Detection and quantification of marine larvae orientation in the pelagic environment

Irisson, Jean Olivier; Guigand, Cédric M.; Paris, Claire B.

doi:10.4319/lom.2009.7.664

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“…Orientation has been studied only by in situ techniques. Until recently, the only way of doing this was by diver observations of larvae in the ocean (Leis et al 1996), but a new technique using a drifting in situ chamber (or DISC; Paris et al 2008;Irisson et al 2009) offers great potential to complement and extend diver observations. Significant within-trajectory orientation is found in the large majority of individual larvae of most species that have been studied (Table 3).…”

Section: Orientationmentioning

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Ontogeny of behaviour in larvae of marine demersal fishes

J.M

2010

Ichthyol Res

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The development of behaviours that are relevant to larval dispersal of marine, demersal fishes is poorly understood. This review focuses on recent work that attempts to quantify the development of swimming, orientation, vertical distribution and sensory abilities. These behaviours are developed enough to influence dispersal outcomes during most of the pelagic larval stage. Larvae swim in the ocean at speeds similar to the currents found in many locations and at 3-15 body lengths per second (BL s -1 ), although, based on laboratory measurements, species from cold environments swim slower than those from warm environments. At least in warm-water species, larvae swim in an inertial hydrodynamic environment for most of their pelagic period. Unfed swimming endurance is [10 km from about 8-10 mm, and reaches more than 50 km before settlement in several species. Larval fishes are efficient swimmers. In most species, a large majority of larvae have orientated swimming in the ocean, but the precision of orientation does not improve with growth. Swimming direction of the larvae frequently changes ontogenetically. Vertical distribution changes ontogenetically in most species, and both ontogenetic ascents and descents are found. Development of schooling is poorly understood, but it may influence speed, orientation and vertical distribution. Sensory abilities (hearing, olfaction, vision) form early, are well developed and are able to detect cues relevant to orientation for most of the pelagic larval stage. All this indicates that the passive portion of the pelagic larval duration will be short, at least in most warm-water species, and that behaviour must be taken into account when considering dispersal, and in particular in dispersal models. Although quantitative information on the ontogeny of some behaviours is available for a relatively small number of species, more research in this field is required, especially on species from colder waters.

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Section: Orientationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ontogeny of behaviour in larvae of marine demersal fishes

J.M

2010

Ichthyol Res

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“…Kingsford et al (2002) recommended obtaining high-resolution spatial information on navigation, at scales of less than 1 m, before implementation into models of larval fish dispersal (from metres to kilometres). In this regard, there are field studies that have included continuously tracked fish larvae (Leis et al 2014;Irisson et al 2009;Leis 2006). There are also flume experiments on larval fish behaviour using manipulated hydraulic conditions (e.g., Atema et al 2002;Stobutzki and Bellwood 1994;Arnold 1968).…”

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confidence: 99%

Modelling the dispersal of riverine fish larvae: from a raster-based analysis of movement patterns within a racetrack flume to a rheoreaction-based correlated random walk (RCRW) model approach

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et al. 2017

Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci.

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Recruitment of Chondrostoma nasus and similar fish species in rivers is related to spatiotemporal linkages between larval hatching and nursery habitats. Active swimming behaviour contradicts the assumption that passive particle tracing models can serve as a proxy for larval dispersal models. A racetrack flume with an inshore area of near-natural slope was created to observe individual larval trajectories. A new three-step, raster-based analysis was developed to distinguish four types of movement patterns: active upstream, active downstream, active-passive, and passive. Both larval developmental stage-specific and release site-specific occurrences of these movement patterns were experimentally found for nine flow velocity classes (≤0.225 m·s −1 ). These currentinduced movement patterns, and evaluated durations within them, were used to develop a biased and correlated random walk model that includes rheoreaction -a key behavioural response of fish to flow within rivers. The study introduces the concept and application of a rheoreaction-based correlated random walk model, which coupled with a 3D hydrodynamic model, allows prediction of the spatiotemporal effects of various river discharges, morphologies, and restoration scenarios on larval fish dispersal.Résumé : Le recrutement de Chondrostoma nasus et d'espèces de poissons semblables dans les rivières est relié à des liens spatiotemporels entre l'éclosion des larves et les habitats d'alevinage. Le comportement de nage active contredit l'hypothèse voulant que les modèles de suivi de particules passives puissent se substituer aux modèles de dispersion des larves. Un canal de nage ovale avec une zone côtière de pente quasi naturelle a été créé pour observer les trajectoires de larves individuelles. Une nouvelle analyse de mappage en trois étapes a été mise au point pour distinguer quatre types de déplacements, à savoir : actif vers l'amont, actif vers l'aval, actif-passif et passif. Des cas de ces types de déplacements tant à l'étape du développement des larves que pour des sites de lâcher précis ont été observés expérimentalement pour neuf catégories de vitesses d'écoulement (≤0,225 m·s -1 ). Ces motifs de déplacement induits par le courant et leurs durées évaluées ont été utilisés pour développer un modèle de parcours aléatoire biaisé et corrélé qui comprend la rhéoréaction, une réaction comportementale clé des poissons à l'écoulement dans les rivières. L'étude introduit le concept et l'application d'un modèle de parcours aléatoire corrélé basé sur la rhéoréaction qui, jumelé à un modèle hydrodynamique en 3D, permet de prédire les effets spatiotemporels de différents débits, morphologies et scénarios de restauration de rivière sur la dispersion des larves de poisson. [Traduit par la Rédaction]

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“…see Codling and Hill, 2005b). However, collecting these data is extremely difficult from a practical point of view, although recent work by both Irisson et al (2009) and Huebert and Sponaugle (2009) has made significant progress towards addressing this problem. The model of Codling et al (2004) is relatively simple and it would be straightforward to adapt the orientation model to fit within a more complex biophysical simulation model to explore specific questions about larval swimming and population dynamics (e.g.…”

Section: Modelling Larval Orientation Movement and Recruitmentmentioning

confidence: 98%