Lumpfish, Cyclopterus lumpus, distribution in the Gulf of Maine, USA: observations from fisheries independent and dependent catch data

Published: March 29, 2024

The Gulf of Maine (GoM) is one the fastest-warming parts world’s oceans. Some species’ distributional shifts have already been documented, especially for commercially-important species. Less known about species that are not currently exploited but may become so in future. As a case study into these issues, we focus on lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) because recognized and timely need to understand wild population dynamics support sustainable fisheries aquaculture developments. Using occurrence data from five different fisheries-dependent -independent surveys, examined distribution over time GoM. We found presence was more likely spring correlated with deeper waters bottom temperature. Since 1980, has increased time, moved farther offshore, shifted northward. Our work provides preliminary information resource managers ensure harvested sustainably use emergent facilities. An understanding patterns enable aquaculturists utilize most local populations, thus maintaining genetic integrity fish slated release net pen salmonid farms.

Language: Английский

Lumpfish, Cyclopterus lumpus, distribution in the Gulf of Maine, USA: observations from fisheries independent and dependent catch data

PeerJ, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12, P. e17832 - e17832

Published: Aug. 14, 2024

The Gulf of Maine (GoM) is one the fastest-warming parts world's oceans. Some species' distributional shifts have already been documented, especially for commercially-important species. Less known about species that are not currently exploited but may become so in future. As a case study into these issues, we focus on lumpfish (

Language: Английский