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Marine Megafauna UB
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Large Marine Vertebrate Research and Conservation Group | Universitat de Barcelona

~There she blows!~
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Presentations evolve around biology, ecology and species identification of these taxa. Attendees are also dealing with interactions with fisheries, mitigation techniques and best practices for safe handling & release of bycatch specimens (sea turtles, seabirds, sharks & rays and marine mammals).
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Our study suggests dynamic protection zones for surface species & static closures for deep divers like beaked whales. Tailored conservation for diverse marine life.
#SustainableSeas #OceanPolicy
May 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🌱 Distribution of species like striped dolphins & loggerhead turtles is driven by chlorophyll & current patterns, highlighting their link to surface ocean productivity.
#BluePlanet #EcosystemScience
May 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🐋 Though outnumbered, sperm whales and fin whales dominate the community biomass in this marine protected area. Size matters in the deep!
#MegaFauna #MarineLife
May 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🐬 7 cetacean & 2 sea turtle species spotted in the Mediterranean Cetacean Migration Corridor during 2023 surveys — vital biodiversity hotspot revealed! 🌊
#MarineConservation #Mediterranean
May 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM