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Tracking aquatic animals for fisheries management in European waters
Özgül, A.; Birnie-Gauvin, K.; Abecasis, D.; Alós, J.; Aarestrup, K.; Reubens, J.; Bolland, J.; Lök, A.; Edwards, J.E.; Pengal, P.; Prchalová, M.; Ríha, M.; Pickholtz, R.; Vollset, K.W.; Afonso, P.; Davidsen, J.G.; Arlinghaus, R.; Ünal, V.; Lennox, R.J. (2024). Tracking aquatic animals for fisheries management in European waters. Fish. Manage. Ecol. 31(5): e12706. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/fme.12706
In: Fisheries Management and Ecology. Blackwel Science Ltd.: Oxford. ISSN 0969-997X; e-ISSN 1365-2400
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Keywords
    Fisheries management
    Measurement > Telemetry > Acoustic telemetry
    Migration
    ANE, Europe [Marine Regions]
    Marine/Coastal
Author keywords
    marine connectivity, marine spatial planning
Authors  Top 
  • Özgül, A.
  • Birnie-Gauvin, K.
  • Abecasis, D.
  • Alós, J.
  • Aarestrup, K.
  • Reubens, J.
  • Bolland, J.
  • Lök, A.
  • Edwards, J.E.
  • Pengal, P.
  • Prchalová, M.
  • Ríha, M.
  • Pickholtz, R.
  • Vollset, K.W.
  • Afonso, P.
  • Davidsen, J.G.
  • Arlinghaus, R.
  • Ünal, V.
  • Lennox, R.J.
Abstract
    Acoustic telemetry (AT) has emerged as a valuable tool for monitoring aquatic animals in both European inland and marine waters over the past two decades. The European Tracking Network (ETN) initiative has played a pivotal role in promoting collaboration among AT researchers in Europe and has led to a significant increase in the number of tagged and observed aquatic animals in transboundary European waters. While AT benefits decision-making and delivers essential data to management bodies, its potential for management decision-making mechanisms has yet to be fully harnessed. We reviewed existing research, studies, and organisational initiatives related to aquatic animal tracking and their utility in fisheries management in European waters. We found that AT has already contributed to many aspects of fisheries management, such as improved understanding of stock dynamics, identification of critical habitats, assessment of migration routes, and evaluation of the effectiveness of conservation measures. However, broader utilisation of tracking technologies is needed. By leveraging the full potential of AT, managers can make more informed decisions to protect, restore, and sustainably manage European waters and creatures that live therein.
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