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Theory, consequences and evidence of eroding population spatial structure in harvested marine fishes: a review

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Title Theory, consequences and evidence of eroding population spatial structure in harvested marine fishes: a review
Names Ciannelli, Lorenzo (creator)
Fisher, Jonathan A. D. (creator)
Skern-Mauritzen, Mette (creator)
Hunsicker, Mary E. (creator)
Hidalgo, Manuel (creator)
Frank, Kenneth T. (creator)
Bailey, Kevin M. (creator)
Date Issued 2013-04-22 (iso8601)
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Abstract In marine populations, spatial structure arises over a wide range of scales and forms
hierarchical aggregations. Changing spatial structure can alter the demographic and life history
trait variation within populations and subject individuals to both novel environmental conditions
and interspecific interactions. Thus, changes in the spatial structure of marine populations can be
a prelude to further changes in abundance and can affect the resilience and recovery potential of
populations following anthropogenic and environmental perturbations. These observations under -
score the importance of studying the spatial ecology of marine fish populations in order to (1)
understand the underlying mechanisms that can lead to rapid alterations in population abundance
and community interactions, (2) provide indicators of stock health, and (3) characterize the consequences
of changing spatial patterns on population susceptibility to exploitation and environmental
variability. Here, we synthesize the interacting factors that influence the formation, maintenance
and erosion of spatial structure in marine fish populations and identify the further
con sequences of such erosion at the population and community levels. We emphasize human
driven changes of population spatial structure for 3 levels of population genetic aggregation that
are common in fisheries management scenarios, namely sympatric populations, metapopulations
and panmictic populations. Case studies are presented for each level of aggregation. Throughout
our review, we both summarize the factors that link spatial and temporal dynamics in marine
populations and highlight the management and conservation implications of such linkages.
Genre Article
Topic Spatial structure
Identifier Ciannelli, L., Fisher, J., Skern-Mauritzen, M., Hunsicker, M., Hidalgo, M., Frank, K., & Bailey, K. (2013). Theory, consequences and evidence of eroding population spatial structure in harvested marine fishes: A review. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 480, 227-243. doi:10.3354/meps10067

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