Article ; Online: Habitat-use of the vulnerable Atlantic Nurse Shark: a review.
2023 Volume 11, Page(s) e15540
Abstract: Human activities have led to the loss of critical habitats for aquatic species at such an accelerated rate that habitat modification is considered a leading threat to biodiversity. Sharks and rays are considered the second most threatened group of ... ...
Abstract | Human activities have led to the loss of critical habitats for aquatic species at such an accelerated rate that habitat modification is considered a leading threat to biodiversity. Sharks and rays are considered the second most threatened group of vertebrates that have also suffered from habitat loss, especially in nursery grounds and reef-associated species. In this sense, actions toward the conservation of critical grounds for species survival are urgently needed, especially for those threatened with extinction. This study aimed to gather and provide information on the worldwide distribution and habitat association of the |
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MeSH term(s) | Animals ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Ecosystem ; Sharks ; Biodiversity ; Endangered Species ; Temperature |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-06-15 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
ZDB-ID | 2703241-3 |
ISSN | 2167-8359 ; 2167-8359 |
ISSN (online) | 2167-8359 |
ISSN | 2167-8359 |
DOI | 10.7717/peerj.15540 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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