Article
Fisheries
Samantha Andrzejaczek, Chloe S. Mikles, Jonathan J. Dale, Michael Castleton, Barbara A. Block
Summary: Knowledge of blue marlin movement patterns is crucial for understanding its ecology, informing management strategies, and gauging climate change impacts. This study analyzed data from 66 satellite-tagged blue marlin in the North Atlantic and identified latitudinal migrations, long-term residency, and diving behaviors. The findings suggest visual hunting behavior and highlight the limitations of traditional spatial management measures. Longer tag deployment is needed to fully unravel the species' migratory cycle.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Ecology
Jordan K. Matley, Natalie 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-Sebastien Moore, Colin A. Simpfendorfer, Michael J. W. Stokesbury, Matthew D. Taylor, Eva B. Thorstad, Christopher S. Vandergoot, Aaron T. Fisk
Summary: Acoustic telemetry (AT) is an important tool for tracking aquatic animal movements, but there is a need for more research with direct relevance to management. Collaboration, long-term monitoring, and technological advancements are key priorities for optimizing AT research and enhancing aquatic policy and ecological understanding globally.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
J. K. Matley, N. Klinard, S. M. Larocque, M. F. McLean, J. W. Brownscombe, G. D. Raby, V. M. Nguyen, A. P. Barbosa Martins
Summary: Tracking the movements of aquatic animals is crucial for understanding movement ecology and its interactions with human activities. Different underwater tracking tools have limitations, and complementary methods are often used to address these limitations. This review evaluates the combination of acoustic telemetry and complementary methods, and finds that using additional methods helps expand the breadth of research questions in movement ecology.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Carl Baden, Mads Christoffersen, Hugo Flavio, Elliot Brown, Kim Aarestrup, Jon C. Svendsen
Summary: This study used acoustic telemetry to investigate the spawning migrations of turbot and European flounder in the estuary of Roskilde Fjord. The findings suggest that turbot tend to remain in the southern part of the fjord during the spawning season, where the low salinity may limit the successful development of their eggs and larvae. In contrast, European flounder migrate towards more marine waters prior to spawning, indicating a diverse utilization of spawning areas. These results are important for future management and stocking of suitable turbot populations.
JOURNAL OF SEA RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Robert D. Ellis, Christopher C. Koenig, James V. Locascio, Christopher R. Malinowski, Felicia C. Coleman
Summary: The Atlantic goliath grouper, the largest reef fish in the Western Atlantic, displays high fidelity to its home reefs and migrates annually to spawning sites. However, overfishing and loss of juvenile mangrove habitat have led to a significant decline in their population. Through long-term tracking and acoustic tagging, it was found that adult goliath groupers are relatively sedentary during non-spawning months but exhibit more movement during the spawning period. High inter-annual spawning site fidelity was observed, with a majority of tagged fish returning to the same sites each year. Some individuals undertook long-distance migrations of over 400 km per year.
Article
Fisheries
Luke Carpenter-Bundhoo, Gavin L. Butler, Nick R. Bond, Stuart E. Bunn, Mark J. Kennard
Summary: Anthropogenic changes to river flows can impact fish movements, with findings showing that endangered fish species in unregulated perennial rivers exhibit different movement patterns compared to those in regulated river systems. This poses a challenge for defining generalisable environmental flow rules for effective river management.
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
George P. Naughton, Zeb S. Hogan, Teresa Campbell, Peter J. Graf, Charles Farwell, Naruepon Sukumasavin
Summary: Research on fish movement and habitat use is crucial for protecting fisheries in large tropical rivers. In this pilot study, acoustic telemetry was used to monitor wild catfish movements in a section of the Mekong River, providing valuable data on their movement patterns. Lessons learned from this study can be applied to future positional telemetry research for addressing uncertainties related to migration, habitat use, fish reserves, and river development planning.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
James M. Pay, Toby A. Patterson, Kirstin M. Proft, Elissa Z. Cameron, Clare E. Hawkins, Amelia J. Koch, Jason M. Wiersma, Todd E. Katzner
Summary: Effective planning for species conservation often requires understanding habitat use. This study developed behavior-specific spatial habitat-use models using GPS telemetry data, providing valuable information for the management of threatened species. The study found that recently fledged Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagles selected different areas for perching, short-distance flight, and long-distance flight, with preferences for forest edges, steep topography, and areas further from forest edges, respectively.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Biology
Jessica L. Coxon, Paul A. Butcher, Julia L. Y. Spaet, Justin R. Rizzari
Summary: The movement and habitat preferences of adult white sharks in eastern Australia are poorly understood. This study provides key information about their behavior and preferences, showing that they prefer offshore habitats, dive deeper during the day, and move along the coastline.
Review
Fisheries
Daoliang Li, Zhuangzhuang Du, Qi Wang, Jun Wang, Ling Du
Summary: Acoustic technology has great potential in the field of aquaculture, especially in multi-sensor acquisition, establishment of a global acoustic fish database, and development of deep learning intelligent algorithms. It offers advantages in studying population patterns, developing feeding systems, and estimating biomass in large and turbid bodies of water.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew Hart Reeve, Mikkel Willemoes, Luda Paul, Elizah Nagombi, Kasun H. Bodawatta, Troels Eske Ortvad, Gibson Maiah, Knud Andreas Jonsson
Summary: Advances in tracking technology have contributed to understanding the movements of large and mobile animal species, but there is a need to track a more diverse range of animals to test ecological and evolutionary hypotheses and aid conservation efforts. This study investigates the viability of using modern satellite tracking to measure the movement patterns of small and sedentary species in tropical regions. The results show potential for detecting small movements of a few kilometers, but there are limitations in terms of transmission periods and location fix precision. However, future improvements in transmitter size and price will expand options for tracking animal diversity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Richard D. Pillans, Wayne Rochester, Russell C. Babcock, Damian P. Thomson, Michael D. E. Haywood, Mathew A. Vanderklift
Summary: The study investigated the movement patterns of lemon sharks using acoustic telemetry along the Ningaloo coast of Australia, revealing longer residency of adults in known nursery areas, with female sharks shifting their core home range further offshore during winter months. Sexual segregation was observed within core areas, with males departing earlier than females. Highly directional and rapid movements correlated with parturition and mating periods were detected, emphasizing the importance of movement data for conservation efforts.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Robert P. Dunn, Matthew E. Kimball, Caitlin G. O'Brien, Nathan T. Adams
Summary: Oyster reefs provide structured habitat for faunal communities. Acoustic imaging sonar is a non-destructive method that can be used to study these ecosystems.
MARINE AND FRESHWATER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Mark I. A. Yeldham, J. Robert Britton, Charles Crundwell, Peter Davies, Jamie R. Dodd, Andrew D. Nunn, Randolph Velterop, Jonathan D. Bolland
Summary: The timing of entry into freshwater by mature anadromous fishes is determined by migration cues, particularly photoperiod, and shows high individual repeatability. This study used passive acoustic telemetry to track 71 twaite shad returning to the River Severn's upper estuary over multiple spawning seasons, and found that the timing of river entry was consistent between years and strongly predicted by increasing day length. Water temperatures and flow rates, however, were weak predictors and highly variable between years. The results highlight the importance of understanding migration cues and their variability in assessing the migration phenology of anadromous species.
Article
Fisheries
Thomas Stamp, David Clarke, Shaun Plenty, Tim Robbins, James E. Stewart, Elizabeth West, Emma Sheehan
Summary: The European bass in the northern Atlantic has seen a rapid decline in spawning stock biomass due to high fishing pressure and poor recruitment. By tracking juvenile fish, their spatial ecology can be determined to implement fisheries management policies to boost recruitment. Additionally, the study found that juvenile European bass display high site fidelity, with coastal nursery sites being essential habitats.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Hayden P. Borland, Ben L. Gilby, Christopher J. Henderson, Javier X. Leon, Thomas A. Schlacher, Rod M. Connolly, Simon J. Pittman, Marcus Sheaves, Andrew D. Olds
Summary: The structure of seafloor terrain has widespread effects on fish species and assemblages, with differences in effects among different seascapes. However, the consequences of human modification of seafloor terrain for fish and fisheries are rarely measured in most seascapes.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Cortni Borgerson, Steig E. Johnson, Emma Hall, Kerry A. Brown, Pamela R. Narvaez-Torres, Be Jean Rodolph Rasolofoniaina, Be Noel Razafindrapaoly, Samuel D. Merson, Katharine E. T. Thompson, Sheila M. Holmes, Edward E. Louis, Christopher D. Golden
Summary: This study analyzed the annual rates of household-level lemur hunting near ten protected areas in Madagascar, revealing that lemurs are commonly hunted across the country, with the highest hunting pressure observed in the northeastern rainforest region.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRIMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Joannes Guillemot, Nicolas K. Martin-StPaul, Leticia Bulascoschi, Lourens Poorter, Xavier Morin, Bruno X. Pinho, Guerric le Maire, Paulo R. L. Bittencourt, Rafael S. Oliveira, Frans Bongers, Rens Brouwer, Luciano Pereira, German Andres Gonzalez Melo, Coline C. F. Boonman, Kerry A. Brown, Bruno E. L. Cerabolini, Ulo Niinemets, Yusuke Onoda, Julio Schneider, Serge Sheremetiev, Pedro H. S. Brancalion
Summary: Understanding how evolutionary history and trait trade-off axes shape the drought tolerance of trees is crucial for predicting forest dynamics under climate change. This study compiled traits related to drought tolerance in tropical woody species, finding that xylem resistance to embolism and leaf turgor loss point determine the risk of hydraulic failure, with leaf phosphorus concentration also playing a role. The results suggest that drought tolerance is under strong selective pressure in tropical forests and is coordinated with ecological strategies governing forest demography.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Hayden P. Borland, Ben L. Gilby, Christopher J. Henderson, Rod M. Connolly, Bob Gorissen, Nicholas L. Ortodossi, Ashley J. Rummell, Simon J. Pittman, Marcus Sheaves, Andrew D. Olds
Summary: This study examined the effects of terrain variation on fish assemblages in 29 estuaries in eastern Australia and found that seafloor dredging significantly altered the terrain and affected fish distribution. However, plasticity in terrain use might be characteristic of fish assemblages in urban landscapes.
Review
Limnology
Denise J. B. Swanborn, Veerle A. Huvenne, Simon J. Pittman, Lucy C. Woodall
Summary: Seascape ecology is a new pattern-oriented and integrative science that focuses on quantifying ecological patterns in the sea and linking spatial patterns to biodiversity and ecological processes. It provides a framework for understanding and managing marine ecosystems by generating new scientific insights at relevant spatial and temporal scales.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Rolando O. Santos, W. Ryan James, James A. Nelson, Jennifer S. Rehage, Joseph Serafy, Simon J. Pittman, Diego Lirman
Summary: Habitat fragmentation of submerged aquatic vegetation alters the spatial pattern of seascapes and affects ecological processes such as food web function and energy flow.
Article
Ecology
Hayden P. Borland, Ben L. Gilby, Christopher J. Henderson, Rod M. Connolly, Bob Gorissen, Nicholas L. Ortodossi, Ashley J. Rummell, Ivan Nagelkerken, Simon J. Pittman, Marcus Sheaves, Andrew D. Olds
Summary: Mangroves and seagrasses are important nurseries for marine species, and the seafloor terrain influences nursery function. Factors such as depth, curvature, and roughness affect the abundance and diversity of fish. Mangrove nursery species are most abundant in flat areas with concave holes, rough substrates, and moderate depths, while seagrass nursery species are most abundant in areas adjacent to deep channels with soft mounds and ledges.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Simon J. Pittman, Kostantinos A. Stamoulis, Marina Antonopoulou, Himansu S. Das, Mohammad Shahid, Jade M. S. Delevaux, Lisa M. Wedding, Daniel Mateos-Molina
Summary: Coastal seascapes are valuable land-sea systems that provide numerous benefits but are increasingly under threat from human activities. To protect, sustainably manage, and restore these seascapes, evidence-based site selection and an integrated framework are essential.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
D. J. B. Swanborn, N. Fassbender, V. A. Huvenne, S. J. Pittman, P. Stefanoudis, L. C. Woodall
Summary: Mesophotic and rariphotic deeper reef habitats are understudied but important for ecology and conservation. Predictive models using terrain variables can help understand the environmental patterns and processes driving their distributions. In this study, we used high-resolution multibeam sonar and underwater video surveys to analyze the relationships between seafloor geomorphology and sessile benthic assemblages in Seychelles. Our results demonstrate that terrain derivatives extracted over multiple scales can predict deeper reef assemblages reliably.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Arianna Liconti, Simon J. Pittman, Sian E. Rees, Nova Mieszkowska
Summary: By integrating data from multiple sources, this study investigated gorgonian forests in Italian coastal waters, evaluated their biological complexity, impacts, and vulnerable species, and identified areas of special interest. The study found that areas outside marine protected areas had higher abundance and complexity of gorgonian species.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hayden P. Borland, Ben L. Gilby, Christopher J. Henderson, Rod M. Connolly, Bob Gorissen, Nicholas L. Ortodossi, Ashley J. Rummell, Simon J. Pittman, Marcus Sheaves, Andrew D. Olds
Summary: Landscape modification has a significant impact on animal assemblages and ecosystem functioning. This study focuses on the effects of dredging on the functional diversity of fish assemblages in estuaries. Surprisingly, dredged estuaries have higher functional diversity due to the presence of generalist species with wider functional niches. However, these positive effects are spatially restricted and are dependent on the area and orientation of terrain modification. Restricting the spatial extent and orientation of dredging operations could minimize impacts on ecosystem functioning in urban seascapes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Denise J. B. Swanborn, Paris V. Stefanoudis, Veerle A. I. Huvenne, Simon J. Pittman, Lucy C. Woodall
Summary: The benthic components of tropical mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) are important habitats for diverse fish assemblages. This study aimed to investigate the influence of fine-scale benthic seascape structure and broad-scale environmental characteristics on MCE fish. The results revealed that spatial variations in benthic seascape structure significantly influenced the fish assemblages at different depths. The study highlights the potential of spatial pattern metrics to understand the habitat associations of MCE fish and suggests incorporating finer-scale perspectives in future marine survey and conservation strategies.
REMOTE SENSING IN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
D. J. B. Swanborn, V. A. Huvenne, S. J. Pittman, A. D. Rogers, M. L. Taylor, L. C. Woodall
Summary: This study maps, quantifies, and compares the spatial heterogeneity of seamounts, revealing quantitative differences in seascape composition and configuration. The findings have important implications for understanding and managing the ecological functioning of seamounts.
Correction
Marine & Freshwater Biology
D. J. B. Swanborn, N. Fassbender, V. A. I. Huvenne, S. J. Pittman, P. V. Stefanoudis, L. C. Woodall
Article
Oceanography
D. J. B. Swanborn, V. A. I. Huvenne, T. Malpas, S. J. Pittman, A. D. Rogers, M. L. Taylor, L. C. Woodall
Summary: This study examines the influence of seamount physical characteristics as fish habitat on commercially important fish families, and highlights the importance of informing conservation and ecosystem-based management. The geographic location and water depth have the strongest influence on fish-habitat associations. Continuous summit habitat and complex shaped ridge features support high abundance and diversity of commercial fish families.
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