Conservation ecology of North Atlantic shark populations

Conservation ecology of North Atlantic shark populations. Worldwide, shark populations are suffering from overexploitation and high incidental mortality rates. In particular the North Atlantic Ocean has experienced severe declines of many shark species over the last decades. However, a scientific basis for comprehensive protection measures is still lacking for many species. Therefore, this project is… Details

Conservation ecology of North Atlantic shark populations

Conservation ecology of North Atlantic shark populations. Worldwide, shark populations are suffering from overexploitation and high incidental mortality rates. In particular the North Atlantic Ocean has experienced severe declines of many shark species over the last decades. However, a scientific basis for comprehensive protection measures is still lacking for many species. Therefore, this project is… Details

Publications

2015 Boudreau S, Anderson S, Worm B (2015) Top-down and bottom-up forces interact at thermal range extremes on American lobster. Journal of Animal Ecology 84:840-850   Boudreau_et-al-_2015.pdf View | Download Boyce DG, Frank KT, Worm B, Leggett WC (2015) Spatial patterns and predictors of trophic control in marine ecosystems. Ecology Letters 18:1001-1011 Boyce_etal_2015.pdf View | Download… Details