Andrew K Sweetman
Biographic Data
| ID | 6227677 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Andrew K Sweetman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Andrew K |
| FAMILY NAME | Sweetman |
| SIGNATURE | SWEETMAN A K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Heriot-Watt University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9547-9493 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Species-specific patterns of metal accumulation in deep-sea grenadiers Coryphaenoides armatus and C. yaquinae from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
Deep-sea mining poses serious ecological risks in unique and biodiverse regions like the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean. Sediment disturbance mobilises metals, increasing exposure risks for deep-sea fauna. The lack of baseline data on metal concentrations in megafauna from mining areas limits the robustness of ecological impact assessments. This study quantifies concentrations of Cd, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, and Zn in liver and muscle of…
Persistent organic pollutant accumulation in Pacific abyssal plain sediments and biota
Despite its vast size and ecological and economic importance, the deep sea is among the least understood ecosystems on Earth. While much remains to be discovered, researchers have established that the deep sea is being exposed to numerous anthropogenic factors including chemical pollution. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), defined by their persistence in the environment, bioaccumulation, and toxicity, are continually discharged and transporte…
Influence of mangrove forests on subjective and psychological wellbeing of coastal communities
Mangrove forests possess multiple functions for the environment and society through their valuable ecosystem services. Along with this, the mangrove forests have large and diverse social values, in combination contributing to the health and wellbeing of the surrounding communities. This study aims (i) to assess the benefits of mangrove forests and their impact on subjective and psychological wellbeing of coastal communities and (ii) to understand…
Antarctic ecosystem responses following ice‐shelf collapse and iceberg calving
The calving of A‐68, the 5,800‐km 2 , 1‐trillion‐ton iceberg shed from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in July 2017, is one of over 10 significant ice‐shelf loss events in the past few decades resulting from rapid warming around the Antarctic Peninsula. The rapid thinning, retreat, and collapse of ice shelves along the Antarctic Peninsula are harbingers of warming effects around the entire continent. Ice shelves cover more than 1.5 million km 2 and fringe…
Major impacts of climate change on deep-sea benthic ecosystems
The deep sea encompasses the largest ecosystems on Earth. Although poorly known, deep seafloor ecosystems provide services that are vitally important to the entire ocean and biosphere. Rising atmospheric greenhouse gases are bringing about significant changes in the environmental properties of the ocean realm in terms of water column oxygenation, temperature, pH and food supply, with concomitant impacts on deep-sea ecosystems. Projections suggest…
Antarctic ecosystem responses following ice‐shelf collapse and iceberg calving
The calving of A‐68, the 5,800‐km 2 , 1‐trillion‐ton iceberg shed from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in July 2017, is one of over 10 significant ice‐shelf loss events in the past few decades resulting from rapid warming around the Antarctic Peninsula. The rapid thinning, retreat, and collapse of ice shelves along the Antarctic Peninsula are harbingers of warming effects around the entire continent. Ice shelves cover more than 1.5 million km 2 and fringe…
Major impacts of climate change on deep-sea benthic ecosystems
The deep sea encompasses the largest ecosystems on Earth. Although poorly known, deep seafloor ecosystems provide services that are vitally important to the entire ocean and biosphere. Rising atmospheric greenhouse gases are bringing about significant changes in the environmental properties of the ocean realm in terms of water column oxygenation, temperature, pH and food supply, with concomitant impacts on deep-sea ecosystems. Projections suggest…
Antarctic ecosystem responses following ice‐shelf collapse and iceberg calving
The calving of A‐68, the 5,800‐km 2 , 1‐trillion‐ton iceberg shed from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in July 2017, is one of over 10 significant ice‐shelf loss events in the past few decades resulting from rapid warming around the Antarctic Peninsula. The rapid thinning, retreat, and collapse of ice shelves along the Antarctic Peninsula are harbingers of warming effects around the entire continent. Ice shelves cover more than 1.5 million km 2 and fringe…
Influence of mangrove forests on subjective and psychological wellbeing of coastal communities
Mangrove forests possess multiple functions for the environment and society through their valuable ecosystem services. Along with this, the mangrove forests have large and diverse social values, in combination contributing to the health and wellbeing of the surrounding communities. This study aims (i) to assess the benefits of mangrove forests and their impact on subjective and psychological wellbeing of coastal communities and (ii) to understand…
Persistent organic pollutant accumulation in Pacific abyssal plain sediments and biota
Despite its vast size and ecological and economic importance, the deep sea is among the least understood ecosystems on Earth. While much remains to be discovered, researchers have established that the deep sea is being exposed to numerous anthropogenic factors including chemical pollution. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), defined by their persistence in the environment, bioaccumulation, and toxicity, are continually discharged and transporte…
Species-specific patterns of metal accumulation in deep-sea grenadiers Coryphaenoides armatus and C. yaquinae from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
Deep-sea mining poses serious ecological risks in unique and biodiverse regions like the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean. Sediment disturbance mobilises metals, increasing exposure risks for deep-sea fauna. The lack of baseline data on metal concentrations in megafauna from mining areas limits the robustness of ecological impact assessments. This study quantifies concentrations of Cd, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, and Zn in liver and muscle of…
Ecology (3 works) · Geology (3 works) · Oceanography (3 works) · Abyssal zone (2 works) · Deep sea (2 works) · Ecosystem (2 works) · Environmental Science (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Mercury impact and mitigation studies (2 works) · Sediment (2 works)