Fish larvae find the reef by orienting: The earlier the better
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 14:22
in Biology & Nature
For the first time, a numerical study incorporates horizontal larval fish navigation skills into realistic 3D flow fields, creating a powerful tool that spells out how larvae use environmental cues to find their way back to the reef after being out on the open ocean. This model can be used for a wide variety of marine species.