Multi-decade catches of manta rays (Mobula alfredi, M. birostris) from South Africa reveal significant decline

Multi-decade catches of manta rays (Mobula alfredi, M. birostris) from South Africa reveal significant decline

Manta rays (Mobula alfredi and M. birostris) are poorly understood in South Africa, despite their ecological importance and charismatic appeal. This study analyzed a 41-year dataset from the KwaZulu-Natal bather protection program to investigate catch per unit effort between 1981-2021. We used Gener...

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Hoofdauteurs: Michelle Carpenter, Denham Parker, Matthew L. Dicken, Charles L. Griffiths
Formaat: Artikel
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Reeks:Frontiers in Marine Science
Onderwerpen:
mobulidae
generalized additive models
fisheries
Southern Africa
marine conservation
probability of encounter
Online toegang:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1128819/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1128819/full

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