The Mediterranean Sea is a marine biodiversity hot spot. Here we combined an extensive
literature analysis with expert opinions to update publicly available estimates of major taxa …

As marine aquaculture expands around the world, there is increased concern for impacts to
protected species. Documented cases of marine mammal, sea turtle, seabird, and shark …

Abstract Knowledge of aquaculture–environment interactions is essential for the
development of a sustainable aquaculture industry and efficient marine spatial planning …

The ancient Greeks and Romans lived in a world teeming with animals. Animals were
integral to ancient commerce, war, love, literature and art. Inside the city they were found as …

Marine megafauna has always elicited contrasting feelings. In the past, large marine
animals were often depicted as fantastic mythological creatures and dangerous monsters …

The ACCOBAMS Survey Initiative (ASI) is the first synoptic large-scale survey of the entire
ACCOBAMS Area and as such it plays a key role in filling the current gaps in our biological …

The biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea is undergoing important changes. Cetaceans, as
top predators, are an important component of marine ecosystems. The seasonal distribution …

The ecology and status of Risso's dolphins Grampus griseus worldwide are poorly known. In
the Mediterranean Sea, modern field studies of cetaceans only began in the late 1980s and …

ABSTRACT The Pelagos Sanctuary is the largest marine protected area of the
Mediterranean Sea (87 500 km2), and is located in the north‐west part of the basin. The …

Multiple anthropogenic activities can exert adverse effects on marine vulnerable ecological
components and the ecosystem services they provide to human well-being. Emilia …