Elasmobranches and Chimaeras in Syria: Past, Present, and Future
In this chapter, we review and discuss the cartilaginous species richness in Syrian offshore waters (Eastern Mediterranean coast) through a careful review of published taxonomic studies, historical data on species occurrence, and analysis of scientific surveys carried out over the last 10 years. The...
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| Formato: | Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/86332 |
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| Sumario: | In this chapter, we review and discuss the cartilaginous species richness in Syrian offshore waters (Eastern Mediterranean coast) through a careful review of published taxonomic studies, historical data on species occurrence, and analysis of scientific surveys carried out over the last 10 years. The revised species produced for the Syrian coast, in this chapter, is debated in the context of current taxonomic disputes and the occurrence of species. Annual catches of each species over two consecutive years are also presented. Threats were estimated based on field surveys and observations conducted during the last three decades, particularly the results of the qualitative composition of the catch and the maturity status of individuals that were carried out during the years 2015–2018; extensively classified conservation measures have also been proposed. We listed a total of 49 species, representing 25 families and 34 genera that are currently present in Syrian marine waters. This number includes 23 species of sharks, 24 batoids (after we considered the species Pristis pectinata an extinct species from the Syrian marine water) and two chimaeras. In addition, the review serves as a reference for future conservation assessments of cartilaginous fishes in the region and a guide for decision-makers when promoting sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources within an ecosystem-based framework. |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83768-313-0 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.110408 |