My research makes use of species distribution models to document and understand human-induced changes in the occurrence of individual species and in patterns of biodiversity. Species distribution models identify statistical relationships between species occurrence on the one hand and environmental and anthropogenic factors on the other. They are thus useful tools in estimating the likelihood…
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Publications Journal Articles (19) Garcia, V. B., L. O. Lucifora, and R. A. Myers. The importance of habitat and life history to extinction risk in sharks, skates, rays and chimaeras. Proceedings of the Royal Society B (in press). (18) Colonello, J. H.; L. O. Lucifora & A. M. Massa. 2007. Reproduction of the angular angel…
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The aim of my project is to compare underwater visual survey methods on their estimates of environmental variables. Specifically, I conducted underwater visual census and stereo-video surveys on the same coral reef sites in a marine protected area in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras. I am currently analyzing the results to see how UVC and SVS differ…
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I am in the Marine Affairs Program at Dalhousie University working toward a Master of Marine Management degree. My graduate project will focus on examining and comparing skate management in Atlantic Canada and the United States, and will provide an overview of current threats, conservation efforts, and recommendations for improved bi-lateral management. Over the course…
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My work is focused on ecology, conservation and global patterns of diversity of sharks, rays and chimaeras. Publications Lucifora, L.O., V.B. García, and A.H. Escalante. 2009. Feeding habits of the sand tiger shark, Carcharias taurus, in the Southwestern Atlantic: diet, hooking location and overlap with fisheries. Animal Conservation. In press. Lucifora, L.O., V.B. García, R.C.…
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