Ecological niche models and species distribution models in marine environments: A literature review and spatial analysis of evidence

SM Melo-Merino, H Reyes-Bonilla, A Lira-Noriega - Ecological Modelling, 2020 - Elsevier
In recent years, the use of ecological niche models (ENMs) and species distribution models
(SDMs) to explore the patterns and processes behind observed distribution of species has …

Environmental variables and machine learning models to predict cetacean abundance in the Central-eastern Mediterranean Sea

R Maglietta, L Saccotelli, C Fanizza, V Telesca… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract Although the Mediterranean Sea is a crucial hotspot in marine biodiversity, it has
been threatened by numerous anthropogenic pressures. As flagship species, Cetaceans are …

Finding the right fit: Comparative cetacean distribution models using multiple data sources and statistical approaches

S Derville, LG Torres, C Iovan… - Diversity and …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Accurate predictions of cetacean distributions are essential to their conservation but are
limited by statistical challenges and a paucity of data. This study aimed at comparing the …

Capitoline Dolphins: Residency Patterns and Abundance Estimate of Tursiops truncatus at the Tiber River Estuary (Mediterranean Sea)

DS Pace, C Di Marco, G Giacomini, S Ferri, M Silvestri… - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Photo-identification is a non-invasive method of identifying individual
animals from natural markings present on one or more parts of the body. The dorsal fin of a …

Determinants of variability in signature whistles of the Mediterranean common bottlenose dolphin

G La Manna, N Rako-Gospić, DS Pace, S Bonizzoni… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
One of the most studied aspects of animal communication is the acoustic repertoire
difference between populations of the same species. While numerous studies have …

Seasonal distribution of an opportunistic apex predator (Tursiops truncatus) in marine coastal habitats of the Western Mediterranean Sea

DS Pace, G Panunzi, A Arcangeli, S Moro… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Assessing the distribution of marine apex–predators is pivotal to understanding community
interactions and defining management goals. However, several challenges arise in both …

Cetacean habitat modelling to inform conservation management, marine spatial planning, and as a basis for anthropogenic threat mitigation in Indonesia

A Sahri, MIH Putra, PLK Mustika, D Kreb… - Ocean & Coastal …, 2021 - Elsevier
Indonesia harbours a high diversity of cetaceans, yet effective conservation is hampered by
a lack of knowledge about cetacean spatial distribution and habitat preferences. This study …

Common bottlenose dolphin protection and sustainable boating: species distribution modeling for effective coastal planning

G La Manna, F Ronchetti, G Sarà, A Ruiu… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Indicators for preserving marine biodiversity include knowledge of how the spatial
distribution and critical habitats of species overlap with human activities and impacts. Such …

Resources and population traits modulate the association patterns in the common bottlenose dolphin living nearby the Tiber river estuary (Mediterranean Sea)

DS Pace, S Ferri, G Giacomini, C Di Marco… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Sociality and ecological drivers that can influence individual association patterns are
infrequently considered in wildlife management, although they are essential aspects …

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) habitat partitioning in relation to age classes in the northwest Mediterranean Sea

E Fontanesi, D Ascheri, CG Bertulli, F Salvioli… - Marine Biology, 2024 - Springer
Understanding the impact of environmental and biological factors on species' habitat use is
crucial for conservation. A regular presence of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops …