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First record of a whale shark Rhincodon typus in continental Europe |
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| Authors: | N V Rodrigues J P S Correia J T C Graça F Rodrigues R Pinho M Hirofumi |
| Affiliation: | 1. GIRM–School of Tourism and Maritime Technology, Marine Resources Research Group, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2520‐641 Peniche, Portugal;2. Flying Sharks, Rua Jorge Castilho 1613, 7C–1900‐272 Lisboa, Portugal;3. Tunipex, Armazém de Pesca no. 2–8700–914 Olh?o, Portugal |
| Abstract: | A whale shark Rhincodon typus was found in a set-net in southern Portugal in October 2011. This was the first record for continental Europe and represents an increase of the species' known range. Upwelling events and increase in sea-surface temperatures are possible reasons for this occurrence. |
| Keywords: | climate change geographical distribution Portugal |
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