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Preliminary insight into the reproductive traits of the flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) using in-field ultrasonography and circulating hormone concentrations (2023)
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Thorburn, J., Cole, G., Naylor, A., Garbett, A., Wilson, K., James, M., …Collins, P. C. (2023). Preliminary insight into the reproductive traits of the flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) using in-field ultrasonography and circulating hormone concentrations. Endangered Species Research, 52, 97-111. https://doi.org/10.3354/esr01264

Due to global population declines, there is a pressing need for data on the life history traits of many elasmobranch species to support the development of species-specific management plans. A lack of information on the reproductive cycle of the Criti... Read More about Preliminary insight into the reproductive traits of the flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) using in-field ultrasonography and circulating hormone concentrations.

An integrative modelling framework for passive acoustic telemetry (2023)
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Lavender, E., Biber, S., Illian, J., James, M., Wright, P. J., Thorburn, J., & Smout, S. (2023). An integrative modelling framework for passive acoustic telemetry. Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 14(10), 2626-2638. https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210x.14193

Passive acoustic telemetry is widely used to study the movements of aquatic animals. However, a holistic, mechanistic modelling framework that permits the reconstruction of fine‐scale movements and emergent patterns of space use from detections at re... Read More about An integrative modelling framework for passive acoustic telemetry.

Characteristics of the spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) nuclear genome (2023)
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Wagner, C. I., Kopp, M. E. L., Thorburn, J., Jones, C. S., Hoarau, G., & Noble, L. R. (2023). Characteristics of the spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) nuclear genome. G3, 13(9), Article jkad146. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkad146

Sequenced shark nuclear genomes are underrepresented, with reference genomes available for only four out of nine orders so far. Here we present the nuclear genome, with annotations, of the spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), a shark of interest to bio... Read More about Characteristics of the spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) nuclear genome.

A holistic and comprehensive data approach validates the distribution of the critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) (2023)
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Garbett, A., Loca, S. L., Barreau, T., Biscoito, M., Bradley, C., Breen, J., …Collins, P. C. (2023). A holistic and comprehensive data approach validates the distribution of the critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius). Journal of Fish Biology, 103(3), 516-528. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.15466

Morphological similarities between skates of the genus Dipturus in the north-eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean have resulted in longstanding confusion, misidentification and misreporting. Current evidence indicates that the common skate is best expl... Read More about A holistic and comprehensive data approach validates the distribution of the critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius).

Mitochondrial haplotypes reveal low diversity and restricted connectivity of the critically endangered batoid population in a Marine Protected Area (2023)
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Schwanck, T., Vizer, L., Thorburn, J., Dodd, J., Wright, P., Donnan, D., …Jones, C. (2024). Mitochondrial haplotypes reveal low diversity and restricted connectivity of the critically endangered batoid population in a Marine Protected Area. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 731, 279-291. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps14242

Stability and long-term persistence of a species rely heavily on its genetic diversity, which is closely allied to its capacity for adaptation. In threatened species, population connectivity can play a major role in maintaining that diversity, and ge... Read More about Mitochondrial haplotypes reveal low diversity and restricted connectivity of the critically endangered batoid population in a Marine Protected Area.

Benthic animal-borne sensors and citizen science combine to validate ocean modelling (2022)
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Lavender, E., Aleynik, D., Dodd, J., Illian, J., James, M., Smout, S., & Thorburn, J. A. (2022). Benthic animal-borne sensors and citizen science combine to validate ocean modelling. Scientific Reports, 12, Article 16613. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-20254-z

Developments in animal electronic tagging and tracking have transformed the field of movement ecology, but interest is also growing in the contributions of tagged animals to oceanography. Animal-borne sensors can address data gaps, improve ocean mode... Read More about Benthic animal-borne sensors and citizen science combine to validate ocean modelling.

First report of an egg nursery for the Critically Endangered flapper skate Dipturus intermedius (Rajiformes: Rajidae) (2022)
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Dodd, J., Baxter, J. M., Donnan, D. W., James, B. D., Lavender, E., McSorley, C. A., …Thorburn, J. A. (2022). First report of an egg nursery for the Critically Endangered flapper skate Dipturus intermedius (Rajiformes: Rajidae). Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 32(10), 1647-1659. https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.3857

1. This study provides the first report of an egg nursery for the Critically Endangered flapper skate Dipturus intermedius and a description of the habitat, thus contributing towards our understanding of essential habitats for the species. 2. In tota... Read More about First report of an egg nursery for the Critically Endangered flapper skate Dipturus intermedius (Rajiformes: Rajidae).

Extensive oceanic mesopelagic habitat use of a migratory continental shark species (2022)
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Schaber, M., Gastauer, S., Cisewski, B., Hielscher, N., Janke, M., Peña, M., …Thorburn, J. (2022). Extensive oceanic mesopelagic habitat use of a migratory continental shark species. Scientific Reports, 12, Article 2047. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05989-z

The identification of movement and behaviour patterns, as well as inter- and intra-population connectivity is crucial in order to implement effective and functional management and conservation measures for threatened migratory species such as tope (G... Read More about Extensive oceanic mesopelagic habitat use of a migratory continental shark species.

Movement patterns of a Critically Endangered elasmobranch (Dipturus intermedius) in a Marine Protected Area (2021)
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Lavender, E., Aleynik, D., Dodd, J., Illian, J., James, M., Wright, P. J., …Thorburn, J. (2022). Movement patterns of a Critically Endangered elasmobranch (Dipturus intermedius) in a Marine Protected Area. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 32(2), 348-365. https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.3753

1. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are widely used in marine management, but for mobile species understanding the spatio-temporal scale of management measures that is required to deliver conservation benefits depends on a detailed knowledge of species'... Read More about Movement patterns of a Critically Endangered elasmobranch (Dipturus intermedius) in a Marine Protected Area.

Environmental cycles and individual variation in the vertical movements of a benthic elasmobranch (2021)
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Lavender, E., Alenynik, D., Dodd, J., Illian, J., James, M., Wright, P. J., …Thorburn, J. A. (2021). Environmental cycles and individual variation in the vertical movements of a benthic elasmobranch. Marine Biology, 168, Article 164. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00227-021-03973-1

Trends in depth and vertical activity reflect the behaviour, habitat use and habitat preferences of marine organisms. However, among elasmobranchs, research has focused heavily on pelagic sharks, while the vertical movements of benthic elasmobranchs,... Read More about Environmental cycles and individual variation in the vertical movements of a benthic elasmobranch.

Seasonal and Ontogenetic Variation in Depth Use by a Critically Endangered Benthic Elasmobranch and Its Implications for Spatial Management (2021)
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Thorburn, J. A., Wright, P., Lavender, E., Dodd, J., Neat, F., Martin, J., …James, M. A. (2021). Seasonal and Ontogenetic Variation in Depth Use by a Critically Endangered Benthic Elasmobranch and Its Implications for Spatial Management. Frontiers in Marine Science, 8, Article 656368. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.656368

Seasonal and ontogenetic variation in depth use by benthic species are often concomitant with changes in their spatial distribution. This has implications for the efficacy of spatial conservation measures such as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The cr... Read More about Seasonal and Ontogenetic Variation in Depth Use by a Critically Endangered Benthic Elasmobranch and Its Implications for Spatial Management.

First confirmed complete incubation of a flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) egg in captivity (2021)
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Benjamins, S., Cole, G., Naylor, A., Thorburn, J. A., & Dodd, J. (2021). First confirmed complete incubation of a flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) egg in captivity. Journal of Fish Biology, 99(3), 1150-1154. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.14816

An egg of the Critically Endangered flapper skate Dipturus intermedius was successfully incubated to hatching in captivity, in what is believed to be a first for the species. Water conditions (temperature, salinity, flow rate) were recorded, with mea... Read More about First confirmed complete incubation of a flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) egg in captivity.

Evidence of egg laying grounds for critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) off Orkney, UK (2021)
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Phillips, N. D., Garbett, A., Wise, D., Loca, S. L., Daly, O., Eagling, L. E., …Collins, P. C. (2021). Evidence of egg laying grounds for critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) off Orkney, UK. Journal of Fish Biology, 99(4), 1492-1496. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.14817

Essential fish habitats (EFHs) are critical for fish life-history events, including spawning, breeding, feeding or growth. Here we provide evidence of EFH for the Critically Endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) in the waters around the Ork... Read More about Evidence of egg laying grounds for critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) off Orkney, UK.

The critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius): Recommendations from the first flapper skate working group meeting (2020)
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Garbett, A., Phillips, N. D., Houghton, J. D., Prodöhl, P., Thorburn, J., Loca, S. L., …Collins, P. C. (2021). The critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius): Recommendations from the first flapper skate working group meeting. Marine Policy, 124, Article 104367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2020.104367

The flapper skate, Dipturus intermedius (Parnell, 1837), is the largest of all European skate and rays (Superorder: Batoidea). It is found in coastal waters of the European continental shelf and slopes in the North-East (NE) Atlantic. With the 2006 I... Read More about The critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius): Recommendations from the first flapper skate working group meeting.

Ontogenetic Variation in Movements and Depth Use, and Evidence of Partial Migration in a Benthopelagic Elasmobranch (2019)
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Thorburn, J., Neat, F., Burrett, I., Henry, L., Bailey, D. M., Jones, C. S., & Noble, L. R. (2019). Ontogenetic Variation in Movements and Depth Use, and Evidence of Partial Migration in a Benthopelagic Elasmobranch. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 7, Article 353. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2019.00353

Tope (Galeorhinus galeus) is a highly mobile elasmobranch in the temperate to subtropical northeast Atlantic. It is highly migratory and has been shown to display complex movement patterns, such as partial migration, in the southern hemisphere. In th... Read More about Ontogenetic Variation in Movements and Depth Use, and Evidence of Partial Migration in a Benthopelagic Elasmobranch.

Spatial versus temporal structure: Implications of inter-haul variation and relatedness in the North-east Atlantic spurdog Squalus acanthias (2018)
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Thorburn, J., Jones, R., Neat, F., Pinto, C., Bendall, V., Hetherington, S., …Jones, C. (2018). Spatial versus temporal structure: Implications of inter-haul variation and relatedness in the North-east Atlantic spurdog Squalus acanthias. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 28(5), 1167-1180. https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.2922

1.  Micro-population processes, such as gene flow, operating within geographic regions are often poorly understood despite their potential to impact stock structure and sustainability. This is especially true for highly mobile species, such as elasmo... Read More about Spatial versus temporal structure: Implications of inter-haul variation and relatedness in the North-east Atlantic spurdog Squalus acanthias.

Evaluating the potential of photo-identification as a monitoring tool for flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) (2018)
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Benjamins, S., Dodd, J., Thorburn, J., Milway, V. A., Campbell, R., & Bailey, D. M. (2018). Evaluating the potential of photo-identification as a monitoring tool for flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius). Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 28(6), 1360-1373. https://doi.org/10.1002/aqc.2937

1. Flapper skates (Dipturus intermedius) were once widespread in European shelf waters but are currently classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to historical overexploitation. Novel monitoring ap... Read More about Evaluating the potential of photo-identification as a monitoring tool for flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius).