Publications by authors named "Tepoerau Mai"
The present study examines the taxonomy of sponge specimens with unique chemistry collectively known as Fascaplysinopsis reticulata (Hentschel, 1912). Examination of Hentschels original species upon which the genus Fascaplysinopsis Bergquist, 1980 was based in conjunction with a comparison with recent Indo-west Pacific collections, using morphological and molecular analyses (ITS and 28S rDNA), revealed extensive variation. Fascaplysinopsis reticulata was found to be a species complex comprising the genus Fascaplysinopsis, as well as two new genera: Skolosachlys gen.
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- Algal toxins are a significant risk to human and coastal health in New Caledonia, with first-time detections of various toxins in local seawater and shellfish.
- Toxins such as okadaic acid and azaspiracid-2 were found at higher levels in summer, while shellfish displayed a more complex toxin profile, indicating diverse contamination.
- Some detected toxins, like PnTX-G, were close to safety limits, suggesting potential risks for consumers and exportation of shellfish from the region.