Abstract effort, or a combination of the two. Because of the paucity of data, this study
supports the growing The killer whale (Orcinus orca) is a cosmopolitan importance of citizen …

Sources of data other than those derived from conventional research protocols may
contribute valuable information to fill gaps in knowledge about cetacean occurrences and …

Observations made by citizen-scientists are highly regarded in many fields of biology. Public
participation in research leads to increased environmental stewardship, greater data …

In this systematic literature review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic
Reviews and Meta-Analyses protocol, we analyse 211 articles to identify the commonly …

Abstract The Sardinian and Sicilian Channels are considered hotspots of biodiversity and
key ecological passages between Mediterranean sub-basins, but with significant knowledge …

Citizen science data are becoming increasingly relevant in wildlife studies, especially when
obtaining data requires costly logistics. In the Arabian/Persian Gulf, baseline information …

The striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) is a cosmopolitan cetacean and the most
commonly sighted dolphin in the Mediterranean Sea. It usually appears in groups of very …

Citizen science has an active role in coastal and marine ecosystem monitoring, including
seagrass beds. However, as yet the use of citizen science in the marine environment is …

The California coastal stock of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) expanded its range
north from the Southern California Bight, its historical range, into Central California …

Implementing conservation measures for data-limited species is a fundamental challenge for
wildlife managers and policy-makers, and proves difficult for cryptic marine animals …