Publications by authors named "Zdravko Ikica"
The sandbar shark () is considered rare in the Adriatic Sea and the majority of records originate from the northern Adriatic, where a nursery area for this species close to the Po delta system has been repeatedly proposed. This study provides 5 new records and analyses the previously published records of sandbar sharks recorded around the delta of the River Bojana (in Montenegro, in the south-eastern Adriatic). The River Bojana located on the border between Montenegro and Albania, is the second largest river flowing into the Adriatic Sea, where it forms a highly productive ecosystem already known as a local hotspot for smooth-hound sharks ( spp.
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- The study analyzes genetic diversity and distribution of two fish species, Mullus barbatus and Mullus surmuletus, in the Mediterranean Sea using thirteen microsatellite loci.
- M. barbatus displayed higher genetic diversity compared to M. surmuletus, while both species exhibited signs of reduced population sizes due to overfishing and habitat fragmentation.
- Findings indicate varying levels of genetic connectivity among populations, with M. barbatus showing more structure, suggesting the necessity for ongoing monitoring to inform effective stock management.