Publications by authors named "Tal Starostinetsky-Malonek"
The Eastern Mediterranean Sea (EMS) exhibits high temperature and salinity, low levels of biologic production and is considered oligotrophic. Nonetheless, it is also a hotspot of biodiversity, with several important endangered flagship species, including several species of sea turtles. These turtles serve as bioindicators for the health of their ecologic systems, due to changes in diet, habitat and migration patterns that characterize different stages in their lives.
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- Shark assessments in the Mediterranean Sea are limited, with little available data on the serum chemistry and haematological characteristics of wild dusky and sandbar shark populations.
- Blood samples from dusky and sandbar sharks were analyzed, revealing differences in glucose and cholesterol levels, which may reflect distinct metabolic processes related to capture stress and the influence of environmental factors.
- The study established preliminary reference intervals for certain blood analytes in female dusky sharks, highlighting the need for cautious interpretation due to factors like capture-related stress and exposure to nearby industrial activities.