Tracking squids from embryos to adults - novel approaches and new directions

尖端的声学跟踪技术，结合传统的标记技术和微量元素分析的新应用，将允许通过空间和时间跟踪鱿鱼的生命周期-从胚胎阶段到产卵成年。研究人员将对南菖蒲的耳骨进行检查，寻找元素“指纹”的证据，以揭示它们在孵化时的来源。这与澳大利亚最大的海洋声学监听网格中的跟踪鱿鱼相结合，将使鱿鱼生命周期的分辨率达到前所未有的水平。商业、娱乐和管理部门正在与这项研究合作，以确保对这种具有重要商业价值和生态重要性的物种进行可持续管理。

Cutting edge acoustic tracking technology, combined with traditional tagging techniques and novel applications of trace element analysis, will allow for the life cycle of squid to be tracked through space and time - from embryonic stages through to spawning adults. Southern calamary earbones will be examined for evidence of elemental 'fingerprints' that reveal where they came from as hatchlings. This combined with tracking squid in Australia's biggest marine acoustic listening grid, will allow unprecedented resolution of squid life cycles. Commercial, recreational and managerial sectors are collaborating with this research to ensure sustainable management of this commercially important and ecologically crucial species.