The isotopic composition of many elements varies across both land and ocean surfaces in a
predictable fashion. These stable‐isotope ratios are transferred into animal tissues …

The otolith chemistry is one of the most commonly used tools to elucidate the structure of fish
stocks. The correct application of this methodology depends on the fulfillment of several …

The chemical composition of calcified structures in fish (otoliths, spines, rays, scales, and
vertebrae) has been identified as a useful natural marker of stock structure. This application …

Background The use of DNA barcodes for the identification of described species is one of
the least controversial and most promising applications of barcoding. There is no …

Assessment and management of Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus populations is
hindered by our lack of knowledge regarding trans-Atlantic movement and connectivity of …

Spawning behaviour of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) was investigated using
electronic satellite tags deployed in the western Mediterranean spawning ground, around …

An ecological niche modelling (ENM) approach was used to predict the potential feeding
and spawning habitats of small (5–25 kg, only feeding) and large (> 25 kg) Atlantic bluefin …

Coupled biological and physical oceanographic models are powerful tools for studying
connectivity among marine populations because they simulate the movement of larvae …

The spawning habitats of many large marine pelagic predators are poorly known. This lack
of knowledge hampers conservation efforts that are aimed at identifying critical habitats for …

Fish otoliths are comprised primarily of C a CO 3 and grow throughout an individual's
lifetime. The chemical composition of otoliths is often a distinctive characteristic of the …