Predation on Eggs and Larvae of Marine Fishes and the Recruitment Problem

Bailey, Kevin M.; Houde, Edward D.

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“…Predation is a complex factor in the survival of larvae that is poorly understood (Bailey and Houde, 1989;Fuiman, 1994), both in general and specifically for blue whiting. Both the intensity of predation and the major predators change throughout the life history of a fish e.g.…”

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The rise and fall of the NE Atlantic blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)

Payne

Egan

Fässler

et al. 2012

Marine Biology Research

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Abstract:The Northeast Atlantic blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) stock has undergone striking changes in abundance in the last 15 years. The stock increased dramatically in the late 1990s due to a succession of eight unusually strong year classes and dropped again equally dramatically after 2005 when the recruitment collapsed to former levels. The North Atlantic subpolar gyre has previously been shown to have a strong influence on the behaviour of this stock: synchronous changes in the gyre and recruitment suggest a causal linkage and the possibility of forecasting recruitment. A range of mechanisms are reviewed that may explain these observed changes, with two major candidate hypotheses being identified. One hypothesis suggests that the large mackerel (Scomber scombrus) stock in this region may feed on the pre-recruits of blue whiting, with the spatial overlap between blue whiting and mackerel being regulated by the subpolar gyre. Alternatively, variations in the physical environment may have given rise to changes in the amount, type and availability of food for larvae and juveniles, impacting their growth and survival and therefore recruitment. It was not possible to draw firm conclusions about the validity of either of these hypotheses: nevertheless, forecasting recruitment to this stock may be possible in the future if the underlying mechanisms can be resolved.

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Section: Predationmentioning

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The rise and fall of the NE Atlantic blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)

Payne

Egan

Fässler

et al. 2012

Marine Biology Research

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“…Variations in egg viability and buoyancy influence the survival probability of eggs and larvae (e.g., Kjesbu et al 1996;Nissling et al 1998;Trippel 1998) and, combined with variations in stock reproductive effort, are targeted as being responsible for recruitment fluctuations (Marshall et al 1998;Marteinsdottir and Thorarinsson 1998;Jarre-Teichmann et al 2000). Furthermore, the effects of predation on fish eggs and larvae (e.g., Bailey and Houde 1989) have the potential to reduce the reproductive success of a stock. Similarly, the loss of eggs and larvae due to transport to suboptimal environments (e.g., Heath and Gallego 1998) can influence recruitment negatively.…”

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Developing Baltic cod recruitment models. II. Incorporation of environmental variability and species interaction

Köster¹,

Hinrichsen²,

John³

et al. 2001

Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci.

101

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Abstract:We investigate whether a process-oriented approach based on the results of field, laboratory, and modelling studies can be used to develop a stock-environment-recruitment model for Central Baltic cod (Gadus morhua). Based on exploratory statistical analysis, significant variables influencing survival of early life stages and varying systematically among spawning sites were incorporated into stock-recruitment models, first for major cod spawning sites and then combined for the entire Central Baltic. Variables identified included potential egg production by the spawning stock, abiotic conditions affecting survival of eggs, predation by clupeids on eggs, larval transport, and cannibalism. Results showed that recruitment in the most important spawning area, the Bornholm Basin, during 1976-1995 was related to egg production; however, other factors affecting survival of the eggs (oxygen conditions, predation) were also significant and when incorporated explained 69% of the variation in 0-group recruitment. In other spawning areas, variable hydrographic conditions did not allow for regular successful egg development. Hence, relatively simple models proved sufficient to predict recruitment of 0-group cod in these areas, suggesting that key biotic and abiotic processes can be successfully incorporated into recruitment models.Résumé : Nous cherchons à savoir si une approche axée sur les processus et basée sur des études de terrain, de laboratoire et de modélisation peut servir à développer un modèle stock-milieu-recrutement pour la morue franche (Gadus morhua) de la Baltique centrale. À la suite d'une analyse statistique exploratoire, des variables significatives qui influençaient la survie des premiers stades et qui variaient systématiquement d'une site de fraie à un autre ont été incorporées dans des modèles de stock-recrutement, d'abord pour les sites de fraie les plus importants et ensuite combinés pour toute la Baltique centrale. Les variables identifiées comprennent la production potentielle d'oeufs par le stock de géniteurs, les conditions abiotiques qui affectent la survie des oeufs, la prédation des oeufs par les clupéidés, le transport des larves et le cannibalisme. Les résultats indiquent que le recrutement durant la période 1976 à 1995 au site de fraie le plus important, le bassin de Bornholm, était en relation avec la production d'oeufs; cependant, d'autres facteurs significatifs affectaient la survie des oeufs (oxygénation, prédation) et, une fois incorporés, ils expliquaient 69% de la variation dans le recrutement du groupe 0. À d'autres sites de fraie, les conditions hydrographiques variables ne permettaient pas un développement normal et réussi des oeufs. Ainsi, des modèles relativement simples se sont avérés adéquats pour prédire le recrutement des morues du groupe 0 dans ces sites, ce qui laisse croire que des processus dominants abiotiques et biotiques peuvent être incorporés avec succès dans les modèles de recrutement.[Traduit par la Rédaction] Köster et al. 1556

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“…First, predation, which is considered as the major cause of mortality for larval fish (Bailey & Houde 1989), appears to be of little importance. Analysis of the stomach contents of adult smelt and tomcod, which constitute the major part of the fish community in this part of the estuary, revealed little or no predation on larvae (R. Laprise & J.J.D.…”

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“…Predation, starvation and dispersion are the most important factors likely to contribute to the mortality of fish larvae (Hjort 1914, May 1974, Cushing 1975, Lasker 1978, Parrish et al 1981, Anderson 1988, Sinclair 1988, Bailey & Houde 1989. Body size or growth during early life history is frequently suggested to have an impact on survival and subsequent recruitment.…”

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Critical periods and growth-dependent survival of larvae of an estuarine fish, the rainbow smelt Osmerus mordax

Sirois¹,

Dodson²

2000

Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser.

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We investigated the link between hatch date, growth trajectory, estuarine retention and survival of rainbow smelt larvae Osmerus mordax in the St. Lawrence Middle Estuary. Young smelt were collected over their entire distributional range across the salinity gradient of the Middle Estuary (0 to 25 psu) during 2 growing seasons. Individual growth trajectories and hatch-date distributions were reconstructed from otolith microstructure. High abundances of larvae were observed in the upstream region (0 to 10 psu) corresponding to the estuarine turbidity maximum (ETM). Larval rainbow smelt hatched in May during a period of 26 to 27 d, and mortality rates were variable among hatch dates. These variations were related to the feeding conditions experienced by first-feeding larvae (3 to 5 d after hatching) that fluctuated from day to day according to a predictable cycle of 15 d associated with photoperiod and tide. Comparison of growth trajectories of larvae at various ages indicated that older individuals, i.e. survivors, grew faster. Furthermore, smelt larvae collected within the ETM exhibited significantly higher growth rates than those sampled in the downstream area of the Middle Estuary, suggesting that larvae collected in the latter region represented dispersal from the ETM. We concluded that inter-annual variations in year-class strength might not be generally affected by early starvation, as larvae will experience recurrently good, medium and bad first-feeding conditions each year because of the length of the hatching period. However, any factor that reduces growth rate during the larval stage, including parasitism, has the potential to affect interannual variability in year-class strength.KEY WORDS: Hatch date · Growth rate · Survival · Estuarine turbidity maximum · Otolith microstructure · Rainbow smelt larvae 203: 233-245, 2000 and silversides Menidia beryllina (Gleason & Bengtson 1996) have been reported. Resale or republication not permitted without written consent of the publisherMar Ecol Prog SerThe different causes of mortality during the early life history of fishes implies different selective processes acting on the phenotype within generations (Houde 1997). For instance, if survival is governed by predation, larger larvae should be less susceptible to predation (the 'bigger is better' hypothesis; Miller et al. 1988), while faster-growing larvae should be available to predators for a shorter period of time before metamorphosis to the juvenile stage (the 'stage duration' hypothesis; Anderson 1988, Cushing 1990). In the case where starvation is the principal cause of mortality, larger and faster-growing larvae are expected to exhibit the highest feeding rates, and to be less sensitive to starvation (Beyer & Laurence 1980, Rosenberg & Haugen 1982. Finally, if dispersion is mainly responsible for mortality, larger and faster-growing larvae should exhibit better swimming capabilities for retention in favourable nursery areas. However, it is unlikely that only 1 mechanism regulates mortality (Legg...

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Predation on Eggs and Larvae of Marine Fishes and the Recruitment Problem

Cited by 922 publications

References 172 publications

The rise and fall of the NE Atlantic blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)

The rise and fall of the NE Atlantic blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)

Developing Baltic cod recruitment models. II. Incorporation of environmental variability and species interaction

Critical periods and growth-dependent survival of larvae of an estuarine fish, the rainbow smelt Osmerus mordax

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