Global trends in aquatic animal tracking with acoustic telemetry

Jordan K. Matley, Natalie V. Klinard, Ana P. Barbosa Martins, Kim Aarestrup, Eneko Aspillaga, Steven J. Cooke, Paul D. Cowley, Michelle R. Heupel, Christopher G. Lowe, Susan K. Lowerre-Barbieri, Hiromichi Mitamura, Jean Sébastien Moore, Colin A. Simpfendorfer, Michael J.W. Stokesbury, Matthew D. Taylor, Eva B. Thorstad, Christopher S. Vandergoot, Aaron T. Fisk

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Abstract

Acoustic telemetry (AT) is a rapidly evolving technique used to track the movements of aquatic animals. As the capacity of AT research expands it is important to optimize its relevance to management while still pursuing key ecological questions. A global review of AT literature revealed region-specific research priorities underscoring the breadth of how AT is applied, but collectively demonstrated a lack of management-driven objectives, particularly relating to fisheries, climate change, and protection of species. In addition to the need for more research with direct pertinence to management, AT research should prioritize ongoing efforts to create collaborative opportunities, establish long-term and ecosystem-based monitoring, and utilize technological advancements to bolster aquatic policy and ecological understanding worldwide.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)79-94
Number of pages16
JournalTrends in Ecology and Evolution
Volume37
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2022

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
We would like to thank T. Fendler, L. Bouchard, L. Fisk, and L. Paulic for assisting with the literature synthesis, as well as F. Whoriskey and C. Bangley for providing regional input. There are no interests to declare.

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article
  • Review

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