Frontiers in Marine Science (Nov 2018)
Future Directions in the Research and Management of Marine Snakes
- Vinay Udyawer,
- Peter Barnes,
- Xavier Bonnet,
- François Brischoux,
- Jenna M. Crowe-Riddell,
- Blanche D’Anastasi,
- Blanche D’Anastasi,
- Bryan G. Fry,
- Amber Gillett,
- Claire Goiran,
- Michael L. Guinea,
- Harold Heatwole,
- Michelle R. Heupel,
- Mathew Hourston,
- Mervi Kangas,
- Alan Kendrick,
- Inigo Koefoed,
- Harvey B. Lillywhite,
- Aaron S. Lobo,
- Vimoksalehi Lukoschek,
- Rory McAuley,
- Charlotte Nitschke,
- Arne R. Rasmussen,
- Kate L. Sanders,
- Coleman Sheehy,
- Richard Shine,
- Ruchira Somaweera,
- Samuel S. Sweet,
- Harold K. Voris
Affiliations
- Vinay Udyawer
- Australian Institute of Marine Science, Darwin, NT, Australia
- Peter Barnes
- Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Exmouth, WA, Australia
- Xavier Bonnet
- CNRS, Centre d’Etudes Biologiques de Chizé, UMR 7372, Université de La Rochelle, La Rochelle, France
- François Brischoux
- CNRS, Centre d’Etudes Biologiques de Chizé, UMR 7372, Université de La Rochelle, La Rochelle, France
- Jenna M. Crowe-Riddell
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Blanche D’Anastasi
- College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townville, QLD, Australia
- Blanche D’Anastasi
- AIMS@JCU, Australian Institute of Marine Science and James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
- Bryan G. Fry
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Amber Gillett
- Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, Beerwah, QLD, Australia
- Claire Goiran
- Labex Corail, Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, Nouméa, New Caledonia
- Michael L. Guinea
- 0Research Institute of the Environment and Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
- Harold Heatwole
- 1Department of Zoology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
- Michelle R. Heupel
- 2Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville, QLD, Australia
- Mathew Hourston
- 3Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth, WA, Australia
- Mervi Kangas
- 3Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth, WA, Australia
- Alan Kendrick
- 4Marine Science Program, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Kensington, WA, Australia
- Inigo Koefoed
- 3Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth, WA, Australia
- Harvey B. Lillywhite
- 5Department of Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
- Aaron S. Lobo
- 6Independent Researcher, Salvador Do Mundo, India
- Vimoksalehi Lukoschek
- 7ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
- Rory McAuley
- 3Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth, WA, Australia
- Charlotte Nitschke
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Arne R. Rasmussen
- 8The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Kate L. Sanders
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Coleman Sheehy
- 9Division of Herpetology, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
- Richard Shine
- 0School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Ruchira Somaweera
- 1Ecosystem Change Ecology Team, CSIRO Land and Water, Floreat, WA, Australia
- Samuel S. Sweet
- 2Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
- Harold K. Voris
- 3Department of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL, United States
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2018.00399
- Journal volume & issue
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Vol. 5
Abstract
Marine snakes represent the most speciose group of marine reptiles and are a significant component of reef and coastal ecosystems in tropical oceans. Research on this group has historically been challenging due to the difficulty in capturing, handling, and keeping these animals for field- and lab-based research. Inexplicable declines in marine snake populations across global hotspots have highlighted the lack of basic information on this group and elevated multiple species as conservation priorities. With the increased interest in research on marine snakes, we conducted a systematic survey of experts to identify twenty key questions that can direct future research. These questions are framed across a wide array of scientific fields to produce much-needed information relevant to the conservation and management of marine snakes.
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