The use and abuse of photographic identification in sharks and rays
The use of photography to discriminate between individuals in a population using natural
markings or aberrations is increasingly being utilized to support field research on …
markings or aberrations is increasingly being utilized to support field research on …
Elasmobranch microbiomes: emerging patterns and implications for host health and ecology
Elasmobranchs (sharks, skates and rays) are of broad ecological, economic, and societal
value. These globally important fishes are experiencing sharp population declines as a …
value. These globally important fishes are experiencing sharp population declines as a …
Evidence of social communities in a spatially structured network of a free-ranging shark species
Large, solitary, marine predators such as sharks have been observed to aggregate at
specific areas. Such aggregations are almost certainly driven by foraging and behavioural …
specific areas. Such aggregations are almost certainly driven by foraging and behavioural …
[HTML][HTML] Extreme inverted trophic pyramid of reef sharks supported by spawning groupers
The extent of the global human footprint [1] limits our understanding of what is natural in the
marine environment. Remote, near-pristine areas provide some baseline expectations for …
marine environment. Remote, near-pristine areas provide some baseline expectations for …
Overestimating fish counts by non-instantaneous visual censuses: consequences for population and community descriptions
Background Increasingly, underwater visual censuses (UVC) are used to assess fish
populations. Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of protected areas for …
populations. Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of protected areas for …
Behavioural response of sicklefin lemon sharks Negaprion acutidens to underwater feeding for ecotourism purposes
The feeding of marine predators is a popular means by which tourists and tour operators can
facilitate close observation and interaction with wildlife. Shark-feeding has become the most …
facilitate close observation and interaction with wildlife. Shark-feeding has become the most …
Business partner or simple catch? The economic value of the sicklefin lemon shark in French Polynesia
Most arguments invoked so far by the scientific community in favour of shark conservation
rely on the ecological importance of sharks, and have little impact on management policies …
rely on the ecological importance of sharks, and have little impact on management policies …
Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) show high capacity for wound healing and recovery following injury
Wound healing is important for sharks from the earliest life stages, for example, as the
'umbilical scar'in viviparous species heals, and throughout adulthood, when sharks can …
'umbilical scar'in viviparous species heals, and throughout adulthood, when sharks can …
Rapid wound healing in a reef manta ray masks the extent of vessel strike
Increasing vessel traffic in the marine environment due to commercial and recreational
activities has amplified the number of conflicts with marine animals. However, there are …
activities has amplified the number of conflicts with marine animals. However, there are …
Wound-healing capabilities of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) and implications for conservation management
Wound healing is important for marine taxa such as elasmobranchs, which can incur a
range of natural and anthropogenic wounds throughout their life history. There is evidence …
range of natural and anthropogenic wounds throughout their life history. There is evidence …