Awareness and use of biodiversity collections by fish biologists

• DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14167
• Publication Date: 2019-10-17T05:19:26Z
• Authors: Randal A. Singer; Shari Ellis; Lawrence M. Page
• Keywords: Collections as Topic; 0106 biological sciences; Science; best practice; Fishes; Natural Resources and Environment; Marine Biology; Biodiversity; sustainability; 01 natural sciences; Research Personnel; natural history; Surveys and Questionnaires; Animals; Humans; survey; biodiversity collections; 14. Life underwater

A survey of 280 fish biologists from a diverse pool disciplines was conducted in order to assess the use made biodiversity collections and how can better collect, curate share data they have. From responses, for collections, what find most useful, factors influence decisions access explore why some make decision not is collated reported. The results which could be used formulate sustainability plans administrators staff who while also highlighting diversity uses researchers.