Relational values (RV) are values that arise from a relationship with nature, encompassing a
sense of place, feelings of well-being (mental and physical health), and cultural, community …

One-third of all elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) are threatened with extinction. Euryhaline
and estuarine generalist elasmobranchs are a group of 29 species that occupy non-marine …

This checklist aims to reviews and summarize the results of the systematic researches on the
Persian Gulf ichthyofauna that has been carried out for more than 200 years. Since the work …

The process of understanding the rapid global decline of sawfishes (Pristidae) has revealed
great concern for their relatives, the wedgefishes (Rhinidae) and giant guitarfishes …

Sharks and rays are at risk of extinction globally. This reflects low resilience to increasing
fishing pressure, exacerbated by habitat loss, climate change, increasing value in a trade …

Background Expanding fisheries in develo** nations like Sri Lanka have a significant
impact on threatened marine species such as elasmobranchs. Manta and devil (mobulid) …

Abstract Rhino rays (Order Rhinopristiformes) are one of the most threatened vertebrate
groups. Despite overfishing being recognised as the greatest threat to this group, a …

Shallow coastal lagoons are vital ecosystems for many aquatic species and understanding
their biodiversity is essential. Very little is known about the distribution and abundance of …

Global catch rates of sharks and rays from artisanal fisheries are underreported, leading to a
lack of data on population status. This forms a major barrier to develo** effective …

Rhinopristioid rays are among the most globally threatened cartilaginous fishes, almost all of
which are Critically Endangered. Fishery pressure and lack of knowledge, especially where …