Environmental DNA detection tracks established seasonal occurrence of blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) in a semi-enclosed subtropical bay
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-68843-0
Abstract: The integration of eDNA analysis into the population assessment and monitoring of sharks could greatly improve temporal and spatial data used for management purposes. This study aimed to compare eDNA detection against well-established seasonal changes… read more here.
Keywords: detection; bay; carcharhinus limbatus; established seasonal ... See more keywords
New insights into the trophic ecology of blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) from a subtropical estuary in the western Gulf of Mexico.
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DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14592
Abstract: As environmental change persists, understanding resource use patterns is of value to predict the consequences of shifting trophic structures. While many sharks are opportunistic predators, some exhibit prey selectivity, putting them at higher risk compared… read more here.
Keywords: blacktip; trophic ecology; carcharhinus limbatus; gulf mexico ... See more keywords