Multifactorial studies assessing the cumulative effects of natural and anthropogenic
stressors on individual stress response are crucial to understand how organisms and …

Morphometric indices of body condition are assumed to reflect an animal's health and
ultimately its fitness, but their physiological significance remains a matter of debate. These …

The lifetime growth of almost all fishes follows a biphasic relationship–juvenile growth is
rapid and adult growth subsequently decelerates. For a trend that is so ubiquitous, there is …

Differences in diet quality and quantity may influence trophodynamic processes in small
pelagic fish. Yet, we currently lack direct and comprehensive information on how large-scale …

Studies on animal energetics often focus on standardized metabolic rates to facilitate
comparison across systems. Yet these standardized measurements often do not capture the …

In marine ecosystems, the presence of trace elements resulting from anthropogenic activities
has raised concerns regarding their potential effects on marine organisms. This study delves …