A field and video annotation guide for baited remote underwater stereo-video surveys of demersal fish assemblages

Authors

Tim Langlois, University of Western Australia
Jordan Goetze, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Todd Bond, The University of Western Australia
Jacquomo Monk, University of Tasmania
Rene A. Abesamis, Silliman University, Philippines
Jacob Asher, NOAA Fisheries, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Neville Barrett, University of Tasmania
Anthony T F Bernard, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Phil J. Bouchet, University of St Andrews, UK
Matthew J. Birt, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Mike Cappo, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Queensland
Leanne M. Currey-Randall, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Queensland
Damon Driessen, Curtin University of Technology
David V. Fairclough, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WAFollow
Laura A F Fullwood, Curtin University of Technology
Brooke A. Gibbons, The University of Western Australia
David Harasti, NSW Department of Primary Industries
Michelle R. Heupel, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Queensland
Jamie Hicks, Department for Environment and Water, South Australia
Thomas H. Holmes, The University of Western Australia
Charlie Huveneers, Flinders University, South Australia
Daniel Ierodiaconou, Deakin University, Victoria
Alan Jordan, University of Tasmania, Australia
Nathan A. Knott, NSW Department of Primary Industries
Steve Lindfield, Coral Reef Research Foundation, Koror, Palau
Hamish A. Malcolm, NSW Department of Primary Industries
Dianne McLean, The University of Western Australia
Mark Meekan, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
David Miller, Department for Environment and Water, South Australia
Peter J. Mitchell, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture ScienceFollow
Stephen J. Newman, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western AustraliaFollow
Ben Radford, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
Fernanda A. Rolim, São Paulo State University, Brazil
Benjamin J. Saunders, Curtin University of Technology
Marcus Stowar, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Queensland
Adam N H Smith, Massey University, Auckland
Michael J. Travers, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western AustraliaFollow
Corey B. Wakefield, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western AustraliaFollow
Sasha K. Whitmarsh, Flinders University, South Australia
Joel Williams, NSW Department of Primary Industries
Euan S. Harvey, Curtin University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-19-2020

Journal Title

Methods in Ecology and Evolution

ISSN

2041-210X

Keywords

monitoring, population ecology, sampling

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries | Marine Biology

Abstract

1. Baited remote underwater stereo-video systems (stereo-BRUVs) are a popular tool to sample demersal fish assemblages and gather data on their relative abundance and body size structure in a robust, cost-effective and non-invasive manner. Given the rapid uptake of the method, subtle differences have emerged in the way stereo-BRUVs are deployed and how the resulting imagery is annotated. These disparities limit the interoperability of datasets obtained across studies, preventing broadscale insights into the dynamics of ecological systems.
2. We provide the first globally accepted guide for using stereo-BRUVs to survey demersal fish assemblages and associated benthic habitats.
3. Information on stereo-BRUVs design, camera settings, field operations and image annotation are outlined. Additionally, we provide links to protocols for data validation, archiving and sharing.
4. Globally, the use of stereo-BRUVs is spreading rapidly. We provide a standardized protocol that will reduce methodological variation among researchers and encourage the use of Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable workflows to increase the ability to synthesize global datasets and answer a broad suite of ecological questions.

Recommended Citation

Langlois, T, Goetze, J, Bond, T, Monk, J, Abesamis, R A, Asher, J, Barrett, N, Bernard, A T, Bouchet, P J, Birt, M J, Cappo, M, Currey-Randall, L M, Driessen, D, Fairclough, D V, Fullwood, L A, Gibbons, B A, Harasti, D, Heupel, M R, Hicks, J, Holmes, T H, Huveneers, C, Ierodiaconou, D, Jordan, A, Knott, N A, Lindfield, S, Malcolm, H A, McLean, D, Meekan, M, Miller, D, Mitchell, P J, Newman, S J, Radford, B, Rolim, F A, Saunders, B J, Stowar, M, Smith, A N, Travers, M J, Wakefield, C B, Whitmarsh, S K, Williams, J, and Harvey, E S. (2020), A field and video annotation guide for baited remote underwater stereo-video surveys of demersal fish assemblages. Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 11 (11), 1401-1409.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/fr_fja/69