sceleratus: Unraveling the Genomic Landscape of a Successful Invader}, author = {Theodoros Danis and Vasileios Papadogiannis and Alexandros Tsakogiannis and Jon B Kristoffersen and Daniel Golani and Dimitris Tsaparis and Aspasia Sterioti and Panagiotis Kasapidis and Georgios Kotoulas and Antonios Magoulas and Costas S Tsigenopoulos and Tereza Manousaki}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2021-Danis-FrontGen-84.pdf https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fgene.2021.790850}, doi = {10.3389/fgene.2021.790850}, issn = {1664-8021}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-12}, journal = {Frontiers in Genetics}, volume = {12}, pages = {2481}, abstract = {The Tetraodontidae family encompasses several species which attract scientific interest in terms of their ecology and evolution. The silver-cheeked toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) is a well-known “invasive sprinter” that has invaded and spread, in less than a decade, throughout the Eastern and part of the Western Mediterranean Sea from the Red Sea through the Suez Canal. In this study, we built and analysed the first near-chromosome level genome assembly of L. sceleratus and explored its evolutionary landscape. Through a phylogenomic analysis, we positioned L. sceleratus closer to T. nigroviridis, compared to other members of the family, while gene family evolution analysis revealed that genes associated with the immune response have experienced rapid expansion, providing a genetic basis for studying how L. sceleratus is able to achieve highly successful colonisation. Moreover, we found that voltage-gated sodium channel (NaV 1.4) mutations previously connected to tetrodotoxin resistance in other pufferfishes are not found in L. sceleratus, highlighting the complex evolution of this trait. The high-quality genome assembly built here is expected to set the ground for future studies on the species biology.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The Tetraodontidae family encompasses several species which attract scientific interest in terms of their ecology and evolution. The silver-cheeked toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) is a well-known “invasive sprinter” that has invaded and spread, in less than a decade, throughout the Eastern and part of the Western Mediterranean Sea from the Red Sea through the Suez Canal. In this study, we built and analysed the first near-chromosome level genome assembly of L. sceleratus and explored its evolutionary landscape. Through a phylogenomic analysis, we positioned L. sceleratus closer to T. nigroviridis, compared to other members of the family, while gene family evolution analysis revealed that genes associated with the immune response have experienced rapid expansion, providing a genetic basis for studying how L. sceleratus is able to achieve highly successful colonisation. Moreover, we found that voltage-gated sodium channel (NaV 1.4) mutations previously connected to tetrodotoxin resistance in other pufferfishes are not found in L. sceleratus, highlighting the complex evolution of this trait. The high-quality genome assembly built here is expected to set the ground for future studies on the species biology. |
Bravakos, Panos; Mandalakis, Manolis; Nomikou, Paraskevi; Anastasiou, Thekla I; Kristoffersen, Jon Bent; Stavroulaki, Melanthia; Kilias, Stephanos; Kotoulas, Georgios; Magoulas, Antonios; Polymenakou, Paraskevi N Genomic adaptation of Pseudomonas strains to acidity and antibiotics in hydrothermal vents at Kolumbo submarine volcano, Greece Journal Article Sci Rep, 11 (1), pp. 1336, 2021, ISSN: 2045-2322. @article{bravakos_genomic_2021, title = {Genomic adaptation of Pseudomonas strains to acidity and antibiotics in hydrothermal vents at Kolumbo submarine volcano, Greece}, author = {Panos Bravakos and Manolis Mandalakis and Paraskevi Nomikou and Thekla I Anastasiou and Jon Bent Kristoffersen and Melanthia Stavroulaki and Stephanos Kilias and Georgios Kotoulas and Antonios Magoulas and Paraskevi N Polymenakou}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Bravakos-SciReport-4.pdf http://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-79359-y}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-020-79359-y}, issn = {2045-2322}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-02-02}, journal = {Sci Rep}, volume = {11}, number = {1}, pages = {1336}, abstract = {Abstract Although the rise of antibiotic and multidrug resistant bacteria is one of the biggest current threats to human health, our understanding of the mechanisms involved in antibiotic resistance selection remains scarce. We performed whole genome sequencing of 21 Pseudomonas strains, previously isolated from an active submarine volcano of Greece, the Kolumbo volcano. Our goal was to identify the genetic basis of the enhanced co-tolerance to antibiotics and acidity of these Pseudomonas strains. Pangenome analysis identified 10,908 Gene Clusters (GCs). It revealed that the numbers of phage-related GCs and sigma factors, which both provide the mechanisms of adaptation to environmental stressors, were much higher in the high tolerant Pseudomonas strains compared to the rest ones. All identified GCs of these strains were associated with antimicrobial and multidrug resistance. The present study provides strong evidence that the CO 2 -rich seawater of the volcano associated with low pH might be a reservoir of microorganisms carrying multidrug efflux-mediated systems and pumps. We, therefore, suggest further studies of other extreme environments (or ecosystems) and their associated physicochemical parameters (or factors) in the rise of antibiotic resistance.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Abstract Although the rise of antibiotic and multidrug resistant bacteria is one of the biggest current threats to human health, our understanding of the mechanisms involved in antibiotic resistance selection remains scarce. We performed whole genome sequencing of 21 Pseudomonas strains, previously isolated from an active submarine volcano of Greece, the Kolumbo volcano. Our goal was to identify the genetic basis of the enhanced co-tolerance to antibiotics and acidity of these Pseudomonas strains. Pangenome analysis identified 10,908 Gene Clusters (GCs). It revealed that the numbers of phage-related GCs and sigma factors, which both provide the mechanisms of adaptation to environmental stressors, were much higher in the high tolerant Pseudomonas strains compared to the rest ones. All identified GCs of these strains were associated with antimicrobial and multidrug resistance. The present study provides strong evidence that the CO 2 -rich seawater of the volcano associated with low pH might be a reservoir of microorganisms carrying multidrug efflux-mediated systems and pumps. We, therefore, suggest further studies of other extreme environments (or ecosystems) and their associated physicochemical parameters (or factors) in the rise of antibiotic resistance. |
Kanellidou, M; Zacharias, S; Pennos, C; Paragkamian, K; Gerovasileiou, V Greece Incollection Didonna, F; Maurano, F (Ed.): SPELEOMEDIT - Mediterranean Speleology - Panoramic view of caves and karst of Mediterranean countries, pp. 107–115, Società Speleologica Italiana, Bologna, Italia, 2021, ISBN: 978-88-89897-21-8. @incollection{kanellidou_greece_2021, title = {Greece}, author = {M Kanellidou and S Zacharias and C Pennos and K Paragkamian and V Gerovasileiou}, editor = {F Didonna and F Maurano}, isbn = {978-88-89897-21-8}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, booktitle = {SPELEOMEDIT - Mediterranean Speleology - Panoramic view of caves and karst of Mediterranean countries}, pages = {107--115}, publisher = {Società Speleologica Italiana}, address = {Bologna, Italia}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {incollection} } |
Papadaki, Maria; Mandalakis, Manolis; Anastasiou, Thekla I; Pouli, Marina; Asderis, Michalis; Katharios, Pantelis; Papandroulakis, Nikos; Mylonas, Constantinos C Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 47 (6), pp. 1777–1792, 2021, ISSN: 1573-5168. @article{papadaki_histological_2021, title = {Histological evaluation of sex differentiation and early sex identification in hatchery-produced greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) reared in sea cages}, author = {Maria Papadaki and Manolis Mandalakis and Thekla I Anastasiou and Marina Pouli and Michalis Asderis and Pantelis Katharios and Nikos Papandroulakis and Constantinos C Mylonas}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-Papadaki-FFB-69-pre-print-1.pdf https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-021-01007-7}, doi = {10.1007/s10695-021-01007-7}, issn = {1573-5168}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-12-04}, journal = {Fish Physiology and Biochemistry}, volume = {47}, number = {6}, pages = {1777--1792}, abstract = {The histological process of gonadal differentiation, together with the endocrine changes of sex steroid hormones and some of their precursors, was studied in hatchery-produced greater amberjack Seriola dumerili from 101 until 408 days post-hatching (dph), with samplings conducted every 50 days. Histological processing showed that sex differentiation began at 101 dph with the formation of the ovarian cavity in females, while the presumptive males did not yet contain any germ cells in their gonad. At 150 dph, we observed the first germ cells in the developing testes. Sex differentiation in almost all sampled individuals was complete at 408 dph. No size dimorphism was observed between the sexes, and the sex ratio was 1:1, suggesting that there was no influence of early rearing in captivity on sex differentiation. Plasma concentrations of adrenosterone (Ad), androstenedione (Δ4), 11-ketotestosterone (11ΚΤ), testosterone (Τ), estradiol (Ε2), progesterone (P4) and 17,20β-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one (17,20βP) were measured in males and females with the use of liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) to examine their role in the sex differentiation process. From the seven hormones, the only one that exhibited differences between the sexes was 11-KT and the plasma 11-KT concentration was found to be a useful indication of greater amberjack sex. Variations were observed in the mean values of Ad, Δ4, 11-KT, T, P4 and 17,20βP over time in one or both sexes, indicating their involvement in the sex differentiation process.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The histological process of gonadal differentiation, together with the endocrine changes of sex steroid hormones and some of their precursors, was studied in hatchery-produced greater amberjack Seriola dumerili from 101 until 408 days post-hatching (dph), with samplings conducted every 50 days. Histological processing showed that sex differentiation began at 101 dph with the formation of the ovarian cavity in females, while the presumptive males did not yet contain any germ cells in their gonad. At 150 dph, we observed the first germ cells in the developing testes. Sex differentiation in almost all sampled individuals was complete at 408 dph. No size dimorphism was observed between the sexes, and the sex ratio was 1:1, suggesting that there was no influence of early rearing in captivity on sex differentiation. Plasma concentrations of adrenosterone (Ad), androstenedione (Δ4), 11-ketotestosterone (11ΚΤ), testosterone (Τ), estradiol (Ε2), progesterone (P4) and 17,20β-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one (17,20βP) were measured in males and females with the use of liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) to examine their role in the sex differentiation process. From the seven hormones, the only one that exhibited differences between the sexes was 11-KT and the plasma 11-KT concentration was found to be a useful indication of greater amberjack sex. Variations were observed in the mean values of Ad, Δ4, 11-KT, T, P4 and 17,20βP over time in one or both sexes, indicating their involvement in the sex differentiation process. |
Dzyuba, Viktoriya; Cosson, Jacky; Papadaki, Maria; Mylonas, Constantinos C; Steinbach, Christoph; Rodina, Marek; Tučkova, Vladimira; Linhart, Otomar; Shelton, William L; Gela, David; Boryshpolets, Sergii; Dzyuba, Borys Animals, 11 (5), pp. 1417, 2021, ISSN: 2076-2615. @article{dzyuba_influence_2021, title = {Influence of Environmental Temperature and Hormonal Stimulation on the In Vitro Sperm Maturation in Sterlet Acipenser ruthenus in Advance of the Spawning Season}, author = {Viktoriya Dzyuba and Jacky Cosson and Maria Papadaki and Constantinos C Mylonas and Christoph Steinbach and Marek Rodina and Vladimira Tučkova and Otomar Linhart and William L Shelton and David Gela and Sergii Boryshpolets and Borys Dzyuba}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-Dzyuba-Animals-45.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/5/1417}, doi = {10.3390/ani11051417}, issn = {2076-2615}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-06-24}, journal = {Animals}, volume = {11}, number = {5}, pages = {1417}, abstract = {Sturgeon sperm maturation occurs outside the testes during the transit of testicular spermatozoa (TS) through the kidneys and the Wolffian ducts. A method of in vitro TS maturation in sterlet Acipenser ruthenus was used to investigate the effects of temperature and hormonal stimulation of spermiation on the ability of TS to complete this process. Spermatozoa motility parameters after in vitro maturation of testicular sperm, concentrations of sex steroid hormones and testis morphology were studied in three groups of sterlet: (1) after overwintering in ponds (OW), (2) adapted to spawning temperature (ST), and (3) adapted to spawning temperature with hormonal induction of spermiation (ST-HI). Blood plasma concentrations of testosterone, 11-ketotestosterone and 17,20β-dihydroxy-pregnenolone increased significantly after hormonal induction of spermiation (group ST-HI). In all groups, TS were not motile. After in vitro sperm maturation, motility was up to 60% only in group ST-HI. The data suggest that the ability of TS to be matured in vitro was not related to the environmental temperature, while hormonal stimulation of spermiation during the spawning season was an absolute requirement for optimal in vitro maturation.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Sturgeon sperm maturation occurs outside the testes during the transit of testicular spermatozoa (TS) through the kidneys and the Wolffian ducts. A method of in vitro TS maturation in sterlet Acipenser ruthenus was used to investigate the effects of temperature and hormonal stimulation of spermiation on the ability of TS to complete this process. Spermatozoa motility parameters after in vitro maturation of testicular sperm, concentrations of sex steroid hormones and testis morphology were studied in three groups of sterlet: (1) after overwintering in ponds (OW), (2) adapted to spawning temperature (ST), and (3) adapted to spawning temperature with hormonal induction of spermiation (ST-HI). Blood plasma concentrations of testosterone, 11-ketotestosterone and 17,20β-dihydroxy-pregnenolone increased significantly after hormonal induction of spermiation (group ST-HI). In all groups, TS were not motile. After in vitro sperm maturation, motility was up to 60% only in group ST-HI. The data suggest that the ability of TS to be matured in vitro was not related to the environmental temperature, while hormonal stimulation of spermiation during the spawning season was an absolute requirement for optimal in vitro maturation. |
Makridis, Pavlos; Kokou, Fotini; Bournakas, Christos; Papandroulakis, Nikos; Sarropoulou, Elena Microorganisms, 9 (1), pp. 128, 2021, ISSN: 2076-2607. @article{makridis_isolation_2021, title = {Isolation of Phaeobacter sp. from Larvae of Atlantic Bonito (Sarda sarda) in a Mesocosmos Unit, and Its Use for the Rearing of European Seabass Larvae (Dicentrarchus labrax L.)}, author = {Pavlos Makridis and Fotini Kokou and Christos Bournakas and Nikos Papandroulakis and Elena Sarropoulou}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021_2-Makridis-MICROORGANISMS.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/1/128}, doi = {10.3390/microorganisms9010128}, issn = {2076-2607}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-02-02}, journal = {Microorganisms}, volume = {9}, number = {1}, pages = {128}, abstract = {The target of this study was to use indigenous probiotic bacteria in the rearing of seabass larvae. A Phaeobacter sp. strain isolated from bonito yolk-sac larvae (Sarda sarda) and identified by amplification of 16S rDNA showed in vitro inhibition against Vibrio anguillarum. This Phaeobacter sp. strain was used in the rearing of seabass larvae (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) in a large-scale trial. The survival of seabass after 60 days of rearing and the specific growth rate at the late exponential growth phase were significantly higher in the treatment receiving probiotics (p textless 0.05). Microbial community richness as determined by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) showed an increase in bacterial diversity with fish development. Changes associated with the administration of probiotics were observed 11 and 18 days after hatching but were not apparent after probiotic administration stopped. In a small challenge experiment, seabass larvae from probiotic treatment showed increased survival (p textless 0.05) after experimental infection with a mild pathogen (Vibrio harveyi). Overall, our results showed that the use of an indigenous probiotic strain had a beneficial impact on larval rearing in industry-like conditions.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The target of this study was to use indigenous probiotic bacteria in the rearing of seabass larvae. A Phaeobacter sp. strain isolated from bonito yolk-sac larvae (Sarda sarda) and identified by amplification of 16S rDNA showed in vitro inhibition against Vibrio anguillarum. This Phaeobacter sp. strain was used in the rearing of seabass larvae (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) in a large-scale trial. The survival of seabass after 60 days of rearing and the specific growth rate at the late exponential growth phase were significantly higher in the treatment receiving probiotics (p textless 0.05). Microbial community richness as determined by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) showed an increase in bacterial diversity with fish development. Changes associated with the administration of probiotics were observed 11 and 18 days after hatching but were not apparent after probiotic administration stopped. In a small challenge experiment, seabass larvae from probiotic treatment showed increased survival (p textless 0.05) after experimental infection with a mild pathogen (Vibrio harveyi). Overall, our results showed that the use of an indigenous probiotic strain had a beneficial impact on larval rearing in industry-like conditions. |
Christidis, Georgios; Mandalakis, Manolis; Anastasiou, Thekla I; Tserpes, George; Peristeraki, Panagiota; Somarakis, Stylianos Keeping Lagocephalus sceleratus off the Table: Sources of Variation in the Quantity of TTX, TTX Analogues, and Risk of Tetrodotoxication Journal Article Toxins, 13 (12), pp. 896, 2021, ISSN: 2072-6651. @article{christidis_keeping_2021, title = {Keeping Lagocephalus sceleratus off the Table: Sources of Variation in the Quantity of TTX, TTX Analogues, and Risk of Tetrodotoxication}, author = {Georgios Christidis and Manolis Mandalakis and Thekla I Anastasiou and George Tserpes and Panagiota Peristeraki and Stylianos Somarakis}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2021-Christidis-Toxins-87.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/12/896}, doi = {10.3390/toxins13120896}, issn = {2072-6651}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-12}, journal = {Toxins}, volume = {13}, number = {12}, pages = {896}, abstract = {The invasion of the tetrodotoxin (TTX)-bearing silver-cheeked toadfish and potential poisoning due to its consumption (tetrodotoxication) threatens public safety in the Mediterranean Sea. In this study, TTX and TTX analogues of Lagocephalus sceleratus (Gmelin, 1789) were measured using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in fish collected off the island of Crete (Southern Mediterranean). We tested the synergistic effect of a suite of factors potentially affecting toxins’ levels and tetrodotoxication risk using general and generalized linear models, respectively. The type of tissue, geographic origin (Cretan Sea, Libyan Sea), sex, and fish maturity stage were significant predictors of toxin concentrations. Mean TTX was higher in gonads and lower in muscles, higher in the Libyan Sea and in female fish, and lower in juvenile (virgin) fish. The concentration of TTX was also significantly and positively correlated with the concentration of several TTX analogues (4-epiTTX, 4,9-anhydroTTX, 11-deoxyTTX, 5,11/6,11-dideoxyTTX, 5,6,11-trideoxyTTX, 11-norTTX-6-ol). The analysis showed that fish originating from the Libyan Sea had significantly higher probability to cause tetrodotoxication in case of consumption. The variability explained by the models developed in this study was relatively low, indicating that toxin levels are hard to predict and the consumption of L. sceleratus should therefore be avoided.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The invasion of the tetrodotoxin (TTX)-bearing silver-cheeked toadfish and potential poisoning due to its consumption (tetrodotoxication) threatens public safety in the Mediterranean Sea. In this study, TTX and TTX analogues of Lagocephalus sceleratus (Gmelin, 1789) were measured using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in fish collected off the island of Crete (Southern Mediterranean). We tested the synergistic effect of a suite of factors potentially affecting toxins’ levels and tetrodotoxication risk using general and generalized linear models, respectively. The type of tissue, geographic origin (Cretan Sea, Libyan Sea), sex, and fish maturity stage were significant predictors of toxin concentrations. Mean TTX was higher in gonads and lower in muscles, higher in the Libyan Sea and in female fish, and lower in juvenile (virgin) fish. The concentration of TTX was also significantly and positively correlated with the concentration of several TTX analogues (4-epiTTX, 4,9-anhydroTTX, 11-deoxyTTX, 5,11/6,11-dideoxyTTX, 5,6,11-trideoxyTTX, 11-norTTX-6-ol). The analysis showed that fish originating from the Libyan Sea had significantly higher probability to cause tetrodotoxication in case of consumption. The variability explained by the models developed in this study was relatively low, indicating that toxin levels are hard to predict and the consumption of L. sceleratus should therefore be avoided. |
Tsagkatakis, G; Roumpakis, S; Nikolidakis, S; Petra, E; Mantes, A; Kapantagakis, A; Grigorakis, K; Katselis, G; Vlahos, N; Tsakalides, P Knowledge distillation from multispectral Images for fish freshness estimation Journal Article Electronic Imaging, 2021 (12), pp. 27–1–27–7, 2021, ISSN: 2470-1173. @article{tsagkatakis_knowledge_2021, title = {Knowledge distillation from multispectral Images for fish freshness estimation}, author = {G Tsagkatakis and S Roumpakis and S Nikolidakis and E Petra and A Mantes and A Kapantagakis and K Grigorakis and G Katselis and N Vlahos and P Tsakalides}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Tsagkatakis-SIST-51.pdf https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/10.2352/ISSN.2470-1173.2021.12.FAIS-027}, doi = {10.2352/ISSN.2470-1173.2021.12.FAIS-027}, issn = {2470-1173}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-07-26}, journal = {Electronic Imaging}, volume = {2021}, number = {12}, pages = {27--1--27--7}, abstract = {Fish quality is primarily effected by the number of days elapsed since harvesting, while bad storage conditions can also lead to quality degradation similar to the impact time. Existing approaches require laboratory testing, a laborious and timeconsuming process. In this work, we investigate technologies for quantifying fish quality though the development of deep learning models for analyzing imagery of fish. We first demonstrate that such a quantification is possible, to a certain degree, from multispectral images provided a sufficient number of training examples is available. Given that, we explore how knowledge distillation can be utilized for achieving similar fish quality estimation accuracy, but instead of using high-end multispectral imaging systems, using off-the-shelf RGB cameras. Experimental evaluation on individuals from the Mullus Marbatus family demonstrates that the proposed methodology constitutes a valid approach .}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Fish quality is primarily effected by the number of days elapsed since harvesting, while bad storage conditions can also lead to quality degradation similar to the impact time. Existing approaches require laboratory testing, a laborious and timeconsuming process. In this work, we investigate technologies for quantifying fish quality though the development of deep learning models for analyzing imagery of fish. We first demonstrate that such a quantification is possible, to a certain degree, from multispectral images provided a sufficient number of training examples is available. Given that, we explore how knowledge distillation can be utilized for achieving similar fish quality estimation accuracy, but instead of using high-end multispectral imaging systems, using off-the-shelf RGB cameras. Experimental evaluation on individuals from the Mullus Marbatus family demonstrates that the proposed methodology constitutes a valid approach . |
Chatzifotis, Stavros; Gutiérrez, Abraham Gómez; Papadaki, Maria; Caruso, Fabrizio; Sigelaki, Irini; Mylonas, Constantinos C Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 47 (4), pp. 1257–1270, 2021, ISSN: 0920-1742, 1573-5168. @article{chatzifotis_lack_2021, title = {Lack of negative effects of fasting of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) breeders during the spawning period on maternal and egg nutrient composition, fertilization success, and early embryo/larval development}, author = {Stavros Chatzifotis and Abraham Gómez Gutiérrez and Maria Papadaki and Fabrizio Caruso and Irini Sigelaki and Constantinos C Mylonas}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Chatzifotis2021_Article_LackOfNegativeEffectsOfFasting-pre-print-57.pdf https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10695-021-00979-w}, doi = {10.1007/s10695-021-00979-w}, issn = {0920-1742, 1573-5168}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-07-26}, journal = {Fish Physiology and Biochemistry}, volume = {47}, number = {4}, pages = {1257--1270}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Pisera, Andrzej; Gerovasileiou, Vasilis Lithistid Demosponges of Deep-Water Origin in Marine Caves of the North-Eastern Mediterranean Sea Journal Article Frontiers in Marine Science, 8 , 2021, ISSN: 2296-7745. @article{pisera_lithistid_2021, title = {Lithistid Demosponges of Deep-Water Origin in Marine Caves of the North-Eastern Mediterranean Sea}, author = {Andrzej Pisera and Vasilis Gerovasileiou}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Gerovasileiou-Frontiers-in-Marine-Science-11.pdf https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.630900/full}, doi = {10.3389/fmars.2021.630900}, issn = {2296-7745}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-02-05}, journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science}, volume = {8}, abstract = {Desmas-bearing demosponges known as lithistids have heavily silicified skeleton and occur typically in bathyal environments of warm and tropical areas but may be found in certain shallow marine caves. Here we report, for the first time two lithistid species, i.e. Neophrissospongia endoumensis, and N. cf. nana, that were earlier known from Western Mediterranean marine caves, from four marine caves in the Aegean Sea (north-eastern Mediterranean), and their congener N. nolitangere from deep waters (ca. 300 m) of the same ecoregion. All marine caves, and sections within these caves, where lithistids occur, have freshwater springs. We interpret this surprising association between lithistids and freshwater input by elevated concentration of silica in water in cave sections where such springs occur, being 8–11 times higher in comparison with shallow water outside caves, and comparable to that of deep waters, that promoted lithistids’ development. One of the studied caves harbored an abundant population of N. endoumensis which formed large masses. The age estimation of these lithistids, based on known growth rate of related deep-water sponges, suggest that they could be 769–909 years old in the case of the largest specimen observed, about 100 cm large. These sponges could have colonized the caves from adjacent deep-water areas not earlier than 7,000–3,000 years ago, after the last glaciation, because earlier they were emerged. High variability of spicules, especially microscleres, and underdevelopment of megascleres may be related to silicic acid concentration.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Desmas-bearing demosponges known as lithistids have heavily silicified skeleton and occur typically in bathyal environments of warm and tropical areas but may be found in certain shallow marine caves. Here we report, for the first time two lithistid species, i.e. Neophrissospongia endoumensis, and N. cf. nana, that were earlier known from Western Mediterranean marine caves, from four marine caves in the Aegean Sea (north-eastern Mediterranean), and their congener N. nolitangere from deep waters (ca. 300 m) of the same ecoregion. All marine caves, and sections within these caves, where lithistids occur, have freshwater springs. We interpret this surprising association between lithistids and freshwater input by elevated concentration of silica in water in cave sections where such springs occur, being 8–11 times higher in comparison with shallow water outside caves, and comparable to that of deep waters, that promoted lithistids’ development. One of the studied caves harbored an abundant population of N. endoumensis which formed large masses. The age estimation of these lithistids, based on known growth rate of related deep-water sponges, suggest that they could be 769–909 years old in the case of the largest specimen observed, about 100 cm large. These sponges could have colonized the caves from adjacent deep-water areas not earlier than 7,000–3,000 years ago, after the last glaciation, because earlier they were emerged. High variability of spicules, especially microscleres, and underdevelopment of megascleres may be related to silicic acid concentration. |
Koulouri, Panayota; Giannoulaki, Marianna; Machias, Athanasios; Dounas, Costas Ksibi, Mohamed; Ghorbal, Achraf; Chakraborty, Sudip; Chaminé, Helder I; Barbieri, Maurizio; Guerriero, Giulia; Hentati, Olfa; Negm, Abdelazim; Lehmann, Anthony; Römbke, Jörg; Duarte, Armando Costa; Xoplaki, Elena; Khélifi, Nabil; Colinet, Gilles; Dias, João Miguel; Gargouri, Imed; Hullebusch, Eric Van D; Cabrero, Benigno Sánchez; Ferlisi, Settimio; Tizaoui, Chedly; Kallel, Amjad; Rtimi, Sami; Panda, Sandeep; Michaud, Philippe; Sahu, Jaya Narayana; Seffen, Mongi; Naddeo, Vincenzo (Ed.): Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (2nd Edition), pp. 2197–2201, Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2021, ISBN: 978-3-030-51209-5 978-3-030-51210-1, (BIODIV). @incollection{ksibi_measures_2021, title = {Measures for the Protection and Sustainable Exploitation of Marine Biological Resources in an Oligotrophic Fishing Ground (Crete Island, Greece, E. Mediterranean)}, author = {Panayota Koulouri and Marianna Giannoulaki and Athanasios Machias and Costas Dounas}, editor = {Mohamed Ksibi and Achraf Ghorbal and Sudip Chakraborty and Helder I Chaminé and Maurizio Barbieri and Giulia Guerriero and Olfa Hentati and Abdelazim Negm and Anthony Lehmann and Jörg Römbke and Armando Costa Duarte and Elena Xoplaki and Nabil Khélifi and Gilles Colinet and João Miguel Dias and Imed Gargouri and Eric D Van Hullebusch and Benigno Sánchez Cabrero and Settimio Ferlisi and Chedly Tizaoui and Amjad Kallel and Sami Rtimi and Sandeep Panda and Philippe Michaud and Jaya Narayana Sahu and Mongi Seffen and Vincenzo Naddeo}, url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-030-51210-1_344}, isbn = {978-3-030-51209-5 978-3-030-51210-1}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-17}, booktitle = {Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (2nd Edition)}, pages = {2197--2201}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Cham}, note = {BIODIV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {incollection} } |
Gerovasileiou, Vasilis; Bianchi, Carlo Nike Mediterranean Marine Caves: A Synthesis of Current Knowledge Incollection Oceanography and Marine Biology, pp. 1–87, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2021, ISBN: 9781003138846. @incollection{hawkins_mediterranean_2021, title = {Mediterranean Marine Caves: A Synthesis of Current Knowledge}, author = {Vasilis Gerovasileiou and Carlo Nike Bianchi}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-Gerovasileiou-OMBAR-72-1.pdf https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003138846/chapters/10.1201/9781003138846-1}, doi = {10.1201/9781003138846-1}, isbn = {9781003138846}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-11-24}, booktitle = {Oceanography and Marine Biology}, pages = {1--87}, publisher = {CRC Press}, address = {Boca Raton}, edition = {1}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {incollection} } |
Nousias, Orestis; Montesanto, Federica Metagenomic profiling of host-associated bacteria from 8 datasets of the red alga Porphyra purpurea with MetaPhlAn3 Journal Article Marine Genomics, 59 , pp. 100866, 2021, ISSN: 18747787. @article{nousias_metagenomic_2021, title = {Metagenomic profiling of host-associated bacteria from 8 datasets of the red alga Porphyra purpurea with MetaPhlAn3}, author = {Orestis Nousias and Federica Montesanto}, url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1874778721000325}, doi = {10.1016/j.margen.2021.100866}, issn = {18747787}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-12}, journal = {Marine Genomics}, volume = {59}, pages = {100866}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Nousias, Orestis; Montesanto, Federica Metagenomic profiling of host-associated bacteria from 8 datasets of the red alga Porphyra purpurea with MetaPhlAn3 Journal Article Marine Genomics, 59 , pp. 100866, 2021, ISSN: 18747787, (BIODIV). @article{nousias_metagenomic_2021b, title = {Metagenomic profiling of host-associated bacteria from 8 datasets of the red alga Porphyra purpurea with MetaPhlAn3}, author = {Orestis Nousias and Federica Montesanto}, url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1874778721000325}, doi = {10.1016/j.margen.2021.100866}, issn = {18747787}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-17}, journal = {Marine Genomics}, volume = {59}, pages = {100866}, note = {BIODIV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Chatzinikolaou, Eva; Keklikoglou, Kleoniki; Grigoriou, Panagiotis; Arvanitidis, Christos Micro-CT image gallery visually presenting the effects of ocean warming and acidification on marine gastropod shells Journal Article Biodiversity Data Journal, 9 , pp. e75358, 2021, ISSN: 1314-2828. @article{chatzinikolaou_micro-ct_2021b, title = {Micro-CT image gallery visually presenting the effects of ocean warming and acidification on marine gastropod shells}, author = {Eva Chatzinikolaou and Kleoniki Keklikoglou and Panagiotis Grigoriou and Christos Arvanitidis}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2021-Chatzinikolaou-BDJ-81.pdf https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/75358/}, doi = {10.3897/BDJ.9.e75358}, issn = {1314-2828}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-12}, journal = {Biodiversity Data Journal}, volume = {9}, pages = {e75358}, abstract = {Digitisation of specimens (e.g. zoological, botanical) can provide access to advanced morphological and anatomical information and promote new research opportunities. The micro-CT technology may support the development of "virtual museums" or "virtual laboratories" where digital 3D imaging data are shared widely and freely. There is currently a lack of universal standards concerning the publication and curation of micro-CT datasets.The aim of the current project was to create a virtual gallery with micro-CT scans of individuals of the marine gastropod Hexaplex trunculus, which were maintained under a combination of increased temperature and low pH conditions, thus simulating future climate change scenarios. The 3D volume-rendering models created were used to visualise the structure properties of the gastropods shells. Finally, the 3D analysis performed on the micro-CT scans was used to investigate potential changes in the shell properties of the gastropods. The derived micro-CT 3D images were annotated with detailed metadata and can be interactively displayed and manipulated using online tools through the micro-CT virtual laboratory, which was developed under the LifeWatchGreece Research Infrastructure for the dissemination of virtual image galleries collection supporting the principles of FAIR data.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Digitisation of specimens (e.g. zoological, botanical) can provide access to advanced morphological and anatomical information and promote new research opportunities. The micro-CT technology may support the development of "virtual museums" or "virtual laboratories" where digital 3D imaging data are shared widely and freely. There is currently a lack of universal standards concerning the publication and curation of micro-CT datasets.The aim of the current project was to create a virtual gallery with micro-CT scans of individuals of the marine gastropod Hexaplex trunculus, which were maintained under a combination of increased temperature and low pH conditions, thus simulating future climate change scenarios. The 3D volume-rendering models created were used to visualise the structure properties of the gastropods shells. Finally, the 3D analysis performed on the micro-CT scans was used to investigate potential changes in the shell properties of the gastropods. The derived micro-CT 3D images were annotated with detailed metadata and can be interactively displayed and manipulated using online tools through the micro-CT virtual laboratory, which was developed under the LifeWatchGreece Research Infrastructure for the dissemination of virtual image galleries collection supporting the principles of FAIR data. |
Chatzinikolaou, Eva; Keklikoglou, Kleoniki; Grigoriou, Panos Morphological Properties of Gastropod Shells in a Warmer and More Acidic Future Ocean Using 3D Micro-Computed Tomography Journal Article Frontiers in Marine Science, 8 , 2021, ISSN: 2296-7745. @article{chatzinikolaou_morphological_2021, title = {Morphological Properties of Gastropod Shells in a Warmer and More Acidic Future Ocean Using 3D Micro-Computed Tomography}, author = {Eva Chatzinikolaou and Kleoniki Keklikoglou and Panos Grigoriou}, url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.645660/full https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-Chatzinikolaou-Frontiers-34.pdf}, doi = {10.3389/fmars.2021.645660}, issn = {2296-7745}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-05-10}, journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science}, volume = {8}, abstract = {The increased absorption of atmospheric CO2 by the ocean reduces pH and affects the carbonate chemistry of seawater, thus interfering with the shell formation processes of marine calcifiers. The present study aims to examine the effects of ocean acidification and warming on the shell morphological properties of two intertidal gastropod species, Nassarius nitidus and Columbella rustica. The experimental treatments lasted for 3 months and combined a temperature increase of 3 °C and a pH reduction of 0.3 units. The selected treatments reflected the high emissions (RCP 8.5) “business as usual” scenario of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change models for eastern Mediterranean. The morphological and architectural properties of the shell, such as density, thickness and porosity were examined using 3D micro-computed tomography, which is a technique giving the advantage of calculating values for the total shell (not only at specific points) and at the same time leaving the shells intact. Nassarius nitidus had a lower shell density and thickness and a higher porosity when the pH was reduced at ambient temperature, but the combination of reduced pH and increased temperature did not have a noticeable effect in comparison to the control. The shell of Columbella rustica was less dense, thinner and more porous under acidic and warm conditions, but when the temperature was increased under ambient pH the shells were thicker and denser than the control. Under low pH and ambient temperature, shells showed no differences compared to the control. The vulnerability of calcareous shells to ocean acidification and warming appears to be variable among species. Plasticity of shell building organisms as an acclimation action towards a continuously changing marine environment needs to be further investigated focusing on species or shell region specific adaptation mechanisms.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The increased absorption of atmospheric CO2 by the ocean reduces pH and affects the carbonate chemistry of seawater, thus interfering with the shell formation processes of marine calcifiers. The present study aims to examine the effects of ocean acidification and warming on the shell morphological properties of two intertidal gastropod species, Nassarius nitidus and Columbella rustica. The experimental treatments lasted for 3 months and combined a temperature increase of 3 °C and a pH reduction of 0.3 units. The selected treatments reflected the high emissions (RCP 8.5) “business as usual” scenario of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change models for eastern Mediterranean. The morphological and architectural properties of the shell, such as density, thickness and porosity were examined using 3D micro-computed tomography, which is a technique giving the advantage of calculating values for the total shell (not only at specific points) and at the same time leaving the shells intact. Nassarius nitidus had a lower shell density and thickness and a higher porosity when the pH was reduced at ambient temperature, but the combination of reduced pH and increased temperature did not have a noticeable effect in comparison to the control. The shell of Columbella rustica was less dense, thinner and more porous under acidic and warm conditions, but when the temperature was increased under ambient pH the shells were thicker and denser than the control. Under low pH and ambient temperature, shells showed no differences compared to the control. The vulnerability of calcareous shells to ocean acidification and warming appears to be variable among species. Plasticity of shell building organisms as an acclimation action towards a continuously changing marine environment needs to be further investigated focusing on species or shell region specific adaptation mechanisms. |
Fioravanti, Maria Letizia; Gustinelli, Andrea; Rigos, George; Buchmann, Kurt; Caffara, Monica; Pascual, Santiago; Pardo, Miguel Ángel Negligible risk of zoonotic anisakid nematodes in farmed fish from European mariculture, 2016 to 2018 Journal Article Eurosurveillance, 26 (2), 2021, ISSN: 1560-7917. @article{fioravanti_negligible_2021, title = {Negligible risk of zoonotic anisakid nematodes in farmed fish from European mariculture, 2016 to 2018}, author = {Maria Letizia Fioravanti and Andrea Gustinelli and George Rigos and Kurt Buchmann and Monica Caffara and Santiago Pascual and Miguel Ángel Pardo}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Fioravanti-Eurosurv-5.pdf https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.2.1900717}, doi = {10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.2.1900717}, issn = {1560-7917}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-02-02}, journal = {Eurosurveillance}, volume = {26}, number = {2}, abstract = {Background The increasing demand for raw or undercooked fish products, supplied by both aquaculture and fisheries, raises concerns about the transmission risk to humans of zoonotic fish parasites. This has led to the current European Union (EU) Regulation No 1276/2011 amending Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and mandating a freezing treatment of such products. Zoonotic parasites, particularly anisakid larvae, have been well documented in wild fish. Data on their presence in European aquaculture products, however, are still scarce, except for Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar ), where the zoonotic risk was assessed as negligible, exempting it from freezing treatment. Aim To evaluate the zoonotic Anisakidae parasite risk in European farmed marine fish other than Atlantic salmon. Methods From 2016 to 2018 an observational parasitological survey was undertaken on 6,549 farmed fish including 2,753 gilthead seabream ( Sparus aurata ), 2,761 European seabass ( Dicentrarchus labrax ) and 1,035 turbot ( Scophthalmus maximus ) from 14 farms in Italy, Spain and Greece. Furthermore, 200 rainbow trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss ) sea-caged in Denmark, as well as 352 seabream and 290 seabass imported in Italy and Spain from other countries were examined. Fish were subjected to visual inspection and candling. Fresh visceral organs/fillet samples were artificially digested or UV pressed and visually examined for zoonotic anisakid larvae. Results No zoonotic parasites were found in any of the fish investigated. Conclusions The risk linked to zoonotic Anisakidae in the examined fish species from European mariculture appears negligible. This study laid the groundwork for considerations to amend the current EU regulation.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Background The increasing demand for raw or undercooked fish products, supplied by both aquaculture and fisheries, raises concerns about the transmission risk to humans of zoonotic fish parasites. This has led to the current European Union (EU) Regulation No 1276/2011 amending Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and mandating a freezing treatment of such products. Zoonotic parasites, particularly anisakid larvae, have been well documented in wild fish. Data on their presence in European aquaculture products, however, are still scarce, except for Atlantic salmon ( Salmo salar ), where the zoonotic risk was assessed as negligible, exempting it from freezing treatment. Aim To evaluate the zoonotic Anisakidae parasite risk in European farmed marine fish other than Atlantic salmon. Methods From 2016 to 2018 an observational parasitological survey was undertaken on 6,549 farmed fish including 2,753 gilthead seabream ( Sparus aurata ), 2,761 European seabass ( Dicentrarchus labrax ) and 1,035 turbot ( Scophthalmus maximus ) from 14 farms in Italy, Spain and Greece. Furthermore, 200 rainbow trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss ) sea-caged in Denmark, as well as 352 seabream and 290 seabass imported in Italy and Spain from other countries were examined. Fish were subjected to visual inspection and candling. Fresh visceral organs/fillet samples were artificially digested or UV pressed and visually examined for zoonotic anisakid larvae. Results No zoonotic parasites were found in any of the fish investigated. Conclusions The risk linked to zoonotic Anisakidae in the examined fish species from European mariculture appears negligible. This study laid the groundwork for considerations to amend the current EU regulation. |
Digenis, Markos; Ragkousis, Michail; Vasileiadou, Katerina; Gerovasileiou, Vasilis; Katsanevakis, Stelios New records of the Indo-Pacific shrimp Urocaridella pulchella Yokeş & Galil, 2006 from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea Journal Article BIR, 10 (2), pp. 295–303, 2021, ISSN: 22421300. @article{digenis_new_2021, title = {New records of the Indo-Pacific shrimp Urocaridella pulchella Yokeş & Galil, 2006 from the Eastern Mediterranean Sea}, author = {Markos Digenis and Michail Ragkousis and Katerina Vasileiadou and Vasilis Gerovasileiou and Stelios Katsanevakis}, url = {https://www.reabic.net/journals/bir/2021/Issue2.aspx https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-Digenis-BioInvasions-Records-35.pdf}, doi = {10.3391/bir.2021.10.2.07}, issn = {22421300}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-05-10}, journal = {BIR}, volume = {10}, number = {2}, pages = {295--303}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Publications
2021 |
The Development of Bacteriophage Resistance in Vibrio alginolyticus Depends on a Complex Metabolic Adaptation Strategy Journal Article Viruses, 13 (4), pp. 656, 2021. |
Hydrobiologia, 848 (5), pp. 1163–1176, 2021, ISSN: 0018-8158, 1573-5117. |
The Essentials of Marine Biotechnology Journal Article Front. Mar. Sci., 8 , pp. 629629, 2021, ISSN: 2296-7745. |
Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 250 , pp. 107148, 2021, ISSN: 02727714. |
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