First characterization of shark nursery habitat in the United States Virgin Islands: evidence of habitat partitioning by two shark species
BM DeAngelis, CT McCandless, NE Kohler… - Marine Ecology …, 2008 - int-res.com
Little is known of the diversity, demography, and essential fish habitat of sharks within the
United States Virgin Islands (USVI) marine ecosystem. To examine species diversity and the …
United States Virgin Islands (USVI) marine ecosystem. To examine species diversity and the …
Ecology of coral reefs in the US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands (USVI) in the northeastern Caribbean, consist of St. Croix (207 km 2),
St. Thomas (83 km 2), St. John (52 km 2) and numerous smaller islands (Dammann and …
St. Thomas (83 km 2), St. John (52 km 2) and numerous smaller islands (Dammann and …
Diel movements of the blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) in a Caribbean nursery
The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) is a common coastal species in tropical and
subtropical waters around the world. To examine the fine-scale movement ecology of this …
subtropical waters around the world. To examine the fine-scale movement ecology of this …
Network analysis reveals multispecies spatial associations in the shark community of a Caribbean marine protected area
Many shark species exhibit complex spatial ecology throughout their life histories, posing a
challenge for conservation and management. Although most marine protected areas (MPAs) …
challenge for conservation and management. Although most marine protected areas (MPAs) …
The spatiotemporal dynamics of habitat use by blacktip (Carcharhinus limbatus) and lemon (Negaprion brevirostris) sharks in nurseries of St. John, United States …
Shark nursery areas are widely regarded as essential habitats for the growth and survival of
young individuals. The effective management and protection of shark nursery habitat are …
young individuals. The effective management and protection of shark nursery habitat are …
Diving behavior and energetic strategy of leatherback sea turtles during internesting intervals on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
A Asada, SA Eckert, FP Gelwick, WH Hagey… - Journal of Experimental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Female leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea; hereafter referred to as
leatherbacks) nesting on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands in the spring lay 5–6 clutches …
leatherbacks) nesting on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands in the spring lay 5–6 clutches …
After the nursery: Regional and broad‐scale movements of sharks tagged in the Caribbean
Abstract Broad‐scale movements (10s–100s km) of highly migratory species, such as
sharks, present unique management challenges as fish migrate across international …
sharks, present unique management challenges as fish migrate across international …