Climate variability drives anchovies and sardines into the North and Baltic Seas

Alheit, Jürgen; Pohlmann, Thomas; Casini, Michèle; Greve, Wulf; Hinrichs, Rosemarie; Mathis, Moritz; O’Driscoll, Kieran; Vorberg, R.; Wagner, Carola

doi:10.1016/j.pocean.2011.11.015

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“…In general, small pelagic clupeids are highly mobile, occupying various environments in different seasons (Alheit et al, 2012). The success of clupeids as pelagic fishes in Peri Lagoon might also be related to the fact that they are primarily planktivorous but are able to utilize other food if necessary, including organic detritus (Otobo, 1979), algae, and insects (Sticca, 2013).…”

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Reproductive dynamics of Lycengraulis grossidens (Clupeiformes: Engraulidae) and Platanichthys platana (Clupeiformes: Clupeidae) in a subtropical coastal lagoon

2017

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We evaluated the reproductive dynamics of two fish species, Lycengraulis grossidens and Platanichthys platana, in a subtropical freshwater coastal lagoon (Peri Lagoon) in Brazil. Samples were collected from nine sites every two months from June 2008 to April 2012. Different fishing methods were used to capture larvae, juveniles, and adults. Limnological variables were obtained using multiparameter probe. More females than males were collected of both fish species and the chi-square test (χ 2 ) was used to confirm that the sex ratio was female-biased. Large numbers of maturing and mature fishes were observed in almost every sampling month. The gonadosomatic index (GSI) of L. grossidens was the highest in August, October, and December for females and in October for males, and no significant difference was found across years. The GSI of P. platana showed no significant difference across months for either sex; however, significant differences were recorded in year three (June 2010-April 2011) and year four (June 2011-April 2012) for females and in year three (June 2010-April 2011) for males. For both species, GSI was negatively correlated with temperature and water level. L. grossidens larvae were more abundant in October 2010, showing a positive correlation with water transparency, whereas P. platana larvae were more abundant in June 2011, showing a positive correlation with water transparency and negative correlation with temperature and precipitation. Both species were represented by different stages, including larvae, which confirm that these species reproduce in Peri Lagoon. Reproduction was more pronounced in autumn and winter; however, reproductive activity was evident throughout the sampling period.In conclusion, our results show that abiotic factors strongly influence the temporal pattern of reproductive activity and larval assemblages of both L. grossidens and P. platana in Peri Lagoon, Brazil.

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Reproductive dynamics of Lycengraulis grossidens (Clupeiformes: Engraulidae) and Platanichthys platana (Clupeiformes: Clupeidae) in a subtropical coastal lagoon

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“…Northward shifts in distribution linked to global warming have been documented for numerous pelagic fish populations in the Atlantic, such as mackerel and horse mackerel (Rijnsdorp et al 2009, ICES 2012b. Moreover, both sardine and anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus) have expanded their distribution and spawning areas from the English Channel to the entire North Sea (Alheit et al 2012).…”

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Changes in the abundance and spatial distribution of the Atlantic chub mackerel (<i>Scomber colias</i>) in the pelagic ecosystem and fisheries off Portugal

Martins¹,

Skagen²,

Marques³

et al. 2013

Sci. Mar.

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SUMMARY: This study describes changes in abundance and spatial distribution of Atlantic chub mackerel in the Portuguese waters and the Spanish waters of the Gulf of Cadiz using data from acoustic surveys from 1995 to 2010 and data from the fishery since 1958. The distribution and dynamics of chub mackerel and sardine (Sardina pilchardus) are compared and species interactions are discussed. From 2007 to 2009, chub mackerel biomass, as measured acoustically, ranged between 69000 and 238000 t concentrated off the western coast (~50%) and in the Gulf of Cadiz (~30%). Portuguese landings have varied with periods of high landings around 1970 and in recent years. Since 1986 landings have been between 4000 and 23000 t. Both survey catches and commercial landings are taken mainly off the southwestern coast and one-to two-year-old individuals (20-24 cm) predominate in both. Scarcity of larger individuals may be a consequence of their deeper distribution and avoidance of fishing gear, migration of older individuals or a combination of both. In years with high abundance, the fishery expands to the northwestern areas of the Iberian Peninsula. The expansion appears to be caused by improved recruitment although other factors might have contributed (such as targeting to compensate for low sardine catches and the appearance of new markets). The complementary spatial distribution of chub mackerel and sardine and the inverse correlations between their frequency of occurrence, landings and recruitment indices suggest some interaction between the dynamics of the two species, possibly associated with climatic variation.Keywords: Chub mackerel, sardine, Portugal, pelagic ecosystem, purse seine fishery. RESUMEN: Cambios en la abundancia y distribución espacial del estornino del Atlántico (Scomber coliaS) en el ecosistema pelágico y pesquerias de Portugal. -Este estudio describe los cambios en la abundancia y distribución espacial del estornino del Atlántico en las aguas portuguesas y aguas españolas del golfo de Cádiz a partir de datos de las prospecciones acústicas 1995-2010 y datos de la pesquería desde 1958. La distribución y la dinámica del estornino y de la sardina (Sardina pilchardus) se comparan y se analiza la interacción de las especies. Durante 2007-2009, la biomasa del estornino medida acústicamente osciló entre 69 y 238 mil t y se concentró frente a la costa occidental (~50%) y en el golfo de Cádiz (~30%). Los desembarques portugueses han variado con períodos de altas capturas alrededor de 1970 y en los últimos años. Desde 1986 los desembarques han sido entre 4 y 23 mil t. Ambas capturas de campañas y desembarques comerciales se toman principalmente en la costa sur occidental y individuos de 1-2 años edad (20 a 24 cm) predominan en ambos. La escasez de individuos más grandes puede ser una consecuencia de su distribución más profunda y la evitación de las artes de pesca, la migración de los individuos mayores o una combinación de ambos. En los años de mucha abundancia, la pesquería se expande a las áreas occidentales norte d...

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“…Small pelagic fishes are key components of marine ecosystems and support fisheries of global importance (Alheit et al 2012). These organisms are characterized by a short life span (2-3 years) and they feed on phytoplankton and small zooplankton (Tudela and Palomera 1995) in a short plankton-based food web.…”

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Occurrence of adult anchovy in Catalonia (NW Mediterranean) in relation to sea surface conditions

2016

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Summary:Generalized additive and generalized additive threshold models were used to study the relationship between landings per unit effort (LPUE) of anchovy, Engraulis encrasicolus, during the spawning season (May-October) from 2000-2010, and environmental variables, using sea surface data derived from satellite imagery (temperature, salinity, chlorophyll a, and meridional and zonal velocity current) in three fishing zones defined along the Catalan coast. The configuration of the environment where spawning aggregations occur affects early life stages and therefore the future demographic structure of the population. It is therefore fundamental to define the environmental conditions and their variations during the spawning season. Our results show that the low salinity in the Northern and Central sector and the velocity of the zonal and meridional currents in the Central and Southern sector, respectively, implicated in retention processes, increase LPUE during the spawning period. Temperature was related to LPUE in the Southern and in the Northern sectors, in both of which a non-linear positive effect with a local maximum peak at lower temperature values was present. However, in the Northern sector, this relationship held only for the period before 2007. After 2007 the decrease in preferred temperature suggests a reduction of the thermal window in which adult spawner aggregations occur. In agreement with previous studies on this species, the relationships were non-linear, stressing the importance of the match in timing and location between favourable conditions and spawning period as a crucial event for understanding the dynamics of small pelagics populations.Keywords: Engraulis encrasicolus; NW Mediterranean; environmental conditions; anchovy landings; generalized additive models. Ocurrencia de anchoa adulta en Cataluña (Mediterráneo noroccidental) en relación a las condiciones superficiales del marResumen: Con el objeto de estudiar la relación entre descargas por unidad de esfuerzo (LPUE) de la anchoa, Engraulis encrasicolus, durante la época de puesta (Mayo-Octubre) y variables ambientales marinas obtenidas por observación de satélite (temperatura, salinidad, clorofila-a, velocidad de corriente zonal y meridional) se analizaron series de datos para el periodo 2000-2010 mediante modelos aditivos generalizados, con y sin umbral, en tres zonas de pesca de la costa catalana. La configuración del ambiente en que ocurren las agregaciones de puesta afecta a los estadios tempranos y, por consiguiente, a la estructura demográfica futura de las poblaciones. Por lo tanto es de gran importancia definir las condiciones ambientales y sus variaciones durante la época de puesta. Los resultados del análisis muestran que bajas salinidades en los sectores norte y central, y las velocidades zonal y meridional de la corriente, en los sectores central y sur respectivamente, implicadas en los procesos de retención hacen aumentar la LPUE durante el periodo de puesta. La temperatura se relacionó con la LPUE en los sectores sur y norte...

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Climate variability drives anchovies and sardines into the North and Baltic Seas

Cited by 109 publications

References 85 publications

Reproductive dynamics of Lycengraulis grossidens (Clupeiformes: Engraulidae) and Platanichthys platana (Clupeiformes: Clupeidae) in a subtropical coastal lagoon

Reproductive dynamics of Lycengraulis grossidens (Clupeiformes: Engraulidae) and Platanichthys platana (Clupeiformes: Clupeidae) in a subtropical coastal lagoon

Changes in the abundance and spatial distribution of the Atlantic chub mackerel (<i>Scomber colias</i>) in the pelagic ecosystem and fisheries off Portugal

Occurrence of adult anchovy in Catalonia (NW Mediterranean) in relation to sea surface conditions

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