Table 3 Simulated percent of eDNA found in surface layer (0–100 m) for different percent of individuals migrating in all seasons.

From: Modeling characterization of the vertical and temporal variability of environmental DNA in the mesopelagic ocean

Season | % Migrate

0 (%)

10 (%)

20 (%)

30 (%)

40 (%)

50 (%)

60 (%)

70 (%)

80 (%)

90 (%)

100 (%)

Summer (JAS)

0

2.3

4.8

7.4

10

13

17

20

24

28

33

Fall (OND)

0

3.7

7.5

12

16

21

25

31

36

42

49

Winter (JFM)

0

3.5

7.4

11

16

20

25

30

35

41

47

Spring (AMJ)

0

2.1

4.4

6.8

9.5

12

15

19

22

26

31

  1. Summer includes July, August, and September (JAS); fall includes October, November, and December (OND); winter includes January, February, and March (JFM); and spring includes April, May, and June (AMJ).
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