Does Swimming Speed Enhance Predator Encounter Rates with Potential Prey Patches in the Pelagic Ocean?

Matthew J Oliver1, Diederick Boonman Morales2, Jérôme Pinti, PhD3, David Neu4, Matthew Shatley5, Ella McNeece1, Helga Huntley1,6, Aaron B Carlisle7 and Piper Priddy1, (1)University of Delaware, Newark, United States, (2)Monmouth University, West Long Branch, United States, (3)Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland, United States, (4)Brigham Young University, Provo, United States, (5)University of Delaware, College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, Lewes, DE, United States, (6)Rowan University, Glassboro, United States, (7)University of Delaware, School of Marine Science and Policy, Lewes, United States