A5073710181- Marine animal studies overview
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Underwater Acoustics Research
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Marine and fisheries research
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Environmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and Beyond
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
University of San Carlos of Guatemala
2021-2025
El Colegio de la Frontera Sur
2021-2025
Centro Agronomico Tropical de Investigacion y Ensenanza Catie
2020-2022
Cetacean strandings constitute one of the most important sources information for studying cetacean diversity and obtaining basic biological data. The Guatemalan Pacific Ocean supports a high cetaceans, with at least 19 confirmed species records. However, little is known about in Guatemala their association anthropogenic activities. We reviewed occurrence on coastline between 2007 2021. Stranding records were obtained from publications citizen science such as sporadic reports third parties,...
The Neotropical otter Lontra longicaudis is one of the least studied mammals Yucatán Peninsula and its presence in some water bodies this region questionable. Laguna Bacalar largest freshwater body located faces several conservation problems due to high potential for tourism development. We confirmed L. by conducting interviews with residents, search direct (sightings) indirect (e.g., footprints) evidence species 2013. also include recent (2019-2020). classified records into levels...
The Antillean manatee in Guatemala faces multiple threats resulting from habitat loss and human interactions such as motorboat collisions poaching. While some conservation efforts have been initiated Río Dulce National Park (RDNP), there is a lack of studies examining the current perceptions to species. This knowledge gap may hinder development effective strategies that consider both species local communities. Our objective was analyze key stakeholders concerning manatee, including its...
Introduction: Marine mammal strandings can be used to determine the impacts of anthropogenic activity on species survival, population health, and levels environmental pollution in ecosystems. In addition, these data help design conservation management strategies as well identify priority areas for species. The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) is listed endangered throughout its range. Guatemala, it distributed along Caribbean coast. Anthropogenic activities appear having a direct...
In the Caribbean Sea of Guatemala, study cetaceans has been very limited or even absent.For example, presence "dolphins" is mentioned in a somewhat vague manner national reports (Arrivillaga, 2004;Villagrán et al., 2004).This note aims to compile and summarize unpublished data obtained from opportunistic sightings at Guatemala between 2007 2020 (Fig. 1).Reports historical (1900 1999) recent (2000 2020) cetacean strandings are also included, thus providing baseline information on species that...