Christopher G. Lowe
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: 249 CD3ε enhances CAR-T fitness and persistence by promoting the survival of effector memory T cells
249 CD3ε enhances CAR-T fitness and persistence by promoting the survival of effector memory T cells Open
View article: Aggregation behavior of pacific nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma unami) associated with seasonal water temperature changes in a tropical upwelling bay
Aggregation behavior of pacific nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma unami) associated with seasonal water temperature changes in a tropical upwelling bay Open
View article: Species diversity, abundance, and biomass of fish at offshore platforms in the Arabian Gulf
Species diversity, abundance, and biomass of fish at offshore platforms in the Arabian Gulf Open
Documented biodiversity associated with offshore oil and gas platforms has led to growing interest in their potential conversion to artificial reefs under Rigs-to-Reefs (RTR) programmes following decommissioning. In this study, we assessed…
View article: A genomic test of sex-biased dispersal in white sharks
A genomic test of sex-biased dispersal in white sharks Open
Mitonuclear discordance has been observed in several shark species. Female philopatry has often been invoked to explain such discordance but has never been explicitly tested. Here, we focus on the white shark, for which female philopatry h…
View article: Differences in juvenile white sharks’ (Carcharodon carcharias) resource use in southern California waters
Differences in juvenile white sharks’ (Carcharodon carcharias) resource use in southern California waters Open
Context The white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a marine predator with a global distribution, ranging from neritic to oceanic waters. In the Southern California Bight (SCB), juvenile white sharks (JWS) form loose aggregations at nearsh…
View article: Habitat use of juvenile green sea turtles along the North Pacific coast of Costa Rica
Habitat use of juvenile green sea turtles along the North Pacific coast of Costa Rica Open
Understanding how threatened marine species use coastal areas and the extent of connectivity across different spatial and temporal scales is important for identifying critical habitats that can enhance conservation efforts in other regions…
View article: Multi-AUV Marine Life Tracking with Single Hydrophone Payloads via a Hidden Markov Model Equipped Particle Filter
Multi-AUV Marine Life Tracking with Single Hydrophone Payloads via a Hidden Markov Model Equipped Particle Filter Open
View article: eDNA metabarcoding detection of nearshore juvenile white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) and prey fish communities
eDNA metabarcoding detection of nearshore juvenile white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) and prey fish communities Open
View article: Self-reported previous experiences with sharks and stingrays predict behavioral intentions of tolerance: differential effects of wild versus captive marine predators
Self-reported previous experiences with sharks and stingrays predict behavioral intentions of tolerance: differential effects of wild versus captive marine predators Open
Previous research has shown that the general population are more likely to learn about certain species groups (such as sharks) from popular media as opposed to their own first-hand experience. Yet, personal encounters with these animals ca…
View article: The Effects of Depth and Altitude on Image-Based Shark Size Measurements Using UAV Surveillance
The Effects of Depth and Altitude on Image-Based Shark Size Measurements Using UAV Surveillance Open
Drones are an ecological tool used increasingly in shark research over the past decade. Due to their high-resolution camera and GPS systems, they have been used to estimate the sizes of animals using drone-based photogrammetry. Previous st…
View article: Long‐term tracking captures the timing of ontogenetic niche shifts in northeast <scp>Pacific</scp> white sharks
Long‐term tracking captures the timing of ontogenetic niche shifts in northeast <span>Pacific</span> white sharks Open
Ontogenetic changes in area use, habitat use, and trophic interactions play an important role in the ecology, demography, and ultimately population dynamics of many species. Assumed to be driven by shifting life‐history requirements, troph…
View article: 7966 Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of a Hydrocortisone Oral Granules in a Young Child with Congenital Adrenal Hypertrophy
7966 Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of a Hydrocortisone Oral Granules in a Young Child with Congenital Adrenal Hypertrophy Open
Disclosure: M. Bertossi: None. C. Lowe: None. Q.L. Van Meter: Consulting Fee; Self; Eton Pharmaceuticals. Speaker; Self; Eton Pharmaceuticals. Introduction: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is the most common cause of pediatric adrenal…
View article: The Compelling Need for a Mid-Scale Stellarator Facility
The Compelling Need for a Mid-Scale Stellarator Facility Open
In the pursuit of the goal of commercial fusion as an abundant and safe source of energy, the stellarator is a leading concept with compelling attractiveness and demonstrated performance. In this white paper we, as a community of US resear…
View article: The Compelling Need for a Mid-Scale Stellarator Facility
The Compelling Need for a Mid-Scale Stellarator Facility Open
In the pursuit of the goal of commercial fusion as an abundant and safe source of energy, the stellarator is a leading concept with compelling attractiveness and demonstrated performance. A new mid-size stellarator is needed to retire risk…
View article: Flexible Stellarator Physics Facility
Flexible Stellarator Physics Facility Open
We propose to build a Flexible Stellarator Physics Facility to explore\npromising regions of the vast parameter space of disruption-free stellarator\nsolutions for Fusion Pilot Plants (FPPs).\n
View article: The influence of micro-scale thermal habitat on the movements of juvenile white sharks in their Southern California aggregation sites
The influence of micro-scale thermal habitat on the movements of juvenile white sharks in their Southern California aggregation sites Open
While juvenile white sharks (JWS) can display regional endothermy, the need to maintain internal temperatures within an energetically favorable range likely drives thermoregulatory movements to maximize growth and foraging efficiency. Many…
View article: The Aggregation Behavior of Pacific Nurse Sharks (Ginglymostoma Unami) is Associated with Seasonal Water Temperature Changes in a Tropical Upwelling Bay
The Aggregation Behavior of Pacific Nurse Sharks (Ginglymostoma Unami) is Associated with Seasonal Water Temperature Changes in a Tropical Upwelling Bay Open
View article: Evidence of increasing juvenile <scp>white sharks</scp>' (<i>Carcharodon carcharias</i>) habitat use at the Northern <scp>Channel Islands</scp>
Evidence of increasing juvenile <span>white sharks</span>' (<i>Carcharodon carcharias</i>) habitat use at the Northern <span>Channel Islands</span> Open
Juvenile white sharks ( Carcharodon carcharias ) typically aggregate along coastal beaches; however, high levels of recruitment and shifting oceanographic conditions may be causing habitat use expansions. Telemetry data indicate increased …
View article: An etiological examination of behavioral intentions to support shark and stingray conservancy: the effects of beliefs in elasmobranchs’ cognitive and affective capacities
An etiological examination of behavioral intentions to support shark and stingray conservancy: the effects of beliefs in elasmobranchs’ cognitive and affective capacities Open
Keystone species populations, including shark and ray taxonomic groups, are declining due to numerous threats. A better understanding of how individual belief structures inform pro-conservation behavioral intentions is therefore critical t…
View article: Patterns of overlapping habitat use of juvenile white shark and human recreational water users along southern California beaches
Patterns of overlapping habitat use of juvenile white shark and human recreational water users along southern California beaches Open
Juvenile white sharks (JWS) of the Northeastern Pacific population are present in nearshore southern California waters and form mixed size class (~1.5–3 m) aggregations for weeks to months, often within 500 m of shore. These nearshore beac…
View article: Physiological and Behavioral Effects of Angling Stress on Kelp Bass, an Important Game Fish in Southern California
Physiological and Behavioral Effects of Angling Stress on Kelp Bass, an Important Game Fish in Southern California Open
Game fish populations in North America face increasing pressure from recreational anglers, yet sublethal effects from mandatory catch-and-release regulations remain unknown for many targeted species. In southern California, Kelp Bass Paral…
View article: Quantifying thermal cues that initiate mass emigrations in juvenile white sharks
Quantifying thermal cues that initiate mass emigrations in juvenile white sharks Open
View article: An Automated Framework Based on Deep Learning for Shark Recognition
An Automated Framework Based on Deep Learning for Shark Recognition Open
The recent progress in deep learning has given rise to a non-invasive and effective approach for animal biometrics. These modern techniques allow researchers to track animal individuals on a large-scale image database. Typical approaches a…
View article: High resolution acoustic telemetry reveals swim speeds and inferred field metabolic rates in juvenile white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias)
High resolution acoustic telemetry reveals swim speeds and inferred field metabolic rates in juvenile white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) Open
White sharks ( Carcharodon carcharias ) are the largest shark species to display regional endothermy. This capability likely facilitates exploitation of resources beyond thermal tolerance thresholds of potential sympatric competitors as we…
View article: A biologging database of juvenile white sharks from the northeast Pacific
A biologging database of juvenile white sharks from the northeast Pacific Open
Species occurrence records are vital data streams in marine conservation with a wide range of important applications. From 2001–2020, the Monterey Bay Aquarium led an international research collaboration to understand the life cycle, ecolo…
View article: Diving deeper into the underlying white shark behaviors at Guadalupe Island, Mexico
Diving deeper into the underlying white shark behaviors at Guadalupe Island, Mexico Open
Fine‐scale movement patterns are driven by both biotic (hunting, physiological needs) and abiotic (environmental conditions) factors. The energy balance governs all movement‐related strategic decisions. Marine environments can be better un…
View article: Global trends in aquatic animal tracking with acoustic telemetry
Global trends in aquatic animal tracking with acoustic telemetry Open
Acoustic telemetry (AT) is a rapidly evolving technique used to track the movements of aquatic animals. As the capacity of AT research expands it is important to optimize its relevance to management while still pursuing key ecological ques…
View article: Non-random Co-occurrence of Juvenile White Sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) at Seasonal Aggregation Sites in Southern California
Non-random Co-occurrence of Juvenile White Sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) at Seasonal Aggregation Sites in Southern California Open
Many terrestrial and aquatic taxa are known to form periodic aggregations, whether across life history or solely during specific life stages, that are generally governed by the availability and distribution of resources. Associations betwe…
View article: Stable Isotope Analysis of Juvenile White Sharks Inside a Nursery Area Reveals Foraging in Demersal-Inshore Habitats and Trophic Overlap With Sympatric Sharks
Stable Isotope Analysis of Juvenile White Sharks Inside a Nursery Area Reveals Foraging in Demersal-Inshore Habitats and Trophic Overlap With Sympatric Sharks Open
Knowledge about top predators’ trophic ecology is crucial for defining their role in ecosystems, understanding habitat preferences, characterizing life stage-specific feeding habits, and evaluating their interaction with fisheries. In the …
View article: Using acoustic telemetry to quantify potential contaminant exposure of Vermilion Rockfish (Sebastes miniatus), Hornyhead Turbot (Pleuronichthys verticalis), and White Croaker (Genyonemus lineatus) at wastewater outfalls in southern California
Using acoustic telemetry to quantify potential contaminant exposure of Vermilion Rockfish (Sebastes miniatus), Hornyhead Turbot (Pleuronichthys verticalis), and White Croaker (Genyonemus lineatus) at wastewater outfalls in southern California Open