Occurrences of aquatic invertebrates in the Antarctic and Subantarctic regions
Citation
Gañán M, Rosenfeld S, Maturana C, Contador T, Rendoll-Cárcamo J, Simoes F, Díaz A, Gerard K, Lopez Z, Brickle P, Saucède T, Aldea C, Cabrol L, Biersma E M, Convey P, Poulin E (2023). Occurrences of aquatic invertebrates in the Antarctic and Subantarctic regions. Version 1.4. Instituto de Biodiversidad de Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/kn5xcg accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-08-17.Description
This database compiles occurrences of different taxa of marine and freshwater invertebrate species recorded from 2008 to 2023 in the Subantarctic regions, including the Magellanic region, the Cape Horn Reserve Biosphere, the sub-Antarctic islands of South Georgia and Kerguelen, the west and east coasts of the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, and the South Orkney Islands. This database is the result of six different research projects:
1. (Metadata ID: marine-invertebrates I): Project Title: Differences in the evolutionary success of three genera of Antarctic Littorinidae: an approach from historical biogeography. Principal investigator: Sebastián Rosenfeld.
2. (Metadata ID: marine-invertebrates II): Project Title: "Filogeografia e historia evolutiva de la especie Neobuccinum eatoni (Mollusca, Neogastropoda) en el océano Austral" and "Cryptic speciation In the Southern ocean: integrating genomics, morphology and species distribution models to elucidate the speciation process of a gastropod group". Principal investigator: Angie Díaz.
3. (Metadata ID: Intertidal-quironomid-I-RBCH): Project Title: Ecophysiology, Morphology and Phylogeography of Insects in the Scotia Arc. Principal investigator: Felipe Simoes.
4. (Metadata ID: freshwater-invertebrates I): Project Title: Benthic macroinvertebrates of temperate, subantarctic streams: the effects of altitudinal zoning and temperature on the phenology of aquatic insects associated to the Róbalo river, Navarino island (55°S), Chile. Principal investigator: Tamara Contador.
5.(Metadata ID: freshwater-invertebrates II): Project Title: Ecological features of subantarctic aquatic insects: integrating approaches to assess southern Chile freshwater biodiversity. Principal investigator: Javier Rendoll.
6. (Metadata ID: Branchinecta-gaini): Project Title: Range changes triggered by global warming in the fairy shrimp branchinecta gaini: new insights. Principal investigator: Claudia Maturana.
Purpose
The Chilean Institute of Biodiversity of Antarctic and Subantarctic Ecosystems (BASE) decided to contribute with the digitalization of historical sampling fieldwork conducted by the authors across Antarctic, Subantarctic, and Magellanic Subantarctic ecoregions. This effort will increase the biodiversity data available for these latitudes and improve our understanding of the magnitude of the potential effects of biodiversity loss.Sampling Description
Study Extent
1. (Metadata ID: marine-invertebrates I): New material was collected from southern South America in Navarino Island. New Antarctic material was collected from the South Shetland Islands, Doumer Island, Palmer Land, Avian Island and some localities in the Weddell Sector under the framework of Antarctic Scientific Expeditions (ECA) 58 and 59 of the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH). Samples from South Georgia were obtained during SAERI expedition in 2021 and Ponant expedition LEGCC120302023. 2. (Metada ID: marine-invertebrates II): Neobuccinum eatoni, Study area: Different provinces of the Antarctic Ocean such as the western sector of the Antarctic Peninsula and the subantarctic islands (Héard and the type locality, Swain's Bay on Kerguelen Island). Collected through autonomous diving. The specimens from the subantarctic islands were obtained within the framework of the PROTEKER project during the French Polar Institute Paul-Emile Victor (IPEV) expedition (2019-2020). Arbacia dufresnii, Study area: Different sectors of the Magellanic Province, Pacific and Atlantic sectors. Collected through autonomous diving. 3. (Metadata ID: Intertidal-quironomid-I-RBCH): Navarino Island is located south of Tierra del Fuego and the Beagle Channel within the Cabo de Hornos Biosphere Reserve. Sampling was carried out on the beaches and bays of the north coast of Navarino Island during the austral spring. 4. (Metadata ID: freshwater-invertebrates I): The study area includes different rivers and lagoons of the CHBR. The CHBR covers all the islands south of the Beagle Channel, as well as the Chilean portion of the island of Tierra del Fuego located south of the highest peaks of the Darwin Cordillera. The study sites are different rivers and lagoons of Navarino Island (Róbalo River, Ukika River, Bronces River, among others), of the Yendegaia National Park in Tierra del Fuego (2 de Mayo River, Caleta Contreras River, etc.) and water bodies of the National Park Cape Horn. 5. (Metadata ID: freshwater-invertebrates II): Navarino Island is located south of Tierra del Fuego and the Beagle Channel within the Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve. Sampling takes place in the Bronces, Róbalo, and Ukika river basins and occurs during the austral summer (January 2020 and 2021) to achieve the highest representativeness and number of adult stages. Specimens are collected from four predetermined elevations, approximately at 150, 260, 380, and 500 meters above sea level, in each river. 6. (Metadata ID: Branchinecta-gaini): In the sub-Antarctic ecoregion we sampled the Magellanic Region, including Brunswick Peninsula (Otway Sound) and Tierra del Fuego, and the sub-Antarctic island South Georgia. Within Antarctica, we sampled west and east coast of Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, and South Orkney Islands.Sampling
1. (Metadata ID: marine-invertebrates I): Samples were collected using two methods: a) manual collection in the intertidal zone, with mollusks being sampled individually, and b) SCUBA diving between 1 and 15 m depth, where substrates (e.g. sediments, macroalgae) were collected. Rock substrates were subsequently scraped to ensure that all species and specimens were collected. Each macroalga sample was placed in a plastic bag. After collection, specimens were kept alive and transported onboard or to the research station. Each sample was then gently agitated to detach the associated fauna. All samples were immediately preserved in ethanol (95%) to be transported to the laboratory. Geographic coordinates were recorded using GPS for each sample location. 2. (Metada ID: marine-invertebrates II): Autonomous diving. 3. (Metadata ID: Intertidal-quironomid-I-RBCH): Field work was carried out along the north coast of Navarino Island, RBCH. During low tide, different bays were visited and searched for T. magellanicus adults which could be easily observed running among the rocks and algae on the beach. When the species was found, the presence record was recorded with a GPS. 4. (Metadata ID: freshwater-invertebrates I): Habitat samples were taken at each site using a Surber net (0.09 m2) with a 243 μm mesh. Each sample was stored in 95% ethanol and transported to the laboratory for processing. A malaise trap was also placed at each site to obtain adult representatives of the organisms needed to help identify them to the lowest possible taxonomic level. Traps were placed in the late afternoon and left out overnight at each site and sampling period. 5. (Metadata ID: freshwater-invertebrates II): For each river and at each elevation, a Malaise trap was installed for 80-90 hours. The captured individuals were then transferred to containers containing 90% ethanol for transportation to the laboratory, where they were subsequently identified. 6. (Metadata ID: Branchinecta-gaini): Collections took place from the shoreline, scooping individuals from the water column of lakes, ponds and small pools using a zooplankton net at locations across sub-Antarctic islands (South Georgia), and maritime Antarctic (i.e. islands at the west side of Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands and Signy Island). Samples were immediately preserved in ethanol (99%). GPS positions were recorded for each sample location.Quality Control
Records lacking precise geographic location (coordinates) were assigned georeferences by identification from the description (e.g. lakes names) of the reported collection locality included in the relevant metadata.Method steps
- The step-by-step methodology details of each project can be obtained from their respective researchers through the provided contact information (email).
Additional info
This database will be linked to a datapaper publish in the topical collection “Antarctic and Southern Ocean biodiversity” in the open-access Pensoft “Biodiversity Data Journal”Taxonomic Coverages
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Geographic Coverages
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Contacts
Melisa Gañánoriginator
position: Researcher, PhD (c)
Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad de Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE), Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos (CHIC), Núcleo Milenio de Salmónidos Australes Invasores, FEHM-Lab-Departamento de Biologia Evolutiva, Ecología y Ciencias Ambientales (UB) y Institut de Recerca de la Biodiversitat de la Universidad de Barcelona (UB)
O'Higgins 310
Puerto Williams
Magallanes
CL
email: melisa.ganan@umag.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6411-9295
Sebastián Rosenfeld
originator
position: Assistant Professor
Universidad de Magallanes, Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad Antártica y Subantártica (BASE)
Las Palmeras 3425
Santiago
7800024
Metropolitana
CL
email: sebastian.rosenfeld@umag.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4363-8018
Claudia Maturana
originator
position: Postdoctorate researcher
Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad de Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE), Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos (CHIC)
Las Palmeras 3425
Santiago
Metropolitana
CL
email: claudiamaturana@uchile.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4427-8093
Tamara Contador
originator
position: Associated Researcher
Universidad de Magallanes, Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad en Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE), Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos (CHIC), Núcleo Milenio de Salmónidos Australes Invasores (INVASAL)
O'Higgins 310
Puerto Williams
Magallanes
CL
email: tamara.contador@umag.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0250-9877
Javier Rendoll-Cárcamo
originator
position: Researcher
Universidad de Magallanes, Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad en Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE)
O'Higgins 310
Puerto Williams
Magallanes
CL
email: javier.rendoll@umag.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1928-0914
Felipe Simoes
originator
position: Project Analyst
Plazi GmbH
Porto Alegre
Rio Grande do Sul
BR
email: flsimoes28@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1218-2839
Angie Díaz
originator
position: Assistant Professor
Universidad de Concepción, Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad en Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE)
Barrio Universitario s/n
Concepción
CL
email: angiediaz@udec.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4944-588X
Melisa Gañán
metadata author
position: Researcher, PhD (c)
Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad de Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE), Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos (CHIC), Núcleo Milenio de Salmónidos Australes Invasores, FEHM-Lab-Departamento de Biologia Evolutiva, Ecología y Ciencias Ambientales (UB) y Institut de Recerca de la Biodiversitat de la Universidad de Barcelona (UB)
O'Higgins 310
Puerto Williams
Magallanes
CL
email: melisa.ganan@umag.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6411-9295
Sebastián Rosenfeld
metadata author
position: Assistant Professor
Universidad de Magallanes, Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad Antártica y Subantártica (BASE)
Las Palmeras 3425
Santiago
7800024
Metropolitana
CL
email: sebastian.rosenfeld@umag.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4363-8018
Claudia Maturana
metadata author
position: Postdoctorate researcher
Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad de Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE), Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos (CHIC)
Las Palmeras 3425
Santiago
Metropolitana
CL
email: claudiamaturana@uchile.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4427-8093
Javier Rendoll-Cárcamo
metadata author
position: Researcher
Universidad de Magallanes, Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad en Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE)
O'Higgins 310
Puerto Williams
Magallanes
CL
email: javier.rendoll@umag.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1928-0914
Felipe Simoes
metadata author
position: Project Analyst
Plazi GmbH
Porto Alegre
Rio Grande do Sul
BR
email: flsimoes28@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1218-2839
Angie Díaz
metadata author
position: Assistant Professor
Universidad de Concepción, Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad en Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE)
Barrio Universitario s/n
Concepción
CL
email: angiediaz@udec.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4944-588X
Karin Gerard
metadata author
position: Associate researcher
Universidad de Magallanes | Instituto de Biodiversidad de Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE)
Av. Pdte. Manuel Bulnes 01855
Punta Arenas
email: karin.gerard@umag.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0596-1348
Zambra Lopez
metadata author
position: Researcher
Universidad de Chile
Las Palmeras 3425
Santiago
Metropolitana
CL
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8851-3190
Paul Brickle
metadata author
position: Executive Director
South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI)
Stanley
FK
email: PBrickle@saeri.ac.fk
userId: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul-Brickle
Thomas Saucède
metadata author
position: Associate Professor
Université de Bourgogne
Dijon
Dijon
FR
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6056-4447
Cristian Aldea
metadata author
position: Profesor Asociado
Universidad de Magallanes
v. Pdte. Manuel Bulnes 01855
Punta Arenas
Magallanes
CL
email: cristian.aldea@umag.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4473-6509
Léa Cabrol
metadata author
position: Researcher
IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement)
163 avenue de Luminy
13009 Marseille
FR
email: lea.cabrol@mio.osupytheas.fr
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0417-2021
Elisabeth M. Biersma
metadata author
position: postdoctoral researcher
Natural History Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen University
Øster Farimagsgade 5, Building 7, 1st, 7.1.34b
Copenhagen
DK-1353
Sjælland
DK
email: elisabeth.biersma@snm.ku.dk
Peter Convey
metadata author
position: Professor
British Antarctic Survey (BAS), Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad en Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE), Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos (CHIC), Department of Zoology University of Johannesburg
Natural Environment Research Council, High Cross, Madingley Road
Cambridge
CB3 0ET
GB
email: pcon@bas.ac.uk
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8497-9903
Elie Poulin
metadata author
position: Assistant Researcher
Universidad de Chile, Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad de Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE), Instituto de Ecología y Biodiversidad (IEB)
Las Palmeras 3425
Santiago
Metropolitana
CL
email: epoulin@uchile.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7736-0969
Tamara Contador
content provider
position: Associated Researcher
Universidad de Magallanes, Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad en Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE), Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos (CHIC), Núcleo Milenio de Salmónidos Australes Invasores (INVASAL)
O'Higgins 310
Puerto Williams
Magallanes
CL
email: tamara.contador@umag.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0250-9877
Peter Convey
content provider
position: Professor
British Antarctic Survey (BAS), Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad en Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE), Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos (CHIC), Department of Zoology University of Johannesburg
Natural Environment Research Council, High Cross, Madingley Road
Cambridge
CB3 0ET
GB
email: pcon@bas.ac.uk
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8497-9903
Elie Poulin
content provider
position: Assistant Researcher
Universidad de Chile, Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad de Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE), Instituto de Ecología y Biodiversidad (IEB)
Las Palmeras 3425
Santiago
Metropolitana
CL
email: epoulin@uchile.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7736-0969
Claudia Maturana
administrative point of contact
position: Postdoctorate Researcher
Instituto Milenio de Biodiversidad de Ecosistemas Antárticos y Subantárticos (BASE), Centro Internacional Cabo de Hornos (CHIC)
Las Palmeras 3425
Santiago
7800024
Metropolitana
CL
email: claudiamaturana@uchile.cl
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4427-8093