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Abundance dynamics of a new, endemic batoid from Brazil: The Lutz's stingray, Hypanus berthalutzae. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 48, Article 102059
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Does Lack of Knowledge Lead to Misperceptions? Disentangling the Factors Modulating Public Knowledge About and Perceptions Toward Sharks. Frontiers in Marine Science, 7, Article 663
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