Research methods for marine and estuarine fishes

Teleosts (fishes) and chondrichthyans (sharks, rays and chimaeras) comprise multiple and diverse taxonomic groups, which occur in freshwater, estuarine and marine ecosystems. These taxa can occupy three-dimensional space within a habitat, with some species inhabiting the deepest oceans. Therefore, undertaking research on these taxa often requires nuanced ethical and practical considerations, including specialised methods for capture or observation, and lethal research. This chapter reviews contemporary best practice methods for field-based research involving teleosts and chondrichthyans. The general operating procedures (GOPs) detailed in this chapter provide guidance around animal welfare considerations when undertaking research on these taxa, and are complementary to Chapters 30 (teleosts) and 31 (chondrichthyans). Researchers should use this chapter as a guide while drawing on their own knowledge and experience, and those of other experienced researchers to select the most appropriate methods for their study.

Fil: Holmes, Bonnie J.. University of the Sunshine Coast; Australia

Fil: Williams, Samuel M.. Animal Science Queensland; Australia

Fil: Barnett, Adam. James Cook University; Australia

Fil: Awruch, Cynthia Andrea. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Centro Nacional Patagónico. Centro para el Estudio de Sistemas Marinos; Argentina

Fil: Currey-Randall, Leanne M.. Australian Institute of Marine Science; Australia

Fil: Ferreira, Luciana C.. Australian Institute of Marine Science; Australia

Fil: Huveneers, Charlie. Flinders University.; Australia

Fil: Jones, Leandro Roberto. Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia "San Juan Bosco"; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina

Fil: Nowland, Samantha J.. Darwin Aquaculture Centre; Australia

Fil: Taylor, Marcela Andrea. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Instituto de Física La Plata. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Instituto de Física La Plata; Argentina

Fil: Tracey, Sean R.. University of Tasmania; Australia

Fil: Waltrick, Daniela. Government Of Western Australia. Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development.; Australia