Abstract
Research into elasmobranch populations is needed to inform effective conservation and
management strategies given their vulnerability to threats such as habitat loss¹ and
fisheries overexploitation.² Population ecology studies are important for understanding
species distribution, dynamics, and may highlight important areas for the species such
as juvenile nursery grounds.
Identifying and protecting nursery areas is critical as they aid population recruitment.³
The thornback ray, Raja clavata, is a demersal elasmobranch occurring from 10-300m
on a variety of substrates.⁴ Key knowledge gaps identified by ICES and OSPAR include
locations of nurseries and other habitats where juvenile R. clavata are regularly found,
and population demographic data more generally.
management strategies given their vulnerability to threats such as habitat loss¹ and
fisheries overexploitation.² Population ecology studies are important for understanding
species distribution, dynamics, and may highlight important areas for the species such
as juvenile nursery grounds.
Identifying and protecting nursery areas is critical as they aid population recruitment.³
The thornback ray, Raja clavata, is a demersal elasmobranch occurring from 10-300m
on a variety of substrates.⁴ Key knowledge gaps identified by ICES and OSPAR include
locations of nurseries and other habitats where juvenile R. clavata are regularly found,
and population demographic data more generally.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| Event | MASTS Annual Science Meeting 2023: “Science, Sustainability and Society – valuing and protecting our marine systems” - Duration: 5 Dec 2023 → 7 Dec 2023 |
Conference
| Conference | MASTS Annual Science Meeting 2023 |
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| Period | 5/12/23 → 7/12/23 |