Subtidal assemblages associated with a geotextile reef in south-east Queensland, Australia

2005 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhys A. Edwards ◽  
Stephen D. A. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Fish Assemblages ◽  
Benthic Communities ◽  
Artificial Reef ◽  
Demersal Fish ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Marine Habitats ◽  
Sessile Invertebrates ◽  
Hard Structures ◽  
Asymmetrical Design ◽  
Natural Reefs

In marine habitats, the use of geotextile materials as a ‘soft-engineering’ solution is increasingly being considered as an alternative to hard structures. However, very little is known about biological assemblages that develop on geotextile structures. This study provides the first ecological comparison of subtidal assemblages between Narrowneck Artificial Reef (NAR), a geotextile reef in south-east Queensland, Australia, and three nearby natural reefs. Benthic community structure, fish assemblages and habitat complexity were compared between reef types using an asymmetrical design. Although natural reefs supported distinct biotic assemblages, as a class, these reefs differed significantly from NAR. The artificial reef was dominated by macroalgae and supported fewer benthic categories, whereas the natural reefs were characterised by a diverse range of sessile invertebrates. Benthic and demersal fish assemblages were less diverse on NAR, but pelagic fish assemblages were similar on both reef types. The substratum of NAR was less complex than that of the natural reefs; this physical variable was correlated with some of the differences in benthic communities and benthic and demersal fish assemblages. It is likely that the key determinants of the biotic patterns observed in this study are interactions between the age of NAR and the physical properties of geotextile substratum.

scholarly journals Using ecological evidence to refine approaches to deploying offshore artificial reefs for recreational fisheries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Blount ◽  
Valeriya Komyakova ◽  
Lachlan Barnes ◽  
Marcus Lincoln Smith ◽  
Dilys Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fish Assemblages ◽  
Artificial Reef ◽  
Artificial Reefs ◽  
Recreational Fisheries ◽  
Fishing Activity ◽  
Ecological Literature ◽  
Optimal Shapes ◽  
Natural Reef ◽  
Quantitative Indicators ◽  
Natural Reefs

Artificial reefs have many applications but are best known for their deployments to enhance recreational fisheries by creating new habitat in areas where natural reef is otherwise limited. The expectation is that fish assemblages will take up residence on artificial reefs and that these assemblages will become at least similar, if not more diverse and abundant, to those on natural reefs. Although designed, purpose-built artificial reefs are becoming more widely used in support of recreational fisheries and many of the historic issues have been resolved, conservation practitioners and managers still face challenges as to the type, number, and arrangement of structures and where to deploy them to maximize benefits and minimize risks. The ecological literature was reviewed to develop and enhance contemporary principles of artificial reef best practices for utilization. Our review identified optimal shapes, vertical relief, void spaces, and unit arrangements for increasing volumes and diversity of catch to recreational fishers and we provide a tool for identifying the least constrained areas for artificial reef deployment. We suggest; (a) monitoring of noncatch motivators in combination with quantitative indicators of the fishing activity (e.g., catch rate and effort) will provide the best understanding of success or failure of an artificial reef deployment; (b) choosing target species for informing purpose-built artificial reef designs to be reef-associated, demersal, philopatric, territorial, and obligatory reef species that are desired by local recreational fishers; and (c) considering the ecosystem services provided by artificial reefs beyond those associated with recreational fishing.

Demersal fish assemblages on seamounts exploited by fishing in the Azores (NE Atlantic)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Régis Santos ◽  
Wendell Medeiros‐Leal ◽  
Ana Novoa‐Pabon ◽  
Hélder Silva ◽  
Mário Pinho
Keyword(s):  
Fish Assemblages ◽  
Demersal Fish ◽  
Ne Atlantic

Effects on Artificial Reef and Demersal Fish and Macrocrustacean Communities

1981 ◽  
pp. 237-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benny J. Gallaway ◽  
Larry R. Martin ◽  
Randall L. Howard ◽  
Gregory S. Boland ◽  
George D. Dennis
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Reef ◽  
Demersal Fish

scholarly journals Demersal fish stock development as the sustainability of coral fish under artificial reef made of bamboo (BambooReef) in the coastal waters of Malalayang Dua, Manado

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 254
Author(s):  
Alex D. Kambey ◽  
Anneke V. Lohoo
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Artificial Reef ◽  
Demersal Fish ◽  
Species Group ◽  
Fish Stock ◽  
Group 13 ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Coral Fish ◽  
Natural Coral ◽  
Density Results

Efforts to maintain and prepare the fish stock availability, coastal resources management in Malalayang Dua waters was carried out through coral reef rehabilitation in public fisheries zone, artificial reef “BambooReef” placement as an effort of innovation creation to prepare an alternative artificial reef model. In 1 -2 years, new habitat is expected to be present, could increase the fish biomass, and create the area to be able to supply reef fish stock in Malalayang Dua waters and its surroundings.The artificial reef “bambooReef” was laid around the natural coral reefs at the depth of 5 to 7 m. Data collected were presence and attraction of the coral fish (no. species and density).Results showed that there were 15 species found around the “BambooReef”, with the highest recorded as mayor species group (13 species), followed by indicator species, and 1 target species. Total number was 137 individuals and the density was 8.56 ind./m2 or 85.625 ind/ha.  The fifteen species of coral fish did not, in general, belong to optimum size for fishing.  Nevertheless, this study reflects that the artificial reef placement has created new habitat for the coral fish. Keywords: Artificial reef, bambooreef, bamboo, demersal.   AbstrakUpaya untuk menjaga, memelihara dan sekaligus mempersiapkan  penyediaan stok ikan di perairan, dibuatkan  pengelolaan sumberdaya wilayah pesisir di Kelurahan  Malalayang Dua dengan konsep pengelolaan melalui perbaikan  kondisi terumbu karang zona perikanan masyarakat, dengan konsep rehabilitasi tempat hidup dan berkembang ikan yaitu peletakan terumbu buatan dari bahan dasar bambu “BambuReef”, sebagai upaya menciptakan inovasi bahkan menciptakan model terumbu buatan alternatif (baru).  Diharapkan dalam waktu dalam waktu 1-2 Tahun akan tercipta habitat baru, meningkatkan biomassa ikan, menciptakan daerah yang dapat menyediakan stock ikan karang di perairan pantai Kelurahan Malalayang Dua dan sekitarnya.Terumbu buatan “bambooReef” diletakkan pada daerah sekitar  terumbu karang alami di perairan pesisir Malalayang Dua Kota Manado, pada kedalaman 5 s/d 7 meter. Data yang diperoleh dari peletakkan/penerapan terumbu buatan “BambooReef” adalah kehadiran dan ketertarikan jenis ikan karang (jumlah jenis dan kepadatannya),Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada 15 spesies yang ditemukan di sekitar terumbu buatan “BambooReef” dimana tertinggi termasuk pada kelompok spesies mayor (13 jenis), kemudian diikuti spesies indikator berjumlah 1 jenis, dan spesies target 1 jenis, dengan jumlah 137 individu, serta kepadatan 8,56 indv/m2 atau sebesar  85.625 individu per hektar.   15 jenis ikan karang yang ditemukan umumnya belum dalam ukuran optimum untuk ditangkap.  Namun demikian hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penempatan  terumbu buatan telah memberikan habitat baru bagi ikan karang.Kata kunci: Terumbu buatan, bambooreef, bambu, demersal.  

scholarly journals The comparative effects of habitat complexity on faunal assemblages of northern temperate artificial and natural reefs

2009 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 691-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. R. Hunter ◽  
M. D. J. Sayer
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Complexity ◽  
Artificial Reef ◽  
Structural Complexity ◽  
Marine Species ◽  
Rocky Reef ◽  
Faunal Assemblages ◽  
Faunal Abundance ◽  
Concrete Blocks ◽  
Belt Transect ◽  
Natural Reefs

Abstract Hunter, W. R., and Sayer, M. D. J. 2009. The comparative effects of habitat complexity on faunal assemblages of northern temperate artificial and natural reefs. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 66: 691–698. Several north temperate marine species were recorded on subtidal hard-substratum reef sites selected to produce a gradient of structural complexity. The study employed an established scuba-based census method, the belt transect. The three types of reef examined, with a measured gradient of increasing structural complexity, were natural rocky reef, artificial reef constructed of solid concrete blocks, and artificial reef made of concrete blocks with voids. Surveys were undertaken monthly over a calendar year using randomly placed fixed rope transects. For a number of conspicuous species of fish and invertebrates, significant differences were found between the levels of habitat complexity and abundance. Overall abundance for many of the species examined was 2–3 times higher on the complex artificial habitats than on simple artificial or natural reef habitats. The enhanced habitat availability produced by the increased structural complexity delivered through specifically designed artificial reefs may have the potential to augment faunal abundance while promoting species diversity.

scholarly journals Demersal fish assemblages and habitat characteristics on the continental shelf and upper slope of the north-western Mediterranean

2000 ◽  
Vol 80 (6) ◽  
pp. 981-988 ◽  
Author(s):  
Montserrat Demestre ◽  
Pilar Sánchez ◽  
Pere Abelló
Keyword(s):  
Continental Shelf ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Fish Assemblages ◽  
Demersal Fish ◽  
Western Mediterranean ◽  
Habitat Characteristics ◽  
Species Assemblages ◽  
The North ◽  
Benthic Sediments ◽  
Upper Slope

Continental shelf and upper slope fish communities were studied along the Catalan coast based on 66 experimental bottom otter trawls. A total of 79 demersal fish species were studied by means of cluster analysis and multi-dimensional scaling (MDS) ordination for community structure. Analysis revealed the existence of five major location clusters. Similarity percentage analysis (SIMPER) was determined by comparing the dissimilarity between two groups of samples using the discriminating species. Geomorphological characteristics, bottom substratum and depth showed direct influences on species assemblages. High correlation between the biotic data samples and depth was observed. The fish species assemblages identified five main demersal fish associations which corresponded with the five location clusters and with five benthic sediments (mud of the upper slope, sand and gravel, mud of the shelf, muddy-sand and sand with rocky outcrops).

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