Journal article
One Hundred Pressing Questions on the Future of Global Fish Migration Science, Conservation, and Policy
Norwegian Research Centre1
Chinese Academy of Sciences2
NTNU University Museum3
University of California at San Diego4
University of Massachusetts5
University of Adelaide6
Norwegian Institute for Nature Research7
Hampton University8
Swansea University9
University of Florida10
Durham University11
University of Missouri12
University of Northern British Columbia13
John G. Shedd Aquarium14
Universidade Federal de Lavras15
University of Waterloo16
Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies17
University of Wyoming18
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science19
Narrandera Fisheries Centre20
Hokkaido University21
Dalhousie University22
Section for Freshwater Fisheries Ecology, National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark23
National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark24
University of British Columbia25
Charles Sturt University26
Memorial University of Newfoundland27
University of KwaZulu-Natal28
Carleton University29
...and 19 moreMigration is a widespread but highly diverse component of many animal life histories. Fish migrate throughout the world's oceans, within lakes and rivers, and between the two realms, transporting matter, energy, and other species (e.g., microbes) across boundaries. Migration is therefore a process responsible for myriad ecosystem services.
Many human populations depend on the presence of predictable migrations of fish for their subsistence and livelihoods. Although much research has focused on fish migration, many questions remain in our rapidly changing world. We assembled a diverse team of fundamental and applied scientists who study fish migrations in marine and freshwater environments to identify pressing unanswered questions.
Our exercise revealed questions within themes related to understanding the migrating individual's internal state, navigational mechanisms, locomotor capabilities, external drivers of migration, the threats confronting migratory fish including climate change, and the role of migration. In addition, we identified key requirements for aquatic animal management, restoration, policy, and governance.
Lessons revealed included the difficulties in generalizing among species and populations, and in understanding the levels of connectivity facilitated by migrating fishes. We conclude by identifying priority research needed for assuring a sustainable future for migratory fishes.
Language: | English |
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Publisher: | Frontiers Media S.A. |
Year: | 2019 |
ISSN: | 2296701x |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.3389/fevo.2019.00286 |
ORCIDs: | Aarestrup, Kim and Birnie-Gauvin, Kim |