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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-94 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Trends in Ecology and Evolution |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 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