The reproductive diversity of extant cartilaginous fishes (class Chondrichthyes) is
extraordinarily broad, reflecting more than 400 million years of evolutionary history. Among …

We present practical lessons learned from applying the recent close-kin mark–recapture
(CKMR) abundance estimation method to thornback ray (Raja clavata). For CKMR, related …

Life-history traits provide a way to estimate the vulnerability of both individuals and
populations of a species to disturbance (eg, overexploitation, climate change). Life-history …

The verification of food authenticity and provenance is a complex task and has raised public
concern in recent years due to multiple episodes of food fraud and potential risks to …

Abstract McCully, SR, Scott, F., and Ellis, JR 2012. Lengths at maturity and conversion
factors for skates (Rajidae) around the British Isles, with an analysis of data in the literature …

Elasmobranchs are k-strategy species with low reproduction rate and slow growth lending to
increased anthropogenic vulnerability. Specific management measures to improve the …

Abstract The Azores (mid-north Atlantic) has a long history of artisanal multispecific fishery
exploiting marine resources around the islands slopes and seamounts. Due to the …

Fisheries management requires the best scientific knowledge on the exploitation and
conservation status of stocks. This is challenging for by-catch species, for which necessary …

Understanding of spatio-temporal patterns of sensitive fish species such as skates (Rajidae)
is essential for implementation of conservation measures. With insufficient survey data …

The thornback ray Raja clavata is one of the most abundant bycatch species of trawl fishing
in the waters of the Gulf of Gabès, but little is known about its life history in this area. The …