The largest semi-enclosed basin in the world, the Mediterranean Sea, is characterized by
high biodiversity and heavy human pressure on the coastal system. The Strait of Sicily (SoS) …

Plastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea has been widely reported, but its impact on
biodiversity has not been fully explored. Simultaneous sampling of microplastics (MP) with a …

Sources of data other than those derived from conventional research protocols may
contribute valuable information to fill gaps in knowledge about cetacean occurrences and …

Simple Summary Photo-identification is a non-invasive method of identifying individual
animals from natural markings present on one or more parts of the body. The dorsal fin of a …

Presence‐only data are typical occurrence information used in species distribution
modelling. Data may be originated from different sources, and their integration is a …

The studies on the variation of acoustic communication in different species have provided
insight that genetics, geographic isolation, and adaptation to ecological and social …

Populations of the once common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in Argentina have
precipitously declined throughout the country in the past decades. Unfortunately, local …

Population parameters of poorly marked gregarious species are difficult to estimate. This is
the case for common dolphins (Delphinus sp.), a genus known for its lack of distinctive …

Assessing the distribution of marine apex–predators is pivotal to understanding community
interactions and defining management goals. However, several challenges arise in both …

Abstract The Sardinian and Sicilian Channels are considered hotspots of biodiversity and
key ecological passages between Mediterranean sub-basins, but with significant knowledge …