How to win: A review of non-invasive fish monitoring methods for Highly Protected Marine Areas

About this contract

The primary aim of this project is to identify the most appropriate non-invasive approaches for monitoring demersal and pelagic fishes within and around the offshore Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs). This should be achieved through a literature review of existing non-invasive methodologies, technologies and survey approaches, culminating in evidence-based recommendations for future implementation within the offshore HPMA monitoring programme.

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