The European Tracking Network COST action

Abstract

The Pan-European Aquatic Animal Tracking Network is a data management and partnership platform that aims to connect and share data across Europe. It presents a forum where researchers and laboratories can shape partnerships, develop and align their research, share ideas and experiences. Fish are the most researched group of organisms, as they travel far and wide and sharing of data about their movement across countries is essential. Moreover, development of coordinated, Pan-European conservation measures is the key for their conservation. The backbone of the ETN is therefore a central database in which telemetry (meta)data can be stored and shared. The ETN COST action was launched to connect more European telemetry scientists and offer opportunities for networking and cooperation. We will focus on presenting the benefits and opportunities that telemetry as a research tool can offer, especially in the scope of the European Tracking Network COST action.