The expanding shark fin market has resulted in intensive global shark fishing and with 90%
of teleost fish stocks over-exploited, sharks have become the most lucrative target. As …

Understanding the trophic interactions and the position of species within a foodweb is
crucial if we want to understand the dynamics of marine communities and the impact …

Large pelagic predators occupy high positions in food webs and could control lower trophic
level species by direct and indirect ecological interactions. In this study we aimed to test the …

Planktonic models represent a powerful tool for creating hypotheses and making predictions
about the functioning of marine ecosystems. Their complexity varies according to the …

An analysis of Brazilian marine fisheries catch data covering the years 1978–2000 is
conducted with emphasis on testing for the occurrence of the 'fishing down the marine food …

This article presents a general overview of recreational fisheries in Brazil, with emphasis on
inland fisheries; reports their current needs; and provides directions for future work …

An approach that encompasses the human and natural dimensions of ecosystems is one
that the Wider Caribbean Region knows it must adopt and implement, in order to ensure the …

Background Ecosystem modeling applied to fisheries remains hampered by a lack of local
information. Fishers' knowledge could fill this gap, improving participation in and the …

This study evaluates the ecosystem structure and function of the nearshore reefs in the
Lidao coastal ecosystem of northern China, a region of intensive kelp aquaculture, and …

Intertidal zones shelter a wealth of species and natural resources, provide important
ecological services, and sustain several economic activities in coastal communities …