The dusky grouper is a large-bodied marine species usually associated with rocky
substrates and reefs currently experiencing increasing anthropogenic pressures. Here, we …

We analyzed fishermen's local ecological knowledge (LEK) about the feeding habits, trophic
interactions, habitats, fishing grounds, migration, and reproduction of nine coastal fishes in …

No-take marine reserves (NTRs), ie areas with total fishing restrictions, have been
established worldwide aiming to promote biodiversity and ecosystem conservation. Brazil …

Fish predation is important in shaping populations and community structure in aquatic
systems. These predator-prey interactions can be influenced by environmental, behavioural …

Habitat complexity strongly influences reef fish community composition. An understanding of
the underlying reasons for this relationship is important for evaluating the suitability of …

Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) has a worldwide distribution, being targeted by fishers all
along its range, which includes the Brazilian coast. We formulated and checked hypotheses …

Numerous location-based diet studies have been published describing different aspects of
invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) feeding ecology, but there has been no …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) represent a useful tool for resource management, as well as
to conserve and/or restore biological communities. The level of protection is key factor …

The rise of nature-based tourism has provided a new avenue for disturbing animal
behaviour, especially in protected areas. One of the most important tourism sectors in …

Approximately 50 years ago, Nile tilapia were accidentally introduced to Brazil, and the
decline of pearl cichlid populations, which has been intensified by habitat degradation, in …