Next‐generation metrics for monitoring genetic erosion within populations of conservation concern
Genetic erosion is a major threat to biodiversity because it can reduce fitness and ultimately
contribute to the extinction of populations. Here, we explore the use of quantitative metrics to …
contribute to the extinction of populations. Here, we explore the use of quantitative metrics to …
The importance of considering genetic diversity in shark and ray conservation policies
RR Domingues, AWS Hilsdorf, OBF Gadig - Conservation genetics, 2018 - Springer
Many populations of elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) are experiencing severe declines
due to the high demand for shark fins in Asia, the activities of unregulated fisheries, and …
due to the high demand for shark fins in Asia, the activities of unregulated fisheries, and …
Emergent research and priorities for shark and ray conservation
Over the past 4 decades there has been a growing concern for the conservation status of
elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). In 2002, the first elasmobranch species were added to …
elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). In 2002, the first elasmobranch species were added to …
Barriers in a sea of elasmobranchs: From fishing for populations to testing hypotheses in population genetics
Background The interplay of animal dispersal and environmental heterogeneity is
fundamental for the distribution of biodiversity on earth. In the ocean, the interaction of …
fundamental for the distribution of biodiversity on earth. In the ocean, the interaction of …
How can genomics help or hinder wildlife conservation?
Genomic data are becoming increasingly affordable and easy to collect, and new tools for
their analysis are appearing rapidly. Conservation biologists are interested in using this …
their analysis are appearing rapidly. Conservation biologists are interested in using this …
Translating genomic advances into biodiversity conservation
CJ Hogg - Nature Reviews Genetics, 2024 - nature.com
A key action of the new Global Biodiversity Framework is the maintenance of genetic
diversity in all species to safeguard their adaptive potential. To achieve this goal, a …
diversity in all species to safeguard their adaptive potential. To achieve this goal, a …
Estimating effective population size using RADseq: Effects of SNP selection and sample size
F Marandel, G Charrier, JB Lamy… - Ecology and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Effective population size (Ne) is a key parameter of population genetics. However, Ne
remains challenging to estimate for natural populations as several factors are likely to bias …
remains challenging to estimate for natural populations as several factors are likely to bias …
'Genome skimming'with the MinION hand-held sequencer identifies CITES-listed shark species in India's exports market
Abstract Chondrichthyes-sharks, rays, skates, and chimeras, are among the most threatened
and data deficient vertebrate species. Global demand for shark and ray derived products …
and data deficient vertebrate species. Global demand for shark and ray derived products …
Genomic evidence indicates small island-resident populations and sex-biased behaviors of Hawaiian reef Manta Rays
JL Whitney, RR Coleman, MH Deakos - BMC ecology and evolution, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) are globally distributed in tropical
and subtropical seas. Their life history traits (slow growth, late maturity, low reproductive …
and subtropical seas. Their life history traits (slow growth, late maturity, low reproductive …
Oceanic islands and climate: using a multi-criteria model of drivers of change to select key conservation areas in Galapagos
D Escobar-Camacho, P Rosero, M Castrejón… - Regional Environmental …, 2021 - Springer
The unique marine and terrestrial ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands are highly
vulnerable to human-based drivers of change, including the introduction of invasive species …
vulnerable to human-based drivers of change, including the introduction of invasive species …