Persistent declines in sightings of manta and devil rays (Mobulidae) at a global hotspot in southern Mozambique
Mobulid rays are among the most vulnerable of chondrichthyans to overexploitation by
fisheries due to their low population growth rates. In locations where catch data are lacking …
fisheries due to their low population growth rates. In locations where catch data are lacking …
Multi-decade catches of manta rays (Mobula alfredi, M. birostris) from South Africa reveal significant decline
M Carpenter, D Parker, ML Dicken… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Manta rays (Mobula alfredi and M. birostris) are poorly understood in South Africa, despite
their ecological importance and charismatic appeal. This study analyzed a 41-year dataset …
their ecological importance and charismatic appeal. This study analyzed a 41-year dataset …
Persistent transboundary movements of threatened sharks highlight the importance of cooperative management for effective conservation
Migratory sharks play a key ecological role through movements within and among marine
ecosystems, yet many populations are declining. Addressing the decline is especially …
ecosystems, yet many populations are declining. Addressing the decline is especially …
Size at sexual maturity, seasonal variation by maturity stages, and fecundity of the spotted round ray (Urobatis maculatus) and the thorny stingray (Urotrygon rogersi) …
A García‐Rodríguez, J Tovar‐Ávila… - Journal of Fish …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Round rays (family: Urotrygonidae) are commonly caught as by‐catch by shrimp trawl
fisheries in the tropical eastern Pacific (TEP). However, little information on their life history …
fisheries in the tropical eastern Pacific (TEP). However, little information on their life history …
Perceptions regarding the recreational cobia fishery in relation to manta ray conservation
R Braun, J Wester, C Macdonald… - … Marine and Freshwater …, 2024 - ui.adsabs.harvard.edu
Understanding fisheries requires not only traditional modelling approaches but also the
incorporation of local ecological knowledge (LEK) which can provide other types of essential …
incorporation of local ecological knowledge (LEK) which can provide other types of essential …
Killer Whale Predation on a Giant Manta Ray (Mobula birostris), a Sicklefin Devil Ray (Mobula tarapacana) and a Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) in the Southwest …
M Terrapon, SK Venables, A Lokker… - African Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Knowledge of killer whale (Orcinus orca) feeding ecology in tropical waters is scarce. In the
southwest Indian Ocean, opportunistic sightings provide a valuable source of information to …
southwest Indian Ocean, opportunistic sightings provide a valuable source of information to …