Global tracking of shark movements, behaviour and ecology: A review of the renaissance years of satellite tagging studies, 2010–2020
Satellite telemetry as a tool in marine ecological research continues to adapt and grow and
has become increasingly popular in recent years to study shark species on a global scale. A …
has become increasingly popular in recent years to study shark species on a global scale. A …
The role of context in elucidating drivers of animal movement
Despite its consequences for ecological processes and population dynamics, intra‐specific
variability is frequently overlooked in animal movement studies. Consequently, the …
variability is frequently overlooked in animal movement studies. Consequently, the …
Emergent research and priorities for shark and ray conservation
Over the past 4 decades there has been a growing concern for the conservation status of
elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). In 2002, the first elasmobranch species were added to …
elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). In 2002, the first elasmobranch species were added to …
Evaluating the evidence for ecological effectiveness of South Africa's marine protected areas
SP Kirkman, BQ Mann, KJ Sink, R Adams… - African Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
We reviewed 140 papers to assess the ecological effectiveness of South Africa's marine
protected areas (MPAs). Evidence was assessed for coverage and representivity, protection …
protected areas (MPAs). Evidence was assessed for coverage and representivity, protection …
Coral reef conservation in Bali in light of international best practice, a literature review
Bali, Indonesia sits within the coral triangle and is internationally recognised for its high coral
reef diversity. The health of Bali's marine ecosystems has declined in recent decades, and …
reef diversity. The health of Bali's marine ecosystems has declined in recent decades, and …
Integral functions of marine vertebrates in the ocean carbon cycle and climate change mitigation
In the last decade, the ocean has absorbed a quarter of the Earth's greenhouse gas
emissions through the carbon (C) cycle, a naturally occurring process. Aspects of the ocean …
emissions through the carbon (C) cycle, a naturally occurring process. Aspects of the ocean …
Long-distance benefits of marine reserves: myth or reality?
Long-distance (> 40-km) dispersal from marine reserves is poorly documented; yet, it can
provide essential benefits such as seeding fished areas or connecting marine reserves into …
provide essential benefits such as seeding fished areas or connecting marine reserves into …
Globally coordinated acoustic aquatic animal tracking reveals unexpected, ecologically important movements across oceans, lakes and rivers
RJ Lennox, FG Whoriskey, P Verhelst… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Acoustic telemetry is a popular approach used to track many different aquatic animal taxa in
marine and freshwater systems. However, information derived from focal studies is typically …
marine and freshwater systems. However, information derived from focal studies is typically …
Successful parks for sharks: No-take marine reserve provides conservation benefits to endemic and threatened sharks off South Africa
PS Albano, C Fallows, M Fallows, O Schuitema… - Biological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Sharks are among the most threatened vertebrates on the planet. Marine protected areas
(MPAs) have been widely established and promoted as a shark conservation tool. However …
(MPAs) have been widely established and promoted as a shark conservation tool. However …
A review and tests of validation and sensitivity of geolocation models for marine fish tracking
P Gatti, JAD Fisher, F Cyr, PS Galbraith… - Fish and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Uncertainties in fish tracking studies limit their integration into conservation and fisheries
management plans. This is especially true for archival tagging studies that rely on …
management plans. This is especially true for archival tagging studies that rely on …