Spatio-temporal variability of mid-size pelagic fishes in the Gulf of Cadiz shelf waters in relation to climatic and environmental drivers

• Main Authors: Canseco, J.A. (José Antonio), Torres, M.Á. (María de los Ángeles), Niklitschek, E. (Edwin), Ramos, F. (Fernando)
• Format: Still Image
• Language: English
• Published: Centro Oceanográfico de Cádiz 2021
• Subjects: Gulf of Cadiz; Mid-size pelagic fishes; Spatial distribution modelling; Acoustics; Environmental variables; variability; Spatial analysis; Pelagic fish; Acoustic surveys; Environmental factors; Modelling; North Atlantic
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10508/16164

Modeling spatio-temporal patterns of mid-size pelagic fish species (MSPFS) distribution and density is of great interest from the standpoint of both their management and conservation. Herein, temporal changes in the spatial patterns of five MSPFS off the Gulf of Cadiz are analyzed from acoustic surveys data (2007-2017). In particular, we evaluated intra-specific variability over time and space and relate such fluctuations to environmental and climatic drivers aimed to provide support to the implementation of a future ecosystem approach to fisheries management in this region.