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A review on fish bio-logging for biotelemetry applications

  • Jikang Park (Division of Glacial Environment Research, Korea Polar Research Institute) ;
  • Sung-Yong Oh (Marine Biotechnology & Bioresource Research Department, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology)
  • Received : 2023.10.23
  • Accepted : 2023.11.17
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

Fish are an essential resource in human society, and while ecological research on them is challenging, it is absolutely necessary. Recent technologies enabled researchers to monitor underwater fish behavior. Acoustic signals, satellite-mediated location estimation, and light-based geolocation are powerful tools for tracking fish movements from freshwater to deep-sea habitats. These tools allow us to track various fish species and elucidate their ecology. Furthermore, based on these technologies, we can develop fisheries management plans and enhance aquaculture productivity. In this review, we also discuss challenges in improving current technologies and provide future recommendations for fish bio-logging studies.

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Acknowledgement

This study was conducted under the research project "Environmental Impact Analysis on the Offshore Wind Farm and Database System Development," which was driven by the Korea Environment Institute (KEI) and funded by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) and of the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy(MOTIE) of the Korea (Project No. 20203030020080, PN91870).

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