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Book Reference Report often years of Mollusca collection in Icelandic waters by the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute
Over a period of 10 years (October 2013 - March 2022) sampling effort was operated by the Fisheries and Benthic scientists of the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) to keep molluscs specimens collected as by-catch when trawling during fish stock assessment around Iceland. These trawls were primarily made during deep-sea surveys (autumn campaign), as well as on shallower fishing grounds north-west of Iceland (March campaign). Some campaigns in May for stock evaluation of lobster (Nephrops norvegicusj and in August for flat fish surveys also contributed with samples. The size of the mesh of the trawls allowed mainly collection of macro-molluscs. Smaller molluscs (<10 mm) were collected in the stomach and gut of captured fish, mainly haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinusj and long rough dab (Hippoglossoides platessoidesj. By-catches from different origins (stones, shell debris, ghost fishing nets, sponges, corals, seaweeds, kelp holdfast, sweep ups) were photographed and analysed to isolate eventual hidden molluscs. The state of the sampled molluscs, alive or dead (empty shells), is reported in all cases. The link to the website is: https://www.hafogvatn.is/is/midlun/utgafa/haf-og-vatnarannsoknir/report-of-ten-years-of-mollusca-collection-in-icelandic-waters-by-the-marine-and-freshwater-research-institute-hv-2024-06
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2024
Article Reference Addendum to the revision of the genus Dorysthenes (subgenus Paraphrus) Thomson, 1861, with the description of the female of Dorysthenes pilisternum Drumont & Ripaille, 2023 (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Prioninae, Prionini)
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2024
Article Reference Description of a new species from Thailand belonging to the genus Sarmydus Pascoe (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Prioninae) (8th contribution to the study of genus Sarmydus Pascoe, 1867)
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2025
Techreport Reference Plan de recherche pour le Plan d’Aménagement et de Gestion 2024- 2034: Parc National de la Kibira
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2024 OA
Article Reference Antibodies against medically relevant arthropod-borne viruses in the ubiquitous African rodent Mastomys natalensis
Author summary One of the main causes of zoonotic related human morbidity and mortality is the transmission of arthropod-borne viruses such as dengue virus, Yellow Fever virus, and chikungunya virus. These viruses cannot only infect humans but also livestock, pets, and wildlife, though our understanding of their non-human hosts remains limited. Rodents are thought to be an important host for these viruses because they can be abundant, often live near humans, and some are already known to be viral hosts. However, research has focused mostly on non-human primates, neglecting other potential wild hosts. To address this gap, we have developed a high-throughput antibody test to screen rodent blood against 15 different arboviruses. Our findings reveal that Mastomys natalensis, a common African rodent species, carries antibodies that (cross-)react against these viruses. We hypothesize that immunologically naïve juveniles may drive transmission, particularly during population outbreaks. These outbreaks coincide with environmental conditions that are favorable for mosquitoes, thus increasing the risk of spillover to humans, livestock, and wildlife. Understanding the role of rodents in arbovirus transmission dynamics is crucial for mitigating zoonotic disease risks.
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2023
Article Reference Hydrodynamic alterations induced by floating solar structures co-located with an offshore wind farm
Floating photovoltaic installations (FPV) are among the promising emerging marine renewable energy systems contributing to future global energy transition strategies. FPVs can be integrated within existing offshore wind farms, contributing to more efficient use of marine space. This complementarity has gained increasing attention as a sustainable approach to enhance green energy production while reducing offshore grid infrastructure costs, particularly in the North Sea. This study presents a first assessment to quantify the mid- and far-field hydrodynamic effects of FPVs (elevated design) deployed within an existing offshore wind farm (OWF) in the Belgian part of the North Sea. A subgrid-scale parameterization was adopted into the 3D hydrodynamic model COHERENS to assess impacts on four key hydrodynamic metrics: surface irradiance reduction due to shading, changes in current velocity fields, turbulent kinetic energy production, and variations in current-induced bottom shear stress. Four scenarios were compared: a baseline without structures, a scenario with only offshore wind turbines and two combined wind and photovoltaic configurations (sparse and dense). At farm scale, simulations showed small effects of FPV shading on sea surface temperature (< 0.1°C), but significant reductions in current speed, increased turbulent kinetic energy mainly beneath the floaters, and a noticeable impact on bottom shear stress. This hydrodynamic modeling study constitutes a first step toward a comprehensive environmental impact assessment of FPVs, particularly in relation to their biogeochemical effects on the water column and benthic habitats. The findings provide valuable insights to support sustainable marine spatial planning, environmental assessments, and industrial design strategies in the North Sea and beyond.
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2025 OA
Article Reference Integrative Taxonomy of a New Thyropygus Pocock, 1894 Species from Thailand (Diplopoda: Spirostreptida: Harpagophoridae)
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2025
Article Reference A New Thai Millipede Species of the Genus Coxobolellus Pimvichai, Enghoff, Panha & Backeljau, 2020 (Diplopoda: Spirobolida: Pseudospirobolellidae)
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2025
Webpublished Reference Building the road to a One Health strategy on zoonotic diseaseprevention – Prevention at source in selected high risks activities
Cited as: The interministerial Belgian PREZODE Expert Group Published as: Recommendations for policy-makers memorandum, 67 pp.
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2025
Article Reference Observations on the reproductive biology of Laurentophryne parkeri (Laurent, 1950) based on the holotype
Located in Library / RBINS Staff Publications 2017