International Consortium Releases Migratory Connectivity in the Ocean (MiCO) System

摘要

Understanding how migratory species use and connect the oceans is crucial for their conservation and sustainable use. Improvements in animal tracking technology have given researchers greater insight into the migratory connectivity of populations and species globally. Ocean basin-scale migrations of sea turtles, marine mammals, seabirds and fish expose these animals to a wide variety of stressors, both natural and human caused. Anthropogenic impacts on these populations can include habitat destruction, direct and incidental fishing mortality, ship strikes, and pollution from noise and hazardous substances. The potential cumulative impact of regional-scale stressors in different locations may impact whole populations based on how the migratory cycles of individuals and populations link these regions.