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- Deep dive into noninvasive biometrics: A pilot journey using stereo‐video in a public aquariumPublication . Ferreira, Ana Santos; Santos, Simão; Silva, Gonçalo; Baylina, NuriaAccurate collection of biometric data is important for understanding the biology and conservation of marine organisms, including elasmobranch and teleost fish, both in nature and controlled environments where monitoring marine specimens' health is mandatory. Traditional methods involving specimen capture and handling are invasive, stressful, and disruptive. Some techniques like underwater visual census or laser photogrammetry have been used for noninvasive data collection, but they have limitations and biases. The application of stereo‐video photogrammetry through the use of diver‐operated stereo‐video systems (stereo‐DOV) is a noninvasive method that overcomes these challenges, providing highly accurate measurements. It has become popular for species monitoring, studying anthropogenic impacts, and assessing length distributions. However, this technique is still uncommon and barely reported in aquarium settings. This study describes an innovative pilot study targeting multiple species carried out in a Public Aquarium, using a low‐cost house‐made device. The results revealed that measuring more than 100 individuals in approximately 1 day's work is possible. Total and fork lengths were estimated using specific software for 31 teleost and 16 elasmobranch species and compared with real measurements for the available species. Despite technical limitations that must be reviewed for application in future studies that resulted in high root mean square (RMS) values (> 20 mm), differences between methodological approaches revealed a minimal discrepancy (1.37%–5% in large sharks and rays and 1.8%–5.5% in teleost fish). This technique has time and cost requirements, but might represent a major advance in husbandry and in the contribution to conservation that ex situ studies can provide.
- Prolonged exposure to elevated temperature leads to severe thermal stress in the broad-nosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhlePublication . Miranda, Leonor M.; Correia, Miguel; Barraca, Catarina; Baylina, Nuria; Faria, Ana MargaridaChanges in water temperature may have profound effects on phy-siology, metabolism, and fish behaviour. However, much of theexisting research is based on relatively short-term experiments. Inthe context of climate change, where water temperatures areincreasing seasonally, and the frequency and duration of extremeheatwave events are rising, incorporating longer exposure periodswill provide a better understanding of the potential effects ofwarming on marine species. Here, we tested the effects of pro-longed exposure to elevated temperature on broad-nosed pipefish,Syngnathus typhle. Fish were exposed to ambient (20ºC) and high(24ºC) temperatures for a four-month period, during which activitylevels, growth and survival were monitored. Fish under high tem-perature were less active when compared to fish under ambienttemperature, grew less, and survival was dramatically decreased.These findings have significant implications for the long-term sus-tainability of broad-nosed pipefish populations, as the species maystruggle to adapt to future ocean conditions.