Preservation of endangered species is now recognized as a relevant component of regional and global conservation actions achieved through the maintenance of the remaining …
Ten species of cetaceans coexist in the Mediterranean Sea, one of the richest seas in biodiversity and endemisms worldwide. The conservation status of Mediterranean …
The conservation and management of marine ecosystems hinge on a comprehensive understanding of the status and trends of top predators. This review delves into the …
Adaptive radiations are typically characterized by niche partitioning among their constituent species. Trophic niche partitioning is particularly important in predatory animals, which rely …
Small pelagic fish (SPF) species such as European sardine Sardina pilchardus, European anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus, round sardinella Sardinella aurita and European sprat …
Dolphins are among the largest and most diverse predators in marine ecosystems, but our understanding of their foraging ecology, which is crucial for ecosystem management, is …
Large diversity and abundance of cetacean species occur along the Brazilian outer continental shelf and slope waters. In the present study, we analyzed carbon (δ 13 C) and …
C Gaspar, J Giménez, E Andonegi, A Astarloa… - Marine Biology, 2022 - Springer
Understanding the linkages within complex and evolving marine food webs is essential to comprehend marine ecosystem structure and dynamics. Carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen …
Simple Summary We used carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes as ecological tracers to investigate isotopic niche overlap between 21 odontocete (toothed whale) species …