Fine-scale movement patterns, site fidelity, and habitat selection of ocean whitefish (Caulolatilus princeps)

Bellquist, Lyall; Lowe, Christopher G.; Caselle, Jennifer E.

doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2007.12.011

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“…1). The horizontal movements recorded in this study are much greater than those reported for several other temperate and tropical reef fishes (Holland et al, 1996;Lowe et al, 2003;Wetherbee et al, 2004;Topping et al, 2005;Bellquist et al, 2008) and more similar to those described for pelagic species (Carey & Scharold, 1990;Holland et al, 1990b;Sepulveda et al, 2004;Cartamil et al, 2011). Due to the short duration and relatively unpredictable and extensive nature of the movements reported in this study, calculations of home range and investigations of site fidelity were not feasible.…”

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“…However, Observations of feeding events, increased crepuscular activity, and the return to specific locations all suggest some degree of recovery from the capture event. Future, longer term tagging or behavioral investigations that do not entail capture (i.e., the feeding of transmitters; Sepulveda et al, 2004, Bellquist et al, 2008 are necessary to fully quantify post-capture recovery.…”

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Post release survival and movement patterns of roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis) off the Central American coastline

Sepúlveda¹,

Aalbers²,

Bernal³

2015

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ABSTRACT. Acoustic telemetry was used to assess immediate post-release survival and track the short-term movement patterns of roosterfish Nematistius pectoralis between 2008 and 2010. Seven roosterfish (85 to 146 cm fork length, FL) were continuously tracked along the Central American coastline for periods of up to 28 h following capture on recreational fishing tackle. All seven roosterfish were initially captured and spent the duration of the track period proximal to the coastline in waters <100 m of depth. From depth records and horizontal movements, it was determined that all seven roosterfish survived the acute effects of capture. The greatest depth achieved by any of the tracked individuals was 62 m and collectively roosterfish spent over 90% of the track records between the surface and 12 m. For all tracks, fish size showed no effect on maximum or average dive depth and the average day (7 ± 2 m) and night (6 ± 2 m) depths were similar among individuals. Mean water temperature for all tracks was 28 ± 1°C, with the lowest temperature experienced at depth being 23°C. Total horizontal movements from the roosterfish in this study ranged from 14.7 to 42.2 km and averaged 1.5 ± 0.4 km h -1. Data on movements in relation to bathymetry, prey presence and habitat structure are discussed. Collectively, these data provide insight into the immediate post-release disposition and short-term movements of this poorly studied species along the coast of Central America. Keywords: Nematistius pectoralis, roosterfish, Nematistidae, sport fishing, ecology, Central American coast.Sobrevivencia post-liberación y patrones de desplazamiento del pez gallo (Nematistius pectoralis) frente a la costa centroamericana RESUMEN. Durante el 2008-2010 se utilizó telemetría acústica para determinar los movimientos verticales y horizontales de corto plazo en pejegallo, Nematistius pectoralis, y evaluar la sobrevivencia inmediata después de ser capturados. Se siguieron en forma continua los movimientos de siete pejegallos (85 a 146 cm de longitud furcal) en la costa centroamericana por periodos de hasta 28 h después de ser capturados mediante métodos de pesca deportiva. Todos los pejegallo marcados pasaron la totalidad de su tiempo en aguas costeras a menos de 100 m de profundidad. Los datos de profundidad y de movimiento horizontal mostraron que todos los peces sobrevivieron a la captura. La profundidad máxima obtenida por un pez fue de 62 m y conjuntamente todos los individuos pasaron más del 90% de su tiempo entre la superficie y 12 m de profundidad. Los datos de movimientos no mostraron relación entre la longitud y la profundad máxima o promedio; la profundidad promedio durante el día (7 ± 2 m) y la noche (6 ± 2 m) no fue diferente. La temperatura promedio del agua durante el estudio fue de 28 ± 1ºC y la temperatura mínima fue de 23ºC. Los movimientos horizontales totales variaron de 14,7 a 42,2 km, con una velocidad media de 1,5 ± 0,4 km h -1. En este trabajo se presenta y discute datos de desplazamientos en relación con la batimetría, pre...

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Section: Horizontal Movementssupporting

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Section: Post-capture Recoverymentioning

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Post release survival and movement patterns of roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis) off the Central American coastline

Sepúlveda¹,

Aalbers²,

Bernal³

2015

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“…In addition, this reduction in emigration rate over the duration of the study might be explained by individual propensities to move, particularly for younger fish. Some individuals within a population are more prone to move than others (e.g., Willis et al 2003;Lowe and Bray 2006;Topping et al 2006;Bellquist et al 2008). Therefore, the stabilization of emigration rate over the final 200 d of monitoring could represent the fraction of more resident individuals within the tagged population.…”

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“…Moreover, tag and recapture methods typically provide poor temporal and spatial resolution of site fidelity and degree of movement. However, acoustic telemetry tracking and monitoring have been used more successfully to quantify space use and site fidelity of individuals of a variety of reef-associated species (Lowe et al 2003;Lowe and Bray 2006;Topping et al 2006;Bellquist et al 2008). Starr et al (2002) used acoustic telemetry monitoring to quantify the movements and site fidelity of bocaccio and greenspotted rockfish Sebastes chlorostictus in the Monterey Bay canyon and found that greenspotted rockfish were more site specific than bocaccio (0.5-1.6 km 2 and .12 km 2 , respectively).…”

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“…There is also growing evidence that habitat quality and conspecific density may affect space requirements and site fidelity of reef-associated fishes (Matthews 1990b;Lowe and Bray 2006;Bellquist et al 2008). Miller and Geibel (1973) found that juvenile blue rockfish Sebastes mystinus exhibited less movement from shallow kelp bed habitats (;60 m) than individuals tagged on deeper reefs (;1.3 km).…”

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Site Fidelity and Movement Patterns of Groundfish Associated with Offshore Petroleum Platforms in the Santa Barbara Channel

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In order to better assess the ecological importance of offshore petroleum platforms for economically important groundfishes, we quantified the degree of site fidelity of 100 platform‐associated individuals representing 15 species at three offshore platforms in the Santa Barbara Channel by means of acoustic telemetry monitoring. Thirty percent of the fish tagged were not detected after the first 6 d following release and were assumed to have died or to have immediately emigrated away from platforms. Degrees of site fidelity varied widely among individuals, among species, and between platforms. Of the most abundant species tagged (cabezon Scorpaenichthys marmoratus, vermilion rockfish Sebastes miniatus, widow rockfish Sebastes entomelas, copper rockfish Sebastes caurinus, and greenspotted rockfish Sebastes chlorostictus), widow rockfish showed a high probability of being detected at platforms over a 2‐year period. Vermilion rockfish emigrated away from the shallower Platform Gilda (64 m) faster than vermilion rockfish tagged at the deeper Platform Grace (93 m). Ten tagged individuals (eight vermilion rockfish, one copper rockfish, and one lingcod Ophiodon elongatus) moved between platforms (range = 5–15 km) and/or natural habitat, although a majority moved from a shallower platform to a deeper one. These movements further support evidence that (1) many reef‐associated rockfishes make ontogenetic shifts to deeper water and (2) shallower platforms export fishes faster than deeper platforms. There was no indication of seasonal emigration, but there was evidence for seasonal differences in activity for vermilion rockfish, widow rockfish, and greenspotted rockfish. Observed movements of fishes between platforms and natural reef habitat indicate that they can navigate between these habitats and that platform habitat, despite having higher densities of conspecifics, may be of higher quality to some individuals than natural reefs.

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Size isn't everything: movements, home range, and habitat preferences of eastern blue gropers (Achoerodus viridis) demonstrate the efficacy of a small marine reserve

Lee

Huveneers

Macdonald³

et al. 2014

Aquatic Conservation

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Marine protected areas (MPAs) are important conservation tools, however, efficacy can, in part, be a function of their size in relation to the home range of the target species. The eastern blue groper, Achoerodus viridis, is a long‐lived, protogynous hermaphrodite, and an ‘iconic’ marine species in eastern Australia, with several MPAs having been established specifically for their protection. Site fidelity, habitat use, and home range size were assessed for 29 adult eastern blue gropers monitored for up to 374 days using passive acoustic telemetry within and around a small marine reserve. The fish exhibited long residency times and no movement was recorded between adjacent reefs, suggesting sand acts as a natural barrier to movement. Core ranges were calculated using 50% kernel utilization distributions (KUD) and estimated between 0.005 and 0.092 km2. Males had larger core ranges than females or fish of indeterminate sex. There was no statistical difference between the breeding/non‐breeding seasons. Home ranges were calculated using 95% KUD and ranged between 0.03 and 0.54 km2. Home range size was largest for males and significantly larger for all sexes in the breeding season. Fish tagged in the ‘no‐take’ area of the MPA had smaller home ranges than fish tagged in the area where fishing is permitted. This study indicates that even relatively small MPAs can provide effective protection for adult eastern blue groper, supporting the proposition that large reef dwellers with long residency times can be used as flagship species to gain public support for the designation of MPAs. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Fine-scale movement patterns, site fidelity, and habitat selection of ocean whitefish (Caulolatilus princeps)

Cited by 43 publications

References 39 publications

Post release survival and movement patterns of roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis) off the Central American coastline

Post release survival and movement patterns of roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis) off the Central American coastline

Site Fidelity and Movement Patterns of Groundfish Associated with Offshore Petroleum Platforms in the Santa Barbara Channel

Size isn't everything: movements, home range, and habitat preferences of eastern blue gropers (Achoerodus viridis) demonstrate the efficacy of a small marine reserve

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