Impact of acidification and eutrophication on the distribution of fish species in shallow and lentic soft waters of The Netherlands: an historical perspective

Leuven, R.S.E.W.; Oyen, F.

doi:10.1111/j.1095-8649.1987.tb05278.x

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“…In the Netherlands, pumpkinseed have been bred in captivity since 1902 (Looijen 1948). Following its release, pumpkinseed were primarily restricted to interconnected running waters throughout the country (De Nie 1996), but were recorded from a few isolated waters (Leuven and Oyen 1987). Pumpkinseed abundance in running waters is generally low (Klaar et al 2004;Hoogerwerf et al 2005; This study).…”

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Pumpkinseed sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) invasions facilitated by introductions and nature management strongly reduce macroinvertebrate abundance in isolated water bodies

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The pumpkinseed sunfish, Lepomis gibbosus, originates from Eastern North America and was introduced to the Netherlands in 1902 as an aquarium and garden pond fish. At present the pumpkinseed is widely spread throughout the Netherlands and occurs in a variety of aquatic habitats. It is especially abundant in moorland pools, fishing ponds and urban waters. Strong population development of the pumpkinseed appears to be facilitated by nature management practices in existing ponds (the removal of accumulated organic matter and macrophytes) and by creating new ponds. These measures enhance suitable breeding habitats that are free of competitors and predators. Isolated waters harbouring pumpkinseed were more often situated close to human habitation and infrastructure than could be expected based on the distribution of randomly selected isolated waters, identifying introductions as an important dispersal mechanism. In order to minimize the chances of introductions, planning of nature management practices should be done at distances over 250 m from human habitation and 100 m from infrastructure. Macroinvertebrate abundance in pools populated by pumpkinseed was eighty three percent lower than in pools without pumpkinseed, probably due to opportunistic feeding and high pumpkinseed abundances. Currently there is little experience with pumpkinseed control. However, options to be explored include: decreasing depth of colonized waters by filling them with soil allowing them to occasionally dry up, introducing native competitors and predators and the use of biodegradable piscicides. In addition, limitation of the sale of pumpkinseed is required as well as public education on the consequences of introducing exotic species.

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“…They were the only species encountered in water of p H < 5, compared to a relative abundance of only 1 .6 % in water of p H ^ 5 (Leuven and Oyen, 1987). In contrast to other teleosts, which are unable to repro duce in water of p H < 5, mudminnows suc cessfully reproduce even at p H 3.5 (Dederen et al, 1986).…”

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“…Since the main function of prolactin is the control of the branchial permeability to water and ions, in particular sodium (Hirano, 1986; W e n d e laar , we have inter preted the increased prolactin cell activity in acid water as an appropriate endocrine response for maintaining water and ion bal ance in acid water (Wendelaar Bonga et al, 1987;Flik et al, 1989). W e have evidence that prolactin is also involved in the accli mation to acid water of eels (Wendelaar Bonga and Balm, 1989).A survey of recently acidified freshwater lakes and bogs in the Netherlands has re vealed that in water below p H 5 only one species is able to survive: the East-American m udm innow (Dederen et al, 1986;Leuven and Oyen, 1987). It was introduced in Europe some 70 years ago and at present it frequently occurs in high densities in acid bog lakes at a p H as low as 3.1.…”

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“…A survey of recently acidified freshwater lakes and bogs in the Netherlands has re vealed that in water below p H 5 only one species is able to survive: the East-American m udm innow (Dederen et al, 1986;Leuven and Oyen, 1987). It was introduced in Europe some 70 years ago and at present it frequently occurs in high densities in acid bog lakes at a p H as low as 3.1.…”

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Prolactin cell activity and sodium balance in the acid-tolerant mudminnow Umbra pygmaea in acid and neutral water

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Flik

Velden

et al. 1990

General and Comparative Endocrinology

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In East-American mudminnows, obtained from lakes and bogs of different water pH levels, prolactin cell size and ultrastructure reflect higher secretory activity in neutral water than in water of pH 3.5-6.5. This contrasts with observations on other species in which prolactin cell activity is higher at low water pH. Laboratory experiments involving acute exposure of mudminnows from pH 5.5 for 48 hr to different pH levels showed that prolactin secretion increased in water below pH 3 and above pH 6.5, which could be correlated with losses of blood electrolytes. N o osmoregulatory stress was noticeable in the pH range of 3.5 to 5.5. Acclimation of fish for 5 to 6 months to either pH 4.5 or 7.2 confirmed that prolactin cell activity, as estimated with ultrastructural morphometry, was significantly higher in water of neutral pH than of pH 4.5. The growth rate was significantly higher at the lower pH.Determination of whole body sodium fluxes, with 24Na as a tracer, showed that both groups had a positive sodium balance. However, total body N a f influx as well as efflux values were slightly but significantly reduced at pH 7.0 when compared to pH 4.5. The reduction of N a + efflux at pH 7.0 is in line with increased secretion of prolactin since this hormone is known to limit the branchial permeability to water and ions, including N a f . The results show that the mudminnow is extremely acid tolerant, having an optimum water pH range of about 3.5 to 6.0, which is consistent with ecological observations. Prolactin secretion is at a minimum in this range. Exposure to neutral water represents osmoregulatory stress for the mudmin now, in contrast to all other teleost species examined so far. © I990 Academic Press, inc. 422WENDELAAR BONGA ET AL branchial permeability to sodium was even reduced to levels significantly below con trol values (Flik et al., 1989). This decrease was associated with a substantial increase in prolactin cell activity. Since the main function of prolactin is the control of the branchial permeability to water and ions, in particular sodium (Hirano, 1986; W e n d e laar , we have inter preted the increased prolactin cell activity in acid water as an appropriate endocrine response for maintaining water and ion bal ance in acid water (Wendelaar Bonga et al., 1987;Flik et al., 1989). W e have evidence that prolactin is also involved in the accli mation to acid water of eels (Wendelaar Bonga and Balm, 1989).A survey of recently acidified freshwater lakes and bogs in the Netherlands has re vealed that in water below p H 5 only one species is able to survive: the East-American m udm innow (Dederen et al., 1986;Leuven and Oyen, 1987). It was introduced in Europe some 70 years ago and at present it frequently occurs in high densities in acid bog lakes at a p H as low as 3.1. Many acid ifying soft water bodies have been invaded by this species. In the present paper we re port on the size and ultrastructure of the prolactin cells of mudminnows from lakes and pools with a water p H ranging from 3.2 to 7.0. W e fu...

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“…Ainsi, une diminution de fréquence de captures a été relevée en divers pays : Pays-Bas (LEUVEN et OYEN, 1987) -Allemagne (TIEWS, 1990) -Grande-Bretagne (WHITE et KNIGHTS, 1992) -Belgique (BELPAIRE et OLLEVIER, 1990) -Portugal (DOMINGOS, 1992) -Yougoslavie (POVZ et al, 1990, imputable respectivement à une acidification, eutrophisation des eaux et à la construction de barrages hydroélectriques... Les données statistiques de pêche traduisent, sur tout le littoral européen, un déclin général des prises tant en civelles qu'en anguilles jaunes et en anguilles argentées (cf. revue de BRUSLÉ, 1990a).…”

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L'anguille européenne Anguilla anguilla, un poisson sensible aux stress environnementaux et vulnérable à diverses atteintes pathogènes

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1994

Bull. Fr. Pêche Piscic.

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RÉSUMÉLes diverses agressions, tant naturelles que d'origine anthropique, dont les anguilles peuvent être victimes sont passées en revue. Les données de la littérature concernent aussi bien des observations dans les milieux naturels que des résultats expérimentaux acquis en laboratoire.L'ensemble des connaissances démontre largement que ce poisson n'est pas aussi résistant qu'il est généralement admis. Sa sensibilité, sa vulnérabilité vis-à-vis d'un ensemble de facteurs défavorables (dégradation de la qualité des habitats, altérations de la qualité de l'eau, parasitoses et bactérioses ...) contribuent à une très importante réduction du stock européen et justifient pleinement son récent statut d'espèce menacée. THE EUROPEAN EEL ANGUILLA ANGUILLA, A FISH SENSITIVE TO NUMEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES AND VULNERABLE TO VARIOUS PATHOGENIC INJURIES. ABSTRACTA lot of aggressive factors, of both natural and anthropic origin, of which eel populations may be the victims, have been reviewed. Data from the available literature deal with observations in the field as well as those from experiments in laboratory conditions. These findings conspicuously demonstrate that the eel is not as resistant as it is generally asserted. Its sensitivity and vulnerability to a number of negative factors (degradation of the quality of habitats, deteriorating to water quality, parasitosis, ...) are so high that they contribute to the alarming reduction in the European stock that justifies its recent status of threatened species.

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Impact of acidification and eutrophication on the distribution of fish species in shallow and lentic soft waters of The Netherlands: an historical perspective

Cited by 30 publications

References 26 publications

Pumpkinseed sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) invasions facilitated by introductions and nature management strongly reduce macroinvertebrate abundance in isolated water bodies

Pumpkinseed sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) invasions facilitated by introductions and nature management strongly reduce macroinvertebrate abundance in isolated water bodies

Prolactin cell activity and sodium balance in the acid-tolerant mudminnow Umbra pygmaea in acid and neutral water

L'anguille européenne Anguilla anguilla, un poisson sensible aux stress environnementaux et vulnérable à diverses atteintes pathogènes

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