Kartik Shanker

TL;DR: In this paper, a list of priority research questions was assembled based on the opinions of 35 sea turtle researchers from 13 nations working in fields related to sea turtle biology and/or conservation.

TL;DR: It is shown that bird species in terrestrial mixed-species flocks increase foraging rates and reduce vigilance compared to when they are solitary or in conspecific groups, suggesting a role for predation in the evolution of mixed- species flocking.

TL;DR: A systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature (2014 and 2015) attributing papers to the original 20 meta-questions was conducted by as discussed by the authors, who found that significant research is being expended towards global priorities for management and conservation of sea turtles, including reproductive biology, biogeography, population ecology, threats and conservation strategies.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors question whether the increasingly popular, radical idea of turning half the Earth into a network of protected areas is either feasible or just, and call instead for alternative radical action that is both effective and more equitable, focused directly on the main drivers of biodiversity loss by shifting the global economy from its current foundation in growth while simultaneously redressing inequality.

TL;DR: In the aftermath of a series of recent natural disasters, including the Indian Ocean Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and Cyclone Nargis, coastal vegetation has been widely promoted for the purpose of reducing the impact of large storm surges and tsunami as discussed by the authors.