Micro- and macroscale factors affecting fish assemblage structure in the rocky intertidal zone

Compaire, Jesus C.; Gómez-Enri, Jesús; Gómez-Cama, Carmen; Casademont, P.; Sáez, Olga; Pastoriza-Martin, F.; Díaz‐Gil, Carlos; Cabrera, Remedios; Cosin, A.; Soriguer, Milagrosa C.

doi:10.3354/meps12844

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“…Pools on wave‐exposed shores are often less desirable habitats for intertidal fish than in sheltered areas (Compaire et al, 2022; Griffiths, 2003). Although a lower abundance of blennies has been related to harsh physical conditions experienced in the intertidal (Compaire et al, 2019), this was not noticed in the current study, perhaps due to the negligible difference (~6%) mean wave height between sites at NES. The thermal tolerance of L. pholis enables it to inhabit over a broad latitudinal range in the temperate NE Atlantic (Vinagre et al, 2013).…”

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“…One of the most remarkable effects of human activities recorded on the shores of LU is the structure response of intertidal communities to harvesting. Because harvesting is not regulated on the unprotected shore, only 1% of the pools at this shore are inhabited by sea urchins ( Paracentrotus lividus ), while on the protected adjacent shore they inhabit almost 60% of pools (Compaire et al, 2019). Sea urchins are benthic herbivores (Ruitton et al, 2000) that have a leading role in structuring intertidal communities at different levels and can play a positive role in providing shelter to intertidal fishes (Hartney & Grorud, 2002).…”

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“…Sedated fish became lethargic and floated to the surface, where they were captured using hand nets (1.5 mm mesh size). The pool volume to calculate the quantity of clove oil necessary was determined by approximating the shape to a triangular prism (Compaire et al, 2019). This procedure was proven to be efficient in catching juveniles and adults of L. pholis in LU and NES (Barrett et al, 2020; Velasco et al, 2010).…”

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Lipophrys pholis is larger, grows faster and is in better condition in protected than in unprotected rocky shores

Compaire,

Visintini,

Soriguer

et al. 2024

Aquatic Conservation

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Intertidal fish are a key component of littoral food webs, contributing to the diets of birds and commercial fish species. Ascertaining their growth and condition can therefore help understand the health status of local communities. Lipophrys pholis is a fish of the rocky intertidal with a wide distribution throughout the North‐eastern Atlantic (NE Atlantic) that has been recommended for use as an indicator in the environmental biomonitoring of marine ecosystems. However, it is unclear yet if this species is sensitive to the reserve effect. In this study, the size, growth and body condition of specimens caught at protected and unprotected rocky shores of two contrasting marine provinces of the NE Atlantic were analysed to address whether L. pholis is sensitive to the reserve effect. L. pholis were larger, grew faster in weight and were in better condition in the protected shores of both provinces. A faster growth rate was observed in the populations of the warmer province. Inshore waters of unprotected sites in the Northern European Seas sampled in this study have recently been incorporated into a protected area. Thus, these results can help assess the success of the marine conservation programme and the time L. pholis needs to improve its population's health at these shores. Regulating access to shores to avoid trampling and harvesting is a protection measure that can help enhance the health and conservation of L. pholis populations.

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Lipophrys pholis is larger, grows faster and is in better condition in protected than in unprotected rocky shores

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Soriguer

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“…In addition, fish assemblage is varied by the location of tidepool within intertidal zone, through the differences in degree of dissolved oxygen, wave exposure, and other local factors 4 , 5 . Fish assemblages in the intertidal zone on the reef coasts of the Pacific Ocean 2 , 5 , 6 , the USA 7 , 8 , Japanese islands 9 , 10 , and Western Europe 11 – 13 have been studied. Many of these reports have investigated seasonal and annual changes in community structures 5 , 8 , 14 , 15 and food web network 16 , and in the context of the resilience and stability of assemblages 5 , 17 .…”

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Long-term monitoring dataset of fish assemblages in rocky tidepools on the southern coast of Taiwan

Wang

Shao

et al. 2022

Sci Data

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Long-term data of fish assemblages collected in the rocky intertidal zone provides a valuable resource for elucidating the temporal variations in species diversity and intertidal ecosystems. In this study, we describe a long-term time-series dataset of fish collected by counting the number of anesthetized fish at sampling stations in the rocky tidepools on the southern coast of Taiwan. The species assemblages were monitored seasonally at the two stations for 16 y (2000–2008 and 2012–2018). In total, 86 samples containing 5137 individuals belonging to 82 species were recorded. Our data can be used for elucidating the temporal variations in fish assemblages and intertidal ecosystems and as background information for the resilience of the fish community conservation in coastal areas. The current study presents valuable data for researchers to understand the temporal and spatial variations in species abundance, richness, diversity, and composition in relation to climate change, environmental factors, and human activities.

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Length-Weight Relationships of Six Fish Species of a Rocky Intertidal Shore on the Subtropical Atlantic Coast of Spain

2021

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Micro- and macroscale factors affecting fish assemblage structure in the rocky intertidal zone

Cited by 4 publications

References 38 publications

Lipophrys pholis is larger, grows faster and is in better condition in protected than in unprotected rocky shores

Lipophrys pholis is larger, grows faster and is in better condition in protected than in unprotected rocky shores

Long-term monitoring dataset of fish assemblages in rocky tidepools on the southern coast of Taiwan

Length-Weight Relationships of Six Fish Species of a Rocky Intertidal Shore on the Subtropical Atlantic Coast of Spain

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