Fish Aggregating Devices As Instrumented Observatories Of Pelagic Ecosystems
Informations
- Funding country
Europe- Acronym
- FADIO
- URL
- -
- Start date
- 1/1/2003
- End date
- 10/31/2006
- Budget
- 2,697,360 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP5 - Fifth Framework Programme | Grant | 1/1/2003 | 10/31/2006 | 2,697,360 EUR |
Abstract
Tropical pelagic species are known to aggregate around floating objects. The objective of this project is to define specifications and develop prototypes of%L(1) autonomous buoys equipped with 360 sonars to observe aggregations, data loggers to detect individuals carrying electronic tags and satellite uplinks for both,%L(2) new electronic tags with ecological sensors.%L%LAlso, a model of aggregation processes will be developed for interpreting data collected by currently available down-looking sonars mounted on buoys. Various field experiments will be conducted to assist in development of specifications for the autonomous sonars. The new-instrumented buoys will become observatories of pelagic ecosystems. They will reduce the dependence on research vessels and represent a major advance in fisheries research and the study of pelagic organisms.