A perfect storm of genetic drift and divergence may prevent the rebuilding of the gemfish (Rexea solandri) stock on the east Australian coast

Spatial and temporal genetic variation in an exploited reef fish: The effects of exploitation on cohort genetic structure

“…For example, Hauser et al (2002) used scale-extracted DNA to show a significant decline in neutral genetic diversity in Pagrus auratus (New Zealand snapper) associated with aggressive harvesting. Losses of genetic diversity due to fishing pressure have also been reported for Gadus morhua (North Sea cod; Hutchinson et al, 2003), Diplodus sargus (white seabream; Pérez-Ruzafa et al, 2006), Hoplosthethus atlanticus (orange roughy; Smith et al, 1991) and Rexea solandri (gemfish; Ovenden et al, 2020). Therefore, combined stressors, such as fishing pressure and climate change, may erode the evolutionary potential for populations to adapt, ultimately leading to population decline and possible extirpation.…”