TY - BOOK ID - 14302822 TI - Reef fish spawning aggregations : biology, research and management AU - Mitcheson, Yvonne Sadovy de. AU - Colin, Patrick L. PY - 2012 SN - 9400719795 9400719809 9401783896 PB - Dordrecht [The Netherlands] : Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Fish populations. KW - Reef fishes -- Behavior. KW - Reef fishes -- Spawning. KW - Reef fishes KW - Fish populations KW - Zoology KW - Health & Biological Sciences KW - Zoology - General KW - Vertebrates KW - Spawning KW - Behavior KW - Spawning. KW - Life sciences. KW - Oceanography. KW - Conservation biology. KW - Ecology. KW - Wildlife. KW - Fish. KW - Sustainable development. KW - Marine sciences. KW - Freshwater. KW - Life Sciences. KW - Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management. KW - Marine & Freshwater Sciences. KW - Conservation Biology/Ecology. KW - Sustainable Development. KW - Marine fishes KW - Reef animals KW - Wildlife management. KW - Marine Sciences. KW - Development, Sustainable KW - Ecologically sustainable development KW - Economic development, Sustainable KW - Economic sustainability KW - ESD (Ecologically sustainable development) KW - Smart growth KW - Sustainable development KW - Sustainable economic development KW - Economic development KW - Ecology KW - Nature conservation KW - Oceanography, Physical KW - Oceanology KW - Physical oceanography KW - Thalassography KW - Earth sciences KW - Marine sciences KW - Ocean KW - Ocean sciences KW - Aquatic sciences KW - Animal populations KW - Game management KW - Management, Game KW - Management, Wildlife KW - Plant populations KW - Wildlife resources KW - Natural resources KW - Wildlife conservation KW - Environmental aspects KW - Management KW - Ecology . KW - Balance of nature KW - Biology KW - Bionomics KW - Ecological processes KW - Ecological science KW - Ecological sciences KW - Environment KW - Environmental biology KW - Oecology KW - Environmental sciences KW - Population biology KW - Fresh waters KW - Freshwater KW - Freshwaters KW - Inland water KW - Inland waters KW - Water KW - Fish KW - Pisces KW - Aquatic animals KW - Fisheries KW - Fishing KW - Ichthyology UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:14302822 AB - Reef fish spawning aggregations, ranging from small groups to many tens of thousands of individuals, are spectacular but poorly known natural phenomena whereby fish assemble at specific times and locations to spawn. For some species these large groups may be the only form of reproduction, the high fish numbers briefly giving a false impression of stability and abundance—an ‘illusion of plenty’. They are often a focus for intensive seasonal fishing because of their predictability and because many important commercial fishes form them. Highly vulnerable to overexploitation, many aggregations and their associated fisheries, have disappeared or are in decline. Few are effectively managed or incorporated into protected areas. Aggregations are not well understood by fishery scientists, managers and conservationists and their significance little appreciated by fishers or the wider public. To ensure their persistence to replenish important fisheries in coral ecosystems, maintain their ecosystem function and continue to delight divers, a significant change in perspective is needed to foster protection and management. This book provides comprehensive and practical coverage of the biology, study and management of reef fish aggregations, exploring their how, when, where, and why. It explores ways to better protect, study, manage and conserve them, while identifying key data gaps and questions. The text is extensively illustrated with many unique, never before published, photographs and graphics. Case studies on over 20 interesting and important fishes are included, outlining their biology and fisheries and highlighting major concerns and challenges. ER -