Abstract
This study examined the abundance, biodiversity, and assemblage structure of larval fish inside and outside the restricted fishing zone of the Wang-an light fishery, which is located off Penghu, Taiwan. A total of 97 taxa belonging to 48 families of larval fish were identified through plankton tows conducted during the present investigation. Upeneus japonicus from the Mullidae family emerged as the dominant species in the surveyed area. Diurnal variation in larval fish abundance was evident, with higher abundance observed at night-time than during daytime. However, no significant difference was observed between the larval fish abundance inside and outside the restricted zone. Moreover, fish egg abundance and larval fish biodiversity did not exhibit notable differences between sampling locations or times. Cluster analysis revealed the presence of two groups of seasonal species. The major species in the spring group were Abudefduf vaigiensis and Pomacentrus coelestis, which prefer a low-temperature environment. The major species in the summer group was U. japonicus, which prefers a high-temperature environment. The seasonal succession of water masses under the influence of monsoon activity likely contributed to the observed grouping patterns of larval fish assemblages in the study area. These patterns were closely linked to the marine environmental conditions in this area. The study outcomes provide scientific insights and recommendations regarding the importance and benefits of establishing a restricted fishing zone for sustaining fishery resources.
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Chen, L.-C.; Hu, C.-W.; Weng, J.-S.; Lan, K.-W.; Tseng, C.-T.; Hsieh, H.J.
Variations in the Abundance, Biodiversity, and Assemblage Structure of Larval Fish in the Restricted Waters of the Wang-an Light Fishery off Penghu, Taiwan. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12, 1434.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12081434
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Chen L-C, Hu C-W, Weng J-S, Lan K-W, Tseng C-T, Hsieh HJ.
Variations in the Abundance, Biodiversity, and Assemblage Structure of Larval Fish in the Restricted Waters of the Wang-an Light Fishery off Penghu, Taiwan. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. 2024; 12(8):1434.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12081434
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Chen, Lu-Chi, Chia-Wei Hu, Jinn-Shing Weng, Kuo-Wei Lan, Chen-Te Tseng, and Hernyi Justin Hsieh.
2024. "Variations in the Abundance, Biodiversity, and Assemblage Structure of Larval Fish in the Restricted Waters of the Wang-an Light Fishery off Penghu, Taiwan" Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 12, no. 8: 1434.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12081434
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