Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 35(2)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT This study investigates the spatial overlap in habitat use among four key predatory species—school shark ( Galeorhinus galeus ), broadnose sevengill Notorynchus cepedianus copper Carcharhinus brachyurus ) and sand tiger Carcharias taurus )—along Argentine coast to identify important areas for joint management. Leveraging suitability predictions these predators, we generated annual seasonal maps significant regions of overlap. Notably, coastal zone between Uruguayan northern coasts emerged as crucial developing fishery management conservation strategies species. Historical catch data also identified zones recreational fishing potential nursery sites, stressing need targeted area Punta Rasa Mar del Plata (36.3°–38° S). highlights necessity comprehensive regulations with stronger enforcement unregulated provincial waters Chubut Santa Cruz, well coast. Our findings underscore importance integrating species‐specific ecological designing marine protected tailored unique life history movement patterns sharks. Additionally, emphasizes adaptive, multijurisdictional accommodate migratory nature species across national waters. The implications are discussed within context current chondrichthyan policy Argentina, presenting a foundational basis informing future aimed at sustaining populations Southwest Atlantic.
Язык: Английский