Biology, ecology and conservation of the Mobulidae
The Mobulidae are zooplanktivorous elasmobranchs comprising two recognized species of
manta rays (Manta spp.) and nine recognized species of devil rays (Mobula spp.). They are …
manta rays (Manta spp.) and nine recognized species of devil rays (Mobula spp.). They are …
Trends in shark bycatch research: current status and research needs
Over the last few decades, much effort has been devoted towards quantifying and reducing
bycatch in marine fisheries. Of late, there has been a particular focus on sharks given that …
bycatch in marine fisheries. Of late, there has been a particular focus on sharks given that …
Annotated checklist of the living sharks, batoids and chimaeras (Chondrichthyes) of the world, with a focus on biogeographical diversity
An annotated checklist of the chondrichthyan fishes (sharks, batoids and chimaeras) of the
world is presented. As of 7 November 2015, the number of species totals 1188, comprising …
world is presented. As of 7 November 2015, the number of species totals 1188, comprising …
Emergent research and priorities for shark and ray conservation
Over the past 4 decades there has been a growing concern for the conservation status of
elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). In 2002, the first elasmobranch species were added to …
elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). In 2002, the first elasmobranch species were added to …
[HTML][HTML] Remote electronic monitoring as a potential alternative to on-board observers in small-scale fisheries
Small-scale fisheries can greatly impact threatened marine fauna. Peru's small-scale
elasmobranch gillnet fishery captures thousands of sharks and rays each year, and …
elasmobranch gillnet fishery captures thousands of sharks and rays each year, and …
Carbon and nitrogen discrimination factors for elasmobranch soft tissues based on a long-term controlled feeding study
The foraging ecology of elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, and rays) is difficult to study
because species have spatially and temporally diverse diets. Many diet and habitat …
because species have spatially and temporally diverse diets. Many diet and habitat …
Re-defining co-management to facilitate small-scale fisheries reform: An illustration from northwest Mexico
Small-scale fisheries face a suite of multi-level challenges, making the reliance on
centralized governance approaches and self-governance alone unlikely to lead to long …
centralized governance approaches and self-governance alone unlikely to lead to long …
The artisanal elasmobranch fishery of the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico, management implications
Artisanal fisheries in Mexico account for approximately 40% of the total national catch. In
2009, Baja California Sur (BCS) had the second largest catch of elasmobranchs on the …
2009, Baja California Sur (BCS) had the second largest catch of elasmobranchs on the …
Ecological Assessment of the Sustainable Impacts of Fisheries (EASI-Fish): a flexible vulnerability assessment approach to quantify the cumulative impacts of fishing …
In fisheries, vulnerability assessments—also commonly known as ecological risk
assessments (ERAs)—have been an increasingly popular alternative to stock assessments …
assessments (ERAs)—have been an increasingly popular alternative to stock assessments …
Oxidative stress indicators and trace elements in the blue shark (Prionace glauca) off the east coast of the Mexican Pacific Ocean
Trace element concentrations and oxidative stress indicators (including production of
reactive oxygen species (ROS), antioxidant enzyme activities and oxidative damage) were …
reactive oxygen species (ROS), antioxidant enzyme activities and oxidative damage) were …