The goals of this study were to (1) measure plasma osmolytes and rectal gland weights of a freshwater (FW) Atlantic stingray (Dasyatis sabina) population in the St. Johns River, Florida, and (2) determine how these parameters change after acclimation to seawater (SW). We hypothesized that the FW D. sabina may show physiological divergence from marine D. sabina, because the FW individuals reprod...

INTRODUCTION We present a review of injuries in humans caused by aquatic animals in Brazil using the Information System for Notifiable Diseases [ Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN)] database. METHODS A descriptive and retrospective epidemiological study was conducted from 2007 to 2013. RESULTS A total of 4,118 accidents were recorded. Of these accidents, 88.7% (3,651) w...

Rajiform locomotion is a unique swimming style found in the batoid fishes (skates and rays) in which thrust is generated by undulatory waves passing down the enlarged pectoral fins. We examined the kinematic patterns of fin motion and the motor patterns of pectoral fin muscles driving the locomotor system in the blue-spot stingray Taeniura lymma. Our goals in this study were to determine overal...

Understanding the changes in community structure of fishery resources island reef waters is crucial for effective resource management, as these constitute a critical link maintaining sustainable development offshore resources. The study analyzed fish surrounding Dachen Island by using data collected during four voyage surveys conducted between September 2020 and April 2021. utilized co-occurren...