Use of Electronic Tag Data and Associated Analytical Tools to Identify and Predict Habitat Utilization of Marine Predators
Abstract
Key to assessing the risk of naval activities (such as sound exposure) on marine animals is an understanding of where animals occur and what factors motivate these movements. The rapid advancement of electronic tracking and remote sensing technologies has enabled researchers to link pelagic predator movements and oceanic processes. This information is critical for understanding distribution and residence time of vertebrates within an ocean area and for managing interactions with anthropogenic activities. This proposal will use the largest database of existing marine vertebrate tracking and behavior data to build upon the significant advances in tag technology, data analyses and management accomplished under the Tagging of Pacific Pelagics (TOPP) program. This will be accomplished by establishing a behavioral baseline to assess the potential costs of displacement in terms of reduced foraging success.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA531244
Entities
People
- Barbara Block
- Daniel P. Costa
Organizations
- University of California, Santa Cruz