The triterpene squalene is a natural compound that has demonstrated an extraordinary
diversity of uses in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries. Emboldened …

Relational values (RV) are values that arise from a relationship with nature, encompassing a
sense of place, feelings of well-being (mental and physical health), and cultural, community …

Marine protected areas (MPA s) are increasingly advocated for the conservation and
management of sharks and rays. However, substantial uncertainty remains regarding which …

Sharks are among the oldest residents of the planet, they possess a unique value as top
predators and constitute irreplaceable elements of marine ecosystems. Unfortunately …

Long-term and locally-based public education programs are essential in supporting
conservation initiatives for horseshoe crab protection, particularly in Asia, where their …

Policies to conserve sharks have generally struggled to gain broad public support.
Ecotourism programs have been suggested as a way to promote support for conservation by …

Squalene is a natural triterpenoid and a biosynthetic precursor of steroids and hopanoids in
microorganisms, plants, humans, and other animals. Squalene has exceptional properties …

As history shows, and contrary to modern western society's feelings, sharks were once
respected and worshipped. Sensationalized media coverage negatively impacts the public's …

Overharvesting Asian horseshoe crabs for food is a primary threat to their populations. In the
present study, 451 residents were interviewed from the northern Beibu Gulf, the coastal area …

Identifying sources of variability in public perceptions and attitudes toward sharks can assist
managers and conservationists with developing effective strategies to raise awareness and …