@article{fdi:010025230, title = {{A}ssociation of yellowfin tuna ({T}hunnus albacares) with tracking vessels during ultrasonic telemetry experiments}, author = {{D}agorn, {L}aurent and {J}osse, {E}rwan and {B}ach, {P}ascal}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{T}hree yellowfin tuna (#{T}hunnus albacares$) carrying ultrasonic depth-sensitive transmitters developed a strong association with the tracking vessel, following it at speeds up to 5 knots (2.6 m/s). {T}wo fish associated with the tracking vessel during daytime, and the other fish during day and night periods. {S}wimming behavior appeared to depend on the speed of the vessel. {T}he tuna remained within a few meters of the surface when the vessel was traveling at high speeds but moved deeper when the vessel drifted. {T}he behavior of these fish is compared to those of other yellowfin tuna tracked in other situations (associated with devices). {T}he reasons for these associations are not known but some hypotheses are advanced. ({R}{\'e}sum{\'e} d'auteur)}, keywords = {{POISSON} ; {THON} ; {TELEDETECTION} ; {RADIOMETRIE} ; {COMPORTEMENT} ; {DISPOSITIF} {DE} {CONCENTRATION} {DES} {POISSONS} ; {COMPETITION} ; {TELEMETRIE} ; {RADIOTRACKING} ; {POLYNESIE} {FRANCAISE}}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{F}ishery {B}ulletin}, volume = {99}, numero = {}, pages = {40--48}, ISSN = {0090-0656}, year = {2001}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010025230}, }