Publications by authors named "Silvia Silva Monteiro"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Silvia Silva Monteiro"
- Silvia Silva Monteiro focuses on the assessment of bycatch impacts on marine wildlife, specifically the Iberian harbour porpoise population, which is significantly threatened by fisheries interactions.
- The recent study evaluates stranding data collected over two decades, revealing a notable increase in harbour porpoise mortality along the western Iberian coast, particularly in northern Portugal.
- Findings indicate that nearly half (46%) of stranded individuals in Portugal and Galicia were linked to confirmed interactions with fisheries, highlighting the urgent need for effective conservation measures.
