Publications

Here you will find all my research papers and other publications

Zooplankton Dynamics at the Northern Boundary of the Canary Current Upwelling System (NW Iberian Peninsula). Prospects From Updated Time Series in the ‘Ría de Vigo’ and Adjacent Shelf

This study reviews research on zooplankton dynamics in NW Iberian waters (1997–2017), focusing on their relationship with environmental variability and their potential as ecosystem status indicators. Seasonal and interannual zooplankton variations at different organizational levels were analyzed, linking them to meteorological and hydrographic drivers in the Ría de Vigo and the adjacent shelf.
Publication
Zooplancton dynamics
Plankton ecology
Time series analysis
Community diversity
Dec 1, 2024
Enrique Nogueira García, Gerardo Casas, Fernando Rayón Viña, Esther Velasco Senovilla, Ana Miranda

Flotsam, an overlooked vector of alien dispersal from ports

The study suggests that marine litter, surprisingly hosting a diverse range of species, may facilitate the spread of invasive species across different marine environments in the Bay of Gijon.
Publication
Marine litter
Non-indigenous species
Species dispersal
Community diversity
Jul 1, 2022
Fernando Rayón Viña, Sara Fernández, Aitor Ibabe Arrieta, Alba Ardura Gutierrez, Marlene Bartolomé, Yaisel Juan Borrell Pichs, Eduardo Dopico, Mónica González, Laura Miralles, Horacio J. Montes, Trinidad Pérez, Noemí Rodríguez, Eva García Vázquez

Public awareness of beach litter and alien invasions: Implications for early detection and management

The research indicates that improving environmental awareness, especially among students, is crucial to address the interconnected issues of littering, invasive species, and coastal degradation in the Bay of Biscay.
Publication
Coastal degradation
Invasive alien species
Litter deposition
Social perception
Awareness
Mar 1, 2022
Fernando Rayón Viña, Sara Fernández Rodríguez, Aitor Ibabe Arrieta, Eduardo Dopico, Eva García Vázquez

Temperature-dependent growth and sexuality of the ciguatoxin producer dinoflagellate Gambierdiscus spp. in cultures established from the Canary Islands

The study indicates that Gambierdiscus species growth varies with temperature, with G. australes showing the broadest temperature tolerance, suggesting temperature influences their distribution and sexual reproduction may be a response to temperature extremes.
Publication
Gambierdiscus
Ciguatera poisoning
Benthic dinoflagellates
Harmful algae
Sexuality
Climate change
Dec 1, 2021
Isabel Ramilo, Fernando Rayón Viña, Rosa Isabel Figueroa, Ángeles Cuadrado, Isabel Bravo

Sustainable Sea: A board game for engaging students in sustainable fisheries management

“Sustainable Sea,” an educational strategy game, effectively enhanced students’ understanding of sustainable fishing practices in Asturias, Spain, with a notable impact on bachelor’s degree students.
Publication
Sustainable Development
Climate Change
Serious Game
Jun 11, 2021
Fernando Rayón Viña, Marina Parrondo Lombardía, Yaisel Juan Borrell Pichs, Laura Miralles

Maritime ports and beach management as sources of coastal macro-, meso-, and microplastic pollution

The study reveals that managing beach services and controlling maritime activities are key to reducing plastic pollution on the Asturian coast.
Publication
Environmental Monitoring
Microplastics
Plastics
Spain
Waste Products
Water Pollutants
Chemical
Jun 1, 2021
Paula Masiá Lillo, Alba Ardura Gutierrez, Mario Gaitán, Steve Gerber, Fernando Rayón Viña, Eva García Vázquez

Environmental DNA from plastic and textile marine litter detects exotic and nuisance species nearby ports

The research found that textile debris in the ocean is more likely to carry invasive species than plastic, with DNA analysis of litter from Asturias beaches showing species distribution influenced by proximity to ports.
Research
Beached litter
Plastics
ALDFG
Awareness
Perception
Jun 1, 2020
Aitor Ibabe Arrieta, Fernando Rayón Viña, Jose Luis Martinez, Eva García Vázquez

Marine litter and public involvement in beach cleaning: Disentangling perception and awareness among adults and children, Bay of Biscay, Spain

The study suggests that beach cleanups by locals can enhance awareness and correct misconceptions about litter sources, despite existing perception gaps between volunteers and non-volunteers, and among different age groups.
Research
Marine litter
Beach clean-up
Volunteering
Awareness
Perception
Age
Apr 1, 2019
Fernando Rayón Viña, Laura Miralles, Sara Fernández Rodríguez, Eduardo Dopico, Eva García Vázquez

Marine litter in south Bay of Biscay: Local differences in beach littering are associated with citizen perception and awareness

The study analyzes litter on nine Bay of Biscay beaches, revealing plastic as the predominant waste, and finds that public awareness and cleanup actions vary by gender and beach visitation frequency, aiding targeted anti-litter campaigns.
Research
Beached litter
Plastics
ALDFG
Awareness
Perception
Jun 1, 2018
Fernando Rayón Viña, Laura Miralles, Marta Gómez Agengo, Eduardo Dopico, Eva García Vázquez

Alert calling in port areas: Marine litter as possible secondary dispersal vector for hitchhiking invasive species

Publication found that plastic debris, including ropes, can transport non-indigenous species (NIS), and monitoring biota on marine litter could aid in NIS detection.
Research
Plastic bottles
Fishing gear
Non-indigenous species
Cantabrian coast
Barcoding
Apr 1, 2018
Laura Miralles, Marta Gómez Agengo, Fernando Rayón Viña, Greta Gyraitė, Eva García Vázquez
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