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Marine Fish Movement: home range sizes for commercially relevant species.
Darcy Bradley1,2,3, Alicia M Caughman4, Sandra A Fogg4
1Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA. darcybradley@ucsb.edu.
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|August 10, 2024
Summary
This study introduces the Marine Fish Movement dataset, estimating home range sizes for 664 marine fish species. These estimates aid in designing effective marine protected areas and fisheries management.
Area of Science:
- Marine Ecology
- Fisheries Science
- Conservation Biology
Background:
- Estimating marine fish home range is crucial for conservation policies and management interventions.
- In situ studies are challenging and expensive, leading to limited data for most marine fish species.
- Existing data on marine fish movement is scarce, hindering effective spatial management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive dataset of marine fish home ranges.
- To estimate home range sizes for marine fish species lacking such data.
- To support spatial conservation planning and fisheries management.
Main Methods:
- Synthesized published empirical home range data for 193 adult marine fish species.
- Created the Marine Fish Movement dataset encompassing 179 studies (1971-2022).
- Employed a random forest regression model to predict home range sizes for 664 unstudied species.
Main Results:
- The Marine Fish Movement dataset provides home range estimates (km²) for 193 species.
- Home range sizes were estimated for an additional 664 fished marine species.
- The data spans 63 fish families and includes studies from 1971 to 2022.
Conclusions:
- The Marine Fish Movement dataset is a valuable resource for marine conservation and management.
- Estimated home ranges can inform the design of marine protected areas and fisheries management strategies.
- This work addresses critical data gaps for effective marine spatial planning and sustainability goals.
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