Satellite tagging insights into the seasonal movements and behavior of Mediterranean spearfish (Tetrapturus belone, Istiophoridae)

The Mediterranean spearfish (Tetrapturus belone) is a highly migratory predator, also exploited by commercial and recreational fisheries although its catches are poorly reported. The fishing pressure on this species is currently unknown because catch and landing data are fragmentary. Furthermore, mo...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Marine Science
Main Authors:	Danilo Malara, Pietro Battaglia, Martin C. Arostegui, Jonathan J. Dale, Barbara A. Block, Camrin D. Braun, Massimo Brogna, Silvestro Greco, Teresa Romeo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-05-01
Subjects:	Pelagic predator PSAT Temperature niche Mediterranean Sea Billfish
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1362169/full