Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bailang Liu, Toshiko Ichiye
Summary: Organic cosolutes can significantly affect protein stability, and their behavior in aqueous solutions provides insights into their molecular effects. Molecular dynamics simulations were used to study the differences between urea, methylureas, and trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) in aqueous solutions. The simulations revealed slower diffusion of cosolutes with increasing concentration, as well as with larger size. TMAO showed even slower diffusion due to greater hydration, leading to stronger hydrogen bonding and slower diffusion.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Ju-Fang Liu, Po-Chun Chen, Thai-Yen Ling, Chun-Han Hou
Summary: This study demonstrates that heat shock induces the expression of HSPs in hPDMCs through the activation of ROS, p38 MAPK, Akt signaling, and HSF1, which plays a protective role.
STEM CELL RESEARCH & THERAPY
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Ariadni Androvitsanea, Kostas Stylianou, Eleni Drosataki, Ioannis Petrakis
Summary: Research has shown that heat-shock proteins can have varying effects on the immune system, either triggering immune responses or alleviating them, which is important for studying and treating autoimmune diseases.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rahul Sahu, Divya Nayar
Summary: This study investigates the effects of chemical nature and soft attractive energy of crowders on water-mediated hydrophobic interactions between non-polar solutes using molecular dynamics simulations. The results show that different types of crowders have varying effects on hydrophobic interactions, with small-sized crowders primarily driving the interaction through an entropic depletion effect, and bulky crowders strengthening it through preferential interactions with the solute. The findings suggest that both entropic and energetic effects play crucial roles in determining hydrophobic associations.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anthony Guihur, Bruno Fauvet, Andrija Finka, Manfredo Quadroni, Pierre Goloubinoff
Summary: In the scorching summer dawn, land plants establish molecular defenses to prepare for extreme midday temperatures, inducing heat-shock proteins for acquired thermotolerance. Despite high protein crowding, heat priming did not accumulate HSP chaperones in chloroplasts, while HSP20s accumulated in the cytosol, suggesting their role in preventing heat-labile protein aggregation.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahmed Barakat, Even Birkeland, Melissa D. Jorstad, Magalie El Hajj, Msafiri Marijani, Anne Doskeland, Olav Mjaavatten, Frode S. Berven, Tehmina Mustafa
Summary: This study investigated the proteomic profile of PBMCs in pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients to predict treatment response. Blood samples were collected from 8 adult PTB patients in Tanzania at baseline, 2 months of treatment, and treatment completion. Proteins extracted from PBMCs were quantified and analyzed using LC-MS/MS. The results identified differentially expressed proteins involved in cellular processes, metabolic processes, binding, and catalytic activity, suggesting that proteome analysis of PBMCs can be used as a novel technique to monitor anti-tuberculosis treatment response and gain insights into PTB.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tung-Yi Lin, Wei-Jyun Hua, Hsin Yeh, Ai-Jung Tseng
Summary: The study demonstrates that FIPs LZ-8 and GMI induce changes in the proteomic profile of tumor lesions in LLC1 cell-bearing mouse, potentially regulating heat shock proteins (HSPs)-related cell viability and inhibiting cell migration and inducing apoptosis. Inhibition of HSPs may contribute to the anti-lung cancer activity of FIPs.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Roland Toth, Nikolett Tokodyne Szabadi, Bence Lazar, Kitti Buda, Barbara Vegi, Judit Barna, Eszter Patakine Varkonyi, Krisztina Liptoi, Bertrand Pain, Elen Gocza
Summary: Heat stress from high environmental temperatures can negatively affect animal productivity, with studies showing a significant increase in the expression levels of HSP90 and HSF4 in heat-treated female chicken gonads.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ayush Ranawade, Rati Sharma, Erel Levine
Summary: The Heat Shock Response (HSR) is a conserved genetic system that protects the proteome in organisms. Mathematical modeling has been crucial in understanding its regulation, but there are still many unanswered questions that can benefit from quantitative modeling.
Article
Plant Sciences
Salvador Gonzalez-Gordo, Jose M. Palma, Francisco J. Corpas
Summary: Small heat shock proteins (sHSPs) are upregulated in plants under environmental stresses and act as molecular chaperones to protect other proteins. This study identified 41 sHSP genes in the genome of sweet pepper fruits, with 19 genes found in previous transcriptome data. The expression analysis during fruit ripening showed that 6 genes were upregulated, 7 genes were downregulated, and 6 genes were unchanged. In addition, nitric oxide treatment caused the upregulation of 7 genes, downregulation of 3 genes, and no change in 9 genes. These findings indicate the role of sHSPs in pepper fruit ripening and nitro-oxidative stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Wenxu Wang, Jiaojiao Zhang, Lijuan Ai, Dan Wu, Bing Li, Lingang Zhang, Liqun Zhao
Summary: This study demonstrates the relationship between CNGC6 and H2O2 in plant responses to heat shock, showing that CNGC6 may stimulate the accumulation of H2O2 in a manner dependent on an increase in cytosolic Ca2+. Additionally, CNGC6 enhances the gene transcription of HS factors and the accumulation of HS proteins via H2O2 to improve plant thermotolerance.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Taehoon Kim, Shafina Samraj, Juan Jimenez, Celina Gomez, Tie Liu, Kevin Begcy
Summary: Our genome-wide analysis identified 32 Hsfs and 22 small heat shock proteins (LsHsps) in lettuce, some of which do not have orthologs in Arabidopsis, poplar, and rice. Surprisingly, LsHsp70s have three times more members than Arabidopsis and two times more than rice, mostly due to genome tandem duplication. The transcriptional analysis revealed that genes from certain families were highly responsive to UV and high intensity light stress, providing candidate genes for breeding lettuce varieties resilient to artificial light in hydroponic systems.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Urszula Korotko, Karolina Chwialkowska, Izabela Sanko-Sawczenko, Miroslaw Kwasniewski
Summary: The study found that under heat stress, the level of DNA methylation decreases in Arabidopsis thaliana, especially after returning to normal conditions. Analysis of gene ontology enrichment and regulatory pathways showed that genes with differential DNA methylation are mainly associated with stress responses, including heat stress. This indicates an active demethylation phenomenon rather than passive demethylation under the influence of heat stress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
V. Sudhakar Reddy, S. Pandarinath, M. Archana, G. Bhanuprakash Reddy
Summary: Chronic hyperglycemia induces differential responses of sHsps by altering their expression, solubility, interaction, and roles in apoptosis in neuronal cells, potentially contributing to cell death.
ARCHIVES OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angelina Folberth, Nico F. A. van der Vegt
Summary: Studies have found that trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) has a stabilizing effect on proteins under high pressure conditions. TMAO is depleted from the protein/water interface under high pressure, thus counterbalancing the unfavorable effect of elevated pressure on protein folding. TMAO also stabilizes interactions within the protein.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cynthia A. Awruch, Justin D. Bell, Jayson M. Semmens, Jeremy M. Lyle
Summary: The endemic Maugean skate in western Tasmania, Australia, faces uncertainties in its main habitats due to anthropogenic impacts. Key life-history parameters such as reproductive information and growth were studied to inform conservation actions. Conservation strategies should focus on reducing human impacts on the environment, particularly river flows and nutrient load associated with hydroelectricity production and salmonid aquaculture to secure the future well-being of this species.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Charlie Huveneers, Fabrice R. A. Jaine, Adam Barnett, Paul A. Butcher, Thomas M. Clarke, Leanne M. Currey-Randall, Ross G. Dwyer, Luciana C. Ferreira, Adrian C. Gleiss, Xavier Hoenner, Daniel Ierodiaconou, Elodie J. Ledee, Mark G. Meekan, Hugh Pederson, Justin R. Rizzari, Paul D. van Ruth, Jayson M. Semmens, Matthew D. Taylor, Vinay Udyawer, Peter Walsh, Michelle R. Heupel, Robert Harcourt
Summary: The COVID-19 restrictions caused a global pause in human activities, providing an opportunity to assess human impact on animal behavior and space use. Variations in restrictions across Australian states have different impacts on human interactions with the marine environment. Through acoustic tracking data analysis and long-term monitoring, researchers can assess how global events like COVID-19 can affect animal movement and distributions.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Elodie J. I. Ledee, Michelle R. Heupel, Matthew D. Taylor, Robert G. Harcourt, Fabrice R. A. Jaine, Charlie Huveneers, Vinay Udyawer, Hamish A. Campbell, Russell C. Babcock, Xavier Hoenner, Adam Barnett, Matias Braccini, Stephanie Brodie, Paul A. Butcher, Gwenael Cadiou, Ross G. Dwyer, Mario Espinoza, Luciana C. Ferreira, Lachlan Fetterplace, Anthony Fowler, Alastair R. Harborne, Nathan A. Knott, Michael Lowry, Jaime McAllister, Rory McAuley, Mark Meekan, Kade Mills, Victor M. Peddemors, Richard Pillans, Jayson Semmens, Amy F. Smoothey, Conrad Speed, Kilian Stehfest, Dylan van der Meulen, Colin A. Simpfendorfer
Summary: Fish migration and movements play a crucial role in determining population structure, and the detection of acoustically tagged fish can be used to assess stock structure and connectivity. Network analysis helps identify population connections between species and supports existing stock discrimination. Species with less variability in movements require smaller sample sizes to reveal useful stock structure information.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2021)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nuno Queiroz, Nicolas E. Humphries, Ana Couto, Marisa Vedor, Ivo da Costa, Ana M. M. Sequeira, Gonzalo Mucientes, Antonio M. Santos, Francisco J. Abascal, Debra L. Abercrombie, Katya Abrantes, David Acuna-Marrero, Andre S. Afonso, Pedro Afonso, Darrell Anders, Gonzalo Araujo, Randall Arauz, Pascal Bach, Adam Barnett, Diego Bernal, Michael L. Berumen, Sandra Bessudo Lion, Natalia P. A. Bezerra, Antonin V. Blaison, Barbara A. Block, Mark E. Bond, Ramon Bonfil, Russell W. Bradford, Camrin D. Braun, Edward J. Brooks, Annabelle Brooks, Judith Brown, Barry D. Bruce, Michael E. Byrne, Steven E. Campana, Aaron B. Carlisle, Demian D. Chapman, Taylor K. Chapple, John Chisholm, Christopher R. Clarke, Eric G. Clua, Jesse E. M. Cochran, Estelle C. Crochelet, Laurent Dagorn, Ryan Daly, Daniel Devia Cortes, Thomas K. Doyle, Michael Drew, Clinton A. J. Duffy, Thor Erikson, Eduardo Espinoza, Luciana C. Ferreira, Francesco Ferretti, John D. Filmalter, G. Chris Fischer, Richard Fitzpatrick, Jorge Fontes, Fabien Forget, Mark Fowler, Malcolm P. Francis, Austin J. Gallagher, Enrico Gennari, Simon D. Goldsworthy, Matthew J. Gollock, Jonathan R. Green, Johan A. Gustafson, Tristan L. Guttridge, Hector M. Guzman, Neil Hammerschlag, Luke Harman, Fabio H. V. Hazin, Matthew Heard, Alex R. Hearn, John C. Holdsworth, Bonnie J. Holmes, Lucy A. Howey, Mauricio Hoyos, Robert E. Hueter, Nigel E. Hussey, Charlie Huveneers, Dylan T. Irion, David M. P. Jacoby, Oliver J. D. Jewell, Ryan Johnson, Lance K. B. Jordan, Warren Joyce, Clare A. Keating Daly, James T. Ketchum, A. Peter Klimley, Alison A. Kock, Pieter Koen, Felipe Ladino, Fernanda O. Lana, James S. E. Lea, Fiona Llewellyn, Warrick S. Lyon, Anna MacDonnell, Bruno C. L. Macena, Heather Marshall, Jaime D. McAllister, Michael A. Meyer, John J. Morris, Emily R. Nelson, Yannis P. Papastamatiou, Cesar Penaherrera-Palma, Simon J. Pierce, Francois Poisson, Lina Maria Quintero, Andrew J. Richardson, Paul J. Rogers, Christoph A. Rohner, David R. L. Rowat, Melita Samoilys, Jayson M. Semmens, Marcus Sheaves, George Shillinger, Mahmood Shivji, Sarika Singh, Gregory B. Skomal, Malcolm J. Smale, Laurenne B. Snyders, German Soler, Marc Soria, Kilian M. Stehfest, Simon R. Thorrold, Mariana T. Tolotti, Alison Towner, Paulo Travassos, John P. Tyminski, Frederic Vandeperre, Jeremy J. Vaudo, Yuuki Y. Watanabe, Sam B. Weber, Bradley M. Wetherbee, Timothy D. White, Sean Williams, Patricia M. Zarate, Robert Harcourt, Graeme C. Hays, Mark G. Meekan, Michele Thums, Xabier Irigoien, Victor M. Eguiluz, Carlos M. Duarte, Lara L. Sousa, Samantha J. Simpson, Emily J. Southall, David W. Sims
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mark G. Meekan, Conrad W. Speed, Robert D. McCauley, Rebecca Fisher, Matthew J. Birt, Leanne M. Currey-Randall, Jayson M. Semmens, Stephen J. Newman, Katherine Cure, Marcus Stowar, Brigit Vaughan, Miles J. G. Parsons
Summary: A large-scale experiment quantified the impacts of exposure to a commercial seismic source on a tropical demersal fish assemblage on the North West Shelf of Western Australia, showing no short-term or long-term effects on the composition, abundance, size structure, behavior, or movement of these fauna. Multiple lines of evidence suggest that seismic surveys have little impact on demersal fishes in this environment.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Kathryn A. Willis, Catarina Serra-Goncalves, Kelsey Richardson, Qamar A. Schuyler, Halfdan Pedersen, Kelli Anderson, Jonathan S. Stark, Joanna Vince, Britta D. Hardesty, Chris Wilcox, Barbara F. Nowak, Jennifer L. Lavers, Jayson M. Semmens, Dean Greeno, Catriona MacLeod, Nunnoq P. O. Frederiksen, Peter S. Puskic
Summary: The ocean is often seen as a sink for pollution in the Anthropocene era, with various types of pollution threatening marine ecosystems. Despite awareness and data on risks, there is a significant delay in implementing strategies to address marine pollution. Experts present two future scenarios and prioritize actions for governments, industry, and consumers to reduce pollution and move towards a more sustainable future.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christopher L. Lawson, Matthew D. Taylor, James A. Smith, Nicholas L. Payne, Jayson M. Semmens, Iain M. Suthers, Stephanie Brodie
Summary: This study used Yellowfin Bream as a case study to quantify potential errors in consumption and growth rate estimates when using diet data from different regions and times. The results showed a large uncertainty in consumption rate estimates due to diet diversity, emphasizing the need for caution when considering bioenergetic results among locations, times, and ontogeny.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nelle Meyers, Cassie N. Speakman, Nicole A. S-Y Dorville, Mark A. Hindell, Jayson M. Semmens, Jacquomo Monk, Alistair M. M. Baylis, Daniel Ierodiaconou, Andrew J. Hoskins, Greg J. Marshall, Kyler Abernathy, John P. Y. Arnould
Summary: In this study, the foraging behavior of female Australian fur seals was investigated using animal-borne video data loggers. The study found substantial differences in pursuit and handling times, energy gain, and expenditure between different prey types, but overall profitability did not significantly differ between prey types, except for elasmobranchs. The study highlights the benefits of using animal-borne video data loggers for understanding the factors influencing foraging decisions in predators.
Article
Biology
Eric Ste-Marie, Yuuki Y. Watanabe, Jayson M. Semmens, Marianne Marcoux, Nigel E. Hussey
Summary: Field metabolic rate (FMR) is a comprehensive measure of metabolism that provides insight into the ecology and resilience of a species. FMR can be used to assess the role of animals as consumers, and this study used FMR to model the metabolism of Greenland sharks in two coastal inlets of Baffin Island. The results showed that Greenland sharks have low FMR and energy requirements, indicating that they require very little energy to sustain themselves in their natural habitat.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Delphi Ward, Jessica Melbourne-Thomas, Gretta T. Pecl, Karen Evans, Madeline Green, Phillipa C. McCormack, Camilla Novaglio, Rowan Trebilco, Narissa Bax, Madeleine J. Brasier, Emma L. Cavan, Graham Edgar, Heather L. Hunt, Jan Jansen, Russ Jones, Mary-Anne Lea, Reuben Makomere, Chris Mull, Jayson M. Semmens, Janette Shaw, Dugald Tinch, Tatiana J. van Steveninck, Cayne Layton
Summary: Marine ecosystems and their biodiversity are essential for sustaining life on Earth and human well-being. However, these ecosystems are being rapidly degraded due to unsustainable use and climate change. The challenge is to protect marine ecosystem biodiversity and function while providing vital resources. Immediate action is needed to avoid tipping points and decline, while long-term planning and commitment are necessary for a sustainable future beyond 2030.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Conrad W. Speed, Mark G. Meekan, Matthew J. Birt, Miles J. G. Parsons, Dianne McLean, Brett M. Taylor, Luke Thomas, Robert McCauley, Jayson M. Semmens, Stephen J. Newman
Summary: Predatory fishes play a key role in tropical fisheries, but their diet and trophic structure are poorly understood. Using stable isotopes and dietary prey items, this study revealed differences in diet and trophic structure among five predatory fish species. The results showed that delta N-15 values increased with fish body size, indicating a relationship between trophic position and body size.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ryan D. Day, Quinn P. Fitzgibbon, Robert D. McCauley, Katherine B. Baker, Jayson M. Semmens
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of seismic survey signals on early life history stages of Southern Rock Lobsters. The results showed that exposure to air gun signals could impair righting ability and increase intermoult duration in lobsters. However, there was no mortality observed and juvenile lobsters exposed at a distance showed recovery.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
G. Iosilevskii, J. D. Kong, C. G. Meyer, Y. Y. Watanabe, Y. P. Papastamatiou, M. A. Royer, I Nakamura, K. Sato, T. K. Doyle, L. Harman, J. D. R. Houghton, A. Barnett, J. M. Semmens, N. O. Maoileidigh, A. Drumm, R. O'Neill, D. M. Coffey, N. L. Payne
Summary: Marine organisms generally swim at higher speeds during strenuous activities such as predation or escape. A study found that ram ventilating sharks and Atlantic bluefin tunas exhibited an increase in swimming speed after being stimulated, which gradually returned to their cruising speeds. The elevated swimming behavior may be a mechanism to remove accumulated lactate.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samantha Andrzejaczek, Tim C. D. Lucas, Maurice C. Goodman, Nigel E. Hussey, Amelia J. Armstrong, Aaron Carlisle, Daniel M. Coffey, Adrian C. Gleiss, Charlie Huveneers, David M. P. Jacoby, Mark G. Meekan, Johann Mourier, Lauren R. Peel, Katya Abrantes, Andre S. Afonso, Matthew J. Ajemian, Brooke N. Anderson, Scot D. Anderson, Gonzalo Araujo, Asia O. Armstrong, Pascal Bach, Adam Barnett, Mike B. Bennett, Natalia A. Bezerra, Ramon Bonfil, Andre M. Boustany, Heather D. Bowlby, Ilka Branco, Camrin D. Braun, Edward J. Brooks, Judith Brown, Patrick J. Burke, Paul Butcher, Michael Castleton, Taylor K. Chapple, Olivier Chateau, Maurice Clarke, Rui Coelho, Enric Cortes, Lydie I. E. Couturier, Paul D. Cowley, Donald A. Croll, Juan M. Cuevas, Tobey H. Curtis, Laurent Dagorn, Jonathan J. Dale, Ryan Daly, Heidi Dewar, Philip D. Doherty, Andres Domingo, Alistair D. M. Dove, Michael Drew, Christine L. Dudgeon, Clinton A. J. Duffy, Riley G. Elliott, Jim R. Ellis, Mark Erdmann, Thomas J. Farrugia, Luciana C. Ferreira, Francesco Ferretti, John D. Filmalter, Brittany Finucci, Chris Fischer, Richard Fitzpatrick, Fabien Forget, Kerstin Forsberg, Malcolm P. Francis, Bryan R. Franks, Austin J. Gallagher, Felipe Galvan-Magana, Mirta L. Garcia, Troy F. Gaston, Bronwyn M. Gillanders, Matthew J. Gollock, Jonathan R. Green, Sofia Green, Christopher A. Griffiths, Neil Hammerschlag, Abdi Hasan, Lucy A. Hawkes, Fabio Hazin, Matthew Heard, Alex Hearn, Kevin J. Hedges, Suzanne M. Henderson, John Holdsworth, Kim N. Holland, Lucy A. Howey, Robert E. Hueter, Nicholas E. Humphries, Melanie Hutchinson, Fabrice R. A. Jaine, Salvador J. Jorgensen, Paul E. Kanive, Jessica Labaja, Fernanda O. Lana, Hugo Lassauce, Rebecca S. Lipscombe, Fiona Llewellyn, Bruno C. L. Macena, Ronald Mambrasar, Jaime D. McAllister, Sophy R. McCully Phillips, Frazer McGregor, Matthew N. McMillan, Lianne M. McNaughton, Sibele A. Mendonca, Carl G. Meyer, Megan Meyers, John A. Mohan, John C. Montgomery, Gonzalo Mucientes, Michael K. Musyl, Nicole Nasby-Lucas, Lisa J. Natanson, John B. O'Sullivan, Paulo Oliveira, Yannis P. Papastamtiou, Toby A. Patterson, Simon J. Pierce, Nuno Queiroz, Craig A. Radford, Andy J. Richardson, Anthony J. Richardson, David Righton, Christoph A. Rohner, Mark A. Royer, Ryan A. Saunders, Matthias Schaber, Robert J. Schallert, Michael C. Scholl, Andrew C. Seitz, Jayson M. Semmens, Edy Setyawan, Brendan D. Shea, Rafid A. Shidqi, George L. Shillinger, Oliver N. Shipley, Mahmood S. Shivji, Abraham B. Sianipar, Joana F. Silva, David W. Sims, Gregory B. Skomal, Lara L. Sousa, Emily J. Southall, Julia L. Y. Spaet, Kilian M. Stehfest, Guy Stevens, Joshua D. Stewart, James A. Sulikowski, Ismail Syakurachman, Simon R. Thorrold, Michele Thums, David Tickler, Mariana T. Tolloti, Kathy A. Townsend, Paulo Travassos, John P. Tyminski, Jeremy J. Vaudo, Drausio Veras, Laurent Wantiez, Sam B. Weber, R. J. David Wells, Kevin C. Weng, Bradley M. Wetherbee, Jane E. Williamson, Matthew J. Witt, Serena Wright, Kelly Zilliacus, Barbara A. Block, David J. Curnick
Summary: This study fills the knowledge gap of vertical movement patterns in elasmobranchs and reveals high intra- and interspecific variability. Significant vertical overlap is observed among epipelagic elasmobranchs.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
M. N. McMillan, J. M. Semmens, C. Huveneers, D. W. Sims, K. M. Stehfest, B. M. Gillanders
Summary: Many sharks and marine organisms use natal areas to increase survival of young, which are attributed conservation value. Energy constraints influence dispersal of young, with school sharks having low energy storage but high investment in growth during residency in natal areas. Rapid growth before dispersal likely enhances survival by reducing predation and improving foraging ability.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)