The oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) was once considered one of the
most abundant and ubiquitous pelagic shark species in tropical seas globally. However …

The ever increasing interest in work in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance
to global environmental issues creates a demand for authoritative reviews summarising the …

Species that periodically and predictably congregate on land or in the sea can be extremely
vulnerable to overexploitation. Many coral reef fishes form spawning aggregations that are …

Reef fish spawning aggregations, ranging from small groups to many tens of thousands of
individuals, are spectacular but poorly known natural phenomena whereby fish assemble at …

Twenty-one spawning aggregation sites on the Cuban shelf were identified for eight species
of snappers (Lutjanus) and groupers (Epinephelus and Mycteroperca) using information …

The potential linkages among Cuba and geographically associated northwestern Caribbean
locations were examined through simulated transport of snapper larvae for 5 harvested …

The extent of dispersal by pelagic larvae in marine environments, including coral reefs, is
central for understanding local population dynamics and designing sustainable marine …

Long-term fishery datasets can provide valuable insights into fishing histories, and represent
a baseline against which to examine current status and plan for future management. For …

Spiny lobsters are among the most valuable species in the world's oceans. Because of this
they have been a focus of research and several have become among the most studied …

Coastal areas of Cuba harbor rich biodiversity that provide a variety of important ecosystem
services, including fisheries production. High-value invertebrate fisheries in Cuba are …