Frank McQuarrie
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About
Frank McQuarrie is an emerging researcher in marine ecology and acoustic telemetry, whose work focuses on refining the use of underwater monitoring technologies to better understand coastal environments. His key contributions center on modeling the detection ranges of acoustic receivers in shallow, variable habitats—a critical factor for accurately interpreting animal movement data. In his most cited paper, “Modeling Acoustic Telemetry Detection Ranges in a Shallow Coastal Environment” (2021), McQuarrie demonstrates how environmental conditions like water depth, temperature, and bottom type influence receiver efficiency, enabling researchers to move beyond raw detections toward more robust ecological insights. This work is foundational for improving the design of telemetry arrays and the reliability of habitat use studies. Though early in his career, with his top paper garnering 5 citations, McQuarrie’s research addresses a pressing need in marine science: bridging the gap between raw data and meaningful ecological inference. His integration of receivers into autonomous platforms further signals a commitment to scalable, high-resolution monitoring. For students and researchers entering the field, McQuarrie’s work offers a clear, practical framework for enhancing the accuracy of acoustic telemetry in dynamic coastal systems.
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