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Coastal habitat connectivity of reef fishes from southwestern Puerto Rico
(2004)
In the western Atlantic, despite increasing concerns about designing and
implementing an integrated approach in coastal conservation and management, the
ecological relationships (i.e., habitat connectivity) for reef ...
Dolphinfish horizontal and vertical movements and population structure in the Western Central Atlantic
(2014)
In the western central Atlantic the common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) is harvested within 30 exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and local waters where it provides essential sustenance and sport fishing opportunities ...
Red hind Epinephelus guttatus vocal repertoire characterization, temporal patterns and call detection with micro accelerometers
(2019-05-14)
Passive acoustic monitoring has been used to study groupers that produce courtship associated sounds (CAS) when they aggregate to spawn. This technique has revealed patterns of sound production during red hind (Epinephelus ...
Ontogenetic migration and growth of french grunt (Teleostei: Haemulon flavolineatum) as determined by coded wire tags
(2005-12)
The early life history of grunts was studied using mark-recapture techniques. Juvenile fish (Haemulon flavolineatum) were tagged with coded wires and the effects of tagging were investigated in controlled tank experiments. ...
Relationships between reef fish communities, water and habitat quality on coral reefs
(2006)
Rapid urban and industrial development is causing water quality deterioration in coastal marine environments. Sediment and nutrient inputs increase water turbidity, limiting light availability and reducing the photosynthetic ...
Distribution patterns of reef fishes in southwest Puerto Rico, relative to structural habitat, cross-shelf location, and ontogenetic stage
(2006)
This work applies a Cross-Shelf Habitat (CSH) framework to delineate habitat usage patterns
for twenty-eight species from five families of common reef fishes (Acanthuridae, Serranidae,
Haemulidae, Lutjanidae, Scaridae) ...
Acoustically monitoring coral reef fishes to determine short-term spatial and temporal movement and habitat utilization patterns
(2009-03)
The spatial and temporal movement and habitat utilization patterns of coral reef fishes
were quantified using acoustic telemetry on 16 coral reef fish taken from 9 species across 5
families. Fish were caught in traps and ...
The management and feeding ecology of the invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans) in Puerto Rico
(2016)
Since the mid-1980s, two Indo-Pacific lionfishes, Pterois volitans and P. miles, have established a significant presence in the Western North Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The first documented ...
The movement of white grunts (Haemulon plumierii) relative to habitat and boundaries at various spatial and temporal scales
(2011)
The relationship between the distribution, abundance, and movement of fishes to
the abundance and arrangement of habitats constitutes a fundamental basis for
ecosystem-based management. Defining nursery areas, essential ...
Slow recovery of reef fish populations in an isolated marine reserve
(2018-12-12)
Geographic isolation is an important yet underappreciated factor affecting marine reserve performance. Isolation, in combination with other factors, may preclude recruit subsidies, thus slowing recovery when base populations ...