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Translating Marine Animal Tracking Data into Conservation Policy and Management
Graeme C Hays1, Helen Bailey2, Steven J Bograd3
1Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Trends in Ecology & Evolution
|March 19, 2019
Summary
Marine animal tracking data are crucial for conservation efforts. This study reviews case studies demonstrating how tracking data inform policy, reduce bycatch, and aid in establishing marine protected areas for better species management.
Area of Science:
- Marine biology
- Conservation science
- Ecology
Background:
- Global efforts aim to track marine species for conservation and management.
- Assessing the real-world impact of tracking data on conservation is challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate how marine animal tracking data have informed conservation policy and management.
- To highlight pathways for optimizing future investments in tracking data for tangible conservation benefits.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of diverse case studies across various marine taxa.
- Analysis of how tracking data influenced conservation strategies.
Main Results:
- Tracking data have successfully informed conservation policies, leading to reduced fisheries bycatch and vessel strikes.
- Data have been instrumental in designing and managing marine protected areas and critical habitats.
Conclusions:
- Marine animal tracking is a valuable tool for effective conservation and management.
- Strategic investment in tracking data collection can yield significant, measurable conservation outcomes.
Keywords:
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