About Elasmobranch biology & conservation

The importance of elasmobranchs, the group comprising sharks, skates and rays, is indisputable; several play essential roles as marine apex predators, many are of commercial value and some are key models in biomedical research. With 25% of all sharks and their relatives currently threatened with extinction, it is crucial to collect and disseminate as much information about this group as possible.

The F1000Research Elasmobranch Biology & Conservation collection will act as a scholarly hub for original research, ecologically important observations, data sets, computational tools and commentaries relating to sharks, skates and rays. Its scope will cover all aspects of elasmobranchs including their genetics, phylogeny, life history, ecology, fishery, conservation policy and representation in mass communication. 

Read the Editorial by the Guest Editors for more details.