A review of molecular, physiological, behavioral, and ecological studies in a Special Issue devoted to the movement ecology of fishes

Abstract

Much new information on the movement ecology of fishes is present in this Special Issue of Environmental Biology of Fishes. Authors submitted manuscripts in response to now-deceased Editor-in-Chief David Noakes’ call for papers under the theme of “fish movement: molecules, models, and migration.” In a little over a year and a half, 30 papers were submitted on the molecular biology, behavior, physiology, and ecology of bony and cartilaginous fishes (and even a jawless fish) that inhabit both fresh water and salt water. Briefly summarized in this introductory article are the findings of the authors published in this Special Issue, organized under six main themes—movement patterns, innovative techniques, anthropogenic disturbances, behavior and environmental relationships, predictive models, and management and conservation biology, and suggestions are offered for future research. We are pleased to see David’s goal of integrating information at every scale of research, from genomics to theoretical models and landscape ecology, realized in this multi-disciplinary compilation. We dedicate this Special Issue to our fond remembrance of his friendship and his long-term leadership in ichthyological science.