The trophodynamics of marine top predators: current knowledge, recent advances and challenges
We review present understanding of the spatial and temporal diet variability
(trophodynamics) of a range of pelagic marine top predators, at both early and adult life …
(trophodynamics) of a range of pelagic marine top predators, at both early and adult life …
Distribution of the Order Lampriformes in the Mediterranean Sea with notes on their biology, morphology, and taxonomy
Simple Summary The distribution of teleost fishes is of fundamental importance to
comprehending how these species contribute to the ecological equilibria of marine areas. In …
comprehending how these species contribute to the ecological equilibria of marine areas. In …
Massive consumption of gelatinous plankton by Mediterranean apex predators
Stable isotopes of carbon and nitrogen were used to test the hypothesis that stomach
content analysis has systematically overlooked the consumption of gelatinous zooplankton …
content analysis has systematically overlooked the consumption of gelatinous zooplankton …
[PDF][PDF] Accumulation of mercury, cadmium, lead and arsenic in swordfish and bluefin tuna from the Mediterranean Sea: a comparative study
MM Storelli, R Giacominelli-Stuffler, A Storelli… - Marine pollution …, 2005 - academia.edu
Among the wide range of toxic substances contaminating the aquatic environment, a major
concern has been focused on heavy metals. Mercury, lead, cadmium and arsenic are non …
concern has been focused on heavy metals. Mercury, lead, cadmium and arsenic are non …
Relationships between otolith size and fish size in some mesopelagic and bathypelagic species from the Mediterranean Sea (Strait of Messina, Italy)
The length-weight relationships and the regressions between otolith size (length and width)
and fish length of some mesopelagic and bathypelagic fishes living in the central …
and fish length of some mesopelagic and bathypelagic fishes living in the central …
Feeding habits of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus (L. 1758), in the central Mediterranean Sea (Strait of Messina)
The study of feeding habits of the Atlantic bluefin tuna was carried out in 123 specimens,
ranging from 115 to 222 cm fork length (FL) and collected during spring seasons of 2010 …
ranging from 115 to 222 cm fork length (FL) and collected during spring seasons of 2010 …
Diet of young Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in eastern and western Atlantic foraging grounds
JM Logan, E Rodríguez-Marín, N Goni, S Barreiro… - Marine Biology, 2011 - Springer
Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) are highly migratory predators whose abundance,
distribution, and somatic condition have changed over the past decades. Prey community …
distribution, and somatic condition have changed over the past decades. Prey community …
Bioenergetics, trophic ecology, and niche separation of tunas
Tunas are highly specialized predators that have evolved numerous adaptations for a
lifestyle that requires large amounts of energy consumption. Here we review our …
lifestyle that requires large amounts of energy consumption. Here we review our …
Feeding habits and trophic levels of bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus of different size classes in the Mediterranean Sea
G Sarà, R Sarà - Journal of applied Ichthyology, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Possible changes in diet and trophic levels in relation to size of Mediterranean bluefin tuna,
Thunnus thynnus, were investigated using labelled carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen (δ15N) …
Thunnus thynnus, were investigated using labelled carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen (δ15N) …
Metabarcoding confirms the opportunistic foraging behaviour of Atlantic bluefin tuna and reveals the importance of gelatinous prey
Studies of the diet, feeding habits and trophic activity of top marine predators are essential
for understanding their trophodynamics. The main direct method used for such studies thus …
for understanding their trophodynamics. The main direct method used for such studies thus …