Marine recreational fishing (MRF) is a popular activity that involves millions of people
worldwide. While the impacts of recreational fishing on freshwater ecosystems received …

Disturbance—the response of birds to a stimulus such as the presence of a person—is
considered a conservation threat for some Australian birds. The distance at which a bird …

Flight initiation distance (FID), the distance at which individuals take flight when approached
by a potential (human) predator, is a tool for understanding predator–prey interactions …

Tropical coastal lagoons are among the most threatened ecosystems on Earth due to
multiple factors. The loss and degradation of coastal lagoons can adversely affect …

One way to manage disturbance to waterbirds in natural areas where humans require
access is to promote the occurrence of stimuli for which birds tolerate closer approaches …

We introduce a dataset of biological, ecological, conservation and legal information for every
species and subspecies of Australian bird, 2056 taxa or populations in total. Version 1 …

Tourism is a rapidly develo** industry in ecologically sensitive remote areas, especially in
develo** countries. Although a lucrative livelihood alternative, it is often responsible for …

The conservation profession is increasingly seeking effective ways to reduce societal impact
on biodiversity, including through targeted behavior change interventions. Multiple …

When encountering an approaching predator, prey often must decide on an optimal distance
for escape, measured as flight initiation distance (FID). As a fundamental behavioural …

Sandy beaches are primarily valued for their amenity and property values rather than for
their ecological functions and properties. Some human usage of beaches potentially …