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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ftdtupubl:oai:pure.atira.dk:publications/af096547-9121-4535-8416-eb4e297984d7 2024-06-23T07:52:58+00:00 Hard-bottom habitats support commercially important fish species: a systematic review for the North Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea Flavio, Hugo Seitz, Rochelle Eggleston, David Svendsen, Jon C. Støttrup, Josianne 2023 application/pdf https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/af096547-9121-4535-8416-eb4e297984d7 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14681 https://backend.orbit.dtu.dk/ws/files/305999106/peerj_14681.pdf eng eng https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/af096547-9121-4535-8416-eb4e297984d7 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Flavio , H , Seitz , R , Eggleston , D , Svendsen , J C & Støttrup , J 2023 , ' Hard-bottom habitats support commercially important fish species: a systematic review for the North Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea ' , PeerJ , vol. 11 , e14681 . https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14681 Reefs Fish abundance Spawning grounds Essential fish habitat /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/life_below_water name=SDG 14 - Life Below Water article 2023 ftdtupubl https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14681 2024-06-11T15:14:22Z 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 some 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 Technical University of Denmark: DTU Orbit 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 some 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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Flavio, Hugo Seitz, Rochelle Eggleston, David Svendsen, Jon C. Støttrup, Josianne |
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Flavio, Hugo Seitz, Rochelle Eggleston, David Svendsen, Jon C. Støttrup, Josianne |
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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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https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/af096547-9121-4535-8416-eb4e297984d7 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14681 https://backend.orbit.dtu.dk/ws/files/305999106/peerj_14681.pdf |
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Flavio , H , Seitz , R , Eggleston , D , Svendsen , J C & Støttrup , J 2023 , ' Hard-bottom habitats support commercially important fish species: a systematic review for the North Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea ' , PeerJ , vol. 11 , e14681 . https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14681 |
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