Marine ecosystem assessment for the Southern Ocean: birds and marine mammals in a changing climate
The massive number of seabirds (penguins and procellariiformes) and marine mammals
(cetaceans and pinnipeds)–referred to here as top predators–is one of the most iconic …
(cetaceans and pinnipeds)–referred to here as top predators–is one of the most iconic …
Evaluating contributions of recent tracking-based animal movement ecology to conservation management
The use of animal-born sensors for location-based tracking and bio-logging in terrestrial
systems has expanded dramatically in the past 10 years. This rapid expansion has …
systems has expanded dramatically in the past 10 years. This rapid expansion has …
Tracking of marine predators to protect Southern Ocean ecosystems
Southern Ocean ecosystems are under pressure from resource exploitation and climate
change,. Mitigation requires the identification and protection of Areas of Ecological …
change,. Mitigation requires the identification and protection of Areas of Ecological …
Evaluating the evidence for ecological effectiveness of South Africa's marine protected areas
We reviewed 140 papers to assess the ecological effectiveness of South Africa's marine
protected areas (MPAs). Evidence was assessed for coverage and representivity, protection …
protected areas (MPAs). Evidence was assessed for coverage and representivity, protection …
Circumpolar projections of Antarctic krill growth potential
Antarctic krill is a key species of important Southern Ocean food webs, yet how changes in
ocean temperature and primary production may impact their habitat quality remains poorly …
ocean temperature and primary production may impact their habitat quality remains poorly …
Large mesopelagic fish biomass in the Southern Ocean resolved by acoustic properties
The oceanic mesopelagic zone, 200–1000 m below sea level, holds abundant small fishes
that play central roles in ecosystem function. Global mesopelagic fish biomass estimates are …
that play central roles in ecosystem function. Global mesopelagic fish biomass estimates are …
Environmental drivers of large‐scale movements of baleen whales in the mid‐North Atlantic Ocean
Aim Understanding the environmental drivers of movement and habitat use of highly
migratory marine species is crucial to implement appropriate management and conservation …
migratory marine species is crucial to implement appropriate management and conservation …
Progress towards a representative network of Southern Ocean protected areas
Global threats to ocean biodiversity have generated a worldwide movement to take actions
to improve conservation and management. Several international initiatives have …
to improve conservation and management. Several international initiatives have …
[HTML][HTML] Seasonal distribution patterns of Scomberomorus commerson in the Taiwan Strait in relation to oceanographic conditions: An ensemble modeling approach
The decline in the stock of the narrow-barred Spanish mackerel in the Taiwan Strait has
sparked interest in conservation efforts. To optimize conservation and restoration efforts, it is …
sparked interest in conservation efforts. To optimize conservation and restoration efforts, it is …
Evaluating the effectiveness of a large multi‐use MPA in protecting Key Biodiversity Areas for marine predators
Aim Marine protected areas can serve to regulate harvesting and conserve biodiversity.
Within large multi‐use MPAs, it is often unclear to what degree critical sites of biodiversity …
Within large multi‐use MPAs, it is often unclear to what degree critical sites of biodiversity …