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Journal article
Operational Protocols for the Use of Drones in Marine Animal Research
Drones (Basel), Vol.4(4), 64
01/09/2020
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Abstract
The use of drones to study marine animals shows promise for the examination of numerous aspects of their ecology, behaviour, health and movement patterns. However, the responses of some marine phyla to the presence of drones varies broadly, as do the general operational protocols used to study them. Inconsistent methodological approaches could lead to difficulties comparing studies and can call into question the repeatability of research. This review draws on current literature and researchers with a wealth of practical experience to outline the idiosyncrasies of studying various marine taxa with drones. We also outline current best practice for drone operation in marine environments based on the literature and our practical experience in the field. The protocols outlined herein will be of use to researchers interested in incorporating drones as a tool into their research on marine animals and will help form consistent approaches for drone-based studies in the future.
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- Title
- Operational Protocols for the Use of Drones in Marine Animal Research
- Creators
- Vincent Raoult (Author) - School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, NSW 2258, AustraliaAndrew P Colefax (Author) - Sci-eye, P.O. Box 4202, Goonellabah, NSW 2480, AustraliaBlake M. Allan (Author) - School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Centre for Integrative Ecology, Deakin University, Warrnambool, VIC 3280, AustraliaDaniele Cagnazzi (Author) - Marine Ecology Research Centre, School of Environment, Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, P.O. Box 157, Lismore, NSW 2480, AustraliaNataly Castelblanco-Martínez (Author) - Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología/Universidad de Quintana Roo, Chetumal, Quintana Roo 77019, MexicoDaniel Ierodiaconou (Author) - School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Centre for Integrative Ecology, Deakin University, Warrnambool, VIC 3280, AustraliaDavid W. Johnston (Author) - Division of Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment Duke University Marine Laboratory, 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd., Beaufort, NC 28516, USASarah Landeo-Yauri (Author) - Fundación Internacional para la Naturaleza y la Sustentabilidad, Chetumal, Quintana Roo 77019, MexicoMitchell Lyons (Author) - Centre for Ecosystem Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, AustraliaVanessa Pirotta (Author) - Marine Predator Research Group, Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, AustraliaGail Schofield (Author) - School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, London E14NS, UKPaul A Butcher (Author) - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, National Marine Science Centre, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, Australia
- Publication Details
- Drones (Basel), Vol.4(4), 64
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Identifiers
- 991012927068302368
- Academic Unit
- Marine Ecology Research Centre; National Marine Science Centre; Faculty of Science and Engineering; Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article