Ecological roles and importance of sharks in the Anthropocene Ocean
In ecosystems, sharks can be predators, competitors, facilitators, nutrient transporters, and
food. However, overfishing and other threats have greatly reduced shark populations …
food. However, overfishing and other threats have greatly reduced shark populations …
Animal migration in the Anthropocene: threats and mitigation options
Animal migration has fascinated scientists and the public alike for centuries, yet migratory
animals are facing diverse threats that could lead to their demise. The Anthropocene is …
animals are facing diverse threats that could lead to their demise. The Anthropocene is …
With the arrival of El Niño, prepare for stronger marine heatwaves
Record-high ocean temperatures, combined with a confluence of extreme climate and
weather patterns, are pushing the world into uncharted waters. Researchers must help …
weather patterns, are pushing the world into uncharted waters. Researchers must help …
Exposure of marine megafauna to cumulative anthropogenic threats in north-west Australia
As the use of coastal and offshore environments expands, there is a need to better
understand the exposure of marine megafauna to anthropogenic activities that potentially …
understand the exposure of marine megafauna to anthropogenic activities that potentially …
Circles in the sea: annual courtship “torus” behaviour of basking sharks Cetorhinus maximus identified in the eastern North Atlantic Ocean
Groups of basking sharks engaged in circling behaviour are rarely observed, and their
function remains enigmatic in the absence of detailed observations. Here, underwater and …
function remains enigmatic in the absence of detailed observations. Here, underwater and …
Improving Ocean Management Using Insights from Space
Advancements in space-based ocean observation and computational data processing
techniques have demonstrated transformative value for managing living resources …
techniques have demonstrated transformative value for managing living resources …
Crowdsourced data reveal multinational connectivity, population demographics, and possible nursery ground of endangered oceanic manta rays in the Red Sea
Despite the large size and economic value of the species, populations of oceanic manta ray
(Mobula birostris) are often poorly studied and almost completely undescribed in the Red …
(Mobula birostris) are often poorly studied and almost completely undescribed in the Red …
Unseen overlap between fishing vessels and top predators in the northeast Pacific
Accurate assessments of human-wildlife risk associated with industrial fishing are critical for
the conservation of marine top predators. Automatic Identification System (AIS) data provide …
the conservation of marine top predators. Automatic Identification System (AIS) data provide …
Long-distance migrations and seasonal movements of meagre (Argyrosomus regius), a large coastal predator, along the Iberian Peninsula coast
Abstract Background The meagre, Argyrosomus regius, is a large coastal predatory fish
inhabiting waters from the north-eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, where it is targeted …
inhabiting waters from the north-eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, where it is targeted …
Four steps to curb 'ocean roadkill'
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