@article{fdi:010091873,
  title = {{C}limate-driven shifts in decapod larvae assemblages in a temperate estuary},
  author = {{M}onteiro, {M}. and {P}ardal, {M}. Â. and {A}zeiteiro, {U}. {M}. and {P}ereira, {S}. {C}. and {V}az, {N}. and {P}rimo, {A}. {L}. and {R}amirez-{R}omero, {E}. and {M}olinero, {J}uan-{C}arlos and {M}arques, {S}. {C}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}he study examines the complex impact of climatic patterns, driven by the {N}orth {A}tlantic {O}scillation ({NAO}), on regional climate, hydrology, and sea surface temperatures. {F}ocused on the period from 2003 to 2012, the research specifically investigates the influence of thermal variability on decapod larval communities. {M}onthly zooplanktonic sampling conducted at the {M}ondego {E}stuary, {P}ortugal, entrance over a decade revealed the prevalence of {C}arcinus maenas, {D}iogenes pugilator, and {P}achigrapsus marmoratus larvae. {T}hese assemblages displayed notable interannual and seasonal fluctuations, often corresponding with changes in sea surface temperatures. {S}ignificant system shifts around 2007, instigated by the large-scale {NAO}, led to subsequent modifications








in sea surface temperature and decapod larvae communities' dynamics. {P}ost-2007, there was an upward trajectory in both species' abundance and richness. {P}henologically during the former period, the community exhibited two abundance peaks, with the earlier peak occurring sooner, attributed to heightened temperatures instead of the unique peak exhibited before 2007. {T}he research further elucidated the occurrences of {M}arine {H}eatwaves ({MHW}) in the region, delving into their temporal progression influenced by the {NAO}. {A}lthough water temperature emerged as a crucial factor influencing decapod larvae communities annually and seasonally, the study did not observe discernible impacts of {MHW} events on these communities. {T}hese communities represent essential trophic links and are crucial for the survival success of adult decapods. {G}iven the rapid pace of climate change and increasing temperatures, it is imperative to assess whether these environmental shifts, particularly in thermal conditions, affect these meroplanktonic communities.},
  keywords = {{ATLANTIQUE} ; {PORTUGAL} ; {PENINSULE} {IBERIQUE} ; {ESTUAIRE} {MONDEGO}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{M}arine {E}nvironmental {R}esearch},
  volume = {198},
  numero = {},
  pages = {106526 [12 ]},
  ISSN = {0141-1136},
  year = {2024},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.marenvres.2024.106526},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010091873},
}