Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) were listed as endangered in 1970 under the
Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969, the precursor to the Endangered Species …

The global range of R isso's dolphin G rampus griseus is not well known, and there has
been confusion in the literature as to whether the species has a broad, circumglobal range …

Dugongs and manatees, the only fully aquatic herbivorous mammals, live in the coastal
waters, rivers and lakes of more than 80 subtropical and tropical countries. Symbols of fierce …

Pelagic gillnet (driftnet) fisheries account for some 34% of Indian Ocean tuna catches. We
combined published results from 10 bycatch sampling programmes (1981-2016) in …

Marine mammal mass strandings have occurred for millions of years, but their origins defy
singular explanations. Beyond human causes, mass strandings have been attributed to …

Spatial patterns, potential origins, and ecotoxicological risk of alkylated (APAH)–and parent–
(PPAH) polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were studied in mangrove surface …

A clear understanding of population structure is essential for assessing conservation status
and implementing management strategies. A small, non-migratory population of humpback …

The extreme salinity and temperature fluctuations of the Persian Gulf waters have created
unique marine and coastal ecosystems, with numerous benefits to Iran and neighboring …

Given the reduced freshwater supplies across the world, seawater desalination is one of the
appropriate methods available for producing freshwater. Selecting an optimal location is …

Abstract Indian Ocean humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) are obligate shallow-water
dolphins that occur exclusively in the near-shore waters of the Indian Ocean, from South …