Leonetti Francesco Luigi, Bottaro Massimiliano, Giglio Gianni, Sperone Emilio
Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy.
Genoa Marine Centre, Department of Integrative Marine Ecology (EMI), Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Italian National Institute for Marine Biology, Ecology and Biotechnology, Villa del Principe, Piazza del Principe 4, 16126 Genoa, Italy.
Animals (Basel). 2024 Jun 25;14(13):1875. doi: 10.3390/ani14131875.
Cartilaginous fish face significant threats due to overfishing and slow reproductive rates, leading to rapid declines in their populations globally. Traditional capture-based surveys, while valuable for gathering ecological information, pose risks to the health and survival of these species. Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems (BRUVS) offer a non-invasive alternative, allowing for standardized surveys across various habitats with minimal disturbance to marine life. This study presents a comprehensive review of BRUVS applications in studying cartilaginous fish, examining 81 peer-reviewed papers spanning from 1990 to 2023. The analysis reveals a significant increase in BRUVS usage over the past three decades, particularly in Australia, South Africa, and Central America. The most common BRUVS configurations include benthic setups, mono-camera systems, and the use of fish from the Clupeidae and Scombridae families as bait. BRUVS have been instrumental in studying 195 chondrichthyan species, providing insights into up to thirteen different aspects of the life histories. Moreover, BRUVS facilitate the monitoring of endangered and data-deficient species, contributing crucial data for conservation efforts. Overall, this study underscores the value of BRUVS as a powerful tool for studying and conserving cartilaginous fish populations worldwide.
由于过度捕捞和繁殖速度缓慢，软骨鱼面临着重大威胁，导致其全球种群数量迅速下降。传统的基于捕获的调查虽然对于收集生态信息很有价值，但对这些物种的健康和生存构成风险。诱饵远程水下视频系统（BRUVS）提供了一种非侵入性的替代方法，能够在对海洋生物干扰最小的情况下，对各种栖息地进行标准化调查。本研究全面回顾了BRUVS在软骨鱼研究中的应用，审查了1990年至2023年期间的81篇同行评审论文。分析表明，在过去三十年中，BRUVS的使用显著增加，尤其是在澳大利亚、南非和中美洲。最常见的BRUVS配置包括底栖设置、单摄像头系统，以及使用鲱科和鲭科鱼类作为诱饵。BRUVS有助于研究195种软骨鱼类，为多达13个不同的生活史方面提供了见解。此外，BRUVS有助于监测濒危和数据缺乏的物种，为保护工作提供关键数据。总体而言，本研究强调了BRUVS作为研究和保护全球软骨鱼种群的有力工具的价值。
