AUTHOR=Udyawer Vinay , Barnes Peter , Bonnet Xavier , Brischoux François , Crowe-Riddell Jenna M. , D’Anastasi Blanche , Fry Bryan G. , Gillett Amber , Goiran Claire , Guinea Michael L. , Heatwole Harold , Heupel Michelle R. , Hourston Mathew , Kangas Mervi , Kendrick Alan , Koefoed Inigo , Lillywhite Harvey B. , Lobo Aaron S. , Lukoschek Vimoksalehi , McAuley Rory , Nitschke Charlotte , Rasmussen Arne R. , Sanders Kate L. , Sheehy Coleman , Shine Richard , Somaweera Ruchira , Sweet Samuel S. , Voris Harold K. 

TITLE=Future Directions in the Research and Management of Marine Snakes

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Marine Science

VOLUME=5

YEAR=2018

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2018.00399

DOI=10.3389/fmars.2018.00399

ISSN=2296-7745

ABSTRACT=<p>Marine snakes represent the most speciose group of marine reptiles and are a significant component of reef and coastal ecosystems in tropical oceans. Research on this group has historically been challenging due to the difficulty in capturing, handling, and keeping these animals for field- and lab-based research. Inexplicable declines in marine snake populations across global hotspots have highlighted the lack of basic information on this group and elevated multiple species as conservation priorities. With the increased interest in research on marine snakes, we conducted a systematic survey of experts to identify twenty key questions that can direct future research. These questions are framed across a wide array of scientific fields to produce much-needed information relevant to the conservation and management of marine snakes.</p>