In this review we highlight the relevance of biodiversity that inhabit coastal lagoons,
emphasizing how species functions foster processes and services associated with this …

The whale watching industry has grown in economic significance in recent years, however,
the negative externalities of the activity have been understudied, especially those linked to …

Scavenging has been profusely studied in the last decades. However, carrion is more than a
direct source of food for scavengers and decomposers, as it may provide many non …

The frequency of cetacean strandings is increasing, with multiple causes identified. We
examined temporal and spatial trends in stranding numbers along the coastal areas of the …

Organic-rich whale bones and wood falls occur widely in the deep sea and support diverse
faunal communities, contributing to seafloor habitat diversity. Changes in community …

Whale mortality and strandings have increased in recent years, with deceased whales often
brought to landfill. However, the disposal of whale remains offshore holds significant …

Simple Summary We present a comprehensive overview of fin whale historical and modern
mortality events that occurred between 1624 and 2021 along the Italian coast, highlighting …

Given the increasing challenges that Arctic cetaceans face, it is critical to investigate novel
methods for assessing their health. Skin microbiomes have emerged as a promising method …

Strandings caused by anthropogenic factors are one of the most worrying threats in relation
to the conservation of cetacean species, and in the case of Chile, due to its geography and …

The handling of beached cetacean carcasses requires social, legal, financial, ecological
and logistical considerations. However, limited research on the topic hinders informed …