Assessment of fish trophic ecology in natural environments is imperative to understand
biological and ecological requirements, supporting the management and conservation of …

Rays (superorder Batoidea) are the most diverse group of elasmobranchs, and many are
threatened with extinction. However, there remain areas where research on the ecology of …

The ingestion of plastic marine litter (PML) by sea turtles is widespread and concerning, and
the five species that occur in the southwestern Atlantic–green, loggerhead, olive ridley …

Abstract The Northern Humboldt Current System (NHCS) is one of the most productive seas
due to its coastal upwelling producing a high abundance of zooplankton that supports the …

The aims of the present study were to identify the trophic roles of shark and batoid species in
a tropical marine food web and to examine how ontogenetic dietary changes affect these …

Globally, invasive species cause extensive economic damage and are a major threat to
biodiversity. Generalist species are particularly dangerous invaders, as they can thrive in …

Redfish (Sebastes mentella and S. fasciatus) are back at spectacular record high levels in
the Gulf of St. Lawrence (GSL) and the effects of this massive resurgence on other …

Estuarine food webs are fueled by multiple different primary producers. However, identifying
the relative importance of each producer to consumers is difficult, particularly for fishes that …

Many fish species have moved poleward with ocean warming, and species distribution shifts
can occur because of adult fish movement, or juveniles can recruit to new areas. In the …

Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the greatest causes of native species extinction.
Indeed, they represent a global threat for biodiversity and can also affect the economy and …