Conclusion Our study provides evidence that a significant proportion of outpatients experience depression or depressive symptoms, highlighting the importance of developing effective management strategies for the early identification and treatment of these conditions among outpatients in clinical practice. (bmjopen.bmj.com)
Dr Tristan Guttridge, who led the study at the Bimini Biological Research Station, Bahamas, explains why this is so vital: «Knowing when the animals are likely to be in certain places will be critical in developing effective management strategies» he said. (sciencedaily.com)
The researchers warn that removing marine animals at the top of the food web could significantly disrupt the ocean's overall ecology for potentially millions of years, which is why effective management strategies will be critical. (aaas.org)