A comparative study of spatial interpolation methods fordetermining fishery resources density in the Yellow Sea

Spatial interpolation is a common tool used in the study of fishery ecology, especially for the construction of ecosystem models. To develop an appropriate interpolation method of determining fishery resources density in the Yellow Sea, we tested four frequently used methods, including inverse distance weighted interpolation(IDW), global polynomial interpolation(GPI), local polynomial interpolation(LPI) and ordinary kriging(OK).A cross-validation diagnostic was used to analyze the efficacy of interpolation, and a visual examination was conducted to evaluate the spatial performance of the different methods. The results showed that the original data were not normally distributed. A log transformation was then used to make the data fit a normal distribution. During four survey periods, an exponential model was shown to be the best semivariogram model in August and October 2014, while data from January and May 2015 exhibited the pure nugget effect.Using a paired-samples t test, no significant differences(P>0.05) between predicted and observed data were found in all four of the interpolation methods during the four survey periods. Results of the cross-validation diagnostic demonstrated that OK performed the best in August 2014, while IDW performed better during the other three survey periods. The GPI and LPI methods had relatively poor interpolation results compared to IDW and OK. With respect to the spatial distribution, OK was balanced and was not as disconnected as IDW nor as overly smooth as GPI and LPI, although OK still produced a few 'bull's-eye' patterns in some areas.However, the degree of autocorrelation sometimes limits the application of OK. Thus, OK is highly recommended if data are spatially autocorrelated. With respect to feasibility and accuracy, we recommend IDW to be used as a routine interpolation method. IDW is more accurate than GPI and LPI and has a combination of desirable properties, such as easy accessibility and rapid processing.

GLM-Based Analysis on Seasonal Variation of Fishery Resources in Dapeng Bay, China

Dapeng Bay is a typical offshore fisheries area in the South China Sea (SCS). In order to understand the fishery resources, seasonal variations of species composition, dominant species composition, standardized catch per unit effort (SCPUE) and community diversity of fishery resources in Dapeng Bay, China were analyzed based on trawl survey data in spring (March) and summer (May) of 2013 as well as autumn (August) and winter (December) of 2012. Results demonstrated that there are 113 fishery species, which belong to 78 categories, 50 families, 14 catalogues, 3 classes. There are the most species in summer (61 species) and about 56 species in other seasons. In all four seasons, fish and crustacea are dominant species, and there are the fewest cephalopoda. High values of SCPUE occur in spring and autumn, reaching 5.65 and 5.33, respectively. SCPUE is generally low in summer, ranging between 0.52 - 0.96. Fish biodiversity is the highest in summer and the lowest in winter. Among biodiversity, Shannon-Wiener diversity index, Margalef diversity index and Pielou evenness index vary in the same trend. They are decreasing from summer, spring, autumn to winter successively. Therefore, there are violent seasonal variation of species composition, quantity and structure of fishery resources in Dapeng Bay. The community structure and function are highly stable in summer, but they have poor stability in autumn and winter. This research can provide scientific references for protection and sustainable use of fishery resources in typical offshore fisheries area in the SCS.

An Evaluation of Artificial Fish Nest for Assessment Enhancement Effects of Fishery Resources of in Xiangjiang River

Artificial fish nests are set in Lukou section and Hengyang section of Xiangjiang River from March 20 to May 10, 2019. The structure of artificial fish nest is bamboo frame, with the size of 2.5 m × 5.0 m × 4 and a unit frame area of 60 m2. A total of 58,201 eggs were collected by 24 monitoring times, of which 30,441 were from Lukou and 27,760 from Hengyang. 3831 fish eggs identify 8 fish species using morphological or molecular biological methods. The results showed that the number of eggs peaked from the 8th day to the 24th day after the nest entered the water, and then decreased rapidly. There was significant negative correlation between egg number in per m2 fish nest and days of fish nest (P < 0.01). The economic benefits of artificial fish nests were RMB 11.81 million. The artificial fish nest can not only increase the population of fish, but also has significant economic benefits.

Studies on Classification of Recreational Fishery Resources and Evaluation on its Development

Recreational fishery is the combination of traditional fishery and modern leisure activities.Development of recreational fishery resources must be based on related resources,but the present research on recreational fishery is mainly confined to the development of leisure projects,the definition of connotation and scope of recreational fishery resources is rather vague,and there is no precise classification and evaluation system.According to the resources attributes,resources functions,and tourism resources classification,investigation and evaluation standard,recreational fishery resources include a number of different types.Expert Scoring Method and Analytic Hierarchy Process can be used to determine the evaluation factors of recreational fishery resources and their weights,and then make comprehensive evaluation on recreational fishery resources of different regions and types,so as to improve the scientific nature of recreational fishery development.

Utilization and Management of Small Fishery Population Resources in Coastal and Offshore Areas of China

There are numerous types of living resources in coastal and offshore areas of China. In recent years,both the population type and quantity structure have significant changes,and the stock of small fishery population resources is increasing. This population is precious protein resource. It is urgent to study how to take prompt and effective fishing and take full advantage of processing,utilization and management. Traditional utilization methods are limited by many factors. The utilization efficiency is extremely low. The feed conversion rate of some mariculture fishes with fresh small trash fishes as feeds is even as low as 0. 2. Innovative production and management organization model with aquatic enterprises as leaders greatly increases the utilization efficiency of small fish resources with the aid of marine processing mother ship. In order to further accelerate developing and utilizing small fishery population resources in coastal and offshore areas,China should launch survey and utilization researches of small fishery population resources in coastal and offshore areas,formulate practical and feasible laws,regulations and policies,actively encourage and support autonomous innovative management mode of enterprises,and promote effective utilization and management of coastal and offshore fishery resources.

Research Progress of Fishery Resources in Tibet

The paper was to better understand fishery resources status in Tibet, to effectively protect rare and endangered cold-water fish resources, and to further understand the difficulties in rational exploitation and protection and utilization of fisheries resources. This study made a systematic analysis of research progress of fishery resources in Tibet and pointed out that Tibet had abundant water resources, but the aquatic industry lagged behind; resource utilization was extremely limit- ed; and endangered species had not been timely protected. It was very difficult to promote popularity of aquatic industry in Tibet because of weak infrastructure con- struetion and a serious lack of relevant technicians. Actually, the aquatic industry in Tibet remained basically a blank. Therefore, it was both important and neces- sary to establish fishery resources monitoring network based on platean water resource system. Furthermore, initial ideas for further investigation of water resources were put forward.

Present Situation, Problems and Countermeasures of Fishery Resources Protection in Tibet

The present situation of fishery resources in Tibet was analyzed in the paper. The correspending conservation countermeasures aiming at various ecologi- cal and social problems of fishery resources in Tibet were put forward, including ex-situ conservation of some rare and endangered fishes, strengthening protection of gennplasm resources, establishing special and integrated nature reserves, and constituting environmental monitoring system for rare and special fish resources. Moreover, we should pay equal attention to economic development and environmental protection, strengthen propaganda and research, protect the existing habitat of rare and endangered species, and prevent invasion of Mien species, thereby ensuring sustainable development of fishery production.

The Research Development of Respiratory Metabolism for Living Beings of Fishery Resources

[Objective]To describe the research development of respiratory metabolism for living beings of fishery resources home and abroad so as to provide reference for fishery production and management. [Method]Investigate research methods of respiratory metabolism about fish,shrimp, crab,shells and other living beings and analyze factors affecting their oxygen consumption rates and ammonia excretion rates according to research results of respiratory metabolism for living beings of fishery resources home and abroad. [Result] Respiratory metabolism is one of the important contents of bioenergetics research,an important part of energy balance research. It reflects not only the physiological status of living beings,but al- so the influence of environment condition on their physiological activities. Factors affecting respiratory metabolism are divided into biological factors and non-biological factors. By researching factors such as weight,temperature,activities,circadian rhythm,ingestion,Oxygen partial pressure and so on,we can evaluate respiratory metabolism of living beings of fishery resources. [Conclusion]Investigating from the individual physiology and e- cology to group physiology and ecology,the research provides data support for enhancement and releasing of sea ranch.

Seasonal Variations in Fishery Resources in Shenzhen Sea Area

Seasonal variations and causes for these were elaborated for fishery resources in Shenzhen sea area,to provide scientific basis for sustainable utilization and management of fishery resources in typical fisheries of South China Sea coasts. Based on the data of fishery resources collected through trawl surveys in Egong Bay fisheries area,Shenzhen,from August( autumn) and December( winter) of 2012 to March(spring) and May(summer) of 2013,seasonal variation of nekton species composition,stock density,dominant species composition,size spectra and biodiversity were studied. Results showed that there were 113 species of nekton in Shenzhen sea area,which belonged to 78 genus,50 families,14 orders and 3 classes. The number of species was the largest in summer(61 species) and smallest in autumn(53 species). In spring and winter,there was 56 species. The stock density and individual density of nekton were the minimum in summer(5950. 20 kg/km2 and 356. 45 ind/km2,respectively),whereas the percentage of fish stock density and individual density were the highest in summer(51. 99%and 42. 19%). The seasonal variations of size spectra indicated that fishing intensity was the highest in autumn,and was the lowest in summer. Additionally,biodiversity index presented significant seasonal variations,including Shannon-Wiener diversity index( H '),Margalef richness index( D') and Pielou evenness index( J'),with the same trend as summer > spring > autumn > winter. In conclusion,there are clear seasonal variations in the nekton species,biomass and structure in Egong Bay fisheries area in Shenzhen. Due to the difference in fishing intensity in different seasons( low intensity in summer and high intensity in autumn),community structure and function in summer are more stable than that in autumn and winter. Particularly,with the increase in the fishing intensity in autumn,k selection species will be replaced by r selection species.

Variation of the coastal upwelling off South Java and their impact on local fishery resources

There is a vast upwelling area induced by the southeast monsoon in the waters off South Java,making the region an important fishing ground.Climate events can affect the variation of upwelling,but oceanographers have different understandings on the extent to which climate events control upwelling in this area,which leads to a lack of basis for studies on the evaluation and mechanisms of the variability of fishery resources in the region.The correlation between environmental parameters,including surface temperature(SST),chlorophyll-a(Chl-a)concentration,and climate event indices in South Java from 2003 to 2020 was analyzed.Results show that the Indian Ocean Dipole(IOD)has a greater influence on the interannual variability of upwelling intensity than ENSO.During the IOD,variations in equatorial latitudinal winds excite different types of Kelvin waves that anomalously deepen or shallow the thermocline,which is the main cause of anomalous variations in upwelling,independent of variations in the local wind field.A correlation between the interannual variability in upwelling and the annual catches was revealed,showing that climatic events indirectly affect fishery resources through upwelling effects.During positive IOD/El Niño periods,strong upwelling delivers more nutrients to the surface layer,which favors fish growth and reproduction,resulting in higher annual catches.A negative IOD/La Niña,on the other hand,leads to weaker upwelling and fewer nutrients into the surface waters.Fish tend to move in deeper waters,making traditional fishing methods less efficient and consequently lower annual catches.

Investigation and Protection of Fishery Resources in the Middle of Bohai Sea

In May and October 2017,12 stations were set up in the Central Bohai Sea for fishery resources investigation.The results show that there are many dominant species in this area,and the inshore fishery resources are higher than those in the open sea because of the abundant nutrients from land,the high density of zooplankton and the food of swimming animals.In order to effectively protect the fishery resources in the Central Bohai Sea,this paper puts forward some suggestions,such as strengthening the protection propaganda,scientific and reasonable fishing,and strengthening the management of marine environment.

Problems and countermeasures on restoration of forest ecological environment of Jilin Province

Jilin Province is one of major forest regions of China. This paper analyzed the existing conditions and tendency in forest ecological restoration of the province and revealed the confronting problems in ecology and economy. The authors divided Jilin Province into three ecological economic zones, including nid-west farming and stockbreeding area, east hilly diversified-operation area, and Changbai Mountain national forest area, and discussed the direction and tasks of forest ecological restoration of each zone. Some Countermeasures and suggestions were put forward for restoration of forest ecology of the province.

Assessing the Fishery Resource Status of China’s Coastal Waters Using Surplus Production Models

Surplus production models(SPMs)are among the simplest and most widely used fishery stock assessment models.The catch-effort data analysis(CEDA)and a surplus production model incorporating covariates(ASPIC)are softwares for analyzing fishery catch and fishing effort data using nonequilibrium SPMs.In China Fishery Statistical Yearbook,annual fishery production and fishing effort data of the Yellow Sea,Bohai Sea,East China Sea,and South China Sea have been published from 1979 till present.Using its catch and fishing effort data from 1980 to 2018,we apply the CEDA and ASPIC to evaluate fishery resources in Chinese coastal waters.The results show that the total maximum sustainable yield(MSY)estimate of the four China seas is 10.05-10.83 million tons,approximately equal to the marine fishery catch(10.44 million tons)reported in 2018.It can be concluded that China’s coastal fishery resources are currently fully exploited and must be protected with a precautionary approach.Both softwares produced similar results;however,the CEDA had a much higher R2 value(above 0.9)than ASPIC(about 0.2),indicating that CEDA can better fit the data and therefore is more suitable for analyzing the fishery resources in the coastal waters of China.

Changing Forestry Policy by Integrating Water Aspects into Forest/Vegetation Restoration in Dryland Areas in China

Restoration forestry （forest rehabilitation） or re-vegetation is one effective measure to solve environmental problems, notably soil erosion. It may be further stimulated by the Clean Development Mechanism for carbon sequestration. However, there is an intensive and on-going debate about the adverse effects arising from afforestation in dryland areas, such as soil drying up which may cause further damage to the success of forest restoration, and the water yield reduction from watershed which may harm the regional development. On other hand, some preliminary studies showed a possibility that these adverse effects may be diminished more or less by properly designing the system structure and spatial distribution of forest/vegetation in a watershed. However, it is urgent to develop an evidence-based and sustainable new forestry policy for harmonizing forest-water interrelation. As a leading country in afforestation, China is beginning to develop a more trans-disciplinary and cross-sectoral forestry policy for harmonizing forestry development with water management. The main points of the changing new forestry policy should include： （1） Establishing a regional development strategy focusing on harmonized forest-water relations; （2） Taking forest-water interactions as an important part of evaluation; （3） Reducing the ＇eco-water＇ quota of forests through technical advancement; （4） Developing and extending water-adaptive forest management practices; （S） Strengthening forest ecohydrological research and decision support ability.

The Human Dimension in the UNESCO Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve:Integrating Livelihood Issues of Small-Scale Fisheries with the Conservation of Natural Resources

Fisheries management worldwide struggles to strike a balance between protecting resources,ensuring fair access to resources and promoting economic effectiveness and stability.The transition to a participatory democracy in South Africa in 1994 resulted in the transformation of government institutions and an extensive process of legislative reform regarding

Introduction of geomechanical restoration method and its implications for reservoir assessment of unconventional oil-gas resource in China

New technologies are in urgent need of unconventional hydrocarbon exploration and development in China.This paper provides a brief introduction and analysis of a new three-dimensional(3D)geomechanical restoration method developed in recent years.After an in-depth discussion on the technical principle and specific characteristics of the fields,we designed a feasible workflow for two oil-gas fields with great unconventional oil-gas resource potentials in China(Weiyuan and Jiulongshan oil-gas fields of Sichuan).After discussing the major challenges and limitations of the new technology,we also suggest its research efforts and future application prospect It is shown that the new technology will be an effective method to facilitate the exploration and development of unconventional oil and gas resources in China.

Japanese Aquatic Resources Management and Its Enlightenment to China

This article briefly reviewed the history of fishery resource management,especially the basic laws,concepts and basic techniques of aquatic resource management in Japan. It was concluded that the experience of management systems,basic methods,etc. in Japan,as a county that has earlier protected and managed aquatic resources,is worth learning by the establishment of China's aquatic resource management system.

Current Situation of Fish Resources in the Lower Reaches of the Songhua River

The Songhua River is one of the seven major rivers in China and an important river in Northeast China, with rich fish species and resources. Based on historical data, on-site visits and field investigation, this paper analyzed the changes of fish resources in the lower reaches of the main stream of the Songhua River, so as to understand the current situation of three grounds and one channel and resources of fishes. This study provides reference for fish conservation in the lower reaches.

Penaeoid shrimp fisheries resources in the Zhujiang Estuary

INTRODUCTIONThe Zhujiang (Pearl River) Estuary (22°00′-22°45′N, 113°30′-114°00′E), created by the inflow of fresh water from various tributaries of the Zhujiang, is the largest estuarine system in the southern China with an area of about 2 300 km2 . Average depth of the water body is about

中国近海渔业资源的结构与质量研究

海洋渔业资源对于保障食品安全、维护生态系统稳定、促进经济发展等方面起着关键作用,科学管理和可持续利用近海渔业资源,对于推动经济与环境协调发展至关重要。为了探究中国近海渔业资源的结构与质量变化情况,该研究基于1990—2020年中国近海捕捞统计数据和海表温度(sea surface temperature,SST)变化数据,通过计算分析中国近海各渔区(渤黄海渔区、东海渔区和南海渔区)渔获物的平均营养级(mean trophic level,MTL)、各渔区渔业均衡指数(fishing-in-balance index,FIB指数)与人为捕捞活动、SST变化之间的关联性,探究人为捕捞活动、SST变化对中国近海渔业资源结构与质量变化、渔业生态系统健康的影响。结果表明:过去30年间,中国近海各渔区的渔获量和FIB指数均呈现先上升后下降的趋势,渤黄海和东海渔区的MTL呈现显著下降趋势,南海渔区的MTL呈现微弱增长趋势。人为过度捕捞已影响到渤黄海和东海渔区的渔业资源结构与质量,导致低营养级鱼类占比逐渐升高,渔业资源质量显著降低,但对南海渔区影响不大。受到气候变化影响,在渤黄海渔区5—6月和东海渔区9—11月,海温增暖抑制高营养级鱼类生长,导致渔业资源出现结构向低营养级鱼类变化、质量大幅下降的趋势,但在南海渔区,海温变化对MTL没有影响。人为捕捞对中国近海渔业生态系统健康影响不大,主要是由于渔获量的增加起到了一定的平衡作用。海温变化对渤黄海、东海渔区的渔业生态系统健康影响也较小,南海秋季海温增暖则有利于其渔业生态系统健康发展。基于研究结果,作者提出了改善中国近海各渔区渔业资源结构,提高渔业资源质量,提升渔业生态系统健康的相关建议,为中国近海渔业资源的可持续利用提供了管理借鉴。