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Sea turtles spend the majority of their lives at foraging grounds. These areas are important for population persistence but generally occur in coastal habitats, which are under increasing human pressure. Identifying key foraging areas is therefore an important step to understanding critical sea turtle habitats, and therefore their threats. Isotope...
Using stable isotope analysis of carbon and nitrogen of turtle tissues and putative prey items, we investigated the diet of immature green turtles and hawksbill turtles foraging in the lagoon of Aldabra Atoll, a relatively undisturbed atoll in the southern Seychelles. Aldabra offers a unique environment for understanding sea turtle ecology. Green t...
Understanding natural movement patterns and ecological roles of marine megafauna is a research priority best studied in areas with minimal human impact. The spatial distribution patterns specifically for immature turtles at foraging grounds have been highlighted as a research gap for effective management and conservation strategies for sea turtle p...
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Coral bleaching immediately impacts the reef benthos, but effects on fish communities are less well understood because they are often delayed and confounded by anthropogenic interactions.
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We assessed changes in fish abundance, biomass and community composition before and after the 2015/16 coral bleaching event at Aldabra Atoll...
Changes in marine ecosystems from human stressors, and concerns over how species will respond to these changes have emphasized the importance of understanding and monitoring crucial demographic parameters for population models. Long-lived, migratory, marine vertebrates such as sea turtles are particularly vulnerable to changes. Life-history paramet...
Changes in marine ecosystems from human stressors, and concerns over how species will respond to these changes have emphasized the importance of understanding and monitoring crucial demographic parameters for population models. Long-lived, migratory, marine vertebrates such as sea turtles are particularly vulnerable to changes. Life-history paramet...
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The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) is one of only two giant tortoise species left in the world. The species is endemic to Aldabra Atoll in Seychelles and is listed as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List (v2.3) due to its limited distribution and threats posed by climate change. Gen...
Lagoonal mangrove ecosystems are vital for carbon capture, protection of coastlines and conservation of biodiversity. Yet, they are decreasing globally at a higher rate than other mangrove ecosystems. In addition to human drivers, local environmental factors influence the functioning of lagoonal mangrove ecosystems, but their importance and combine...
The Aldabra Atoll World Heritage property is among the largest atolls in the world and its remote location has resulted in a high level of biodiversity and endemism. Aldabra Atoll was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982, in recognition of its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV).
This report describes outcomes from an application of P...
Red List assessment of the Seychelles Free-tailed bat, Mops Pusillus.
An ecological assessment of plant restoration work on Round Island, Mauritius, with recommendations for future progress
A habitat survey of Round Island, Mauritius, describing the island's habitats, the distribution of wild plant species and community-level implications for future restoration projects
Appendix to Part 2 of the Round Island Botanical Survey 2017-18 Report, containing descriptions of the island's habitats.
Appendix to Round Island Plant Survey report, 2017-18, providing profiles of all vascular plant species currently known from Round Island, Mauritius
Art has long been seen as a way to illustrate conservation science for public outreach, especially to children. However, art has a greater role to play as a partner in interdisciplinary practice. Here we explore four examples where early career conservationists use the production of artwork, inspired by contemporary art movements, to engage critica...
