Spatial dynamics and expanded vertical niche of blue sharks in oceanographic fronts reveal habitat targets for conservation

Dramatic population declines among species of pelagic shark as a result of overfishing have been reported, with some species now at a fraction of their historical biomass. Advanced telemetry techniques enable tracking of spatial dynamics and behaviour, providing fundamental information on habitat pr...

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Main Authors: Queiroz, Nuno (Author), Humphries, Nicolas E. (Author), Noble, Leslie R. (Author), Santos, António M. (Author), Sims, David W. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2012.
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