Charybdis japonica, a large invasive portunid, has been recorded in New Zealand since its
detection in the Waitematā Harbour in 2000. In this study, the distribution, invasion history …

Patterns and processes of species diversification in the oceans are still not fully understood.
Traditionally, studies have been using the pelagic larval duration (PLD) to explain the …

Portunus segnis (Forskål, 1775) is the representative species of the Portunus pelagicus
(Linnaeus, 1758) complex described as inhabiting the Arabian Gulf. It represents one of the …

Three regions along the Brazilian coast characterized by the occurrence of contrasting
natural phenomena, such as upwellings and continental input, were surveyed to determine …

The life cycle of the crab Callinectes danae is estuarine-dependent, and studies on aspects
of their biology should also cover marine areas. The present study investigated the sexual …

Shrimp trawl fisheries constitute a major threat to continental shelves' biodiversity, given
their profound impact on benthic communities. We investigated the composition of an …

This study aimed at analysing the population structure and reproductive aspects of
Callinectes ornatus present in the bycatch of shrimp fisheries off Sergipe (northeastern …

This study investigated the temporal abundance, periods of reproduction and recruitment,
gonad sexual maturity, and population structure of the swimming crab Achelous spinimanus …

The spatio-temporal distribution of Achelous spinimanus demographic groups (juveniles,
and adult males and females) and its relation with environmental factors was analyzed in the …

Blue swimming crab fishery in Salemo Island, Spermonde Archipelago, indicates
overfishing. To ensure the sustainability of the blue swimming crab fishery, conservation …