Going with the flow: tidal and tag influences upon the performance of acoustic telemetry systems

Abstract Background Acoustic telemetry is a widely used tool for studying the behaviour of aquatic species. Underpinning acoustic telemetry research is an understanding of parameters influencing the ability of receivers to detect tags, facilitating accurate study design and interpretation of the data. Tide is a regular predictable phenomenon that may affect detection probabilities, for example via signal loss and/or distortion due to water movement. Here, we examined the performance of acoustic