Spring and Summer Larval Fish Assemblages in the Surf Zone and Nearshore off Northern New Jersey, USA

Able, Kenneth W.; Wilber, Dara H.; Muzeni-Corino, Angela; Clarke, Douglas G.

doi:10.1007/s12237-009-9240-2

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“…The larval community of the Algoa Bay surf zones resembles that of other surf zone habitats within the same geographical province of South Africa. The number of species in these assemblages are comparable to those recorded for surf zones of other areas including Japan, 18 species (Senta & Kinoshita, ) to 100 species (Suda et al , ); Taiwan, 47 species (Yang & Senta, ); New Jersey, 47 species (Able et al , ); Gulf of Mexico, 69 species (Ruple, ); Brazil, 29 species (Godefroid et al , ); Mauritius, 112 species (Sato et al , ) and south‐western Australia, 95 species (Ayvazian & Hyndes, ). Several fish families are shared between this study and other studies, with three families, namely the Engraulidae, Gobiidae and Mugilidae, cosmopolitan to all surf zones.…”

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The effects of exposure in sandy beach surf zones on larval fishes

Pattrick

Strydom

2014

Journal of Fish Biology

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The influence of wind and wave exposure on larval fish assemblages within a large bay system was investigated. Larval fishes were sampled from two areas with vastly different exposure to waves and wind, namely the windward and leeward sectors of Algoa Bay. In total, 5702 larval fishes were collected using a modified larval seine. Of these, 4391 were collected in the leeward and 1311 in the windward sector of the bay, representing a total of 23 families and 57 species. Dominant fish families included Clinidae, Engraulidae, Kyphosidae, Mugilidae, Soleidae and Sparidae, similar to the situation elsewhere, highlighting continuity in the composition of larval fish assemblages and the utilization of surf zones by a specific group of larval fishes. Nineteen estuary-associated marine species occurred within the surf zones of Algoa Bay and dominated catches (86·7%) in terms of abundance. Postflexion larvae comprised > 80% of the catch, indicating the importance of the seemingly inhospitable surf zone environment for the early life stages of many fish species. The greatest species diversity was observed within the windward sector of the bay. Distance-based linear modelling identified wave period as the environmental variable explaining the largest proportion of the significant variation in the larval fish assemblage. The physical disturbance generated by breaking waves could create a suitable environment for fish larvae, sheltered from predators and with an abundance of food resources.

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The effects of exposure in sandy beach surf zones on larval fishes

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Strydom

2014

Journal of Fish Biology

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“…Various biotic or abiotic factors, such as zooplankton abundance, water temperature, salinity, and water runoff influence larval fish assemblages in estuaries (Cao et al 2007;Shuai et al 2016;Zhang et al 2016). The sensitivity of ichthyoplankton to environmental factors potentially makes larval fish assemblages an important resource for understanding the key factors that determine the spatial and temporal patterns of habitat use, which may contribute to efficient conservation practices (Cao et al 2007;Able et al 2010;Primo et al 2011). For instance, knowledge of spatial patterns of larval fish assemblages provides essential information for setting conservation priorities for spawning grounds and nurseries (Zhuang et al 2006).…”

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“…For instance, knowledge of spatial patterns of larval fish assemblages provides essential information for setting conservation priorities for spawning grounds and nurseries (Zhuang et al 2006). Understanding temporal patterns of larval fish assemblages is necessary for setting conservation measures, such as closed fishing season and chartered fishing for spawning protection (Zhuang et al 2006;Able et al 2010). Meanwhile, understanding the key factors that determine the patterns of larval fish assemblages is also important to explain the mechanisms of spawning and nursery functions of estuaries (Gogola et al 2010(Gogola et al , 2013Taylor et al 2016).…”

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Patterns of larval fish assemblages along the direction of freshwater input within the southern branch of the Yangtze Estuary, China: implications for conservation

Gao

Cheng

Song

et al. 2018

Journal of Freshwater Ecology

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The Yangtze Estuary is the largest estuary in the western Pacific Ocean, and harbors a high diversity of fish fauna. In this study, larval fish were surveyed monthly across three sections within the southern branch of the Yangtze Estuary (SBYE). A total of 49 taxa were collected, with 51.4% of the identified species being freshwater fishes. The collected numbers of larval taxa in the upper, middle, and lower sections were 22, 28, and 43, respectively. Species with differing salinity adaptations displayed different patterns along the direction of freshwater input. The collected numbers of larval taxa were 47 and 29 in the near-shore and mid-stream areas, respectively; and the abundances of larval fish in the near-shore areas tended to be higher than in the mid-stream areas in all the three sections. Larval fish occurred year-round with two peaks of abundance. Our results suggest that the freshwater input was the dominant factor shaping larval fish assemblage structure and dynamics within the SBYE. Influences of the Three Gorges Dam and South-to-North Water Transfer Project on larval fish assemblages within the SBYE should be considered with regard to conservation practices.

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“…The pre‐flexion stage was the most common stage sampled for most species in the relatively shallow waters of the continental shelf, which can provide an important habitat for recently hatched individuals in spring and summer (Able et al., ). The majority of larvae captured were in the pre‐flexion stage of development regardless of their presumed origin (e.g.…”

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“…The flexion stage was also recorded. Standard length was recorded for post‐flexion individuals, and notochord length recorded for pre‐flexion and flexion individuals (Able et al., ).…”

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Comparison of inshore and offshore fish larval assemblages within the wider Yangtze River estuary (China)

Jiang

Shen

et al. 2015

J. Appl. Ichthyol.

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Summary It is hypothesized that fish larvae undertake vertical movements in estuarine waters. To test this hypothesis, a sampling period was selected during times when many spring‐spawning fish reach maximum abundance in coastal waters so that spring and summer variations in larval fish assemblages could be determined in the Yangtze River estuary. Six oceanographic surveys were conducted across the salinity gradient of an inshore (freshwater) and offshore area (brackish intersection) during spring (May) and summer (August) between 2010 and 2012. The fish larval community was dominated by species of Engraulidae, Gobiidae, Champsodontidae and Mugilidae. The pre‐flexion and flexion larval stages of euryhaline marine species, which are dependent on estuaries as nursery areas, were common. The brackish and marine larval assemblage was the most abundant with taxa such as Coilia mystus and Engraulis japonicus accounting for more than 57.3% of the total catch. Spatial differences in the taxonomic composition of larval fish assemblages were evident between the inshore and offshore areas. Additionally, the Yangtze River runoff regulatory functions as affected by the Three Gorges Reservoir operational mode (hydrological alternating operations) showed weak influences on fish and habitat environments. Low salinities from high freshwater inflow limited bay anchovy production in the inshore area.

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Spring and Summer Larval Fish Assemblages in the Surf Zone and Nearshore off Northern New Jersey, USA

Cited by 17 publications

References 37 publications

The effects of exposure in sandy beach surf zones on larval fishes

The effects of exposure in sandy beach surf zones on larval fishes

Patterns of larval fish assemblages along the direction of freshwater input within the southern branch of the Yangtze Estuary, China: implications for conservation

Comparison of inshore and offshore fish larval assemblages within the wider Yangtze River estuary (China)

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