All Outputs (57)

Establishment of a coastal fish in the Azores : recent colonisation or sudden expansion of an ancient relict population? (2015)
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expansion of an ancient relict population?. Heredity, 115, 527-537. https://doi.org/10.1038/hdy.2015.55

The processes and time scales associated with ocean-wide changes in the distribution of marine species have intrigued biologists since Darwin’s earliest insights into biogeography. The Azores, a mid-Atlantic volcanic archipelago located more than 1... Read More about Establishment of a coastal fish in the Azores : recent colonisation or sudden expansion of an ancient relict population?.

Three-dimensional post-glacial expansion and diversification of an exploited oceanic fish (2015)
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Shum, P., Pampoulie, C., Kristinsson, K., & Mariani, S. (2015). Three-dimensional post-glacial expansion and diversification of an exploited oceanic fish. Molecular Ecology, 24(14), 3652-3667. https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.13262

Vertical divergence in marine organisms is being increasingly documented, yet much remains to be done to understand the role of depth in the context of phylogeographic reconstruction and the identification of management units. An ideal study system... Read More about Three-dimensional post-glacial expansion and diversification of an exploited oceanic fish.

Towards a balanced view of pike in Ireland: a reply to Ensing [Letter] (2015)
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Pedreschi, D., Mariani, S., & Hawkins, B. (2015). Towards a balanced view of pike in Ireland: a reply to Ensing [Letter]. Journal of Biogeography, 42(3), 607-609. https://doi.org/10.1111/jbi.12472

n our recent study of the population genetics of pike (Esox lucius) in Ireland (Pedreschi et al., Journal of Biogeography, 41, 548-560), we reported the existence of two main demographic units and showed that these may correspond to two independent a... Read More about Towards a balanced view of pike in Ireland: a reply to Ensing [Letter].

Spatio-temporal variability in the population structure in North-east Atlantic stocks of horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) (2015)
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Bozano, M., Mariani, S., Barratt, C., Sacchi, C., Boufana, B., & Coscia, I. (2015). Spatio-temporal variability in the population structure in North-east Atlantic stocks of horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus). Biology and Environment, 115B(3), 211-220. https://doi.org/10.3318/BIOE.2015.20

The long-term sustainability of fish stocks is dependent upon the identification of biologically meaningful demographic boundaries and, subsequently, appropriate assessment figures and management strategies. In the case of the horse mackerel, Trachur... Read More about Spatio-temporal variability in the population structure in North-east Atlantic stocks of horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus).

Host size constrains growth patterns in both female and male Ceratothoa italica, a mouth-dwelling isopod (2014)
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Pawluk, R., Ciampoli, M., & Mariani, S. (2014). Host size constrains growth patterns in both female and male Ceratothoa italica, a mouth-dwelling isopod. Marine and Freshwater Research, 66(4), 381. https://doi.org/10.1071/MF14125

Host–parasite associations are among the primary drivers of evolutionary diversification, and hold considerable importance for understanding ecological equilibria. In particular, crustacean ectoparasites are typically associated with many fish famili... Read More about Host size constrains growth patterns in both female and male Ceratothoa italica, a mouth-dwelling isopod.

Divergence by depth in an oceanic fish (2014)
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Shum, P., Pampoulie, C., Sacchi, C., & Mariani, S. (2014). Divergence by depth in an oceanic fish. PeerJ, 2, e525. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.525

Despite the striking physical and environmental gradients associated with depth variation in the oceans, relatively little is known about their impact on population diversification, adaptation and speciation. Changes in light associated with increasi... Read More about Divergence by depth in an oceanic fish.

Ocean-scale connectivity and life cycle reconstruction in a deep-sea fish (2014)
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Longmore, C., Trueman, C., Neat, F., Jorde, P., Knutsen, H., Stefanni, S., …Mariani, S. (2014). Ocean-scale connectivity and life cycle reconstruction in a deep-sea fish. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 71(9), 1312-1323. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2013-0343

As human exploration and harvesting moves to the high seas, ecological understanding of the deep sea has become a priority, especially in those commercially exploited species whose life cycle, habitat use, and demographic structure remain poorly unde... Read More about Ocean-scale connectivity and life cycle reconstruction in a deep-sea fish.

Current methods for seafood authenticity testing in Europe : is there a need for harmonisation? (2014)
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Griffiths, A., Sotelo, C., Mendes, R., Pérez-Martín, R., Schröder, U., Shorten, M., …Mariani, S. (2014). Current methods for seafood authenticity testing in Europe : is there a need for harmonisation?. Food Control, 45, 95-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2014.04.020

Mislabelling of food products has recently received a great deal of public scrutiny, but it remains unclear exactly what methods are being utilised in laboratories testing the authenticity of foods. In order to gain insight into the specific area o... Read More about Current methods for seafood authenticity testing in Europe : is there a need for harmonisation?.

Mass media influence and the regulation of illegal practices in the seafood market (2014)
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Mariani, S., Ellis, J., O'Reilly, A., Bréchon, A., Sacchi, C., & Miller, D. (2014). Mass media influence and the regulation of illegal practices in the seafood market. Conservation Letters, 7(5), 478-483. https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.12085

Following media exposure on the issue of seafood mislabeling in Ireland, results of repeated forensic testing of cod product labeling suggest that media attention played an important role in determining significant improvements in the supermarket ret... Read More about Mass media influence and the regulation of illegal practices in the seafood market.

Multiple paternity in the starry smooth-hound shark Mustelus asterias (Carcharhiniformes: Triakidae) (2013)
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Farrell, E., O'Sullivan, N., Sacchi, C., & Mariani, S. (2014). Multiple paternity in the starry smooth-hound shark Mustelus asterias (Carcharhiniformes: Triakidae). Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 111(1), 119-125. https://doi.org/10.1111/bij.12179

Multiple paternity was investigated in the starry smooth-hound shark, Mustelus asterias Cloquet, 1821. Analysis of 12 pregnant females and their embryos, at four microsatellite loci, showed that at least 58% carried multiply-sired litters. Paternal s... Read More about Multiple paternity in the starry smooth-hound shark Mustelus asterias (Carcharhiniformes: Triakidae).

Genetic structure of pike (Esox lucius) reveals a complex and previously unrecognized colonization history of Ireland (2013)
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Pedreschi, D., Kelly-Quinn, M., Caffrey, J., O'Grady, M., & Mariani, S. (2014). Genetic structure of pike (Esox lucius) reveals a complex and previously unrecognized colonization history of Ireland. Journal of Biogeography, 41(3), 548-560. https://doi.org/10.1111/jbi.12220

Aim: We investigated genetic variation of Irish pike populations and their relationship with European outgroups, in order to elucidate the origin of this species to the island, which is largely assumed to have occurred as a human-mediated introductio... Read More about Genetic structure of pike (Esox lucius) reveals a complex and previously unrecognized colonization history of Ireland.

Seafood mislabelling : comparisons of two western European case studies assist in defining influencing factors, mechanisms and motives (2011)
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Miller, D., Jessel, A., & Mariani, S. (2011). Seafood mislabelling : comparisons of two western European case studies assist in defining influencing factors, mechanisms and motives. Fish and Fisheries, 13(3), 345-358. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-2979.2011.00426.x

The global seafood industry, influenced by consumer demand, is closely linked to the global fishing industry, which determines the variety of fish available for consumption. The recently revealed issue of seafood mislabelling threatens to weaken this... Read More about Seafood mislabelling : comparisons of two western European case studies assist in defining influencing factors, mechanisms and motives.

Smoke, mirrors, and mislabeled cod : poor transparency in the European seafood industry (2010)
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Miller, D., & Mariani, S. (2010). Smoke, mirrors, and mislabeled cod : poor transparency in the European seafood industry. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 8(10), 517-521. https://doi.org/10.1890/090212

Accurate seafood labels can play a role in encouraging sustainable fisheries operation, by helping consumers to correctly identify the origins of seafood products, and thereby allowing them to make informed, responsible purchasing decisions. Yet, the... Read More about Smoke, mirrors, and mislabeled cod : poor transparency in the European seafood industry.

Sex change and the genetic structure of marine fish populations (2009)
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Chopelet, J., Waples, R., & Mariani, S. (2009). Sex change and the genetic structure of marine fish populations. Fish and Fisheries, 10(3), 329-343. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-2979.2009.00329.x

The interaction between environmental forces and dispersal characteristics is largely responsible for the patterns of population structure in marine fish. Yet, crucial gaps in knowledge on life-histories and the relative contributions of numerous e... Read More about Sex change and the genetic structure of marine fish populations.

Shark-dust: high-throughput DNA sequencing of processing residues unveils widespread trade in threatened sharks and rays
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Prasetyo, A., Murray, J., Kurniawan, M., Guimaraes Sales, N., McDevitt, A., & Mariani, S. (in press). Shark-dust: high-throughput DNA sequencing of processing residues unveils widespread trade in threatened sharks and rays. bioRxiv, https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.12.16.520728

Illegal fishing, unregulated bycatch, and market demand for certain products (e.g. fins) are largely responsible for the rapid global decline of shark and ray populations. Controlling trade of endangered species remains difficult due to product varie... Read More about Shark-dust: high-throughput DNA sequencing of processing residues unveils widespread trade in threatened sharks and rays.

DNA barcoding unveils skate (Chondrichthyes: Rajidae) species diversity in ‘ray’ products sold across Ireland and the UK
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Griffiths, A., Miller, D., Egan, A., Fox, J., Greenfield, A., & Mariani, S. DNA barcoding unveils skate (Chondrichthyes: Rajidae) species diversity in ‘ray’ products sold across Ireland and the UK. PeerJ, 1, e129. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.129

Skates are widely consumed across the globe, but many large species are subject to considerable concern regarding their conservation and management. Within Europe such issues have recently driven policy changes so that, for the first time, reports... Read More about DNA barcoding unveils skate (Chondrichthyes: Rajidae) species diversity in ‘ray’ products sold across Ireland and the UK.

Preferred habitat and effective population size drive landscape genetic patterns in an endangered species
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Weckworth, B., Musiani, M., DeCesare, N., McDevitt, A., Hebblewhite, M., & Mariani, S. Preferred habitat and effective population size drive landscape genetic patterns in an endangered species. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 280(1769), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2013.1756

Landscape genetics provides a framework for pinpointing environmental features that determine the important exchange of migrants among populations. These studies usually test the significance of environmental variables on gene flow, yet ignore one... Read More about Preferred habitat and effective population size drive landscape genetic patterns in an endangered species.