Annette E. Evans, Laura Brewington, Carrie Brown-Lima, Emily Fusco, Rachel M. Gregg, Deah Lieurance, Elliott W. Parsons, R. Chelsea Nagy, Lindsey Thurman, Toni Lyn Morelli
{"title":"Challenges and priorities for climate-informed invasive species management across multiple scales","authors":"Annette E. Evans, Laura Brewington, Carrie Brown-Lima, Emily Fusco, Rachel M. Gregg, Deah Lieurance, Elliott W. Parsons, R. Chelsea Nagy, Lindsey Thurman, Toni Lyn Morelli","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70074","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In recent decades, substantial evidence has accumulated regarding the effects of climate change on the establishment, spread, and impact of invasive species. While the importance of incorporating climate change into invasive species management and policy is increasingly recognized, practitioner experiences and perspectives are often overlooked. Consequently, invasive species research may be misaligned with the needs of managers and the threats of climate change. Here, we compare survey responses from a boundary-spanning organization, the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network, to identify common priorities and challenges in managing invasive species in a changing climate in the United States. Survey respondents reported that 22% of management and research time is dedicated to emerging invasive species threats. Common barriers to climate-informed invasive species management include limited time, funding, and personnel. Understanding how climate change may impact control strategies was consistently identified as a high priority for invasive species management, followed by identifying resilient ecosystems and range-shifting taxa. These results demonstrate the critical need for stronger researcher-practitioner networks and greater investment in research and policy topics that more closely align with management needs to address the interacting stressors of invasive species and climate change.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"7 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70074","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144646891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David M. Martin, Kristin A. Fisher, Amy D. Jacobs, Matthew K. Houser, Su Fanok
{"title":"Using constructed value of information to evaluate research needs in conservation strategy assumptions","authors":"David M. Martin, Kristin A. Fisher, Amy D. Jacobs, Matthew K. Houser, Su Fanok","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70080","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The foundation of any learning-based management process is a clear justification for the need to reduce uncertainty. A research team at The Nature Conservancy used constructed value of information analysis (CVOI) to prioritize which sources of uncertainty to reduce for a conservation strategy that offers conservation practices through farming industry advisors in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, USA. Seven causal assumptions related to human behavior were developed for the strategy. The team implemented synthesis reviews of three CVOI metrics. The evidence metric measured the magnitude and quality of uncertainty associated with the assumption. The relevance metric measured the degree to which actions that might reduce uncertainty would improve desired outcomes. The reducibility metric measured the degree to which uncertainty could be reduced through time, resource investment, and inference reliability. The team applied constructed ratio scales for evidence and relevance and a constructed ordinal scale for reducibility to the assumptions individually. CVOI was calculated as the product of evidence and relevance metrics, and the assumptions were graphically displayed based on their CVOI and reducibility scores. Results indicated that learning-based management should focus on promoting conservation incentives in advisor business models, seeking the best incentive that farmers are willing to accept, and assuring that farmers implement conservation practices over time. This study demonstrated decision analysis methods, and we highlighted several advantages and challenges of using the CVOI methodology to guide future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"7 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70080","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edison D. Bonilla-Liberato, Maria C. Ojeda-Rojas, Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez, Frank J. Mazzotti, Sergio A. Balaguera-Reina
{"title":"Illegal trade of crocodylians in Colombia: Spatiotemporal dynamics and implications on conservation efforts","authors":"Edison D. Bonilla-Liberato, Maria C. Ojeda-Rojas, Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez, Frank J. Mazzotti, Sergio A. Balaguera-Reina","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70064","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Crocodylian conservation efforts have encountered significant obstacles from species overhunting to negative local perception. While conservation strategies such as sustainable use have helped the recovery of several crocodylian species around the world, its effectiveness has been limited by illegal wildlife trade as well as changes in control and trade policies. We assessed the spatiotemporal dynamics of illegal crocodylian trade in Colombia from 2010 to 2022 based on data collected by regional and district environmental authorities and discussed its implications on conservation efforts. Illegal trade of crocodylians in Colombia has been predominantly characterized by spectacled caimans (<i>Caiman crocodilus</i>, 97.37%). However, most of the species inhabiting the country (especially American crocodiles—<i>Crocodylus acutus</i> and black caiman—<i>Melanosuchus niger</i>) have been seized/confiscated at least once by law enforcement in the last decade, with the exception of Orinoco crocodiles (<i>Crocodylus intermedius</i>). Illegal trade was most prominent in departments from the Caribbean region especially those with spectacled caiman farms. A generalized additive model (deviance explained 55.9%, effect estimate = 7.35 ± 0.18, <i>n</i> = 13) showed very strong evidence of an effect of CITES exports (leather products and in a lesser extend tails) on the number of spectacled caimans illegally traded in Colombia, meaning spectacled caiman leather products and tails were able to predict illegally traded spectacled caiman in the country. Overall, local demand, cultural practices, and low economic conditions appear to exacerbate illegal trade of crocodylian in Colombia.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"7 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70064","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144646915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Successful first rehabilitation and release of an endangered Ethiopian wolf","authors":"Sandra Lai, Getachew Asefa, Muktar Abute, Girma Eshete, Don-Jean Léandri-Breton, Fekede Regassa, Claudio Sillero-Zubiri, Jorgelina Marino","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70075","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Wildlife rehabilitation is widely practiced to help injured animals recover and return to the wild, particularly benefiting endangered species that have small local populations. Here, we report the first case of a rehabilitated Ethiopian wolf that was successfully released back in the Simien Mountains. Through this case study, we documented the clinical treatment provided, recovery, and behavior of this individual during captivity, and post-release monitoring in the wild using a GPS collar. After 51 days of captivity, during which a bone fracture in the hind leg caused by a gunshot was treated, the wolf was released back. After remaining with his pack members for 22 days, the wolf dispersed and settled in an unoccupied territory, where he paired with a female and successfully sired a litter. This study provides important insights on rehabilitation and post-release monitoring that will inform conservation management of the Ethiopian wolf.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"7 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70075","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144646914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Peter Smolko, Jakub Kubala, Peter Klinga, Tibor Lebocký, Rudolf Kropil, Ján Zbranek, Tomáš Iľko, Branislav Tám, Marek Svitok
{"title":"From conflict to conservation: Understanding public attitudes of hunters and conservationists toward Carpathian lynx (Lynx lynx carpathicus) in Slovakia","authors":"Peter Smolko, Jakub Kubala, Peter Klinga, Tibor Lebocký, Rudolf Kropil, Ján Zbranek, Tomáš Iľko, Branislav Tám, Marek Svitok","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70072","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Public perception of large carnivores is heterogeneous and contrasting attitudes of various stakeholder groups may create barriers to effective management. The most prominent disparities occur between hunters and conservationists. While dissatisfaction among hunters may lead to increased instances of illegal killing as a form of protest, conservationists' disapproval can impact public opinion, potentially eroding trust in management policy. We conducted a survey across Slovakia (<i>n</i> = 1071) to understand how different stakeholders perceive current management of the Eurasian lynx (<i>Lynx lynx</i>) and to identify key commonalities and potential conflicts of interests. We found broad consensus among stakeholders regarding high intrinsic value of lynx in Slovak nature and low potential for conflict regarding livestock damages caused by lynx. Majority of respondents, including hunters (63%), foresters (63%), and farmers (62%), supported the legal protection of lynx in Slovakia. Our study also demonstrates widespread support of the Slovak public (75%–88%) for reintroduction programs using Slovak lynx population as a resource. However, the majority of respondents (65%–75%) supported using primarily orphans and rehabilitated lynx for these programs. The greatest polarization between hunters and conservationists was observed in issues related to lynx population status and lynx heaving an impact on roe deer population. Approximately half of hunters believed lynx population over the past 20 years increased and that lynx poses a threat to the roe deer population, with over a third advocating for legal lynx hunting. These attitudes likely lead to the relatively widespread illegal killing on over ~50% of the lynx distribution range in Slovakia. Our data suggest that increasing public awareness of lynx, implementing adaptive science-based management, and involving hunters in citizen science and management decisions might be the most effective way to develop policies balancing conservation goals with the socio-cultural context of human-large carnivore coexistence.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"7 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70072","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144646839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. A. Farfán, J. Duarte, D. Romero, L. Colorado-Pedrero, P. García-Quevedo, R. Arroyo-Morales, F. Díaz-Ruiz
{"title":"Effects of habitat characteristics in an anthropized landscape on the spatial behavior and abundance of a common chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) population","authors":"M. A. Farfán, J. Duarte, D. Romero, L. Colorado-Pedrero, P. García-Quevedo, R. Arroyo-Morales, F. Díaz-Ruiz","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70070","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Currently, roads are conspicuous components of most landscapes around the world, with mid-21st century forecasts predicting that the number of both roads and vehicles will increase. Roads are considered one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss. We show the effects of a highway on the spatial behavior and the abundance of a common chameleon population. We used the Favorability Function (FF) to assess how the observations (i.e., presence/absence) of common chameleons were affected by distance from the highway, habitat characteristics, and food availability. In addition, we assess if the relative abundance of common chameleons were affected by distance from the highway. We obtained a significant favorability model with two variables (shrub and the distance to the highway). Higher proportions of ground covered by shrub were associated with lower favorability for the presence of common chameleon, while greater distances from the highway were significantly related to more favorable areas for the species. The relative abundance of common chameleons was significantly higher in the bands furthest from the highway. Both results constitute the first evidence regarding the common chameleon and the indirect impact of highways on adjacent habitat. This road-avoidance behavior may be the result of an ecological effect known as the road-effect zone (REZ). Due to the linear nature of roads and their length, even small avoidance zones can imply the loss of large tracts of habitat, highlighting a landscape-scale impact and possible population level impacts. This is of particular significance in peninsular Spain where the distribution of the common chameleon is mostly restricted to highly anthropized coastal areas with a high road density.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70070","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kerry E. Grimm, Brian Folt, Amy Collins, Madeline Standen, Mark A. Spangler, Elissa M. Olimpi, Brett G. Dickson
{"title":"Applying knowledge co-production to identify Mojave desert tortoise stressors across time, space, and agency missions","authors":"Kerry E. Grimm, Brian Folt, Amy Collins, Madeline Standen, Mark A. Spangler, Elissa M. Olimpi, Brett G. Dickson","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70073","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Considerable progress has been made in understanding the effects of stressors on Mojave desert tortoise (<i>Gopherus agassizii</i>) populations, yet information about how stressors may vary across jurisdictions, space, and time is lacking. We engaged in knowledge-sharing interviews and a workshop with natural resource managers from multiple jurisdictions located throughout the tortoise's range. This knowledge co-production approach allowed us to learn managers' perceptions of which local to range-wide stressors, synergistic interactions, and important actions impact tortoise populations. We co-produced a list of priority stressors that included Common Raven (<i>Corvus corax</i>) predation, roads, climate change/drought, wildfires, and off-highway vehicle routes. Yet, some temporal, spatial, and organizational differences existed in priority stressors. Participants identified important interactions between (1) climate change/drought, invasive plants, and wildfire and (2) human presence and predation from human-subsidized predators. Key actions for tortoise recovery included invasive plant removal, education and outreach, surveys, and habitat restoration, which did not always address prioritized stressors, partially because of logistical and monetary constraints. A co-production approach was vital to learning which stressors managers perceived as most important and varying over space and time, and the logistical constraints associated with managing these stressors.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70073","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144255866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sophia Hibler, Christian Kiffner, Hannes J. König, Niels Blaum, Emu-Felicitas Ostermann-Miyashita
{"title":"Stakeholder-driven management strategies for recovering large herbivores","authors":"Sophia Hibler, Christian Kiffner, Hannes J. König, Niels Blaum, Emu-Felicitas Ostermann-Miyashita","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70068","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In modern landscapes, the sustainable coexistence of humans and wildlife depends on involving stakeholders in the development and implementation of management strategies. This is particularly important for species like the European bison (<i>Bison bonasus</i>) and Eurasian moose (<i>Alces alces</i>), which are reoccupying regions between Germany and Poland after a prolonged absence. The return of these species generates mixed emotions, as interactions with these species are associated with both costs and benefits to people. Addressing the apparent unpreparedness in managing these trade-offs, we implemented a digital participatory impact assessment in two steps. First, we engaged bison and moose experts to develop management scenarios and assessment criteria. Then, in a subsequent virtual workshop, stakeholders evaluated four scenarios along economic, social, and ecological dimensions. Quantitative and qualitative analyses revealed divergent perspectives and priorities, yet consensus emerged on the necessary future steps: formulating a comprehensive management strategy with guidelines and protocols for managing specific conflict scenarios, such as the incursion of large herbivores onto highways. Our approach underscores the importance of early stakeholder engagement in fostering a more equitable and sustainable management of human-wildlife interactions. Moreover, demonstrating the feasibility of remote stakeholder involvement, our study presents a robust model for enhancing coexistence, adaptable even where in-person meetings are challenging.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70068","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carolina S. Ugarte, Camila J. Stuardo, Javier Fernández, Constanza Napolitano
{"title":"Poultry–carnivore conflict in Chile: Are we advancing toward effective co-existence for small wild carnivore conservation?","authors":"Carolina S. Ugarte, Camila J. Stuardo, Javier Fernández, Constanza Napolitano","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70071","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Human–carnivore conflicts threaten carnivores worldwide; they are an escalating concern for the conservation of carnivores and the well-being of subsistence farmers. While most of the available information focuses on large carnivores and livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats, the interaction between mesocarnivores and poultry is a significant challenge that has not received sufficient attention. Chile is no exception; few studies suggest that carnivore predation on poultry threatens small-scale producers and is a nationwide problem. To better assess this conflict, we developed a survey aimed at professionals who work directly with small-scale farmers across the country to examine the current conflict between native, invasive, and domestic carnivores (dogs and cats) and small-scale poultry farmers in rural areas of Chile. A staggering 92.4% of professionals surveyed mentioned that small-scale farmers deal with predation issues, with dogs (with or without owner) being the most frequently mentioned predator (86%), followed by <i>Lycalopex</i> foxes, lesser grison (<i>Galictis cuja</i>) and American mink (<i>Neovison vison</i>). Our results show that confinement, the primary method to prevent predation, could reduce predation event frequency. Despite being illegal, lethal control was mentioned by 36.4% of surveyed professionals as a used method to reduce predation, therefore, representing a potential threat to native carnivores and animal welfare. Addressing poultry predation by native and non-native carnivores (dog and mink) is a crucial step toward advancing human–mesocarnivore coexistence in Chile.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70071","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna Karolina Martins Borges, Vanessa M. Adams, Rômulo Romeu Nóbrega Alves, Tacyana Pereira Ribeiro Oliveira
{"title":"Assessing conservation priorities for seahorses in Brazil reveals gaps in current protected areas","authors":"Anna Karolina Martins Borges, Vanessa M. Adams, Rômulo Romeu Nóbrega Alves, Tacyana Pereira Ribeiro Oliveira","doi":"10.1111/csp2.70062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70062","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Seahorses are rare and threatened marine species facing increasing risks from habitat degradation and overexploitation. Understanding their distribution is critical for effective conservation planning, yet comprehensive studies are limited, including in Brazil. This study aimed to conduct a gap analysis and identify priority areas for seahorse conservation by using species distribution models (SDMs) to map their distribution and guide conservation efforts. Occurrence data and environmental variables were processed to develop SDMs. Conservation gaps were identified by comparing SDM predictions with the existing protected area (PA) network, and priority areas were determined using Marxan software. SDMs revealed species-specific habitat associations: <i>Hippocampus reidi</i> was found in shallow coastal habitats, such as mangroves, seagrass beds, and rocky shores, across Brazil, particularly in the northeast and southeast; <i>Hippocampus patagonicus</i> occurred in deeper coastal areas, from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande do Sul; and <i>Hippocampus</i> aff. <i>erectus</i> was limited to the northeast, primarily inhabiting mangrove and seagrass areas. Conservation gaps were significant, with only 9%, 11%, and 20% of suitable habitats for <i>H. reidi</i>, <i>H. patagonicus</i>, and <i>H.</i> aff. <i>erectus</i> overlapping PAs, even less in strictly protected zones. Priority areas suggest a 17% expansion of the protected area system to meet conservation targets. This study emphasizes the urgent need for targeted strategies to safeguard seahorses and their habitats in Brazil, highlighting the importance of addressing taxonomic uncertainties, filling knowledge gaps, exploring their potential as flagship species, and strengthening protections to mitigate biodiversity loss. These findings provide decision-makers and stakeholders with actionable insights to ensure the long-term preservation of these vulnerable species and their habitats.</p>","PeriodicalId":51337,"journal":{"name":"Conservation Science and Practice","volume":"7 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/csp2.70062","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}