Background DNA barcoding enhances the prospects for species-level identifications
globally using a standardized and authenticated DNA-based approach. Reference libraries …

Valid fish species identification is an essential step both for fundamental science and
fisheries management. The traditional identification is mainly based on external …

Sharks and rays are a relevant component of Fiji's small-scale fishery. However, existing
data are skewed towards sharks, leaving fishery activities for rays less understood. To …

Continuously increasing demand for plant and animal products causes unsustainable
depletion of biological resources. It is estimated that one-quarter of sharks and rays are …

Given that the global shark meat market is poised to grow in future years, the aim of this
study was to use DNA sequencing of the cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) and NADH …

Knowledge on the precise identification of fish resources is critical for sustainable fisheries
management. This study employs the DNA barcoding approach to generate a molecular …

An 829-bp fragment of the NADH dehydrogenase subunit 2 (NADH2) gene was used to
assess the taxonomic status of 1487 elasmobranch specimens, representing 52 putative …

Overfishing can lead to stock collapses of both target and bycatch species. In some cases,
unregulated fishing activities can even drive species towards extinction. Batoids comprise a …

Sharks developed life history traits that make them susceptible to overfishing. This is, in turn,
a risk for extinction, and several species are affected. The high price of shark fins in the …

Today, elasmobranchs are one the most threatened vertebrate groups worldwide. In fact, at
least 90% of elasmobranch species are listed in the International Union for Conservation of …