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View article: Molecular taxonomy of guitarfishes (Rhinobatidae: Acroteriobatus)
Molecular taxonomy of guitarfishes (Rhinobatidae: Acroteriobatus) Open
Guitarfish species (genus Acroteriobatus) display restricted distributions in undermanaged regions of intense fishing pressure, which is exacerbated by taxonomic uncertainty due to morphological similarity. The importance of accurate speci…
View article: Occurrence of mobulid rays in Northwest Madagascar
Occurrence of mobulid rays in Northwest Madagascar Open
The waters around Nosy Be in northwest Madagascar are well-known for the occurrence of large planktivores, such as whale sharks ( Rhincodon typus ) and Omura’s whales ( Balaenoptera omurai ). Between 2016 and 2022, sighting data on mobulid…
View article: Overfishing and climate change elevate extinction risk of endemic sharks and rays in the southwest Indian Ocean hotspot
Overfishing and climate change elevate extinction risk of endemic sharks and rays in the southwest Indian Ocean hotspot Open
Here, we summarise the extinction risk of the sharks and rays endemic to coastal, shelf, and slope waters of the southwest Indian Ocean and adjacent waters (SWIO+, Namibia to Kenya, including SWIO islands). This region is a hotspot of ende…
View article: Population genetic structure of bottlenose and whitespotted wedgefishes from the Southwest Indian Ocean using a dual marker approach
Population genetic structure of bottlenose and whitespotted wedgefishes from the Southwest Indian Ocean using a dual marker approach Open
Wedgefishes (Rhinidae) are threatened by unsustainable fishing globally, and especially in the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO), due to their high-value fins in the shark trade. The whitespotted wedgefish Rhynchobatus djiddensis and the bottl…
View article: Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genomes of two Critically Endangered wedgefishes: <i>Rhynchobatus djiddensis</i> and <i>Rhynchobatus australiae</i>
Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genomes of two Critically Endangered wedgefishes: <i>Rhynchobatus djiddensis</i> and <i>Rhynchobatus australiae</i> Open
We present the complete mitochondrial genomes of the Critically Endangered whitespotted wedgefish, Rhynchobatus djiddensis (Forsskål, 1775), and bottlenose wedgefish, Rhynchobatus australiae (Whitley, 1939), with the R. djiddensis mitogeno…
View article: First record of the megamouth shark Megachasma pelagios (Lamniformes: Megachasmidae), from the United Republic of Tanzania
First record of the megamouth shark Megachasma pelagios (Lamniformes: Megachasmidae), from the United Republic of Tanzania Open
The megamouth shark Megachasma pelagios (Lamniformes: Megachasmidae) was described in 1976 from a specimen caught off Hawaii (Taylor et al. 1983) and is the only extant member of its family and genus (Diez et al. 2022). From 1976 to 2010 M…
View article: Merging two eDNA metabarcoding approaches and citizen‐science‐based sampling to facilitate fish community monitoring along vast Sub‐Saharan coastlines
Merging two eDNA metabarcoding approaches and citizen‐science‐based sampling to facilitate fish community monitoring along vast Sub‐Saharan coastlines Open
The coastline of Sub‐Saharan Africa hosts highly diverse fish communities of great conservation value, which are also key resources for local livelihoods. However, many costal ecosystems are threatened by overexploitation and their conserv…
View article: Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genomes of two Critically Endangered wedgefishes: <i>Rhynchobatus djiddensis</i> and <i>Rhynchobatus australiae</i>
Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genomes of two Critically Endangered wedgefishes: <i>Rhynchobatus djiddensis</i> and <i>Rhynchobatus australiae</i> Open
We present the complete mitochondrial genomes of the Critically Endangered whitespotted wedgefish, Rhynchobatus djiddensis (Forsskål, 1775), and bottlenose wedgefish, Rhynchobatus australiae (Whitley, 1939), with the R. djiddensis mitogeno…
View article: Merging two eDNA metabarcoding approaches and citizen-science based sampling to facilitate fish community monitoring along vast Sub-Saharan coastlines
Merging two eDNA metabarcoding approaches and citizen-science based sampling to facilitate fish community monitoring along vast Sub-Saharan coastlines Open
The coastline of Sub-Saharan Africa hosts highly diverse fish communities of high conservation value, which are also key resources for local livelihoods. However, many costal ecosystems are threatened by overexploitation and their conserva…
View article: Overfishing and Climate Change Elevate Extinction Risk of Endemic Sharks and Rays in the Southwest Indian Ocean Hotspot and Adjacent Waters
Overfishing and Climate Change Elevate Extinction Risk of Endemic Sharks and Rays in the Southwest Indian Ocean Hotspot and Adjacent Waters Open
The southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) is a hotspot of endemic and evolutionarily distinct sharks and rays. We summarise the extinction risk of the sharks and rays endemic to coastal, shelf, and slope waters of the SWIO and adjacent waters (Nam…
View article: Overfishing and Climate Change Elevate Extinction Risk of Endemic Sharks and Rays in the Southwest Indian Ocean Hotspot
Overfishing and Climate Change Elevate Extinction Risk of Endemic Sharks and Rays in the Southwest Indian Ocean Hotspot Open
The southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) is a hotspot of endemic and evolutionarily distinct sharks and rays. We summarise the extinction risk of the sharks and rays endemic to coastal, shelf, and slope waters of the SWIO (Namibia to Kenya, inclu…
View article: Application of DNA mini-barcoding reveals illegal trade in endangered shark products in southern Africa
Application of DNA mini-barcoding reveals illegal trade in endangered shark products in southern Africa Open
In recent decades, a combination of increasing demand and economic globalisation has created a global market for elasmobranch products, especially the highly prized shark fins for Asian markets. Morphological species identification, as wel…
View article: Economic Value and Public Perceptions of Whale Shark Tourism in Nosy Be, Madagascar
Economic Value and Public Perceptions of Whale Shark Tourism in Nosy Be, Madagascar Open
Nosy Be in northwestern Madagascar is home to a globally important whale shark ( Rhincodon typus ) aggregation and a growing whale shark tourism industry. However, whale sharks are not protected in Malagasy waters and are threatened by fis…
View article: A Summary of the WCS Knowledge on the State of Coral Reefs in Mozambique
A Summary of the WCS Knowledge on the State of Coral Reefs in Mozambique Open
This report introduces and summarises the survey data and knowledge on coral reefs resulting from the work undertaken by WCS scientists in Mozambique up to 2020. WCS Mozambique started a marine program in 2018, however since 2008 several W…
View article: Ethical considerations for field research on fishes
Ethical considerations for field research on fishes Open
Collection of data from animals for research purposes can negatively impact target or by-catch species if suitable animal ethics practices are not followed. This study aimed to assess the ethical requirements of peer-reviewed scientific jo…