Developments in Tagging Technology and Their Contributions to the Protection of Marine Species at Risk. (2nd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Whoriskey, Frederick; Hindell, Mark
• Is Part Of: Ocean development and international law. Volume 47:Number 3(2016)
• Page Start: 221
• Page End: 232
• Publication Date: 2016-07-02
• Subjects: Endangered species -- marine animal telemetry -- Ocean Tracking Network; Law of the sea -- Periodicals; Marine resources conservation -- Law and legislation -- Periodicals; 341.45
• DOI: 10.1080/00908320.2016.1194090
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0090-8320

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Electronic telemetry is making major contributions to understanding the biology and the recovery of threatened and endangered aquatic species. A variety of electronic tag systems are available, with each type having it own strengths and weaknesses. Global networking and data sharing are becoming common, and are necessary to maximize benefits from investments in telemetry infrastructure. Future technology development will advance new sensors to document specific causes contributing to species declines (e.g., predation tags and camera tags). There is a need to expand the use of telemetry, especially in developing nations, to help guide sustainable use of the oceans.