Satellite observation of the winter variation of sea surface temperature fronts in relation to the spatial distribution of ichthyoplankton in the continental shelf of the southern East China Sea

Wang, Yi-Chen; Chan, Jui-Wen; Lan, Yan-Chi; Yang, Wan-Chen; Lee, Ming-An

doi:10.1080/01431161.2017.1407053

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“…However, the Mainland China Coastal Front and KF have also been identified in this area in early winter (Chang et al 2008;Wang et al 2018). A review of studies that have assessed the relationship between the thermal front and fish larvae, such as , revealed that the thermal front was likely to be the boundary separating various fish larvae assemblages on the continental shelf of the southern ECS over four winters.…”

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“…A review of studies that have assessed the relationship between the thermal front and fish larvae, such as , revealed that the thermal front was likely to be the boundary separating various fish larvae assemblages on the continental shelf of the southern ECS over four winters. By using satellite SST images captured between December to March, Wang et al (2018) determined that the KF shifted seaward and shoreward with the recession and intrusion of the CCC and KC in winter, respectively; similarly, the KF, which is generated in winter, may act as a biological barrier to larval fish in the continental shelf waters of the southern ECS. According to Chen et al (2016), the frontal area constitutes the boundary that limits the ability of mesopelagic fish of the KC to intrude into the waters of northern Taiwan.…”

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“…On the basis of our findings, we predicted that the abundance of mesopelagic species may be increased by the Kuroshio intrusion in winter; moreover, we predicted the fish assemblages would be most influenced by whichever-upwelling or the KF-was stronger when they occurred simultaneously. In addition, we also predicted if the KF was a barrier separating fish larvae assemblages, the mechanism underlying the cross-frontal transport of fish larvae would not occur, whether the species were neritic or oceanic Wang et al ( , 2018. A total of 24 stations located between 25.2 -25.…”

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Composition and spatiotemporal distribution of ichthyoplankton on the continental shelf of the southern East China Sea

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Lee²

2021

Terr. Atmos. Ocean. Sci.

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This study investigated the effects of the Kuroshio Front (KF) on the continental shelf of the southern East China Sea on ichthyoplankton communities during the northeast monsoon period. According to field observations and satellite images of sea surface temperature, we documented that the KF occurred and moved nearshore between December and January before shifting seaward in March. In total, 156 species were identified among the 9896 individual larval fish collected. Multivariate analysis revealed significant differences in fish abundance and composition over time. The abundance of oceanic species increased by approximately 10% from December to January and then decreased by approximately 50% in March. Oceanic species, such as myctophid and gonostomatid fish, were dominant (37.4 -86.5%) in the oceanic waters on the offshore side of the KF. Some coastal and commercial species, such as anchovies, were dominant (26.9 -99.1%) in the neritic waters on the nearshore side of the KF from December to March. These results may have been influenced by spawning seasons and adult habitats. The strong front influenced the distribution of larval fish more than the weaker upwelling during winter did. Specifically, oceanic fish were brought into nearshore waters by Kuroshio water intrusion in winter. Most larvae were still restricted to the nearshore and offshore side by the KF, meaning that the strong KF was still a barrier separating most fish larvae assemblages, especially for those of the neritic species. The mechanism underlying the cross-frontal transport of fish larvae is more likely to occur in oceanic species, because it may be related to diel vertical migration behavior.

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Composition and spatiotemporal distribution of ichthyoplankton on the continental shelf of the southern East China Sea

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Lee²

2021

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“…Therefore, the frontal area between water masses possibly served as sharp boundaries for the distribution of the KBC assemblage, whereas the barrier effect of the frontal area was relatively low for the MCCW assemblage, particularly when demersal taxa dominated. Wang et al (2018) observed that the SST front and upwelling in the northeastern waters of Taiwan were shifted seaward or shoreward with the recession or intrusion of the KF during the winters, and the KF in winter may act as the biological barrier of oceanic organisms and larval fishes.…”

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Interannual variability of larval fish assemblages associated with water masses in winter in the Taiwan Strait during 2007–2013

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In this study, the interannual variations of ichthyoplankton assemblages in the Taiwan Strait (TS) during the winters of 2007–2013 were determined. The cold China Coastal Current (CCC) and Mixed China Coastal Water (MCCW) intruded into the TS and impinged with the warm Kuroshio Branch Current (KBC) with annual variations. Consequently, the ichthyoplankton community in the TS was mainly structured into two assemblages characterized by differing environmental conditions. The composition of the warm KBC assemblage was relatively stable and was characterized by Diaphus B and Bregmaceros spp. By contrast, the cold MCCW assemblage demonstrated considerable variations over the years, with demersal Gobiidae and Scorpaenidae families considered the most representative. In addition, Benthosema pterotum and Trichiurus spp. were common in both KBC and MCCW assemblages. The distribution of the KBC assemblage demonstrated sharp boundaries in the frontal zones, whereas changes in the assemblage structure between the frontal zones were gradual for the MCCW assemblage, particularly when demersal taxa were dominant. Sea surface temperature and salinity were most strongly associated with variability in the assemblage structure during the study period. Thus, this paper provides a better understanding of long-term larval fish dynamics during winter in the TS.

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“…et al, 2013;Chen X.J. et al, 2014;Mugo et al, 2014;Tseng et al, 2014;Liao et al, 2018;Wang Y.C. et al, 2018;Hua et al, 2020;Liu et al, 2020;Oh et al, 2020), with major target species being tuna (Mugo et al, 2014), squid (Chen X.J.…”

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Remote Sensing of Ocean Fronts in Marine Ecology and Fisheries

Belkin¹

2020

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This paper provides a concise review of remote sensing of ocean fronts and its applications in marine ecology and fisheries, with a particular focus on the most popular front detection algorithms/techniques: Canny (1986), Cayula and Cornillon (1990, 1992, 1995), Miller (2004, 2009), Shimada et al. (2005), Belkin and O’Reilly (2009), and Nieto et al. (2012). A case is made for feature-based approach in marine ecology and fisheries that emphasizes fronts as major structural and circulation features of the ocean realm that play key roles in various aspects of marine ecology.

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Satellite observation of the winter variation of sea surface temperature fronts in relation to the spatial distribution of ichthyoplankton in the continental shelf of the southern East China Sea

Cited by 12 publications

References 27 publications

Composition and spatiotemporal distribution of ichthyoplankton on the continental shelf of the southern East China Sea

Composition and spatiotemporal distribution of ichthyoplankton on the continental shelf of the southern East China Sea

Interannual variability of larval fish assemblages associated with water masses in winter in the Taiwan Strait during 2007–2013

Remote Sensing of Ocean Fronts in Marine Ecology and Fisheries

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