Publications by authors named "Ana Cecilia R DE Albergaria-Barbosa"

The Brazil-Malvinas Confluence (BMC) is a significant biological frontier where distinct currents meet, fostering optimal conditions for phytoplankton development. In this study we tested the hypothesis that eddys promote an increase in phytoplankton biomass at the Brazil-Malvinas Confluence (BMC), altering species diversity. Phytoplankton were collected with Niskin bottles and nutrient concentrations assessed at two depths (Surface and Deep Chlorophyll Maximum Layer - DCML) in areas outside and under the influence of Cold-Core (CCE) and Warm-Core (WCE) Eddies.

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  • Untreated sewage increases nutrient levels and alters ecosystem functions, affecting the nitrogen isotopic signature (δN) in seagrasses.
  • Urbanization on Itaparica Island has led to minimal sewage treatment, risking further population growth and sewage input.
  • A study showed δN values in seagrass (Halodule wrightii) vary with urbanization, indicating potential anthropogenic pressure that could harm seagrass ecosystems despite some positive correlation with growth.
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