Acoustic telemetry and network analysis reveal the space use of multiple reef predators and enhance marine protected area design

Summary: This paper employs acoustic telemetry and network analysis to examine spatial
use and interactions among multiple reef predator species. The analysis reveals complex
patterns of site fidelity, core use areas, and interspecies overlap that vary temporally. The
research underscores the need for dynamic and data-driven MPA designs that accommodate
the behavioural ecology of target species. It also demonstrates how network theory can be
applied to ecological monitoring for more nuanced spatial planning and conservation of
predator-rich marine environments.

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