Determining the lipid content and fatty acid (FA) composition of aquatic organisms has been
of major interest in trophic ecology, aquaculture, and nutrition for over half a century …

Abstract 548 shark species were considered in this paper. They were classified in function of
their depth of occurrence: 218 deep, 114 transitory and 210 shallow. The diets of the 332 …

Animal dietary information provides the foundation for understanding trophic relationships,
which is essential for ecosystem management. Yet, in marine systems, high‐resolution diet …

White sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) play a crucial ecological role, sha** ecosystems
through direct predation and risk effects. On the east coast of Australia, immature white …

Abstract The Cookiecutter shark (Isistius brasiliensis) is an ectoparasitic, mesopelagic shark
that is known for removing plugs of tissue from larger prey, including teleosts …

In the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence (nGSL), redfish (Sebastes mentella and Sebastes
fasciatus combined) are at record levels of abundance following the strong recruitment of …

Mackerel icefish, Champsocephalus gunnari, plays a vital role in the Antarctic marine
ecosystem, not only because it is an important prey for higher predators but also because it …

Quantifying the trophic role of a species is key to understanding its ecology and ecological
role. Their trophic role can influence community composition, ecosystem stability, and …

Marine wildlife tourism is growing in popularity and in the number of studies examining its
impacts. These studies focus nearly exclusively on the industry's target species, overlooking …

Knowledge of the nutritional requirements of apex predators is key for determining
ecological interactions. However, an understanding of how diet is influenced by …