While the impacts of high exploitation on fish populations and aquatic ecosystems are well-
documented for commercial fishing, particularly in the marine environment, the potential …

Freshwater shore zones are among the most ecologically valuable parts of the planet, but
have been heavily damaged by human activities. Because the management and …

Human Footprint, the pressure imposed on the eco-environment by changing ecological
processes and natural landscapes, is raising worldwide concerns on biodiversity and …

With a sixth mass extinction looming and freshwater biodiversity declining at unprecedented
rates, evaluating ecological efficacy of river restoration efforts is critical in combatting global …

Underwater noise pollution is a growing problem in aquatic environments and as such may
be a major source of stress for fish. In the present study, we addressed the effects of ship …

The main objective of the present study was to investigate possible links between
biomarkers and swimming performance in the estuarine fish Pomatoschistus microps …

Human exploitation of fish and other aquatic animals such as crustaceans and mammals is
virtually ubiquitous on Earth and since ancient times has provided humanity with food …

Swimming performance is a key feature that mediates fitness and survival in aquatic
animals. Dispersal, habitat selection, predator–prey interactions and reproduction are …

The importance of recreational fisheries to local and national economies, and as a generator
of immense social welfare throughout the developed world, is well established …

Fish can become stranded when water levels decrease, often rapidly, as a result of
anthropogenic (eg, canal drawdown, hydropeaking, vessel wakes) and natural (eg, floods …