RT Journal Article
T1 Effective monitoring of freshwater fish
A1 Radinger, Johannes
A1 Britton, J. Robert
A1 Carlson, Stephanie M.
A1 Magurran, Anne E.
A1 Alcaraz‐Hernández, Juan Diego
A1 Almodóvar Pérez, Ana María
A1 Benejam, Lluís
A1 Fernández‐Delgado, Carlos
A1 Nicola, Graciela G.
A1 Oliva‐Paterna, Francisco J.
A1 Torralva, Mar
A1 García‐Berthou, Emili
AB Freshwater ecosystems constitute only a small fraction of the planet's water re‐ sources, yet support much of its diversity, with freshwater fish accounting for more species than birds, mammals, amphibians or reptiles. Fresh waters are, however, par‐ ticularly vulnerable to anthropogenic impacts, including habitat loss, climate and land use change, pollution and biological invasions. This environmental degradation, com‐ bined with unprecedented rates of biodiversity change, highlights the importance of robust and replicable programmes to monitor freshwater fish. Such monitoring programmes can have diverse aims, including confirming the presence of a single species (e.g., early detection of alien species), tracking changes in the abundance of threatened species, or documenting long‐term temporal changes in entire communi‐ ties. Irrespective of their motivation, monitoring programmes are only fit for purpose if they have clearly articulated aims and collect data that can meet those aims. This review, therefore, highlights the importance of identifying the key aims in monitor‐ ing programmes and outlines the different methods of sampling freshwater fish that can be used to meet these aims. We emphasize that investigators must address is‐ sues around sampling design, statistical power, species’ detectability, taxonomy and ethics in their monitoring programmes. Additionally, programmes must ensure that high‐quality monitoring data are properly curated and deposited in repositories that will endure. Through fostering improved practice in freshwater fish monitoring, this review aims to help programmes improve understanding of the processes that shape the Earth's freshwater ecosystems and help protect these systems in face of rapid environmental change.
PB Wiley
SN 1467-2960, ESSN: 1467-2979
YR 2019
FD 2019
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/13841
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/13841
LA eng
NO Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación y Universidades (MICINN)
NO Generalitat de Cataluña
DS Docta Complutense
RD 29 abr 2024