Inner space: translating advances in human medicine to minimise the invasiveness of marine tagging procedures

Summary: This article reviews and proposes innovations in marine animal tagging, drawing from advances in human medical practices to improve surgical implantation techniques. The authors emphasize the importance of minimizing physiological stress and tissue trauma during tracking procedures to enhance data reliability and animal welfare. Recommendations include use of sterilization protocols, bio-compatible materials, and post-release monitoring of wound healing. The study advocates for interdisciplinary knowledge transfer to raise ethical and scientific standards in biotelemetry and promote long-term ecological research that is both effective and minimally disruptive.

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