Depth and temperature of the blue marlin, Makaira nigricans, observed by acoustic telemetry

Multiplex acoustic transmitters were used to monitor the depth, swimming speeds, body temperature and water temperature preference of six blue marlin. Results indicate the water was uniformly warm, and the blue marlin did not go deeper than 209 m.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Marine biology 1992-01, Vol.114 (2), p.175-183
Hauptverfasser:	BLOCK, B. A, BOOTH, D. T, CAREY, F. G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acoustic telemetry Agnatha. Pisces Animal and plant ecology Animal, plant and microbial ecology Animals Autoecology Biological and medical sciences Body temperature Fish Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Makaira nigricans Marine Marine biology Swimming Telemetry Temperature Vertebrata Water Water depth Water temperature
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Zusammenfassung:	Multiplex acoustic transmitters were used to monitor the depth, swimming speeds, body temperature and water temperature preference of six blue marlin. Results indicate the water was uniformly warm, and the blue marlin did not go deeper than 209 m.
ISSN:	0025-3162 1432-1793
DOI:	10.1007/bf00349517