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MEPS is a leading hybrid research journal on all aspects of marine, coastal and estuarine ecology. Priority is given to outstanding research that advances our ecological understanding.

Online: ISSN 1616-1599

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/meps

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Mar Ecol Prog Ser 457:165-170 (2012)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/meps09816

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Tagging through the stages: technical and ecological challenges in observing life histories through biologging

ABSTRACT: Biologging data have provided important insights into the biology of marine mammals, sea turtles, birds, fish, and some invertebrates. These techniques have primarily targeted adult organisms. As a result, the early life histories of many marine species are still poorly understood. Technological advances have enabled attachment of smaller tags to young animals, although equipment limitations, access to and capture/handling of animals, and equipment and data recovery pose additional challenges to researchers. In this Theme Section, we highlight novel uses of biologging data on juvenile animals, including reviews of tagging efforts on multiple life-history stages and the integration of oceanographic data in tagging efforts.

KEYWORDS

Electronic tags Tag attachment techniques GPS tags Juveniles Ocean currents Ontogeny Hatchling dispersal models Satellite telemetry Conservation

George L. Shillinger (Co-author)

  • Center for Ocean Solutions, Stanford University, 99 Pacific Street, Suite 155A, Monterey, California 93940, USA
  • Tag-A-Giant Fund − The Ocean Foundation, PO Box 52074, Pacific Grove, California 93950, USA

H. Bailey (Co-author)

  • Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center of Environmental Studies, Solomons Island, Maryland 20688, USA

Steven J. Bograd (Co-author)

  • NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Environmental Research Division, 1352 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950, USA

Elliott L. Hazen (Co-author)

  • NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Environmental Research Division, 1352 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950, USA

Mark Hamann (Co-author)

  • School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland 4811, Australia

Philippe Gaspar (Co-author)

  • Collecte Localisation Satellites, Satellite Oceanography Division, Department of Marine Ecosystems, 8-10 rue Hermès, 31520 Ramonville St Agne, France

Brendan J. Godley (Co-author)

  • Centre for Ecology and Conservation, School of Biosciences, University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus, Penryn TR10 9EZ, UK

Rory P. Wilson (Co-author)

  • School of Biological Sciences, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK

James R. Spotila (Co-author)

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