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New Molecular Tools for the Identification of 2 Endangered Smooth-Hound Sharks
Published on 25. November 2014 New Molecular Tools for the Identification of 2 Endangered Smooth-Hound Sharks, Mustelus mustelus and Mustelus punctulatus Ilaria A. M. Marino, Emilio Riginella, Alessia Cariani, Fausto Tinti, Edward D. Farrell, Carlotta Mazzoldi, Lorenzo Zane ABSTRACT: The smooth-hounds represent a significant proportion of the elasmobranch catch in the Adriatic basin of the
Long-term body pigmentation changes on a manta ray
Published on 24. November 2014 Long-term body pigmentation changes on a manta ray (Mobulidae) Csilla Ari ABSTRACT: Manta rays (genus Manta) are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List based partly on population studies that use body coloration and ventral spot patterns to identify and count individuals, as a result of such patterns being
Arctic skate preys on remarkably large glacial eelpouts
Published on 21. November 2014 Arctic skate Amblyraja hyperborea preys on remarkably large glacial eelpouts Lycodes frigidus I. Byrkjedal, J. S. Christiansen, O. V. Karamushko, G. Langhelle, A. Lynghammar ABSTRACT: During scientific surveys on the continental slopes north-west of Spitsbergen and off north-east Greenland (c. 600 and 1000 m depths), two female Arctic skates Amblyraja hyperborea
South Australia: 10-year licence extensions offered to shark dive operators
Published on 27 Nov, 2014 at 4:56 in General News | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release Jay Weatherill, Premier of South Australia Leon Bignell, Minister for Tourism Ian Hunter, Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation 25. November 2014 ————————— Shark cage diving extension to create more tourism jobs Australia’s shark cage diving industry is set to boom, with the announcement of extended licences for operators at Port Lincoln. In
Residency patterns and movements of grey reef sharks in semi-isolated coral reef habitats
Published on 16. November 2014 Residency patterns and movements of grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) in semi-isolated coral reef habitats Mario Espinoza, Michelle. R. Heupel, Andrew J. Tobin, Colin A. Simpfendorfer ABSTRACT: The degree of reef isolation may limit the frequency of long-range dispersals in reef-associated sharks. Therefore, understanding how the behaviour and spatial ecology