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Open AccessThe microbiome of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) under managed care resembles that of wild marine mammals and birds
Animals under managed care in zoos and aquariums are ideal surrogate study subjects for endangered species that are difficult to obtain in the wild. We compared the fecal and oral microbiomes of healthy, manag...
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Open AccessMicrobiome differences between wild and aquarium whitespotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari)
Animal-associated microbiomes can be influenced by both host and environmental factors. Comparing wild animals to those in zoos or aquariums can help disentangle the effects of host versus environmental factor...
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Open AccessMicrobiome structure in large pelagic sharks with distinct feeding ecologies
Sharks play essential roles in ocean food webs and human culture, but also face population declines worldwide due to human activity. The relationship between sharks and the microbes on and in the shark body is...
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Open AccessElasmobranch microbiomes: emerging patterns and implications for host health and ecology
Elasmobranchs (sharks, skates and rays) are of broad ecological, economic, and societal value. These globally important fishes are experiencing sharp population declines as a result of human activity in the oc...
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Open AccessSeasonal patterns in stable isotope and fatty acid profiles of southern stingrays (Hypanus americana) at Stingray City Sandbar, Grand Cayman
Ecotourism opportunities in the marine environment often rely heavily on provisioning to ensure the viewing of cryptic species by the public. However, intentional feeding of wildlife can impact numerous aspect...
