Predator interactions, mesopredator release and biodiversity conservation
There is growing recognition of the important roles played by predators in regulating
ecosystems and sustaining biodiversity. Much attention has focused on the consequences of …
ecosystems and sustaining biodiversity. Much attention has focused on the consequences of …
Patterns and ecosystem consequences of shark declines in the ocean
Ecology Letters (2010) 13: 1055–1071 Abstract Whereas many land predators disappeared
before their ecological roles were studied, the decline of marine apex predators is still …
before their ecological roles were studied, the decline of marine apex predators is still …
Global status and conservation potential of reef sharks
Decades of overexploitation have devastated shark populations, leaving considerable doubt
as to their ecological status,. Yet much of what is known about sharks has been inferred from …
as to their ecological status,. Yet much of what is known about sharks has been inferred from …
[BOOK][B] The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity: ecological and economic foundations
P Kumar - 2012 - api.taylorfrancis.com
Human well-being relies critically on ecosystem services provided by nature. Examples
include water and air quality regulation, nutrient cycling and decomposition, plant pollination …
include water and air quality regulation, nutrient cycling and decomposition, plant pollination …
Global catches, exploitation rates, and rebuilding options for sharks
Adequate conservation and management of shark populations is becoming increasingly
important on a global scale, especially because many species are exceptionally vulnerable …
important on a global scale, especially because many species are exceptionally vulnerable …
[BOOK][B] Conservation by proxy: indicator, umbrella, keystone, flagship, and other surrogate species
T Caro - 2010 - books.google.com
The vast scope of conservation problems has forced biologists and managers to rely on"
surrogate" species to serve as shortcuts to guide their decision making. These species …
surrogate" species to serve as shortcuts to guide their decision making. These species …
Extinction risk is most acute for the world's largest and smallest vertebrates
Extinction risk in vertebrates has been linked to large body size, but this putative relationship
has only been explored for select taxa, with variable results. Using a newly assembled and …
has only been explored for select taxa, with variable results. Using a newly assembled and …
The context dependence of non‐consumptive predator effects
Non‐consumptive predator effects (NCEs) are now widely recognised for their capacity to
shape ecosystem structure and function. Yet, forecasting the propagation of these predator …
shape ecosystem structure and function. Yet, forecasting the propagation of these predator …
The ecological role of sharks on coral reefs
Sharks are considered the apex predator of coral reefs, but the consequences of their global
depletion are uncertain. Here we explore the ecological roles of sharks on coral reefs and …
depletion are uncertain. Here we explore the ecological roles of sharks on coral reefs and …
Loss of large predatory sharks from the Mediterranean Sea
Evidence for severe declines in large predatory fishes is increasing around the world.
Because of its long history of intense fishing, the Mediterranean Sea offers a unique …
Because of its long history of intense fishing, the Mediterranean Sea offers a unique …