Human activities have led to the loss of critical habitats for aquatic species at such an
accelerated rate that habitat modification is considered a leading threat to biodiversity …

Energetic condition is one of the most important factors that influence fitness and
reproductive performance in vertebrates. Yet, we lack evidence on how energetic states …

Hypomelanosis refers to a suite of skin pigment abnormalities, including albinism, leucism
and piebaldism. While documented across many vertebrate species, examples of …

Understanding shark mating dynamics and mating site use may be vital to species
management. The Dry Tortugas courtship and mating ground (DTCMG) has been known as …

Abstract The Atlantic nurse shark, Ginglymostoma cirratum, was recently listed as
Vulnerable by IUCN Red List, however, as highlighted, little is known about its populations …

Abstract The Lutz's stingray, Hypanus berthalutzae, is a recently identified, endemic dasyatid
species which occurs in shallow habitats exclusively along most of the Brazilian coast. It is …

Nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum), especially juveniles, are often encountered by near-
shore and shore-based recreational anglers and are suggested to exhibit minimal …

Hypomelanosis refers to a suite of skin pigment abnormalities, including albinism, leucism
and piebaldism. While documented across many vertebrate species, examples of …