Abstract In the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, information and data on marine
recreational fisheries (MRF) is lacking, which undermines efforts towards their sustainable …

Marine animals with complex life cycles may move passively or actively for fertilization,
dispersal, predator avoidance, resource acquisition, and migration, and over scales from …

We reviewed 140 papers to assess the ecological effectiveness of South Africa's marine
protected areas (MPAs). Evidence was assessed for coverage and representivity, protection …

Collection of data from animals for research purposes can negatively impact target or by-
catch species if suitable animal ethics practices are not followed. This study aimed to assess …

Giant trevally Caranx ignobilis, the largest species in the genus Caranx, are global icons as
apex marine predators and contribute substantially to global fisheries. Understanding their …

Fish telemetry is a widely established technique in developed countries. However, in
underdeveloped regions, its use is generally lacking. We briefly present common fish …

Systematic conservation planning methods to design marine protected area (MPA) networks
can provide more meaningful results by addressing the spatiotemporal variability of biota …

Life-cycle diversity is the existence of alternative strategies among coexisting individuals
within the same population and is an important factor in the structuring and connectivity of …

Determining the movement behaviours of animals is essential for understanding population
dynamics. This is fundamental for develo** effective spatial management strategies and in …

Understanding movement behaviour is essential for effective management of fishery
species. Dart tags were used to study coastal movement patterns of white steenbras …