Ecosystems on barrier islands provide socio-ecological services to terrestrial and aquatic
endangered species, as well as human inhabitants. The management of these coastal …

Habitat selection and its relationship to fitness is a fundamental concept in ecology, but the
mechanisms driving this connection are complex and difficult to detect. Despite the …

Population declines of disturbance‐dependent species due to suppression of natural
disturbances are realized across ecosystems. The piping plover (Charadrius melodus; …

Predation management is an important component of managing species of conservation
concern. The piping plover (Charadrius melodus; plover), a disturbance‐dependent and …

Effective management of wildlife populations requires identification of the factors limiting
their growth. The Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) is an imperiled, disturbance …

Wire cages (ie, predator exclosures) are frequently used to protect shorebird nests from
predation. While exclosed nests often have higher survival than unexclosed nests, concerns …

Background Sarcoptic mange is a skin disease caused by the contagious ectoparasite
Sarcoptes scabiei, capable of suppressing and extirpating wild canid populations. Starting in …

Coastal tourism is a dynamic sector that significantly impacts the environment, economies,
and communities of coastal regions. This study focuses on the coastal tourist spots in the …

Species listed under the US Endangered Species Act are required to meet stated recovery
goals for delisting. These goals often are developed early in the species' conservation …

Evaluating population-level responses to conservation action following large-scale
disturbance can improve the efficacy of future habitat conservation measures. In October …