|
|
| Nicolas, Delphine; Le Loch, Francois; Desaunay, Yves; Hamon, Dominique; Blanchet, Aline; Le Pape, Olivier. |
| Coastal and estuarine systems are among the most threatened by human activities which damage their ecological function and, in particular, their nursery role for many marine species. In this context, the protection of these vital ecosystems is a critical issue for the management of fisheries resources. To that aim, functional approaches have to be developed that make it possible to assess habitat suitability and quality. The common sole, Solea solea (L.) was selected as an indicator species to identify the features of coastal and estuarine nursery habitats in the Bay of Biscay (France). Previous studies have shown that young-of-the-year (YOY) sole are strongly dependent upon various abiotic factors, and especially bathymetry, sediment cover and the... |
| Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Vilaine estuary; Functional indicators; Benthic macrofauna; Essential fish habitat; Nursery ground; Solea solea. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/2007/publication-2609.pdf |
| |
