Hard-bottom habitats support commercially important fish species: a systematic review for the North Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea
Hard-bottom habitats span a range of natural substrates (e.g., boulders, cobble) and artificial habitats (e.g., the base of wind turbines, oil platforms). These hard-bottom habitats can provide a variety of ecosystem services, ranging from the enhancement of fish biomass and production to providing...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:e0ce267aa8784554811fa9389ae38a83 2024-01-07T09:43:21+01:00 Hard-bottom habitats support commercially important fish species: a systematic review for the North Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea Hugo Flávio Rochelle Seitz David Eggleston Jon C. Svendsen Josianne Støttrup 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14681 https://doaj.org/article/e0ce267aa8784554811fa9389ae38a83 EN eng PeerJ Inc. https://peerj.com/articles/14681.pdf https://peerj.com/articles/14681/ https://doaj.org/toc/2167-8359 doi:10.7717/peerj.14681 2167-8359 https://doaj.org/article/e0ce267aa8784554811fa9389ae38a83 PeerJ, Vol 11, p e14681 (2023) Reefs Fish abundance Spawning grounds Essential fish habitat Medicine R Biology (General) QH301-705.5 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14681 2023-12-10T01:53:44Z Hard-bottom habitats span a range of natural substrates (e.g., boulders, cobble) and artificial habitats (e.g., the base of wind turbines, oil platforms). These hard-bottom habitats can provide a variety of ecosystem services, ranging from the enhancement of fish biomass and production to providing erosion control. Management decisions regarding the construction or fate of hard-bottom habitats require information on the ecological functions of these habitats, particularly for species targeted in ecosystem-based fisheries management. This study provides a systematic review of the relationships of various hard-bottom habitats to individual commercially harvested species that are managed jointly across the Atlantic by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). We systemically reviewed peer-reviewed publications on hard-bottom habitats including both natural and artificial reefs, after applying various exclusion criteria. Most studies were conducted on near-shore hard-bottom habitats, and habitat importance varied according to fish species and region. We quantified the frequency with which studies demonstrate that natural and artificial hard-bottom habitats function as spawning grounds, settlement and nursery areas, and foraging grounds, as well as provide stepping-stones during migration, or new home ranges. Hard-bottom habitats generally support higher fish densities than surrounding habitat types, although not all fish species benefit from hard-bottom habitats. Of the commercially important species, cod (Gadus morhua) was the most frequently studied species, with enhanced biomass, density, feeding, and spawning on hard-bottom habitats compared to unstructured habitats. Moreover, hard-bottom habitats appear to be of particular importance for spawning of herring (Clupea harengus). Collectively, data indicate that loss of hard-bottom habitats may translate into less-favourable conditions for spawning and biomass of diverse commercial species, including cod and herring. Article in Journal/Newspaper Gadus morhua North Atlantic Stepping Stones Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Stepping Stones ENVELOPE(-63.992,-63.992,-64.786,-64.786) PeerJ 11 e14681 |
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Hard-bottom habitats span a range of natural substrates (e.g., boulders, cobble) and artificial habitats (e.g., the base of wind turbines, oil platforms). These hard-bottom habitats can provide a variety of ecosystem services, ranging from the enhancement of fish biomass and production to providing erosion control. Management decisions regarding the construction or fate of hard-bottom habitats require information on the ecological functions of these habitats, particularly for species targeted in ecosystem-based fisheries management. This study provides a systematic review of the relationships of various hard-bottom habitats to individual commercially harvested species that are managed jointly across the Atlantic by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). We systemically reviewed peer-reviewed publications on hard-bottom habitats including both natural and artificial reefs, after applying various exclusion criteria. Most studies were conducted on near-shore hard-bottom habitats, and habitat importance varied according to fish species and region. We quantified the frequency with which studies demonstrate that natural and artificial hard-bottom habitats function as spawning grounds, settlement and nursery areas, and foraging grounds, as well as provide stepping-stones during migration, or new home ranges. Hard-bottom habitats generally support higher fish densities than surrounding habitat types, although not all fish species benefit from hard-bottom habitats. Of the commercially important species, cod (Gadus morhua) was the most frequently studied species, with enhanced biomass, density, feeding, and spawning on hard-bottom habitats compared to unstructured habitats. Moreover, hard-bottom habitats appear to be of particular importance for spawning of herring (Clupea harengus). Collectively, data indicate that loss of hard-bottom habitats may translate into less-favourable conditions for spawning and biomass of diverse commercial species, including cod and herring. |
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Hugo Flávio Rochelle Seitz David Eggleston Jon C. Svendsen Josianne Støttrup |
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Hugo Flávio Rochelle Seitz David Eggleston Jon C. Svendsen Josianne Støttrup |
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Hard-bottom habitats support commercially important fish species: a systematic review for the North Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea |
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Hard-bottom habitats support commercially important fish species: a systematic review for the North Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea |
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Hard-bottom habitats support commercially important fish species: a systematic review for the North Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea |
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Hard-bottom habitats support commercially important fish species: a systematic review for the North Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea |
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Hard-bottom habitats support commercially important fish species: a systematic review for the North Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea |
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hard-bottom habitats support commercially important fish species: a systematic review for the north atlantic ocean and baltic sea |
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