August 2024 PMID 38852616

The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ecological impacts.

Matt J Waller, Nicolas E Humphries, Freya C Womersley, Alexandra Loveridge, Amy L Jeffries, Yuuki Watanabe, Nicholas Payne, Jayson Semmens, Nuno Queiroz, Emily J Southall, David W Sims

Download social card

Mentions

Peak: 48 in Jun 2024

across 4 sources since Jun 2024

Extended reach

357,385

potential audience

Total likes

139

Video views

440

Mentions per month

Jun 2024 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

X / Twitter50 posts
Bluesky2 posts
YouTube2 videos
Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight key points from the article, such as the physiological responses of elasmobranchs to low oxygen levels, with phrases like 'critical conservation issue' and 'urgent research needed.' The tone is serious, employing language that suggests a pressing need for attention to marine health, which underscores the potential ecological repercussions discussed in the article.

AgreementModerate agreement

The majority of discussions indicate a supportive stance regarding the article's focus on the vulnerabilities faced by these marine species.

InterestHigh interest

There is significant curiosity reflected in the posts, highlighting the relevance of ocean deoxygenation.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many participants share and discuss the underlying physiological and ecological implications, suggesting moderate engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Users express a strong belief in the significant consequences this research could have on conservation efforts and marine ecosystems.

Abstract in brief

Levels of oxygen in ocean waters are declining, impacting elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, and rays), which rely heavily on sufficient oxygen for survival.
While many elasmobranchs can handle mild to moderate low oxygen levels through various physiological adjustments, severe or prolonged hypoxia poses a significant risk, especially with rising ocean temperatures.
The interaction between reduced oxygen levels and increased fishing pressures raises concerns for elasmobranch conservation, with shifts in their distribution potentially affecting marine ecosystems and fisheries.

Read the full abstract

All mentions

Impact of Climate Change on Epaulette Sharks and Reef Ecosystems

As Brendan and Chris prepare to leave Heron Island, they reflect on the threats posed by climate change to the reef and its inhabitants, particularly the Epaulette Shark. Ocean deoxygenation and elevated temperatures…

Shark Docs · Aug 23, 2025 302 views

Shark and Ray Conservation at Heron Island: Insights and Challenges

In this episode, Chris and Brendan join Dr. Heather Middleton on Heron Island, a research hub for shark and ray studies. The discussion includes the impacts of ocean deoxygenation on elasmobranchs and their adaptations…

Shark Docs · Jul 28, 2025 138 views

Jérôme OLLIER

@jeromeollier.bsky.social · Bluesky

Via @WhySharksMatter - The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ecological impacts - @TheFSBI via @WileyGlobal https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jfb.15830

Oct 5, 2024 View post →

Jerome OLLIER https://jeromeollier.bsky.social/

@JeromeOLLIER · X

Oct 5, 2024 · 949 followers View post →

IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group

@IUCNShark · X

RT @TheFSBI: #JFB: The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, an…

Oct 4, 2024 · 1 share · 11,254 followers View post →

fsbi

@TheFSBI · X

Oct 4, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 4,591 followers View post →

OceanEarthUniSoton

@OceanEarthUoS · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 14, 2024 · 38 shares · 3,629 followers View post →

One Spazzy Cuddlefish

@SpazzyIsReal · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 13, 2024 · 38 shares · 1,978 followers View post →

Ivo da Costa

@IvodaCosta15 · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 13, 2024 · 38 shares · 160 followers View post →

UN Ocean Decade

@UNOceanDecade · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 13, 2024 · 38 shares · 23,702 followers View post →

Grace Iris Long

@shark_gil · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 13, 2024 · 38 shares · 141 followers View post →

Manidoowaadizi Ogichidaawi

@ManidoowaadiziO · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 13, 2024 · 38 shares · 12 followers View post →

Gonzalo Araujo, Ph.D.

@gonzo_araujo · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 12, 2024 · 38 shares · 1,323 followers View post →

Fishience

@jskawe · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 12, 2024 · 38 shares · 412 followers View post →

Lotte Dahlmo

@lottesdahlmo · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 12, 2024 · 38 shares · 353 followers View post →

Umer Waqas

@geminiumer · X

RT @IUCNShark: The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ec…

Jun 12, 2024 · 10 shares · 777 followers View post →

Shark Conservation Fund

@SharkRayFund · X

RT @IUCNShark: The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ec…

Jun 12, 2024 · 10 shares · 3,821 followers View post →

Nicholas Payne

@nicklpayne · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 12, 2024 · 38 shares · 1,762 followers View post →

ACIMAR COLOMBIA

@ColombiaAcimar · X

RT @IUCNShark: The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ec…

Jun 11, 2024 · 10 shares · 43 followers View post →

Jérôme OLLIER

@jeromeollier.bsky.social · Bluesky

Via @WhySharksMatter @IUCNShark - The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ecological impacts - @TheFSBI @WileyGlobal https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jfb.15830

Jun 11, 2024 View post →

Jerome OLLIER https://jeromeollier.bsky.social/

@JeromeOLLIER · X

Jun 11, 2024 · 949 followers View post →

SIBIC | BlueSky: @sibic.bsky.social

@SIBICorg · X

RT @IUCNShark: The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ec…

Jun 11, 2024 · 10 shares · 881 followers View post →

fsbi

@TheFSBI · X

RT @IUCNShark: The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ec…

Jun 11, 2024 · 10 shares · 4,591 followers View post →

Maite Arangüena - Proaño

@MaiteAranguenaP · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 11, 2024 · 38 shares · 90 followers View post →

Mariana Martins

@maridafmartins · X

RT @IUCNShark: The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ec…

Jun 11, 2024 · 10 shares · 412 followers View post →

Save Our Seas

@saveourseas · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 11, 2024 · 38 shares · 150,311 followers View post →

Daniel Cressey

@DPCressey · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 11, 2024 · 38 shares · 771 followers View post →

Stephen Davies

@Stephen4EU · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 11, 2024 · 38 shares · 678 followers View post →

Ole Henriksen

@FishyGuyOleH · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 11, 2024 · 38 shares · 430 followers View post →

Mr_Spock

@Mr_Spock · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 11, 2024 · 38 shares · 3,617 followers View post →

Dr. Florencia Cerutti

@TheFloRay · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 11, 2024 · 38 shares · 1,125 followers View post →

Lachlan George

@LWGeorge6 · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 11, 2024 · 38 shares · 620 followers View post →

European Tracking Network

@AquaticTracking · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 11, 2024 · 38 shares · 1,338 followers View post →

Professor Jodie Rummer

@physiologyfish · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 5,516 followers View post →

Melissa Cristina Márquez

@mcmsharksxx · X

RT @IUCNShark: The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ec…

Jun 10, 2024 · 10 shares · 23,049 followers View post →

Melissa Cristina Márquez

@mcmsharksxx · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 23,049 followers View post →

John P. Friel, Ph.D.

@friel · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 7,688 followers View post →

Kadir Boğaç Kunt

@Linnaeus1758 · X

Jun 10, 2024 · 16 likes · 7,182 followers View post →

Shark Science

@SharkScience · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 3,533 followers View post →

Heather Koldewey

@HeatherKoldewey · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 5,808 followers View post →

GlupGlup

@Glup_gluglu · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 919 followers View post →

Pol Carrasco

@PolCa98 · X

RT @IUCNShark: The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ec…

Jun 10, 2024 · 10 shares · 2,328 followers View post →

IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group

@IUCNShark · X

The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ecological impacts https://t.co/enZARoLkaL

Jun 10, 2024 · 21 likes · 10 shares · 11,254 followers View post →

TinyButMighty

@TinyButMighty90 · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 57 followers View post →

MBA - Marine Biological Association

@thembauk · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 21,231 followers View post →

Matilda Longstaff

@marinematilda99 · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 37 followers View post →

Dr. Martina Stiasny

@MartinaStiasny · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 479 followers View post →

Lilian Lieber

@LilianLieber · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 1,543 followers View post →

Bryce Stewart

@BD_Stew · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 12,403 followers View post →

Fabrice Jaine

@FabriceJaine · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 1,150 followers View post →

Ben D’Antonio (He/him)

@BenDantonio · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 627 followers View post →

vulcanliz

@vulcanliz · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 1,498 followers View post →

Kenn Papadopoulo

@KennPapadopoulo · X

RT @TheSimsLab: New Review paper on #OceanDeoxygenation & #sharks, skates and rays - physiological mechanisms, behavioural responses & ecol…

Jun 10, 2024 · 38 shares · 425 followers View post →

David Sims

@TheSimsLab · X

Jun 10, 2024 · 93 likes · 38 shares · 3,530 followers View post →

The vulnerability of sharks, skates, and rays to ocean deoxygenation: Physiological mechanisms, behavioral responses, and ecological impacts.

Mentions per month

Where it's discussed

What people are saying

Abstract in brief

Top posts

All mentions

Impact of Climate Change on Epaulette Sharks and Reef Ecosystems

Shark and Ray Conservation at Heron Island: Insights and Challenges