Damiano Persia

Dr. Damiano Persia


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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26 August 2024 in Biology
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Primo MicarelliPrimo Micarelli
Primo Micarelli
MPMarco Pireddu
Marco Pireddu
DPDamiano Persia
Damiano Persia
MSMarco Sanna
Marco Sanna
CVConsuelo Vicariotto
Consuelo Vicariotto
Francesca Romana ReineroFrancesca Romana Reinero
Francesca Romana Reinero
Following preliminary underwater observations of about 1000 h carried out monthly between 2012 and 2023 (except the years 2021 and 2022), 23 specimens of grey reef sharks were spotted and photo-identified off the coast of Nosy Be in Madagascar, on an emerging reef called “Mokarran” at a depth between 15 and 30 m. Over 10 years of observations, eight specimens were re-sighted, identified with a non-invasive photo-identification technique of part of the first dorsal and the caudal fin, and one specimen was re-identified after 1982 days from the first sighting, i.e., after more than 5 years. In addition, six specimens of probably pregnant females were also identified in the same area. The population was entirely made up of females. The aggregation area could represent a new nursery site which, if confirmed after further investigations, will require greater protection.