Beyond the Surface: Exploring fish behaviour with remote sensing technologies

Studying the behavior of fish in their natural habitats has long posed significant challenges. Direct observation of fish roaming freely in rivers, lakes, or oceans is nearly impossible, and for a long time our understanding of what fish was doing out there in the wild was very rudimentary and highly speculative.

Recent advancements in sensor- and tracking technologies have revolutionized our ability to study fish in almost any environment, in ways previously unimaginable.

In this presentation, I will explore the fascinating intersection between fish biology, engineering, and technology, and provide exciting examples across a variety of contexts, including fisheries management, conservation, ecotoxicology and basic behavioural ecology. From the tiniest goby and roach to the formidable tuna, and the old, massive shark lurking in the deep, I will show how we today via remote sensing can get unprecedented insights into fish behavior, survival, and migration. There has never been a more exciting time to be a fish researcher, and I’ll share a vision of the future filled with new amazing opportunities and discoveries.