Merge pull request #166 from OceanParcels/adding-papers-250529

Adding papers 250529

Author: erikvansebille

src/data/papers-citing-parcels.ts

@@ -2342,4 +2342,30 @@ export const papersCitingParcels: Paper[] = [
     abstract:
       'The southern Caribbean Island of Curaçao is abundant in coral reef communities, but they are declining. Land-derived nutrients and pollutants are a potential contributing factor to this decline, since these substances, after entering the ocean, can be transported towards reef sites by ocean currents. To study the movement of the substances and their potential impact on coral reefs, we developed the model SCARIBOS (South CARIBbean Ocean System), with a  resolution, covering the period from April 2020 to March 2024 (excluding spin-up time) to analyse flow patterns within that period in close proximity to Curaçao. SCARIBOS is used as hydrodynamic input for Lagrangian particle tracking analysis with the Parcels framework, where we assess the distribution of positively buoyant substances and explore connectivity within Curaçaos coastlines as well as with the nearby regions of Aruba, Bonaire, the Venezuelan islands, and a portion of the Venezuelan mainland. Results reveal two dominant processes: the northwest-directed Caribbean Current and weaker cyclonic eddies moving in the opposite direction. These flow patterns influence hotspot locations, with higher accumulation of positively buoyant substances occurring during eddy events. Our analysis also highlights increased particle accumulation of land-derived substances in the northwest of Curaçao, corresponding to the prevailing currents. While the focus is on land-derived nutrients and pollutants, this methodology can be extended to study other particle types such as plastic debris and coral larvae, providing valuable insights for marine conservation efforts and environmental management.',
   },
+  {
+    title:
+      'Impact of coastal currents and eddies on particle dispersion in the Baltic Sea: a Lagrangian approach to marine ecosystems',
+    published_info: 'Frontiers in Marine Science, 12',
+    authors: 'Hariri, S, G Väli, HEM Meier (2025)',
+    doi: 'https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2025.1545035',
+    abstract:
+      'This study analyzes the dynamics of coastal currents and eddies in the Baltic Sea, focusing on their role in particle dispersion and ecosystem connectivity. Combining the General Estuarine Transport Model (GETM) and Lagrangian methods, it examines both single and paired particle dynamics, initially deployed in coastal areas of the Baltic Sea, for 2D and 3D simulations. Results show significant variability in transit times as it takes for 3D particles from the eastern coastal zone over 700 days to reach the central Gotland Basin, while those from the western coastal zone arrive 90 days faster. Longer transit times in the eastern coastal areas can influence the distribution of nutrients and pollutants, potentially exacerbating eutrophication, harmful algal blooms, and hypoxic conditions. In contrast, shorter transit times in the western Baltic accelerate dispersal, reducing localized impacts while increasing the spread of contaminants. In addition, (sub-)mesoscale eddies and vertical advection play a key role in particle transport, particularly in the northern Gotland Basin, where complex circulation slows movement and prolongs exposure to nutrients and pollutants. Moreover, relative dispersion analysis shows an initial nonlocal growth regime lasting up to 25 days in 3D but only 4–10 days in 2D, affecting connectivity between marine habitats. The subsequent ballistic regime, lasting 350 days in 2D but only 75 days in 3D, suggests enhanced mixing in 3D, influencing species recruitment and the dispersion of pollutants. 3D simulation results show that, depending on the region, absolute dispersion exhibits ballistic growth for the first 7 days, followed by a transition to a super-diffusion regime before normal diffusion sets in after 70–85 days. Furthermore, particle exit times vary also significantly, with those from the Gulf of Finland taking over 1,300 days to exit the Baltic Sea, compared to less than 700 days for particles from western regions. These findings highlight the role of physical processes such as eddies, coastal currents and mesoscale structures in shaping species dispersal, nutrient cycling, and pollution transport. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and climate adaptation strategies in coastal marine protected areas (MPAs) of the Baltic Sea, particularly as circulation patterns evolve due to climate change.',
+  },
+  {
+    title: 'Passive retention of simulated larvae on coral reefs',
+    published_info: 'Royal Society Open Science, 12',
+    authors:
+      'Greenwood, J, CJ Sun , C Doropoulos , D Thomson , M Baird , J Porobic, S Condie (2025)',
+    doi: 'https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.241708',
+    abstract:
+      'The extent to which local coral populations are self-sustaining through local recruitment has important implications for managing coral reef systems. However, a lack of understanding has led to overly simplistic representation of this phenomenon in coral reef population models. In this study, we simulate the dispersal of artificial larvae from 24 selected individual reefs across the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, over a spawning period in December 2016, to identify key physical factors influencing their retention. We found the dispersal pattern of larvae differed depending on whether they are well mixed throughout the water column and transported by depth-averaged velocity or floating near the surface, with well-mixed populations following more circuitous routes and dispersing more slowly. Retention time (Rt) varies widely between reefs, with most of the variation observed in this study (r2 = 0.90) explained by reef area (A) represented by the empirical power law relationship Rt = 10.34 A0.65, or alternatively by a combination of reef area and mean water depth (h) using the linear relationship Rt = 1.23(A) - 6.38h). The formation of tidal eddies and being situated among closely aggregated reefs are shown to be important factors for larval retention. Simple retention relationships like these have the potential to be incorporated into larval connectivity modelling and reef meta-community modelling where reef area and water depth are known. Further research is needed to determine how different oceanographic conditions and interannual variability will affect these relationships.',
+  },
+  {
+    title: 'Hydrodynamics and water exchange in the Narta Lagoon, Albania',
+    published_info: 'Frontiers in Marine Science, 12',
+    authors: 'Scovenna, M, F De Leo, L Mucerino, M Crivellaro, G Besio (2025)',
+    doi: 'https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2025.1593167',
+    abstract:
+      'The Narta Lagoon, located along the Albanian coastline, is a unique and ecologically rich habitat supporting diverse bird and aquatic species, coastal dune ecosystems, and a valuable floral community. However, the lagoon is particularly vulnerable due to its limited connectivity with the Adriatic Sea, which occurs only through two narrow inlets whose opening is irregular and artificially managed. This restricted exchange, combined with increasing anthropogenic pressures, including planned tourism infrastructure and the presence of a nearby landfill, raises concerns about the lagoon’s environmental health. In this study, we investigate the lagoon’s hydrodynamic circulation and its capacity for water renewal using a combination of field observations and three-dimensional numerical modeling. Results reveal that water exchange is generally weak and predominantly driven by wind forcing, while tidal influence remains negligible. Under certain wind conditions, the lagoon exhibits prolonged stagnation, increasing the risk of water quality degradation and eutrophication. These findings highlight the lagoon’s limited resilience to external stressors and underscore the need for improved water management, regular monitoring, and targeted conservation strategies to safeguard this ecologically significant system.',
+  },
 ]