In ecosystems, sharks can be predators, competitors, facilitators, nutrient transporters, and
food. However, overfishing and other threats have greatly reduced shark populations …

Elasmobranchs (sharks, rays and skates) are among the most threatened marine
vertebrates, yet their global functional diversity remains largely unknown. Here, we use a …

Human interest in biodiversity is essential for effective conservation action but remains
poorly quantified at large scales. Here, we investigated human interest for 2408 marine reef …

Simple Summary The study explores the use of Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems
(BRUVS) as a non-invasive alternative to traditional capture-based surveys for studying …

Shallow coastal lagoons are vital ecosystems for many aquatic species and understanding
their biodiversity is essential. Very little is known about the distribution and abundance of …

Many shark populations are in decline around the world, with severe ecological and
economic consequences. Fisheries management and marine protected areas (MPAs) have …

Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) populations in the South Atlantic Ocean are listed as
vulnerable under the IUCN. In fact, this species is classified as critically endangered in Brazil …

Aim Oceanic sharks play an important role in maintaining the stability and biodiversity of
marine ecosystems, and yet they are among the most threatened taxa worldwide. Currently …

Human impacts lead to widespread changes in the abundance, diversity and traits of shark
assemblages, altering the functioning of coastal ecosystems. The functional consequences …

The true state of ocean biodiversity is difficult to assess, and there are few global indicators
to track the primary threat of overfishing. We calculated a 50-year Red List Index of extinction …