Article
Fisheries
Henn Ojaveer, Riina Klais-Peets, Heli Einberg, Gunta Rubene
Summary: The scientific interest in fish recruitment dynamics dates back to the early 20th century. Studies have shown that the environment may have a stronger impact on recruitment than spawning stock biomass, with complex interactions between these factors. Prey density and the severity of the first winter significantly affect the recruitment of herring, and the relationship between the environment and recruitment exhibits characteristics of nonstationarity, linearity, and nonlinearity.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Laura N. Woodings, Nicholas P. Murphy, Geoffrey W. Liggins, Marcus E. Miller, Giles M. Ballinger, Sally C. Y. Lau, Jan M. Strugnell
Summary: The study found that the Eastern Rock Lobster population in New South Wales consists of a single genetic stock, with weak genetic divergence among offshore locations and evidence of population bottlenecks at all locations. These findings support the use of a single management unit and can serve as a baseline for future genetic monitoring efforts. The study emphasizes the importance of routine genetic monitoring and collecting temporal samples to understand the impact of overfishing on species resilience.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Ruben H. Roa-Ureta, M. del Pino Fernandez-Rueda, Jose Luis Acuna, Antonella Rivera, Ricardo Gonzalez-Gil, Lucia Garcia-Florez
Summary: A new generalized depletion model was developed for the rapid life cycle of Octopus vulgaris in a co-managed small-scale fishery in northwest Spain. The study found high density-dependence in the fishery stock, leading to overcompensation and making the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) inapplicable. It is suggested that harvest rates based on mean latent productivity are more appropriate and sustainable for fluctuating stocks.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Richard S. Nemeth, Elizabeth Kadison, Jonathan Jossart, Mahmood Shivji, Bradley M. Wetherbee, Jordan K. Matley
Summary: Nassau grouper, once an important fishery species in the Caribbean, is now critically endangered due to population collapse caused by overfishing of their spawning aggregations. Protecting this vulnerable period is crucial for their survival.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Kate McQueen, Justin J. Meager, Daniel Nyqvist, Jon Egil Skjaeraasen, Esben Moland Olsen, Orjan Karlsen, Petter H. Kvadsheim, Nils Olav Handegard, Tonje Nesse Forland, Lise Doksaeter Sivle
Summary: Seismic airgun surveys do not displace cod from their spawning grounds, according to a study using acoustic telemetry arrays.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Miles Peterson, Satoshi Kitano
Summary: The spawning of invasive smallmouth bass in Lake Nojiri, Japan was studied. The research found that the spawning of smallmouth bass was highly successful and egg predators had minimal impact on egg survival. Nests were primarily constructed under dock cover, and nest size was positively correlated with male body size. Freshwater gobies were observed as the only egg predators, but their predation on eggs was low.
ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Caroline Woodward, Michelle Scharer-Umpierre, Richard S. Nemeth, Richard Appeldoorn, Laurent M. Cherubin
Summary: Many important commercial groupers form fish spawning aggregations (FSAs) at specific sites, making them vulnerable to fishing pressure and leading to their decline. Protective measures have been designated in Puerto Rico to recover grouper species that aggregate to spawn, but the current management boundaries may not fully cover fish migration paths and temporal variability in FSAs, endangering threatened species. Passive acoustics, a new approach, were used to assess the presence and distribution of aggregating species, and the results highlighted the importance of expanding existing regulations to include additional FSA sites.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Nick Caputi, Arani Chandrapavan, Mervi Kangas, Simon de Lestang, Anthony Hart, Danielle Johnston, James Penn
Summary: The study examined the stock-recruitment relationship for 13 invertebrate stocks in Western Australia, finding significant environmental effects on recruitment and spawning stock effects. The results suggest that setting BRP based on species-specific biological information and adopting proactive management strategies are crucial for maintaining future spawning stocks.
Article
Fisheries
Juan F. Espinola-Novelo, Marcelo E. Oliva
Summary: The study evaluated the potential spatial and temporal variability of parasite communities affecting three marine fish species collected between 1993 and 2017. The results showed differences in the prevalence of most taxa at spatial and temporal scales, with some larval endoparasites remaining constant over time. Spatial stability was observed in samples from different localities, while temporal variability was noted in samples from different years. Temporal variability must be taken into account in studies regarding parasites as a tool for stock identification.
Article
Environmental Studies
Carlos Chavez, Jorge Dresdner, Nuria Gonzalez, Mauricio Leiva, Miguel Quiroga
Summary: The study applied the Fishery Performance Indicators methodology to analyze the Anchoveta Fishery in southern Peru and northern Chile, finding no significant differences in input performance between the countries but better performance in the harvest stage in Chile. The differences may be attributed to general societal factors and characteristics of fishery organization.
Article
Fisheries
Maria Luz Torres Alberto, Nicolas Bodnariuk, Marcela Ivanovic, Martin Saraceno, Eduardo Marcelo Acha
Summary: The Argentine shortfin squid supports a major fishery, with the south patagonic stock being the main support. Research shows that the recruitment success of the squid is related to the spawning location, with higher success if spawning occurs in Patagonia.
FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
K. G. Mini, T. V. Sathianandan, Somy Kuriakose, Sindhu K. Augustine, V. K. Manu, R. Manjeesh, Sijo Paul, J. Jayasankar, Eldho Varghese, A. Gopalakrishnan
Summary: To balance the use and protection of fish as a natural resource, reliable data on recent and historical catches are crucial. The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research has developed a unique and robust system for monitoring and assessing marine fishery resources. They have also developed a web-based application software for real-time data collection and analysis, which can provide useful information for fish stock assessment.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jeremy Prince, Watisoni Lalavanua, Jone Tamanitoakula, Laitia Tamata, Stuart Green, Scott Radway, Epeli Loganimoce, Tevita Vodivodi, Kalisiana Marama, Pitila Waqainabete, Frank Jeremiah, Diana Nalasi, Mosese Naleba, Waisea Naisilisili, Uraia Kaloudrau, Lepani Lagi, Kalisiana Logatabua, Rosemary Dautei, Rahul Tikaram, James Sloan, Sangeeta Mangubhai
Summary: Catastrophic overfishing in small-scale coastal fisheries in the Pacific highlights the need for a reevaluation of fisheries management methods. The application of Spawning Potential Surveys (SPS) shows effectiveness in guiding and motivating fisheries reform, emphasizing the necessity of a long-term and interdisciplinary approach to achieve societal change.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rebeca Rodriguez-Mendoza, Fran Saborido-Rey
Summary: In Europe, research surveys conducted by state governments provide the majority of fishery-independent data. These surveys are essential for assessing the status of fish stocks and monitoring the marine ecosystem. However, there are limitations such as high costs and difficulty in determining certain parameters. Therefore, alternative methods like genomics are being explored to improve survey data and stock assessments in Europe.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Come Denechaud, Audrey J. Geffen, Szymon Smolinski, Jane A. Godiksen
Summary: The study suggests that spawning zones may be a universal trait of Atlantic cod and not limited to specific environments or migratory behaviors. Age at maturity derived from spawning zone data shows similar trends to gonad maturity stages, but there is a lag of one to two years between spawning events and sexual maturity, likely reflecting a stabilization of energy partitioning.
Article
Fisheries
Margit R. Wilhelm, Astrid Jarre, Coleen L. Moloney
FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY
(2015)
Article
Fisheries
Teunis Jansen, Paulus Kainge, Larvika Singh, Margit Wilhelm, Deon Durholtz, Tore Stromme, John Kathena, Victoria Erasmus
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Fisheries
M. R. Wilhelm, J. -P. Roux, C. L. Moloney, A. Jarre
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Fisheries
Teunis Jansen, Kasper Kristensen, Paulus Kainge, Deon Durholtz, Tore Stromme, Uffe Hogsbro Thygesen, Margit R. Wilhelm, John Kathena, Tracey P. Fairweather, Sarah Paulus, Henrik Degel, Marek R. Lipinski, Jan E. Beyer
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Fisheries
M. R. Wilhelm, C. L. Moloney, S. Paulus, J-P. Roux
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Margit R. Wilhelm, Coleen L. Moloney, Sarah C. Paulus, Suama Kashava, Faye R. V. Brinkman, Anja K. van der Plas, Wendy M. West, Astrid Jarre, Jean-Paul Roux
JOURNAL OF MARINE SYSTEMS
(2018)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
C. Kirchner, G. Bauleth-D'Almeida, M. R. Wilhelm
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2010)
Article
Fisheries
Margit R. Wilhelm, Jean-Paul Roux, Coleen L. Moloney, Astrid Jarre
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2013)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
M. R. Wilhelm, S. C. Paulus, S. Kashava
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Margit R. Wilhelm, Bryan A. Black, Tarron Lamont, Sarah C. Paulus, Chris Bartholomae, Deon C. Louw
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
E. N. G. Shoopala, M. R. Wilhelm, S. C. Paulus
Summary: The study demonstrated the use of otolith shape analysis for stock discrimination of M. capensis in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem, supporting separate management approaches for different stocks. It also showed some differences in otolith shape between different years, potentially due to increased movement of the southern stock to the north and increased hybridisation in later years.
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ndakalimwe Naftal Gabriel, Margit R. Wilhelm, Habte-Michael Habte-Tsion, Percy Chimwamurombe, Edosa Omoregie
Summary: The study found that adding 1.0% and 0.5% Aloe vera-Allium sativum mixture in diets significantly improved growth performance and feed utilization in African catfish.
SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ndakalimwe Naftal Gabriel, Margit R. Wilhelm, Habte-Michael Habte-Tsion, Percy Chimwamurombe, Edosa Omoregie, Linda N. Iipinge, Kaspar Shimooshili
INTERNATIONAL AQUATIC RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ndakalimwe Naftal Gabriel, Margit R. Wilhelm, Habte-Michael Habte-Tsion, Percy Chimwamurombe, Edosa Omoregie
SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN
(2019)