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Residency and space use estimation methods based on passive acoustic telemetry data.

S Kraft¹, M Gandra², R J Lennox^3,4

¹Center of Marine Sciences (CCMAR), Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal. sebakraft@gmail.com.

Movement Ecology

|March 1, 2023

Summary

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Acoustic telemetry provides vast data for aquatic species movement ecology. This guide helps researchers select appropriate analysis methods for positions, residency, and home ranges, optimizing data interpretation.

Keywords:

Biotelemetry Data analysis Home range Movement ecology Range distribution

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Area of Science:

Aquatic Ecology
Movement Ecology
Bio-logging and Tracking Technologies

Background:

Acoustic telemetry is a leading method for studying aquatic species movement, generating extensive datasets.
Numerous analytical approaches exist for acoustic telemetry data, necessitating careful selection based on research goals and data characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of analytical methods for acoustic telemetry data.
To guide researchers in choosing appropriate methods for position estimation, residency analysis, and home/occurrence range determination.

Main Methods:

Review of methods for estimating pseudo-positions and positions from raw acoustic telemetry data.
Exploration of techniques for residency estimation.
Presentation of geometric, density-distribution, network-based, and 3D methods for home and occurrence range estimation.

Main Results:

Demonstration of selected methods using real-world acoustic telemetry data.
Comparison of different analytical approaches for movement ecology studies.

Conclusions:

The study offers essential background for selecting optimal acoustic telemetry analysis methods.
Effective method selection is crucial for aligning data analysis with specific research objectives in aquatic movement ecology.