J Anim Ecol October 2024 PMID 39016072

Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns.

Philip Matich, Jeffrey D Plumlee, Walter Bubley, Tobey H Curtis, J Marcus Drymon, Lindsay L Mullins, Oliver N Shipley, Thomas C TinHan, Mark R Fisher

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91
Peak: 17 in Jul 2024
across 6 sources since Jul 2024

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Total likes

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Video views

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Jul 2024 – Aug 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions generally affirm the study's findings, with posts describing shifts like 'later shark migrations' and 'reduced overwintering' as concrete examples, while tone varies from straightforward sharing to emphasizing urgency and ecological significance.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions explicitly support the findings, emphasizing that climate change is significantly affecting bull shark migration patterns.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high interest by highlighting long-term data, implications for ecosystems, and calling the research 'important' or 'groundbreaking.'

EngagementModerate engagement

While some posts simply share links or retweet, others discuss the specific effects, such as delayed migrations and ecological impacts, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Participants recognize the research's potential influence on conservation efforts and understanding climate impacts, suggesting high significance.

Abstract in brief

  • Seasonal changes in environmental conditions significantly affect animal migrations, but climate change is altering these patterns, particularly for juvenile bull sharks in the western Gulf of Mexico.
  • Between 1982 and 2021, the region experienced a rise in autumn water temperatures and delayed cold fronts, leading to later shark migrations by 25-36 days and reduced overwintering durations by up to 81 days.
  • The decline in prey availability, influenced by climate change's impact on spawning success, has significantly delayed shark migrations, suggesting a potential long-term shift in their migratory behavior and ecological roles in estuarine ecosystems.

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Oliver Shipley
@OllieShipley · X

Climate change is altering bull shark migrations. Our new paper documents 40 years of observed change in the Gulf of Mexico. https://t.co/SFFai3x78g w/ #PhilMatich @Mojoshark and others https://t.co/cPAYJfrea5

Jul 17, 2024 · 19 likes · 9 shares · 795 followers View post →
IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group
@IUCNShark · X

Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns https://t.co/xSGDXdhr0b

Jul 17, 2024 · 17 likes · 7 shares · 11,254 followers View post →
Colin Simpfendorfer
@SharkColin · X

RT @IUCNShark: Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns https://t.co/xSGDXdhr0b

Jul 17, 2024 · 7 shares · 8,843 followers View post →
Colin Simpfendorfer
@SharkColin · X

RT @OllieShipley: Climate change is altering bull shark migrations. Our new paper documents 40 years of observed change in the Gulf of Mexi…

Jul 17, 2024 · 9 shares · 8,843 followers View post →
Erin Spencer, PhD
@etspencer · X

RT @OllieShipley: Climate change is altering bull shark migrations. Our new paper documents 40 years of observed change in the Gulf of Mexi…

Jul 17, 2024 · 9 shares · 4,089 followers View post →
Shark Conservation Fund
@SharkRayFund · X

RT @IUCNShark: Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns https://t.co/xSGDXdhr0b

Jul 18, 2024 · 7 shares · 3,821 followers View post →

All mentions

François Lire
@libre_francois · X

Long‐term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns - Matich | Journal of Animal Ecology. #SustainableDevelopment #Sustainability #EarthSystem #Climate #Biodiversity #Health #Human #OneEarth https://t.co/ZWeATC6StJ

Aug 8, 2024 · 131 followers View post →
llsousa.bsky.social
@llsousa84 · X

RT @IUCNShark: Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns https://t.co/xSGDXdhr0b

Jul 18, 2024 · 7 shares · 379 followers View post →
Shark Conservation Fund
@SharkRayFund · X

RT @IUCNShark: Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns https://t.co/xSGDXdhr0b

Jul 18, 2024 · 7 shares · 3,821 followers View post →
Scrumgus
@Scrumgus2 · X

RT @IUCNShark: Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns https://t.co/xSGDXdhr0b

Jul 17, 2024 · 7 shares · 28 followers View post →
Shark Safety WA
@SharkSafetyWA · X

RT @IUCNShark: Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns https://t.co/xSGDXdhr0b

Jul 17, 2024 · 7 shares · 181 followers View post →
Jason Gilchrist
@jgilchrist13 · X

RT @OllieShipley: Climate change is altering bull shark migrations. Our new paper documents 40 years of observed change in the Gulf of Mexi…

Jul 17, 2024 · 9 shares · 2,677 followers View post →
Jérôme OLLIER
@jeromeollier.bsky.social · Bluesky

Via @WhySharksMatter @OllieShipley - Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns - @AnimalEcology @BritishEcolSoc via @WileyGlobal https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1365-2656.14140

Jul 17, 2024 View post →
Jerome OLLIER https://jeromeollier.bsky.social/
@JeromeOLLIER · X

Via @WhySharksMatter @OllieShipley - Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns - @AnimalEcology @BritishEcolSoc via @WileyGlobal https://t.co/Vhxfb4rbEP

Jul 17, 2024 · 949 followers View post →
Claire Phillips
@DocClaireP · X

RT @IUCNShark: Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns https://t.co/xSGDXdhr0b

Jul 17, 2024 · 7 shares · 850 followers View post →
Karen J Murchie, Ph.D.
@KarenJMurchie · X

RT @OllieShipley: Climate change is altering bull shark migrations. Our new paper documents 40 years of observed change in the Gulf of Mexi…

Jul 17, 2024 · 9 shares · 815 followers View post →
Grace Iris Long
@shark_gil · X

RT @OllieShipley: Climate change is altering bull shark migrations. Our new paper documents 40 years of observed change in the Gulf of Mexi…

Jul 17, 2024 · 9 shares · 141 followers View post →
Colin Simpfendorfer
@SharkColin · X

RT @IUCNShark: Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns https://t.co/xSGDXdhr0b

Jul 17, 2024 · 7 shares · 8,843 followers View post →
IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group
@IUCNShark · X

Long-term effects of climate change on juvenile bull shark migratory patterns https://t.co/xSGDXdhr0b

Jul 17, 2024 · 17 likes · 7 shares · 11,254 followers View post →
Lucas Griffin
@lucaspgriffin · X

RT @OllieShipley: Climate change is altering bull shark migrations. Our new paper documents 40 years of observed change in the Gulf of Mexi…

Jul 17, 2024 · 9 shares · 350 followers View post →
Colin Simpfendorfer
@SharkColin · X

RT @OllieShipley: Climate change is altering bull shark migrations. Our new paper documents 40 years of observed change in the Gulf of Mexi…

Jul 17, 2024 · 9 shares · 8,843 followers View post →
Erin Spencer, PhD
@etspencer · X

RT @OllieShipley: Climate change is altering bull shark migrations. Our new paper documents 40 years of observed change in the Gulf of Mexi…

Jul 17, 2024 · 9 shares · 4,089 followers View post →
Shark Science
@SharkScience · X

RT @OllieShipley: Climate change is altering bull shark migrations. Our new paper documents 40 years of observed change in the Gulf of Mexi…

Jul 17, 2024 · 9 shares · 3,532 followers View post →
Oliver Shipley
@OllieShipley · X

Climate change is altering bull shark migrations. Our new paper documents 40 years of observed change in the Gulf of Mexico. https://t.co/SFFai3x78g w/ #PhilMatich @Mojoshark and others https://t.co/cPAYJfrea5

Jul 17, 2024 · 19 likes · 9 shares · 795 followers View post →