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 …

Large‐bodied predators are well represented among the world's threatened and
endangered species. A significant body of literature shows that in terrestrial and marine …

Sharks and rays are key functional components of coral reef ecosystems, yet many
populations of a few species exhibit signs of depletion and local extinctions. The question is …

Knowledge of the three-dimensional movement patterns of elasmobranchs is vital to
understand their ecological roles and exposure to anthropogenic pressures. To date …

No-take marine protected areas (MPAs) are a commonly applied tool to reduce human
fishing impacts on marine and coastal ecosystems. However, conservation outcomes of …

Area-based conservation is essential to safeguard declining biodiversity. Several
approaches have been developed for identifying networks of globally important areas based …

Abstract Aim Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding has demonstrated its applicability
as a highly sensitive biomonitoring tool across small spatial and temporal scales in marine …

Elasmobranchs are heavily impacted by fishing. Catch statistics are grossly underestimated
due to missing data from various fishery sectors such as small-scale fisheries. Marine …

Due to rapid declines of shark populations across many species and regions of the world,
the need for large-scale conservation measures has become widely recognized. Some …

Apex predators often have strong top-down effects on ecosystem components and are
therefore a priority for conservation and management. Due to their large size and …