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March 2023 PMID 36959671

Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfalls of movement analyses.

Katie R N Florko, Courtney R Shuert, William W L Cheung, Steven H Ferguson, Ian D Jonsen, David A S Rosen, U Rashid Sumaila, Travis C Tai, David J Yurkowski, Marie Auger-Méthé

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Peak: 10 in Mar 2023
across 2 sources since Nov 2022

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Nov 2022 – Jul 2023

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Several posts praise the study's counterintuitive findings, such as seals foraging more in prey-scarce areas, emphasizing the importance of validating movement models with actual prey data. The tone varies from curiosity to validation of the research’s importance, reflecting deep engagement and recognition of its potential to reshape ecological understanding.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's surprising findings that seals forage more in areas with less prey, supporting the publication's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions reveal high curiosity about the methodological insights and ecological implications of linking movement data with prey distribution.

EngagementHigh engagement

Postings demonstrate deep engagement by referencing specific results, such as foraging behavior, and mentioning the potential pitfalls of movement analysis methods.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight the study's significance in challenging assumptions and improving understanding of predator-prey dynamics, indicating a high potential impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examined how movement and diving data from satellite-tagged ringed seals in Hudson Bay relate to prey distribution models, challenging common assumptions that more time spent in an area indicates higher prey density.
  • Results showed that prey biomass data explained seal movement better than environmental factors like sea surface temperature, but seals actually foraged more in areas with lower prey diversity and biomass, suggesting complexity in foraging behavior.
  • The findings emphasize the importance of validating movement-based foraging models with actual prey data to accurately understand the relationship between prey availability and predator behaviour.]
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Katie Florko
@KFlorko · X

New paper in @BES_Move_SIG! We show that counter to theory, seals appeared to forage more in areas with relatively lower prey diversity and biomass, potentially due to reduce foraging efficiency

Mar 27, 2023 · 40 likes · 14 shares · 672 followers View post →
UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
@UBCoceans · X

RESEARCH: Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfalls of movement analyses. By @KFlorko @AugerMethe @DrRashidSumaila @coru_ubc @MMeanLab @CourtneyShuert @trav_es_t https://t.co/9RPP3EZw3p #OpenAccess #seals

Mar 29, 2023 · 7 likes · 6 shares · 6,346 followers View post →
bioRxiv
@biorxivpreprint · X

Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfalls of movement analyses https://t.co/exKOHwknQJ #bioRxiv

Nov 18, 2022 · 137,981 followers View post →
UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
@UBCoceans · X

RT @KFlorko: New paper in @BES_Move_SIG! We show that counter to theory, seals appeared to forage more in areas with relatively lower prey…

Mar 27, 2023 · 14 shares · 6,346 followers View post →
bioRxiv Ecology
@biorxiv_ecology · X

Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfalls of movement ... https://t.co/c5WfddwU9e #biorxiv_ecology

Nov 18, 2022 · 1,787 followers View post →
Changing Ocean Research Unit
@coru_ubc · X

RT @UBCoceans: RESEARCH: Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfa…

Mar 30, 2023 · 6 shares · 1,220 followers View post →

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Devin Lyons
@da_lyons · X

RT @UBCoceans: RESEARCH: Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfa…

Mar 31, 2023 · 6 shares · 77 followers View post →
David Yurkowski
@DJYurkowski · X

RT @UBCoceans: RESEARCH: Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfa…

Mar 31, 2023 · 6 shares · 356 followers View post →
Marie Auger-Méthé
@AugerMethe · X

RT @UBCoceans: RESEARCH: Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfa…

Mar 31, 2023 · 6 shares · 1,189 followers View post →
Courtney Shuert
@CourtneyShuert · X

RT @UBCoceans: RESEARCH: Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfa…

Mar 31, 2023 · 6 shares · 275 followers View post →
Changing Ocean Research Unit
@coru_ubc · X

RT @UBCoceans: RESEARCH: Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfa…

Mar 30, 2023 · 6 shares · 1,220 followers View post →
Rowenna Gryba
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RT @UBCoceans: RESEARCH: Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfa…

Mar 29, 2023 · 6 shares · 399 followers View post →
UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
@UBCoceans · X

RESEARCH: Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfalls of movement analyses. By @KFlorko @AugerMethe @DrRashidSumaila @coru_ubc @MMeanLab @CourtneyShuert @trav_es_t https://t.co/9RPP3EZw3p #OpenAccess #seals

Mar 29, 2023 · 7 likes · 6 shares · 6,346 followers View post →
David Yurkowski
@DJYurkowski · X

RT @KFlorko: New paper in @BES_Move_SIG! We show that counter to theory, seals appeared to forage more in areas with relatively lower prey…

Mar 27, 2023 · 14 shares · 356 followers View post →
UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
@UBCoceans · X

RT @KFlorko: New paper in @BES_Move_SIG! We show that counter to theory, seals appeared to forage more in areas with relatively lower prey…

Mar 27, 2023 · 14 shares · 6,346 followers View post →
Katie Florko
@KFlorko · X

New paper in @BES_Move_SIG! We show that counter to theory, seals appeared to forage more in areas with relatively lower prey diversity and biomass, potentially due to reduce foraging efficiency

Mar 27, 2023 · 40 likes · 14 shares · 672 followers View post →
Biorxiv Reddit
@BiorxivReddit · X

Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfalls of movement analyses https://t.co/GuM5djrPkL

Nov 18, 2022 · 39 followers View post →
bioRxiv Ecology
@biorxiv_ecology · X

Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfalls of movement ... https://t.co/c5WfddwU9e #biorxiv_ecology

Nov 18, 2022 · 1,787 followers View post →
bioRxiv
@biorxivpreprint · X

Linking movement and dive data to prey distribution models: new insights in foraging behaviour and potential pitfalls of movement analyses https://t.co/exKOHwknQJ #bioRxiv

Nov 18, 2022 · 137,981 followers View post →