The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas Valenciennes, 1839) is a large, primarily coastally
distributed shark famous for its ability to penetrate far into freshwater bodies in tropical …

A general northward shift in marine species distributions has been observed in the western
North Atlantic Ocean, which may have significant ecological consequences. Large coastal …

In coastal ecosystems, top predators are exposed to a wide variety of nutrient and
contaminant sources due to the diversity of trophic webs within inshore marine habitats …

Interspecific interactions can play an essential role in shaping wildlife populations and
communities. To date, assessments of interspecific interactions, and more specifically …

Nitrogen stable isotopes (δ15N) are typically used to estimate trophic position, providing
insight into ecological roles and broader food web structure. Ecological inferences drawn …

Ontogenetic niche shifts are widespread. However, individual differences in size at birth,
morphology, sex, and personalities can cause variability in behavior. As such, inherent inter …

Oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) in the Western Central Pacific have
been overfished and require improved assessment and management to enable planning of …

Recent studies have uncovered mosaic patterns of allometric and isometric growth
underlying ontogenetic shifts in the body form of elasmobranch species (shark and rays). It is …

Nursery areas are critical for the reproductive cycle and biological requirements of Bull
Sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) as they increase the survival of populations. Females tend to …

Many elasmobranch species utilize estuaries as nurseries, parturition areas, and foraging
grounds. Florida's Indian River Lagoon (IRL), an “estuary of national significance,” has …