The ecology and conservation of the coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae

Bruton, Michael N.; Stobbs, Robin E.

doi:10.1007/978-94-011-3194-0_22

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“…[1][2][3][4][5] This dependence is due to a) the coelacanths' requirement for shelter from predators, b) water temperature-depth constraints which allow for cooler waters required by the coelacanth and c) shelter from direct sunlight. Submarine canyons that indent the continental shelf break and satisfy the morphological and bathymetric constraints on coelacanth habitation are particularly promising habitats for coelacanth exploration.…”

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Potential sites for suitable coelacanth habitat using bathymetric data from the western Indian Ocean

Green¹,

Uken²,

Ramsay³

et al. 2010

S Afr J Sci

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IntroductionGeographical information systems (GIS), as an interrogative tool for the analysis of spatially-related variables, are not a new application to the natural sciences. GIS has formed the basis for many studies in the fields of biogeography, ecology and applied geo-sciences. Recent studies in the marine and coastal environment have begun using GIS modelling to understand and explain physical factors that shape and influence these habitats.It has long been noted that coelacanth habitats are dependent on both the habitat morphology and the depth of habitation.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Potential sites for suitable coelacanth habitat using bathymetric data from the western Indian Ocean

Green¹,

Uken²,

Ramsay³

et al. 2010

S Afr J Sci

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“…Programmes have been elaborated to preserve the fish and, on paper at least, the coelacanth has been described as ' the panda of the sea ' (Bruton & Stobbs, 1991;Fricke, 1997;Plante et al, 1998). Thus, some years ago, an alternative was discussed to the long lines which exert such a predatory pressure on the coelacanths.…”

Section: Threats and Conservationmentioning

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Coelacanths: a human responsibility

Fricke

2001

Journal of Fish Biology

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The living coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae has a unique position in world biodiversity which raises important questions about conservation and ethics. Some relevant details of coelacanth biology are summarized, including those obtained by direct observation from submersibles. The importance of the coelacanth for evolutionary theory and palaeontology is shown to be paralleled in cultural, literary and artistic areas of human heritage. Threats to the Comoran coelacanths from artisanal fishing are described and conservation measures discussed in relation to local customs and economies as well as the promotion of tourism to spread a new awareness and concern for coelacanths worldwide. 2001 The Fisheries Society of the British Isles

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“…The coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae, which lives at depths of 150-700 m off the Comoros islands in the western Indian Ocean, has been found to have alarming levels of DDT and its derivatives in its flesh (Hale et al 1991). Although this contamination is not lethal, it may have sublethal effects on breeding success (Bruton & Stobbs 1991).…”

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“…6) are known to persist in populations of a few hundred or thousand individuals (Soltz & Naiman 1978) and the ancient lineage of the living coelacanth has continued even though less than 1000 individuals may be alive today (Bruton & Stobbs 1991).…”

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confidence: 99%