Underwater Acoustic Technologies for Sustainable Fisheries

The Sixteenth Annual Meeting of Asian Fisheries Acoustics Society (AFAS 2023)—"The International Conference on Underwater Acoustic Technology and Education for Sustainable Fishery In Asia"
13–16 November 2023, Shanghai, China
http://afas-acoustic.org/meeting/Shanghai2023/index.html

Dear Colleagues,

Underwater acoustic technologies have rapidly emerged as indispensable tools in fisheries management and conservation efforts. Their capacity to deliver valuable insights into the behavior, migration patterns, population dynamics, and monitoring of ecosystems in relation to fish holds tremendous potential in advancing the sustainability of global fisheries. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge applications of underwater acoustic technologies across various aspects of sustainable fisheries, highlighting their importance in achieving effective management strategies. We invite researchers, scientists, and practitioners to submit original research articles and reviews that address, but which are not limited to, the following topics:

1. Fisheries acoustics and echo surveys;
2. Acoustic biotelemetry;
3. Ecosystem monitoring;
4. Fish counting and behavior monitoring;
5. Aquaculture monitoring;
6. Integration of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems;
7. Technological challenges and future directions.

We encourage contributions from interdisciplinary research teams, encompassing fisheries scientists, acousticians, engineers, and policymakers, to provide a comprehensive overview of the field. Additionally, case studies demonstrating the successful implementation of underwater acoustic technology for sustainable fisheries management are highly encouraged.

Dr. Jianfeng Tong
Prof. Dr. Yong Tang
Prof. Dr. Tohru Mukai
Guest Editors

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