The migration of an expanding sea turtle population alters the structure of marine megafauna communities
Stuart R. B. Negus, Elton Neves, Aírton Jesus Lima, Carolina Oujo, María E. Medina Suárez, Sandra M. Correia, Anaise Andrade, Ivanildo Freitas, Thomas Reischig, Kenydjeer Lima Rodrigues, Christophe Eizaguirre, Gail Schofield
The paper shows that sea turtle migration affects marine megafauna community structure by influencing shark distribution and abundance through resource availability and habitat modification.
bioRxiv · Sep 17, 2025 · PreprintEcology