Spatial extent and isolation of marine artificial structures mediate fish density

Spatial extent and isolation of marine artificial structures mediate fish density

Installations of artificial structures in coastal oceans create de facto habitat for marine life. These structures encompass wide varieties of physical characteristics, reflecting their multiple, diverse purposes and creating a need to understand which characteristics maximize fish habitat. Here, we...

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Main Authors: Virginia A. Gilliland, Avery E. Fessler, Avery B. Paxton, Erik F. Ebert, Ryan M. Tharp, Brendan J. Runde, Nathan M. Bacheler, Jeffrey A. Buckel, J. Christopher Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
artificial reef
built habitats
fish distribution
human-made reefs
reef morphology
spatial ecology
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1240344/full

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