A practical guide on stable isotope analysis for cetacean research
Trophic ecology information about cetaceans is essential to understand their role in
ecosystem dynamics. Stable isotope analysis is a valuable complementary approach to …
ecosystem dynamics. Stable isotope analysis is a valuable complementary approach to …
The conservation of the endangered Mediterranean common dolphin (Delphinus delphis): Current knowledge and research priorities
Preservation of endangered species is now recognized as a relevant component of regional
and global conservation actions achieved through the maintenance of the remaining …
and global conservation actions achieved through the maintenance of the remaining …
[HTML][HTML] Niche partitioning amongst northwestern Mediterranean cetaceans using stable isotopes
Ten species of cetaceans coexist in the Mediterranean Sea, one of the richest seas in
biodiversity and endemisms worldwide. The conservation status of Mediterranean …
biodiversity and endemisms worldwide. The conservation status of Mediterranean …
Top predator status and trends: ecological implications, monitoring and mitigation strategies to promote ecosystem-based management
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 …
understanding of the status and trends of top predators. This review delves into the …
Spider webs, stable isotopes and molecular gut content analysis: Multiple lines of evidence support trophic niche differentiation in a community of Hawaiian spiders
Adaptive radiations are typically characterized by niche partitioning among their constituent
species. Trophic niche partitioning is particularly important in predatory animals, which rely …
species. Trophic niche partitioning is particularly important in predatory animals, which rely …
Trophic importance of small pelagic fish to marine predators of the Mediterranean Sea
J Ouled-Cheikh, J Giménez… - Marine Ecology …, 2022 - int-res.com
Small pelagic fish (SPF) species such as European sardine Sardina pilchardus, European
anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus, round sardinella Sardinella aurita and European sprat …
anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus, round sardinella Sardinella aurita and European sprat …
Foraging ecology of the common dolphin Delphinus delphis revealed by stable isotope analysis
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 …
understanding of their foraging ecology, which is crucial for ecosystem management, is …
Skin δ13C and δ15N reveal spatial and temporal patterns of habitat and resource use by free-ranging odontocetes from the southwestern Atlantic Ocean
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 …
continental shelf and slope waters. In the present study, we analyzed carbon (δ 13 C) and …
Trophic ecology of northern gannets Morus bassanus highlights the extent of isotopic niche overlap with other apex predators within the Bay of Biscay
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 …
comprehend marine ecosystem structure and dynamics. Carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen …
Too close for comfort? Isotopic niche segregation in New Zealand's odontocetes
Simple Summary We used carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes as ecological tracers to
investigate isotopic niche overlap between 21 odontocete (toothed whale) species …
investigate isotopic niche overlap between 21 odontocete (toothed whale) species …