Seasonality of stranded tetrapod fauna in the Paraty Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Strandings of marine tetrapods in Paraty Bay, Brazil, do not show significant seasonal variation, though patterns differ among groups. Over five years, 588 strandings were recorded, with green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) being the most abundant, followed by brown boobies (Sula leucogaster) and guianan dolphins (Sotalia guianensis). Bird species exhibited the highest richness, while marine mammals peaked in spring. The study analyzed temporal patterns to infer behavioral insights and population distributions, providing critical data for conservation efforts at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cutrim, C. H. G., Munhoz, I. L. A., Koch, E. B. d. A., Rêgo, R. d. S. C., & Araújo, V. A. (2021). Seasonality of stranded tetrapod fauna in the Paraty Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Revista Ibero-Americana de Ciências Ambientais, 12(10), 157–171. https://doi.org/10.6008/cbpc2179-6858.2021.010.0014