This current literature review updates and builds upon Samuels et al. 2000, by including
almost 190 new references from 2000-2015 pertaining to swim-with activities, as well as …

Abstract Although the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) is largely based on
the establishment of environmental targets and associated proxies to achieve Good …

Aim Accurate predictions of cetacean distributions are essential to their conservation but are
limited by statistical challenges and a paucity of data. This study aimed at comparing the …

Linking key ecological characteristics with animal behaviour is essential for identifying and
protecting important habitats that support life functions. Spinner dolphins display a …

Characterizing species occurrence, abundance, and distribution is critical to the
management of natural resources and the conservation of biodiversity. In the Western …

Reliable population estimates are critical to implement effective management strategies. The
Hawai'i Island spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) is a genetically distinct stock that …

Introduction Conservation of cetaceans is challenging due to their large-range, highly-
dynamic nature. The EU Habitats Directive (HD) reports 78% of species in …

Sources of data other than those derived from conventional research protocols may
contribute valuable information to fill gaps in knowledge about cetacean occurrences and …

Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), a causal agent of the amphibian fungal skin disease
chytridiomycosis, has been implicated in the decline and extinction of over 200 species …

The temperate waters of the North-Eastern Atlantic have a long history of maritime resource
richness and, as a result, the European Union is endeavouring to maintain regional …