Epibenthic and mobile species colonisation of a geotextile artificial surf reef on the south coast of England

Herbert, Roger J.H.; Collins, K.J.; Mallinson, J.J.; Hall, Alice; Pegg, Josephine; Ross, Kathryn; Clarke, Leo J.; Clements, Tom

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0184100

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“…Over the years, artificial reefs have been used for different purposes. The first artificial reefs were built to increase the populations of certain species and thereby increase fishing of those species (Herbert et al 2017, Noh et al 2017, Ponti et al 2015, Fabi et al 2011.…”

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“…Over time, these reefs have become more popular and their aims have subsequently broadened (Ponti et al, 2015, Fabi et al, 2011 to account for new needs, such as recreation, habitat restoration or growth, contribution of new knowledge on species behaviour in its natural habitat or beach protection and erosion control (Encarnação & Calado, 2018, González-Duarte et al 2018, Herbert et al 2017, Liu et al 2017, Navarro-Barranco et al 2015, Firth et al 2014, Pacheco et al 2011, Ponti et al 2015, Perkol-Finkel & Benayahu 2005. This has led to increased knowledge regarding the materials used to build such structures, ensuring they are not damaging to the environment (Herbert et al 2017, Liversage et al 2017, Spagnolo et al 2014, Ponti et al 2015, Fabi et al 2011, OSPAR Commission 2009, Perkol-Finkel & Benayahu 2005 and achieving more adequate designs and sizes in accordance with the purpose in question (Lavender et al 2017, Rosental Zalmon et al 2014, Perkol-Finkel & Benayahu 2005. Waste materials were generally used, such as tyres, wrecked ships, or the remains of machines, research platforms and pipes (Meyer et al 2017, Ponti et al 2015, Perkol-Finkel & Benayahu 2005.…”

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“…One of the main studies carried out after installing an artificial reef is into the process of ecological succession by benthic organisms that colonise the structure (González-Duarte et al 2018, Herbert et al 2017, Navarro-Barranco et al 2015, Sen et al 2014, Uribe et al 2015, Perkol-Finkel & Benayahu 2005. Several studies suggest that during ecological succession in marine environments on this type of structure, the stages of succession can be identified based on the pattern of development of the communities that settle on the surface (Balqadi et al 2018, Liu et al 2017, Vergara et al 2016, Lozano-Cortés & Zapata 2014, Salta et al 2013, Sweet et al 2011, Keough 1998.…”

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“…Ecological succession is defined in general as the perturbation of a specific area leading to changes in habitat and community, occurring either naturally or by human action (Herbert et al 2017, Uribe et al 2015, Vas-Pinto 2014. Several studies suggest that different stages can be identified in the process based on the development of communities settling on the surface (Balqadi et al 2018, Liu et al 2017, Vergara et al 2016, Lozano-Cortés & Zapata 2014, Salta et al 2013, Sweet et al 2011, Keough 1998.…”

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“…Several studies suggest that different stages can be identified in the process based on the development of communities settling on the surface (Balqadi et al 2018, Liu et al 2017, Vergara et al 2016, Lozano-Cortés & Zapata 2014, Salta et al 2013, Sweet et al 2011, Keough 1998. These stages are early succession and late succession (Herbert et al 2017, Meyer et al 2017, Sen et al 2014, Vas-Pinto 2014, Pacheco et al 2011. Early succession is associated with the first organisms that settle on the reef, including the appearance of organised microorganisms such as microbial mats or biofilm (Herbert et al 2018, Balqadi et al 2018, Lozano-Cortés & Zapata 2014, Pacheco et al 2011, Perkol-Finkel & Benayahu 2005.…”

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As part of efforts to restore fishery resources and recover damaged coastal ecosystems, artificial reefs are often anchored on the seafloor in coastal zones, to provide new habitats for marine organisms. The aim of the study was to describe the structure of a community of benthic invertebrates colonising a niche-type artificial reef (AATN in Spanish). Nine structures were anchored at depths of 16 ± 1.5 m for 99 weeks (22 months) in the Area of Benthic Resource Management and Exploitation (AMERB) in coastal waters of the Region of Bio Bio, Chile. The results showed that, at 3 months from submersion of the NTAR, much of the artificial substrate remained bare and there were only low levels of specimens of Balanus sp. barnacles, showing mean coverage of 11.26%, and even lower proportions of Rhodophyta, with mean coverage of 0.34%. At 6 months, the presence of hydrozoans was seen, decreasing the coverage of the barnacles, which was aided further at 8 months with the arrival of barnacle predatory invertebrates. At 8 months, new benthic invertebrates appeared and competed for the substrate. These included sponges and algae. At 99 weeks, the hydrozoans dominated the substrate, followed by barnacles and Rhodophyta, the first colonising organisms, leading to colonisation by motile macro-invertebrates, mainly consisting of crustaceans, echinoderms and molluscs. The AATN artificial system provides an ideal substrate for the development of early ecological succession and the use of this technology should be feasible in the recovery process of habitat damaged by anthropogenic actions and climate change.

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Temporal and spatial variation in adult and juvenile mobile fauna associated with natural and artificial coastal habitats

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Coastal habitats are important for commercially exploited and protected species of fish and larger mobile invertebrates. The addition of artificial structures within the marine environment has the potential to alter the connectivity between habitats and to affect metapopulations of a region. Baited remote underwater videos (BRUV) were used to investigate the spatial and seasonal variation in abundance of adult and juvenile mobile species associated with subtidal natural and artificial habitats within Poole Bay on the south coast of England in 2019. Metrics included the relative maximum abundance (MaxN), number of species seen (S), assemblage structure and size range of fish. Higher values of MaxN and S were recorded on artificial structures in the spring and early summer; however, this pattern was reversed by mid-summer and early autumn when more fish were recorded on the natural reefs. Yet overall differences in MaxN and S between habitats were not significant. Differences in assemblage composition between habitats varied monthly, but this was mostly driven by particular sites. Although most fish observed were juveniles, there were some seasonal differences in the size of fish using natural and artificial sites, especially bib (Trisopterus luscus), black bream (Spondyliosoma cantharus), bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and pollack (Pollachius pollachius). The artificial habitats in this region appeared to be important in certain months, so temporal studies of this type need to be incorporated within surveys, particularly those in proximity to protected areas.

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Nutrient dynamics, carbon storage and community composition on artificial and natural reefs in Bali, Indonesia

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Artificial reefs are now commonly used as a tool to restore degraded coral reefs and have a proven potential to enhance biodiversity. Despite this, there is currently a limited understanding of ecosystem functioning on artificial reefs, and how this compares to natural reefs. We used water sampling (bottom water sampling and pore water sampling), as well as surface sediment sampling and sediment traps, to examine the storage of total organic matter (as a measure of total organic carbon) and dynamics of dissolved inorganic nitrate, nitrite, phosphate and ammonium. These biogeochemical parameters were used as measures of ecosystem functioning, which were compared between an artificial reef and natural coral reef, as well as a degraded sand flat (as a control habitat), in Bali, Indonesia. We also linked the differences in these parameters to observable changes in the community structure of mobile, cryptobenthic and benthic organisms between habitat types. Our key findings showed: (1) there were no significant differences in inorganic nutrients between habitat types for bottom water samples, (2) pore water phosphate concentrations were significantly higher on the artificial reef than on both other habitats, (3) total organic matter content in sediments was significantly higher on the coral reef than both other habitat types, and (4) total organic matter in sediment traps in sampling periods May and September were higher on coral reefs than other habitats, but no differences were found in November. Overall, in terms of ecosystem functioning (specifically nutrient storage and dynamics), the artificial reef showed differences from the nearby degraded sand flat, and appeared to have some similarities with the coral reef. However, it was shown to not yet be fully functioning as the coral reef, which we hypothesise is due its relatively less complex benthic community and different fish community. We highlight the need for longer term studies on artificial reef functioning, to assess if these habitats can replace the ecological function of coral reefs at a local level.

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Epibenthic and mobile species colonisation of a geotextile artificial surf reef on the south coast of England

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Ecological succession of benthic organisms on niche-type artificial reefs

Ecological succession of benthic organisms on niche-type artificial reefs

Temporal and spatial variation in adult and juvenile mobile fauna associated with natural and artificial coastal habitats

Nutrient dynamics, carbon storage and community composition on artificial and natural reefs in Bali, Indonesia

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