Does natal philopatry drive variable female bull shark movement? (Old ID 27470)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Despite recent advances in animal movement ecology and an increased number of studies revealing the spatio-temporal patterns of large-scale movement, drivers of movement remain less well understood in many taxa. Why animals move, however, provides vital information on life history strategies, such as reproduction and feeding behaviour, how animals interact with their environment and how they may respond to future change. Sharks and rays are no exception and for many species the drivers of movement remain unknown. This project uses acoustic telemetry and genetics to investigate reproduction as a driver for variable female bull shark movement along Australia’s East Coast.
Date
31 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Elasmobranchs;Migration;natal philopatry;Reproduction;coastal systems;Population Connectivity
Funding Body
Ecological Society of Australia
Amount
10545
Project Team
Adam Barnett