Elitza S. Germanov

TL;DR: Research on filter-feeding marine megafauna highlights potential exposure to microplastic contamination and plastic-associated toxins and needs to understand the magnitude of the issue and improve marine stewardship.

TL;DR: Critical roles for CXCR6/CXCL16 are identified in NKT cell activation and the regulation of N KT cell homeostasis.

TL;DR: This work assembled 30 leaders and emerging experts in the fields of mobulid biology, ecology, and conservation to identify pressing knowledge gaps that must be filled to facilitate improved science-based management of these vulnerable species.

TL;DR: It is revealed that manta rays migrated between regional sanctuaries such as Nusa Penida, the Gili Islands, and the Komodo National Park (up to 450 km straight-line distance), suggesting connectivity between M. alfredi populations in neighboring islands and raise concerns about the future management of regional populations.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors evaluated plastic abundance and characterized debris from feeding grounds for manta rays (Mobula alfredi) and whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) in three coastal locations in Indonesia: Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area, Komodo National Park, and Pantai Bentar, East Java.