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An Analysis of Artificial Reef Fish Community Structure along the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico Shelf: Potential Impacts of “Rigs-to-Reefs” Programs

Ajemian, Matthew J.; Wetz, Jennifer J.; Shipley-Lozano, Brooke; Shively, J. Dale; Stunz, Gregory W. (PLoS ONE, 2015-05-08)

Artificial structures are the dominant complex marine habitat type along the northwestern Gulf of Mexico (GOM) shelf. These habitats can consist of a variety of materials, but in this region are primarily comprised of ...

Utility of citizen science data: A case study in land-based shark fishing

Gibson, Kesley J.; Streich, Matthew K.; Topping, Tara S.; Stunz, Gregory W. (PLoS ONE, 2019-12-19)

Involving citizen scientists in research has become increasingly popular in natural resource management and allows for an increased research effort at low cost, distribution of scientific information to relevant audiences, ...

Behavior and Ecology of Silky Sharks Around the Chagos Archipelago and Evidence of Indian Ocean Wide Movement

Curnick, David J.; Andrzejaczek, Samantha; Jacoby, David M. P.; Coffey, Daniel M.; Carlisle, Aaron B.; Chapple, Taylor K.; Ferretti, Francesco; Schallert, Robert J.; White, Timothy; Block, Barbara A.; Koldewey, Heather J.; Collen, Ben (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2020-12-16)

Silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) represent a major component of global shark catch, both directly and as bycatch, and populations are declining as a result. An improved understanding of their movement ecology is ...

Social media shines light on the “hidden” impact of nighttime guided-gigging charters on Texas’ Southern Flounder fishery: A stab in the dark

Hall, Quentin A.; Coffey, Daniel M.; Streich, Matthew K.; Fisher, Mark R.; Stunz, Gregory W. (PLoS ONE, 2022-06-03)

Southern Flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma) populations are declining in the Gulf of Mexico basin. This is particularly true in Texas, where this unique and culturally important fishery has been in decline since the 1980s ...