Effects of an Inshore Artificial Reef on the Trophic Dynamics of Three Species of Estuarine Fish

2013 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 657-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten A Simonsen ◽  
James H Cowan
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Reef ◽  
Trophic Dynamics ◽  
Estuarine Fish

scholarly journals Examination of an Estuarine Fish Assemblage Over an Inshore Artificial Reef

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten A. Simonsen ◽  
James H. Cowan Jr ◽  
Andrew J. Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Fish Habitat ◽  
Artificial Reef ◽  
Spotted Seatrout ◽  
Atlantic Croaker ◽  
Estuarine Fish ◽  
Catch Per Unit Effort ◽  
Seasonal Differences ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Ecological Importance ◽  
Bay Anchovy

The perceived value of oyster reefs as fish habitat has led to many restoration projects in areas of historically high oyster populations. This study evaluated fish usage of a limestone cobble mimic oyster reef in Barataria Bay, Louisiana, as compared to a mud-bottom reference site. Emphasis was given to species of economic and ecological importance, including spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus), and bay anchovy (Anchoa mitchilli). There were no observed differences in community structure or catch per unit effort (CPUE) between habitats, likely due to high variability in the data, though seasonal differences were observed. CPUE of spotted seatrout, Atlantic croaker, and bay anchovy did not differ between habitats. Seasonal differences in abundance were detected, with significantly higher CPUE of spotted seatrout in summer, of Atlantic croaker in spring and summer, and of bay anchovy in winter. Spotted seatrout and Atlantic croaker were both significantly larger over the artificial reef, while bay anchovy were significantly larger over the mud bottom. Spotted seatrout, a prized recreational fishing species in Louisiana, appeared to be the only species that showed higher biomass, determined by numbers and size, at the the artificial reef. This is important in the context of managing habitat enhancement projects. While the reef did not increase numbers or species richness of the overall fish community, it did have an effect on one recreationally important species. Therefore, the success of such projects is based as much on the intended purpose, as its affect on the overall community.

WAVE TRANSMITION, REFLECTION AND SET-UP PROPERTIES OF A NEWLY DEVELOPED PERMEABLE ARTIFICIAL REEF

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. I_763-I_768
Author(s):  
Nobutoshi MIYAZATO ◽  
Eizo NAKAZA ◽  
Satoshi TANAKA ◽  
Masahiro FUKUMORI ◽  
Carolyn SCHAAB
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Reef ◽  
Set Up

scholarly journals Arthropod Predation of Vertebrates Structures Trophic Dynamics in Island Ecosystems

2021 ◽  
pp. 000-000
Author(s):  
Luke R. Halpin ◽  
Daniel I. Terrington ◽  
Holly P. Jones ◽  
Rowan Mott ◽  
Wei Wen Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trophic Dynamics ◽  
Island Ecosystems ◽  
Arthropod Predation
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