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2023

2022

The ontogeny of sea turtle hatchling swimming performance.

Gatto, C.R., Reina, R.D. 2020. The ontogeny of sea turtle hatchling swimming performance, Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. Doi:10.1093/biolinnean/blaa113

 


 

Anaesthesia of hatchling green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) with intramuscular ketamine-medetomidine-tramadol

Scheelings, T.F., Gatto, C., Reina, R.D. 2020. Anaesthesia of hatchling green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) with intramuscular ketamine-medetomidine-tramadol Australian Veterinary Journal. Doi: 10.1111/avj.12996. doi:10.1111/avj.12996

 


 

Quantifying prey availability using the foraging plasticity of a marine predator, the little penguin.

Cavallo, C., Chiaradia, A., Deagle, B.E, Hays, G.C., Jarman, S., McInnes, J.C., Ropert-Coudert, Y., Sánchez, S.Reina, R.D. 2020. Quantifying prey availability using the foraging plasticity of a marine predator, the little penguin. Functional Ecology. Doi:10.1111/1365-2435.13605

 


 

The gut bacterial microbiota of sea turtles differs between geographically distinct populations.

Scheelings, T.F., Moore, R.J., Van, T.T.H., Klaassen, M., Reina, R.D. 2020. The gut bacterial microbiota of sea turtles differs between geographically distinct populations. Endangered Species Research 42, pp 95-108. doi:10.3354/esr01042

 


 

Microbial symbiosis and coevolution of an entire clade of ancient vertebrates: the gut microbiota of sea turtles and its relationship to their phylogenetic history.

Scheelings, T.F., Moore, R.J., Van, T.T.H., Klaassen, M., Reina R.D. 2020. Microbial symbiosis and coevolution of an entire clade of ancient vertebrates: the gut microbiota of sea turtles and its relationship to their phylogenetic history. Animal Microbiome 2, pp 1-12. Doi:10.1186/s42523-020-00034-8

 


 

A method for the collection of early-stage sea turtle embryos.

Garriz, A., Williamson, S.A., Evans, R.D., Reina, R.D. 2020. A method for the collection of early-stage sea turtle embryos.Endangered Species Research 42, pp 59-65. Doi:10.3354/esr01039

 


No correlation between microbiota composition and blood parameters in nesting flatback turtles (Natator depressus).

Scheelings, T.F., Moore, R.J., Van, T.T.H., Klaassen, M., Reina, R.D. 2020. No correlation between microbiota composition and blood parameters in nesting flatback turtles (Natator depressus). Scientific Reports. Doi:10.1038/s41598-020-65321-5

 


 

 

The effect of gillnet capture on the metabolic rate of two shark species with contrasting lifestyles.

Molina, J.M., Finotto, L., Walker, T.I., Reina, R.D. 2020. The effect of gillnet capture on the metabolic rate of two shark species with contrasting lifestyles. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 526. Doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2020.151354

 


 

2019

Density is more important than predation risk for predicting growth and developmental outcomes in tadpoles of spotted tree frog, Litoria spenceri (Dubois 1984).

Plenderleith, T.L., Johnstone, C.D., Reina, R.D. and Chapple, D.G. 2019. Density is more important than predation risk for predicting growth and developmental outcomes in tadpoles of spotted tree frog, Litoria spenceri (Dubois 1984). Austral Ecology. doi:10.1111/aec.12807

 


 

Synchronised nesting aggregations are associated with enhanced capacity for extended embryonic arrest in olive ridley sea turtles. 

Williamson, S.A., Evans, R.G., Robinson, N.J, Reina, R.D. 2019. Synchronised nesting aggregations are associated with enhanced capacity for extended embryonic arrest in olive ridley sea turtles. Scientific Reports 9. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-46162-3

 


 

Advances in the biology and conservation of marine turtles.

Maxwell, S.M., Broderick, A.C., Dutton, P.H., Fossette-Halot, S., Fuentes, M., Reina, R. D. 2019. Editorial: Advances in the biology and conservation of marine turtles. Frontiers in Marine Science, 6, 9. doi:10.3389/fmars.2019.00009

 


 

2018

Within-colony spatial segregation leads to foraging behaviour variation in a seabird. 

Sánchez, S., Reina, R.D., Kato, A, Ropert-Coudert, Y., Cavallo, C., Hays, G.C., Chiaradia, A. 2018. Within-colony spatial segregation leads to foraging behaviour variation in a seabird. Marine Ecology Progress Series 606, pp 215-230. doi:10.3354/meps12764 

 


 

Molecular analysis of predator scats reveals role of salps in temperate inshore food webs.

Cavallo, C., Chiaradia, A., Deagle, B.E., McInnes, J.C., Sanchez, S., Hays, G.C., Reina, R.D. 2018. Molecular analysis of predator scats reveals role of salps in temperate inshore food webs. Frontiers in Marine Science, 5, 1-14, doi: 10.3389/fmars.2018.00381

 

 


 

Stress-related physiological changes and post-release survival of elephant fish (Callorhinchus milii) after longlining,  gillnetting,  angling and handling in a controlled setting

Martins, C.L., Walker, T.I., Reina, R.D. 2018. Stress-related physiological changes and post-release survival of elephant fish (Callorhinchus milii) after longlining, gillnetting, angling and handling in a controlled setting. Fisheries Research 204. doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2018.01.016

 


 

The potential of unmanned aerial systems for sea turtle research and conservation: a review and future directions

Rees, A.F., Avens, L., Ballorain, Bevan, K.E., Broderick, A.C., Carthy, Duclos, R.G., Heithaus, M.R., Johnston, D., Mangel, J.C., Paladino, F.V., Pendoley, K., Reina, R.D., Robinson, N.J., Sykora-Bodie, S., Tilley, D., Varela, M.R., Whitman, E., Whitcock,  P., Wibbels, T., and Godley, B.J. 2018. The potential of unmanned aerial systems for sea turtle research and conservation: a review and future directions. Endangered Species Research 35, pp 81-100. doi.org/10.3354/esr00877

 


 

Calling phenology of a diverse amphibian assemblage in response to meteorological conditions.

Plenderleith, T., Stratford, D., Lollback, G.W., Chapple, D.G., Reina, R.D., Hero, J-M. 2018. Calling phenology of a diverse amphibian assemblage in response to meteorological conditions. International Journal of Biometeorology. doi.org/10.1007/s00484-017-1490-2

 


 

2017

Ecological and evolutionary significance of a lack of capacity for extended developmental arrest in crocodilian eggs.

Williamson, S.A., Evans, R.G., Manolis, S.C., Webb, G.J., Richard D. Reina, R.D. 2017. Ecological and evolutionary significance of a lack of capacity for extended developmental arrest in crocodilian eggs. Royal Society Open Science. doi: 10.1098/rsos.171439.

 


 

Hypoxia as a novel method for preventing movement-induced mortality during translocation of turtle eggs.

Williamson, S.A., Evans, R.G., Robinson, N.J., Reina, R.D. 2017. Hypoxia as a novel method for preventing movement-induced mortality during translocation of turtle eggs. Biological Conservation 216, pp 86–92. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2017.10.009

 


 

A 20-year investigation of declining leatherback hatching success: implications of climate variation

Rafferty, A.R., Johnstone, C.P., Garner, J.A., Reina., R.D. 2017. A 20-year investigation of declining leatherback hatching success: implications of climate variation. The Royal Society Open Science 4 170196. doi: 10.1098/rsos.170196. 

 


 

Evaluating time-depth recorders as a tool to measure the behaviour of sharks captured on longlines.

Guida, L., Dapp, D.R., Huveneers, C.P.M., Walker, T.I., Reina, R.D. 2017. Evaluating time-depth recorders as a tool to measure the behaviour of sharks captured on longlines. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 497, pp120-126. doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2017.09.011

 


 

Detecting elusive aspects of wildlife ecology using drones: New insights on the mating dynamics and operational sex ratios of sea turtles.

Schofield, G., Katselidis, K.A., Lilley, M.K.S., Reina, R.D., Hays, G.C. 2017. Detecting elusive aspects of wildlife ecology using drones: New insights on the mating dynamics and operational sex ratios of sea turtles. Functional Ecology. doi:10.1111/1365-2435.12930

 


 

When is embryonic arrest broken in turtle eggs?

Williamson, S.A., Evans, R.G., and Reina, R.D. 2017. When is embryonic arrest broken in turtle eggs? Physiological and Biochemical Zoology 90, pp 523-532. doi:10.1086/692630

 

 


 

Use of erythrocyte indicators of health and condition in vertebrate ecophysiology: a review and appraisal.

Johnstone, C.P., A. Lill, A., and Reina, R.D. 2017. Use of erythrocyte indicators of health and condition in vertebrate ecophysiology: a review and appraisal. Biological Reviews 92, pp 150-168. doi:10.1111/brv.12219

 


 

Prenatal stress from trawl capture affects mothers and neonates: a case study using the southern fiddler ray (Trygonorrhina dumerilii).

Guida, L., Awruch, C., Walker, T.I., and Reina, R.D. 2017. Prenatal stress from trawl capture affects mothers and neonates: a case study using the southern fiddler ray (Trygonorrhina dumerilii). Scientific Reports 7: 46300. doi:10.1038/srep46300

 


 

The physiological response and immediate mortality of gillnet-caught blacktip reef sharks, Carcharhinus melanopterus.

Dapp, D.R., Huveneers, C., Walker, T.I., and Reina, R.D. 2017. The physiological response and immediate mortality of gillnet-caught blacktip reef sharks, Carcharhinus melanopterus. Marine & Freshwater Research. doi:10.1071/MF16132.

 


 

Using logbook data to determine the immediate mortality of sharks caught by commercial US pelagic longlines

Dapp, D.R., Huveneers, C, Walker, T.I., Mandelman, J., Kerstetter D.W., Reina, R.D. 2017. Using logbook data to determine the immediate mortality of sharks caught by commercial US pelagic longlines. Fisheries Bulletin 115: 27-41. Doi:10.7755/FB.115.1.3

 


 

Biological reviews coverUse of erythrocyte indicators of health and condition in vertebrate ecophysiology: a review and appraisal.

Johnstone, C. P., Lill, A. and Reina, R. D. 2017. Use of erythrocyte indicators of health and condition in vertebrate ecophysiology: a review and appraisal. Biological Reviews 92, pp 150-168 DOI: 10.1111/brv.12219

 


 

Are we working towards global research priorities for management and conservation of sea turtles?

Rees, A.F., Alfaro-Shigueto, J., Barata, P.C.R, Bjorndal, K.A., Bolten, A.B., Bourjea, J., Broderick, A.C., Campbell, L.M., Cardona, L., Carreras,C., Casale, P., Ceriani, S.A., Dutton, P.H., Eguchi, T., Formia, A., Fuentes, M., Fuller, W.J., Girondot,M., M. Godfrey, H., Hamann, M., Hart, K.M., Hays, G.C., Hochscheid, S., Kaska, Y., Jensen, M.P., Mangel, J.C., Mortimer, J.A., Naro-Maciel, E., Ng, C.K.Y., Nichols, W.J., Phillott, A.D., Reina, R.D., Revuelta, O., Schofield, G.,  J. A. Seminoff, J.A.,  Shanker, K., Tomás, J., de Merwe, J., Van Houtan, K.S., Vander Zanden, H.B., Wallace, B.P., Wedemeyer-Strombel, K.R., Work, T.M.,  and Godley, B.J. 2016. Are we working towards global research priorities for management and conservation of sea turtles? Endangered Species Research 31: 337-382. Doi:10.3354/esr00801

 


 

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BC

Habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation effects on small mammals: analysis with conditional inference tree statistical modelling

Johnstone, C., Lill, A., Reina, R., 2014, Habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation effects on small mammals: analysis with conditional inference tree statistical modelling, Biological Conservation [P], vol 176, Elsevier BV, Netherlands, pp. 80-98. Doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2014.04.025

 


 

Functional Ecology 28Linking dietary shifts and reproductive failure in seabirds: a stable isotope approach

Kowalczyk, N.D., Chiaradia, A., Preston, T.J., Reina, R., 2014, Linking dietary shifts and reproductive failure in seabirds: a stable isotope approach, Functional Ecology [P], vol 28, issue 3, Wiley-Blackwell, United States, pp. 755-765. Doi:10.1111/1365-2435.12216

 


 

673554.coverReproductive investment compromises maternal health in three species of Freshwater Turtle

Rafferty, A., Scheelings, T., Foley, L.J., Johnstone, C., Reina, R., 2014, Reproductive investment compromises maternal health in three species of Freshwater Turtle, Physiological and Biochemical Zoology [P], vol 87, issue 3, University of Chicago Press, United States, pp. 411-419. Doi:10.1086/675310

 


 

Exp mar bio and ecoThe influence of temperature on embryonic developmental arrest in marine and freshwater turtles

Rafferty, A., Reina, R., 2014, The influence of temperature on embryonic developmental arrest in marine and freshwater turtles, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology [P], vol 450, Elsevier BV, Netherlands, pp. 91-97. Doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2013.10.018

 


 

American Naturalist 181Limited oxygen availability in utero may constrain the evolution of live birth in reptiles

Rafferty, A., Evans, R.G., Scheelings, T., Reina, R., 2013, Limited oxygen availability in utero may constrain the evolution of live birth in reptiles, American Naturalist [P], vol 181, issue 2, University of Chicago Press, Chicago USA, pp. 245-253. Doi: 10.1086/668827

 


 

Asia Pacific journal of Cooperative EducationProviding research-focused work-integrated learning for high achieving science undergraduates

Papakonstantinou, T., Charlton-Robb, K., Reina, R., Rayner, G.M., 2013, Providing research-focused work-integrated learning for high achieving science undergraduates, Asia – Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education [E], vol 14, issue 2, Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, New Zealand, pp. 59-73.

 


 

Proceedings of The Royal Cociety B

Arrested embryonic development: a review of strategies to delay hatching in egg-laying reptiles

Rafferty, A., Reina, R., 2012, Arrested embryonic development: a review of strategies to delay hatching in egg-laying reptiles, Proceedings of the Royal Society – Biological Sciences (Series B) [P], vol 279, issue 1737, Royal Society, London England, pp. 2299-2308.Doi: 10.1098/rspb.2012.0100

 


 

Fisheries Management and EcologyDepredation by harbor seal and spiny dogfish in a Georges Bank gillnet fishery

Rafferty, A., Brazer Jr, E.O., Reina, R., 2012, Depredation by harbor seal and spiny dogfish in a Georges Bank gillnet fishery, Fisheries Management And Ecology [P], vol 19, issue 3, Wiley-Blackwell, Malden USA, pp. 264-272. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2400.2011.00837.x

 


 

Journal of Comparative Physiology BDoes habitat fragmentation cause stress in the agile antechinus? A haematological approach

Johnstone, C.P., Lill, A., Reina, R., 2012, Does habitat fragmentation cause stress in the agile antechinus? A haematological approach, Journal Of Comparative Physiology B-Biochemical Systemic And Environmental Physiology [P], vol 182, issue 1, Springer, Dordrecht Netherlands, pp. 139-155. Doi:10.1007/s00360-011-0598-7

 


 

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A- Molecular & Integrative PhysiologyImmediate and delayed effects of gill-net capture on acid-base balance and intramuscular lactate concentration of gummy sharks, Mustelus antarticus,

Frick, L., Walker, T.I., Reina, R., 2012, Immediate and delayed effects of gill-net capture on acid-base balance and intramuscular lactate concentration of gummy sharks, Mustelus antarticus, Comparative Biochemistry And Physiology A-Molecular & Integrative Physiology [P], vol 162, issue 2, Elsevier Science, New York USA, pp. 88-93. DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2011.02.023

 


 

Journal of Comparative Physiology BInterpreting indices of physiological stress in free-living vertebrates

Johnstone, C., Reina, R., Lill, A., 2012, Interpreting indices of physiological stress in free-living vertebrates, Journal Of Comparative Physiology B-Biochemical Systemic And Environmental Physiology [P], vol 182, issue 7, Springer, Heidelberg Germany, pp. 861-879. Doi: 10.1007/s00360-012-0656-9

 


 

PlosOne-cover 2Larval tolerance to salinity in three species of Australian anuran: an indication of saline specialisation in Litoria aurea

Kearney, B.D., Byrne, P.G., Reina, R., 2012, Larval tolerance to salinity in three species of Australian anuran: an indication of saline specialisation in Litoria aurea, PLoS ONE [P], vol 7, issue 8, Public Library Science, San Francisco USA, pp. 1-6. doi DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0043427

 


 

PlosOne-cover 2Multiple distant origins for green sea turtles aggregating off Gorgona Island in the Colombian Eastern Pacific

Amorocho, D.F., Abreu-Grobois, A.F., Dutton, P.H., Reina, R., 2012, Multiple distant origins for green sea turtles aggregating off Gorgona Island in the Colombian Eastern Pacific, PLoS ONE [P], vol 7, issue 2, Public Library Science, San Francisco USA, pp. 1-12.

 


 

PlosOne-cover 2Embryonic death is linked to maternal identity in the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)

Rafferty, A., Tomillo, P., Spotila, J., Paladino, F., Reina, R., 2011, Embryonic death is linked to maternal identity in the Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), PLoS ONE [P], vol 6, issue 6, Public Library of Science, San Francisco USA, pp. 1-7. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0021038

 


 

PlosOne-cover 2Response of the agile antechinus to habitat edge, configuration and condition in fragmented forest

Johnstone, C., Lill, A., Reina, R., 2011, Response of the agile antechinus to habitat edge, configuration and condition in fragmented forest, PLoS ONE [P], vol 6, issue 11, Public Library Science, San Francisco USA, pp. 1-15. Doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0027158

 


 

Endangered Species ResearchSex ratios of leatherback turtles: hatchery translocation decreases metabolic heating and female bias

Sieg, A.E., Binckley, C.A., Wallace, B.P., Tomillo, P.S., Reina, R., Paladino, F.V., Spotila, J.R., 2011, Sex ratios of leatherback turtles: hatchery translocation decreases metabolic heating and female bias,Endangered Species Research [P], vol 15, Inter-Research, Germany, pp. 195-204. Doi: 10.3354/esr00372

 


 

Compensatory growth in tadpoles after transient salinity stressMarine and Freshwater Research Volume 61

Squires, Z.E., Bailey, P.C., Reina, R., Wong, B.B.M., 2010, Compensatory growth in tadpoles after transient salinity stress, Marine and Freshwater Research [P], vol 61, issue 2, CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood Vic Australia, pp. 219-222. Doi:10.1071/MF09123

 


 

Fish and Shellsigh ImmunologyDistribution of leukocytes as indicators of stress in the Australian swellshark, Cephaloscyllium laticeps

Van Rijn, J., Reina, R., 2010, Distribution of leukocytes as indicators of stress in the Australian swellshark, Cephaloscyllium laticeps, Fish and Shellfish Immunology [E], vol 29, issue 3, Academic Press Ltd – Elsevier Science Ltd, London England, pp. 534-538. Doi: 10.1016/j.fsi.2010.04.016

 


 

Exp mar bio and ecoFine scale biologging of an inshore marine animal

Preston, T.J., Chiaradia, A., Caarels, S., Reina, R., 2010, Fine scale biologging of an inshore marine animal, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology [P], vol 390, issue 2, Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam Netherlands, pp. 196-202. Doi: 10.1016/j.jembe.2010.04.034

 


 

Endangered Species ResearchGlobal research priorities for sea turtles: Informing management and conservation in the 21st century

Hamann, M., Godfrey, M.H., Seminoff, J.A., Arthur, K., Barata, P.C.R., Bjorndal, K.A., Bolten, A.B., Broderick, A.C., Campbell, L.M., Carreras, C., Casale, P., Chaloupka, M., Chan, S.K.F., Coyne, M.S., Crowder, L.B., Diez, C.E., Dutton, P.H., Epperly, S.P., FitzSimmons, N.N., Formia, A., Girondot, M., Hays, G.C., Cheng, I.J., Kaska, Y., Lewison, R., Mortimer, J.A., Nichols, W.J., Reina, R.D., Shanker, K., Spotila, J.R., Tomas, J., Wallace, B.P., Work, T.M., Zbinden, J., Godley, B.J., 2010, Global research priorities for sea turtles: Informing management and conservation in the 21st century, Endangered Species Research [P], vol 11, issue 3, Inter-Research ESR, Germany, pp. 245-269. Doi:10.3354/esr00279

 


 

Journal of MammalogyImpact of anthropogenic habitat fragmentation on population health in a small, carnivorous marsupial

Johnstone, C., Reina, R., Lill, A., 2010, Impact of anthropogenic habitat fragmentation on population health in a small, carnivorous marsupial, Journal Of Mammalogy [P], vol 91, issue 6, American Society of Mammalogists, USA, pp. 1332-1341. Doi: 10.1644/10-MAMM-A-034.1

 


 

Exp mar bio and ecoStress related physiological changes and post-release survival of Port Jackson sharks (Heterodontus portusjacksoni) and gummy sharks (Mustelus antarcticus) following gill-net and longline capture in captivity

Frick, L., Reina, R., Walker, T.I., 2010, Stress related physiological changes and post-release survival of Port Jackson sharks (Heterodontus portusjacksoni) and gummy sharks (Mustelus antarcticus) following gill-net and longline capture in captivity, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology [P], vol 385, issue 1-2, Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam Netherlands, pp. 29-37. Doi: 10.1016/j.jembe.2010.01.013

 


 

Fisheries ResearchTrawl capture of port jackson sharks, Heterodontus portusjacksoni, and gummy sharks, Mustelus antarcticus, in a controlled setting: Effects of tow duration, air exposure and crowding

Frick, L., Walker, T., Reina, R., 2010, Trawl capture of port jackson sharks, Heterodontus portusjacksoni, and gummy sharks, Mustelus antarcticus, in a controlled setting: Effects of tow duration, air exposure and crowding, Fisheries Research [P], vol 106, issue 3, Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam Netherlands, pp. 344-350. DOI: 10.1016/j.fishres.2010.08.016

 


 

Endangered Species ResearchChanged reproductive schedule of eastern Pacific leatherback turtles Dermochelys coriacea following the 1997-98 El Nino to La Nina transition

Reina, R., Spotila, J.R., Paladino, F.V., Dunham, A., 2009, Changed reproductive schedule of eastern Pacific leatherback turtles Dermochelys coriacea following the 1997-98 El Nino to La Nina transition,Endangered Species Research, vol 7, Inter-Research, Germany, pp. 155-161. Doi:10.3354/esr00098

 


 

Journal Of Wildlife ManagementFlipper bands modify the short-term diving behavior of little penguins

Fallow, P., Chiaradia, A., Ropert-Coudert, Y., Kato, A., Reina, R., 2009, Flipper bands modify the short-term diving behavior of little penguins, Biological Conservation [P], vol 73, issue 8, Journal of Wildlife Management , pp. 1348-1354. Doi: 10.2193/2008-146

 


 

North American Journal of Fisheries ManagementThe physiological response of Port Jackson Sharks and Australian Swellsharks to sedation, gill-net capture, and repeated sampling in captivity

Frick, L., Reina, R., Walker, T.I., 2009, The physiological response of Port Jackson Sharks and Australian Swellsharks to sedation, gill-net capture, and repeated sampling in captivity, North American Journal Of Fisheries Management [P], vol 29, American Fisheries Society, USA, pp. 127-139. Doi:10.1577/M08-031.1

 


 

Marine and Freshwater Research Volume 59Anthropogenic influence on an urban colony of the little penguin eudyptula minor

Giling, D.P., Reina, R., Hogg, Z., 2008, Anthropogenic influence on an urban colony of the little penguin eudyptula minor, Marine and Freshwater Biology, vol 59, issue 7, CSIRO, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 647-651. Doi: 10.1071/MF08003

 


 

Biology Letters vol 4Environmental deterioration increases tadpole vulnerability to predation

Squires, Z., Bailey, P.C., Reina, R., Wong, B.B.M., 2008, Environmental deterioration increases tadpole vulnerability to predation, Biology Letters, vol 4, issue 4, Royal Society, UK, pp. 392-394. Doi: 10.1098/rsbl.2008.0144

 


 

Endangered Species ResearchForaging behaviour of little penguins Eudyptula minor in an artificially modified environmen

Preston, T.J., Ropert-Coudert, Y., Kato, A., Chiaradia, A., Kirkwood, R., Dann, P., Reina, R., 2008, Foraging behaviour of little penguins Eudyptula minor in an artificially modified environment, Endangered Species Research, vol 4, Inter-Research, Germany, pp. 95-103. Doi:10.3354/esr00069

 


 

Exp mar bio and ecoIntake passage time, digesta composition and digestibility in East Pacific green turtles (Chelonia mydas agassizii) at Gorgona National Park, Colombian Pacific

Amorocho, D.F., Reina, R., 2008, Intake passage time, digesta composition and digestibility in East Pacific green turtles (Chelonia mydas agassizii) at Gorgona National Park, Colombian Pacific, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, vol 360, issue 2, Elsevier, Netherlands, pp. 117-124. DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2008.04.009. DOI: 10.1016/j.jembe.2008.04.009

 


 

Endangered Species ResearchFeeding ecology of the East Pacific green sea turtle Chelonia mydas agassizii at Gorgona National Park, Colombia

Amorocho, D., Reina, R.D., 2007, Feeding ecology of the East Pacific green sea turtle Chelonia mydas agassizii at Gorgona National Park, Colombia, Endangered Species Research, vol 3, Inter-Research, Germany, pp. 43-51. Doi:10.3354/esr003043

 


 

Oecologia vol 152Maternal investment in reproduction and its consequences in leatherback turtles

Wallace, B.P., Sotherland, P.R., Tomillo, P.S., Reina, R.D., Spotila, J.R., Paladino, F.V., 2007, Maternal investment in reproduction and its consequences in leatherback turtles, Oecologia, vol 152, issue 1, Springer Verlag, Germany, pp. 37-47. Doi: 10.1007/s00442-006-0641-7

 


 

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A- Molecular & Integrative PhysiologyOntogeny of energetics in leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) and olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtle hatchlings

Jones, T.T., Reina, R.D., Darveau, C., Lutz, P.L., 2007, Ontogeny of energetics in leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) and olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtle hatchlings, Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part A, vol 147, Elsevier Science Inc., New York NY USA, pp. 313-322. Doi: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2006.09.013

 


 

Chelonian Conservation and BiologyReassessment of the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) nesting population at Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, Costa Rica: Effects of conservation efforts

Tomillo, P.S., Velez, E., Reina, R., Piedra, R., Paladino, F.V., Spotila, J.R., 2007, Reassessment of the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) nesting population at Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, Costa Rica: Effects of conservation efforts, Chelonian Conservation and Biology, vol 6, issue 1, Chelonian Research Foundation, USA, pp. 54-62. Doi:10.2744/CCB-0789.1

 


 

ABS - ASAB Click for more information Animal BehaviourSynchronized group association in little penguins, Eudyptula minor

Daniel, T.A., Chiaradia, A., Logan, M.D., Quinn, G.P., Reina, R., 2007, Synchronized group association in little penguins, Eudyptula minor, Animal Behaviour, vol 74, Academic Press, UK, pp. 1241-1248. Doi: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2007.01.029

 


 

Journal of Applied EcologyThe effect of the El Nino Southern Oscillation on the reproductive frequency of eastern Pacific leatherback turtle

Saba, V.S., Tomillo, P.S., Reina, R.D., Spotila, J.R., Musick, J.A., Evans, D.A., Paladino, F.V., 2007, The effect of the El Nino Southern Oscillation on the reproductive frequency of eastern Pacific leatherback turtles, Journal of Applied Ecology, vol 44, issue 2, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford England, pp. 395-404. Doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2664.2007.01276.x

 


 

Australian Journal of Zoology vol 53Effects of salinity on the survival, growth and development of tadpoles of the brown tree frog, Litoria ewingii

Chinathamby, K., Reina, R.D., Bailey, P.C., Lees, B.K., 2006, Effects of salinity on the survival, growth and development of tadpoles of the brown tree frog, Litoria ewingii, Australian Journal of Zoology, vol 54, issue 2, CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood Vic Australia, pp. 97-105. Doi: 10.1071/ZO06006

 


 

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A- Molecular & Integrative PhysiologyEgg components, egg size, and hatchling size in leatherback turtles

Wallace, B.P., Sotherland, P.R., Tomillo, P.S., Bouchard, S.S., Reina, R.D., Spotila, J.R., Paladino, F.V., 2006, Egg components, egg size, and hatchling size in leatherback turtles, Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part A, vol 145, Elsevier Science Inc., New York NY USA, pp. 524-532. DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2006.08.040

 


 

Canadian Journal of ZoologySeasonal metabolism of juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas) at Heron Island, Australia

Southwood, A.L., Reina, R.D., Jones, V.S., Speakman, J.R., Jones, D.R., 2006, Seasonal metabolism of juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas) at Heron Island, Australia, Canadian Journal of Zoology, vol 84, issue 1, NRC Research Press Web, Ottawa Canada, pp. 125-135. Doi: 10.1139/z05-185

 


 

Australian Journal of Zoology vol 53Effect of egg location and respiratory gas concentrations on developmental success in nests of the leatherback turtle

Ralph, C.R., Reina, R.D., Wallace, B.P., Sotherland, P.R., Spotila, J.R., Paladino, F.V., 2005, Effect of egg location and respiratory gas concentrations on developmental success in nests of the leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, Australian Journal of Zoology, vol 53, issue 5, CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood Vic Australia, pp. 289-294. Doi: 10.1071/zo04062

 


 

Exp mar bio and ecoRespiratory frequency, dive behaviour and social interactions of leatherback turtles, Dermochelys coriacea during the inter-nesting interval

Reina, R.D., Abernathy, K.J., Marshall, G.J., Spotila, J.R., 2005, Respiratory frequency, dive behaviour and social interactions of leatherback turtles, Dermochelys coriacea during the inter-nesting interval,Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, vol 316, issue 1, Elsevier, Amsterdam Netherlands, pp. 1-16. Doi: 10.1016/j.jembe.2004.10.002

 


 

Physiological and Biochemical ZoologyBiotic and abiotic factors affect the nest environment of embryonic leatherback turtles, Dermochelys coriacea

Wallace, B.P., Sotherland, P.R., Spotila, J.R., Reina, R.D., Franks, B.F., Paladino, F.V., 2004, Biotic and abiotic factors affect the nest environment of embryonic leatherback turtles, Dermochelys coriacea,Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, vol 77, issue 3, University Chicago Press, Chicago USA, pp. 423-432. Doi: 10.1086/420951

 


 

ABS - ASAB Click for more information Animal BehaviourNest site fidelity of leatherback turtles at Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Nordmoe, E.D., Sieg, A.E., Sotherland, P.R., Spotila, J.R., Paladino, F.V., Reina, R.D., 2004, Nest site fidelity of leatherback turtles at Playa Grande, Costa Rica, Animal Behaviour, vol 68, Elsevier Ltd., London England, pp. 387-394. Doi: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2003.07.015

 


 

Endangered Species ResearchSize, growth, and reproductive output of adult female leatherback turtles Dermochelys coriacea

Price, E.R., Wallace, B.P., Reina, R.D., Spotila, J.R., Paladino, F.V., Piedra, R., Velez, E., 2004, Size, growth, and reproductive output of adult female leatherback turtles Dermochelys coriacea, Endangered Species Research, vol 5, Inter-Research, Germany, pp. 1-8. Doi: 10.3354/esr001041

 


 

Biological Conservation vol 115Low reproductive success of leatherback turtles, Dermochelys coriacea, is due to high embryonic mortality

Bell, B.A., Spotila, J.R., Paladino, F.V., Reina, R.D., 2003, Low reproductive success of leatherback turtles, Dermochelys coriacea, is due to high embryonic mortality, Biological Conservation, vol 115, issue 1, Elsevier, Oxford England, pp. 131-138. Doi: 10.1016/S0006-3207(03)00102-2

 


 

Canadian Journal of ZoologySeasonal diving patterns and body temperatures of juvenile green turtles at Heron Island, Australia

Southwood, A.L., Reina, R.D., Jones, V.S., Jones, D.R., 2003, Seasonal diving patterns and body temperatures of juvenile green turtles at Heron Island, Australia, Canadian Journal of Zoology, vol 81, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa Canada, pp. 1014-1024. Doi:10.1139/Z03-081

 


 

CopeiaNesting ecology of the leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, at Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, Costa Rica: 1988-1989 to 1999-2000

Reina, R.D., Mayor, P.A., Spotila, J.R., Piedra, R., Paladino, F.V., 2002, Nesting ecology of the leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, at Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, Costa Rica: 1988-1989 to 1999-2000, Copeia, vol 3, American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, New York NY USA, pp. 653-664.

 


 

Experimental Biology 25 13Salt and water regulation by the leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys coriacea

Reina, R.D., Jones, T.T., Spotila, J.R., 2002, Salt and water regulation by the leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys coriacea, Journal of Experimental Biology, vol 205, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, pp. 1853-1860.

 


 

Mel Ecology 11Dermochelys coriacea, exhibits both polyandry and polygyny

Crim, J.L., Spotila`, L.D., Spotila, J.R., O’Connor, M., Reina, R.D., Willams, C.J., Paladino, F.V., 2002, The leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, exhibits both polyandry and polygyny, Molecular Ecology, vol 11, Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford UK, pp. 2097-2106. Doi: 10.1046/j.1365-294X.2002.01591.x

 


 

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A- Molecular & Integrative PhysiologyThe effects of nest environment on calcium mobilization by leatherback turtle embryos (Dermochelys coriacea) during development

Reina, R.D., Spotila, J.R., Paladino, F.V., 2001, The effects of nest environment on calcium mobilization by leatherback turtle embryos (Dermochelys coriacea) during development, Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, vol 130, Elsevier Science, New York NY USA, pp. 151-162. Doi: 10.1016/S1095-6433(01)00374-9

 


 

Journal of Comparative Physiology BBlood flow in the lachrymal salt gland of the green turtle, Chelonia mydas

Reina, R.D., 2000, Blood flow in the lachrymal salt gland of the green turtle, Chelonia mydas, Journal Comparative Physiology B, vol 170, Springer-Verlag, New York NY USA, pp. 573-580. Doi:10.1007/s003600000136

 


 

Journal of Comparative Physiology BControl of salt gland activity in the hatchling green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas

Reina, R.D., Cooper, P.D., 2000, Control of salt gland activity in the hatchling green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, Journal of Comparative Physiology B, vol 170, Springer-Verlag, New York NY USA, pp. 27-35. Doi: 10.1007/s003600050004

 


 

Nature 405Pacific leatherback turtles face extinction

Spotila, J.R., Reina, R.D., Steyermark, A.C., Plotkin, P.T., Paladino, F.V., 2000, Pacific leatherback turtles face extinction, Nature, vol 405, Nature Publishing Group, London UK, pp. 529-530. Doi:10.1038/35014729