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Marine Environmental Research | 2013

Residency, site fidelity and habitat use of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) at an offshore wind farm using acoustic telemetry

Jan Reubens; Francesca Pasotti; S. Degraer; Magda Vincx

Because offshore wind energy development is fast growing in Europe it is important to investigate the changes in the marine environment and how these may influence local biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. One of the species affected by these ecosystem changes is Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), a heavily exploited, commercially important fish species. In this research we investigated the residency, site fidelity and habitat use of Atlantic cod on a temporal scale at windmill artificial reefs in the Belgian part of the North Sea. Acoustic telemetry was used and the Vemco VR2W position system was deployed to quantify the movement behaviour. In total, 22 Atlantic cod were tagged and monitored for up to one year. Many fish were present near the artificial reefs during summer and autumn, and demonstrated strong residency and high individual detection rates. When present within the study area, Atlantic cod also showed distinct habitat selectivity. We identified aggregation near the artificial hard substrates of the wind turbines. In addition, a clear seasonal pattern in presence was observed. The high number of fish present in summer and autumn alternated with a period of very low densities during the winter period.


Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom | 2014

The mangrove forests as nursery habitats for the ichthyofauna of Mida Creek (Kenya, East Africa)

Laura Gajdzik; Ann Vanreusel; Nico Koedam; Jan Reubens; Agnes Muthumbi

This study investigated the presumed nursery function of mangroves for the ichthyofauna in East African swamp forests, Mida Creek. The species and size composition of the fish fauna and their trophic interactions were studied for five stations. Samples were collected during 5-6 consecutive days close to spring tide in mid-July 2011. Fish were caught using different types of passive fishing gear, such as large and small fyke nets, gill nets and, additionally, beach seines. All individuals were identified to species level, measured and preserved for further analyses. Stomach content analysis was applied to provide information about their diet. Stable isotope analysis was used to detect whether the source of primary production for the higher trophic levels is mangrove-related or not. A total of 27 fish species was recorded in a catch of 938 teleost specimens. Our analyses showed that a majority of fish belonged to the zoobenthivorous/omnivorous trophic mode, since they were partially feeding on invertebrates and on various other food sources. Two species (Sphyraena barracuda and Synodus variegatus) exhibited a mixed diet, with a piscivorous preference. Results concerning the population structure suggested that the fish community of Mida mainly consists of transient species. Juveniles were numerically more abundant in the whole Creek than adults. These findings support the hypothesis of a nursery function of the mangrove forests, Mida Creek.


Science of The Total Environment | 2018

Implications of movement for species distribution models : rethinking environmental data tools

Stijn Bruneel; Sacha Gobeyn; Pieterjan Verhelst; Jan Reubens; Tom Moens; Peter Goethals

Movement is considered an essential process in shaping the distributions of species. Nevertheless, most species distribution models (SDMs) still focus solely on environment-species relationships to predict the occurrence of species. Furthermore, the currently used indirect estimates of movement allow to assess habitat accessibility, but do not provide an accurate description of movement. Better proxies of movement are needed to assess the dispersal potential of individual species and to gain a more practical insight in the interconnectivity of communities. Telemetry techniques are rapidly evolving and highly capable to provide explicit descriptions of movement, but their usefulness for SDMs will mainly depend on the ability of these models to deal with hitherto unconsidered ecological processes. More specifically, the integration of movement is likely to affect the environmental data requirements as the connection between environmental and biological data is crucial to provide reliable results. Mobility implies the occupancy of a continuum of space, hence an adequate representation of both geographical and environmental space is paramount to study mobile species distributions. In this context, environmental models, remote sensing techniques and animal-borne environmental sensors are discussed as potential techniques to obtain suitable environmental data. In order to provide an in-depth review of the aforementioned methods, we have chosen to use the modelling of fish distributions as a case study. The high mobility of fish and the often highly variable nature of the aquatic environment generally complicate model development, making it an adequate subject for research. Furthermore, insight into the distribution of fish is of great interest for fish stock assessments and water management worldwide, underlining its practical relevance.


Animal Biotelemetry | 2018

A review of acoustic telemetry in Europe and the need for a regional aquatic telemetry network

David Abecasis; Andre Steckenreuter; Jan Reubens; Kim Aarestrup; Josep Alós; Fabio Badalamenti; Lenore Bajona; Patrick Boylan; Klaas Deneudt; Larry Greenberg; Niels Brevé; Francisco Hernandez; Nick Humphries; Carl Meyer; David Sims; Eva B. Thorstad; Alan M. Walker; Fred Whoriskey; Pedro Afonso

BackgroundGlobally, there are a large and growing number of researchers using biotelemetry as a tool to study aquatic animals. In Europe, this community lacks a formal network structure. The aim of this study is to review the use of acoustic telemetry in Europe and document the contribution of cross-boundary studies and inter-research group collaborations. Based on this, we explore the potential benefits and challenges of a network approach to identify future priorities and best practices for aquatic biotelemetry research in Europe.ResultsOver the past decade, there was an approximately sevenfold increase in the number of acoustic telemetry studies published on marine and diadromous species in Europe compared to a sixfold increase globally. Over 90% of these studies were conducted on fishes and undertaken in coastal areas, estuaries, or rivers. 75% of these studies were conducted by researchers based in one of five nations (Norway, UK, France, Portugal, and Spain) and, even though 34% were based on collaborations between scientists from several countries, there was only one study with an acoustic receiver array that extended beyond the borders of a single country. In recent years, acoustic telemetry in European waters has evolved from studying behavioural aspects of animals (82.2%), into more holistic approaches addressing management-related issues (10%), tagging methods and effects (5%), and technology and data analysis development (2.8%).ConclusionsDespite the increasing number of publications and species tracked, there is a prominent lack of planned and structured acoustic telemetry collaborations in Europe. A formal pan-European network structure would promote the development of (1) a research platform that could benefit the acoustic telemetry community through capacity building, (2) a centralized database, and (3) key deployment sites and studies on priority species requiring research in Europe. A network may increase efficiency, expand the scope of research that can be undertaken, promote European science integration, enhance the opportunities and success of acquiring research funding and, ultimately, foster regional and transatlantic collaborations. It may also help address research priorities such as the large-scale societal challenges arising from climate change impacts and assist the EU’s Marine Strategy Framework Directive via identification of good environmental status of endangered or commercially important species.


Fisheries Research | 2011

Aggregation and feeding behaviour of pouting (Trisopterus luscus) at wind turbines in the Belgian part of the North Sea

Jan Reubens; S. Degraer; Magda Vincx


Fisheries Research | 2013

Aggregation at windmill artificial reefs: CPUE of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and pouting (Trisopterus luscus) at different habitats in the Belgian part of the North Sea

Jan Reubens; Ulrike Braeckman; Jan Vanaverbeke; C. Van Colen; S. Degraer; Magda Vincx


Journal of Sea Research | 2014

Diel variation in feeding and movement patterns of juvenile Atlantic cod at offshore wind farms

Jan Reubens; Maarten De Rijcke; S. Degraer; Magda Vincx


Hydrobiologia | 2014

The ecology of benthopelagic fishes at offshore wind farms: a synthesis of 4 years of research

Jan Reubens; S. Degraer; Magda Vincx


Offshore wind farms in the Belgian part of the North Sea : state of the art after two years of environmental monitoring | 2009

Monitoring of the effects of offshore wind farms on the endobenthos of soft substrates: Year-0 Bligh Bank and Year-1 Thorntonbank

Jan Reubens; S. Vanden Eede; Magda Vincx


Marine Environmental Research | 2013

Offshore wind farms as productive sites or ecological traps for gadoid fishes? – Impact on growth, condition index and diet composition

Jan Reubens; S. Vandendriessche; Annemie N. Zenner; S. Degraer; Magda Vincx

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S. Degraer

Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences

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Ans Mouton

Research Institute for Nature and Forest

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F. Kerckhof

Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences

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Johan Coeck

Research Institute for Nature and Forest

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