Macroalgal meadow habitats support fish and fisheries in diverse tropical seascapes

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dc.contributor.authorFulton, Christopher J.
dc.contributor.authorBerkstrom, Charlotte
dc.contributor.authorWilson, Shaun K.
dc.contributor.authorAbesamis, Rene A.
dc.contributor.authorBradley, Michael
dc.contributor.authorakerlund, Carolina
dc.contributor.authorBarrett, Luke T.
dc.contributor.authorBucol, Abner A.
dc.contributor.authorChacin, Dinorah H.
dc.contributor.authorChong-Seng, Karen M.
dc.contributor.authorCoker, Darren J.
dc.contributor.authorDepczynski, Martial
dc.contributor.authorEggertsen, Linda
dc.contributor.authorEggertsen, Maria
dc.contributor.authorEllis, David
dc.contributor.authorEvans, Richard D.
dc.contributor.authorGraham, Nicholas A. J.
dc.contributor.authorHoey, Andrew S.
dc.contributor.authorHolmes, Thomas H.
dc.contributor.authorKulbicki, Michel
dc.contributor.authorLeung, Priscilla T. Y.
dc.contributor.authorLam, Paul K. S.
dc.contributor.authorvan Lier, Joshua
dc.contributor.authorMatis, Paloma A.
dc.contributor.authorNoble, Mae M.
dc.contributor.authorPerez-Matus, Alejandro
dc.contributor.authorPiggott, Camilla
dc.contributor.authorRadford, Ben T.
dc.contributor.authorTano, Stina
dc.contributor.authorTinkler, Paul
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-23T19:51:20Z
dc.date.available2025-01-23T19:51:20Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractCanopy-forming macroalgae can construct extensive meadow habitats in tropical seascapes occupied by fishes that span a diversity of taxa, life-history stages and ecological roles. Our synthesis assessed whether these tropical macroalgal habitats have unique fish assemblages, provide fish nurseries and support local fisheries. We also applied a meta-analysis of independent surveys across 23 tropical reef locations in 11 countries to examine how macroalgal canopy condition is related to the abundance of macroalgal-associated fishes. Over 627 fish species were documented in tropical macroalgal meadows, with 218 of these taxa exhibiting higher local abundance within this habitat (cf. nearby coral reef) during at least one life-history stage. Major overlap (40%-43%) in local fish species richness among macroalgal and seagrass or coral reef habitats suggest macroalgal meadows may provide an important habitat refuge. Moreover, the prominence of juvenile fishes suggests macroalgal meadows facilitate the triphasic life cycle of many fishes occupying diverse tropical seascapes. Correlations between macroalgal canopy structure and juvenile abundance suggests macroalgal habitat condition can influence levels of replenishment in tropical fish populations, including the majority of macroalgal-associated fishes that are targeted by commercial, subsistence or recreational fisheries. While many macroalgal-associated fishery species are of minor commercial value, their local importance for food and livelihood security can be substantial (e.g. up to 60% of landings in Kenyan reef fisheries). Given that macroalgal canopy condition can vary substantially with sea temperature, there is a high likelihood that climate change will impact macroalgal-associated fish and fisheries.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/faf.12455
dc.identifier.eissn1467-2979
dc.identifier.issn1467-2960
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1111/faf.12455
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/100575
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:000541675900002
dc.issue.numero4
dc.language.isoen
dc.pagina.final717
dc.pagina.inicio700
dc.revistaFish and fisheries
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectcoral reef
dc.subjectnursery
dc.subjectontogenetic migration
dc.subjectrecruitment
dc.subjectSargassum
dc.subjectseagrass
dc.subject.ods14 Life Below Water
dc.subject.ods13 Climate Action
dc.subject.odspa14 Vida submarina
dc.subject.odspa13 Acción por el clima
dc.titleMacroalgal meadow habitats support fish and fisheries in diverse tropical seascapes
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen21
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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