Low abundance of sharks and rays in baited remote underwater video surveys in the Arabian Gulf

Abstract Data on the diversity and relative abundance of elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) in the Arabian Gulf have been limited to fishery-dependent monitoring of landing sites. Understanding the diversity and abundance of sharks and rays is, however, crucial to inform policy and management plans. Ba...

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Main Authors: Rima W. Jabado, Shamsa M. Al Hameli, Edwin M. Grandcourt, Shaikha S. Al Dhaheri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2018-10-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-33611-8