Merge pull request #216 from OceanParcels/adding-Papagiannopoulos-paper

Adding Papagiannopoulos paper

Author: erikvansebille

src/data/papers-citing-parcels.ts

@@ -2537,4 +2537,14 @@ export const papersCitingParcels: Paper[] = [
     abstract:
       'Typical physical oceanography fieldwork involves boarding a research vessel and traveling to the open ocean for periods of up to several weeks. Such scientific research expeditions are expensive, time-consuming, logistically challenging, and therefore are not very accessible. We present design-based research about an alternative: a virtual fieldwork experience using the new VirtualShip Python package and accompanying lesson materials. Data are collected in two graduate courses using qualitative and quantitative methods, and include interviews, surveys, and grading rubrics to investigate students’ learning outcomes and learning experience. We find that the virtual fieldwork was highly engaging, and students report on enhanced self-efficacy and knowledge. We conclude that student involvement and learning were boosted by using the Virtual Ship Classroom as an authentic learning environment.',
   },
+  {
+    title:
+      'Phytoplankton phenology paradox in an isolated tropical lagoon of the northern Red Sea',
+    published_info: 'Scientific Reports, 15, 32997',
+    authors:
+      'Papagiannopoulos, N, S Langodan, G Krokos, JR Nadimpalli, D Guo, P Zhan, DE Raitsos, I Hoteit (2025)',
+    doi: 'https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-17907-0',
+    abstract:
+      'Coastal lagoons are shallow water bodies connected through narrow inlets, and their varying hydrographic conditions lead to distinct ecological characteristics providing important ecosystem services. Sharma is a restricted coastal lagoon (150 km2) surrounded by pristine coral reefs in the northern Red Sea (NRS), and it holds significant value as it is part of Saudi Arabias NEOM ongoing gigaproject. Previous research revealed a remarkable anomalous phytoplankton seasonality within the lagoon compared to the rest of the NRS waters, with the lagoon exhibiting a late summer peak, opposite to the winter/spring peak in open waters. Here we aim to identify the physical mechanisms driving this phytoplankton phenology paradox and support informed decision-making for the lagoon’s future. To investigate the driving mechanism of phytoplankton phenology inside the lagoon, we utilised regionally-tuned satellite chlorophyll-a data (Sentinel-3 OLCI), in situ cruise measurements, and outputs from a high-resolution numerical model (Delft3D). We reveal several hydrodynamic differences between winter and summer that collectively alter stratification strength and nutrient availability within the lagoon due to its enclosed nature. Tidal oscillations modulate lagoon exchange, with seasonal density differences altering stratification and mixing. In summer, this density difference diminishes, and flood tides can induce mixing, especially during the day. Additionally, diurnal heat fluxes, particularly the summer nighttime heat loss from evaporation, enhance vertical mixing and ultimately nutrient availability. Following our findings, we provide recommendations to the NEOM project stakeholders targeting to sustain Sharmas ecosystem services by maintaining this natural phytoplankton phenology paradox.',
+  },
 ]