Length-frequency data of eight commercial fish species in the Beibu Gulf (Golf of Tonkin), northern South China Sea, were collected during 2006-2007. Length-weight relationships and growth and mortality parameters wer...Length-frequency data of eight commercial fish species in the Beibu Gulf (Golf of Tonkin), northern South China Sea, were collected during 2006-2007. Length-weight relationships and growth and mortality parameters were analyzed using FiSAT II software. Five species had isometric growth, two species had negative allometric growth, and one species had positive allometric growth. Overall, the exploitation rates of the eight species were lower in 2006-2007 than in 1997-1999: for four species (Saurida tumbil, Saurida undosquamis, Argyrosomus macrocephalus, and Nemipterus virgatus) it was lower in 2006-2007 than in 1997-1999, for two species (Parargyrops edita and Trichiurus haumela) it remained the same, and for the other two species (Trachurus japonicus and Decapterus maruadsi) it was higher in 2006-2007 than in 1997-1999. The exploitation rates might have declined because of the decline in fishing intensity caused by high crude oil prices. The optimum exploitation rate, estimated using Beverton-Holt dynamic pool models, indicated that although fishes in the Beibu Gulf could sustain high exploitation rates, the under-size fishes at first capture resulted in low yields. To increase the yield per recruitment, it is more effective to increase the size at first capture than to control fishing effort.展开更多
We evaluated the feeding ecology of largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) and hairtail (T. margarites). We collected specimens from fishing ports in the Beibu Gulf (Gulf of Tonkin) from October 2008 to September 20...We evaluated the feeding ecology of largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) and hairtail (T. margarites). We collected specimens from fishing ports in the Beibu Gulf (Gulf of Tonkin) from October 2008 to September 2009 and analyzed their gut contents. We collected 857 T. lepturus and 666 T. margarites samples. The number of stomachs examined in this study was sufficient to describe the monthly and ontogenetic diet shifts for the two species, as indicated by the trophic diversity curves. T. lepturus was a general omnivore, feeding primarily on Bregmaceros rarisquamosu, Decapterus maruadsi, and Acetes chinensis. Conversely, T. margarites preyed primarily on D. maruadsi, B. rarisquamosus, B. nectabanus, and A. chinensis. Both species exhibited distinct ontogenetic diet shifts. Although the two hairtail specie fed on similar sources in the same habitat, the diet overlap was relatively low. Our results suggest that hairtail play an important role in controlling small pelagic and benthic fish populations in the gulf. This trophic correlation shall be used for developing a marine ecosystem model for the Beibu Gulf.展开更多
A prevailing,controversial hypothesis is that fishing pressure has played a greater role than climatic and environmental drivers,in changing fish species succession and biomass fluctuation in the South China Sea(SCS)....A prevailing,controversial hypothesis is that fishing pressure has played a greater role than climatic and environmental drivers,in changing fish species succession and biomass fluctuation in the South China Sea(SCS).Based on otter trawl survey data from 1959 to 2010 in the outer Beibu Gulf(OBG),northern SCS,large seasonal and interannual variation is reported for fish species composition,the proportional abundances of dominant taxa,and fish biomass.Generalized additive models are developed to quantify relationships between fish biomass and the external factors of fishing pressure and climate change.Fishing pressure proved to be the main driver of sharp declines in demersal fish stocks,with high-value species being replaced by low-value ones over time.Abrupt decreases in fish biomass during the years of 1993 and 1998 correspond to El Nino events,with climate change possibly the main driver of proportional representation of pelagic species in fisheries trawl catch.The need to differentiate impacts of fishing and environmental drivers on fish species with different life history strategies is stressed to better understand fish community dynamics.展开更多
This paper reports the species composition and distribution of fouling bryozoans in the northern SouthChina Sea. 34 species identified belong to 23 genera, 22 families of fouling bryozoa, of which most of 24 species ...This paper reports the species composition and distribution of fouling bryozoans in the northern SouthChina Sea. 34 species identified belong to 23 genera, 22 families of fouling bryozoa, of which most of 24 species on thebuoys attached to concrete sinkers. The 13 species on platforms mainly included Schizoporella errata and Membranipora savartii. Depth distribution of species, larval settlement behaviour and larvae type of fouling bryozoa are discussed.展开更多
Two species of Leodamas(Annelida,Orbiniidae)from China seas are described based on both material of the Marine Biological Museum(Chinese Academy of Sciences,Qingdao),and newly collected specimens.Leodamas robustus sp....Two species of Leodamas(Annelida,Orbiniidae)from China seas are described based on both material of the Marine Biological Museum(Chinese Academy of Sciences,Qingdao),and newly collected specimens.Leodamas robustus sp.n.is characterized by having uncini arranged in two short rows,anterior row with 3-5 uncini,increasing in size,with uncini on posterior chaetigers thicker,heavier and more curved than those on precedent chaetigers;posterior row with 2-5 uncini,thin and delicate,nearly the same size on all chaetigers,with 2-3 thin capillaries dorsally to two rows of uncini.Leodamas weizhouensis sp.n.is characterized by having delicate pocket-like membrane below and posterior to neuropodia,neuropodia of thoracic chaetigers with fi ve dense rows of uncini.A key to all species of Leodamas from China seas is also provided.展开更多
为探讨全新世以来南海北部湾沉积物的沉积环境变化,对北部湾海域的SO-31沉积物柱状样进行了元素地球化学分析。根据元素地球化学的垂向分布特征,将SO-31沉积柱划分为3个单元,反映了全新世不同时期的区域海平面波动以及沉积物物源的变化...为探讨全新世以来南海北部湾沉积物的沉积环境变化,对北部湾海域的SO-31沉积物柱状样进行了元素地球化学分析。根据元素地球化学的垂向分布特征,将SO-31沉积柱划分为3个单元,反映了全新世不同时期的区域海平面波动以及沉积物物源的变化。SO-31沉积柱的稀土元素配分曲线和La/Co与La/Sc散点图分析表明：111 400-12 800 a BP（全新世前期）,研究区海平面较低,红河、其他周边河流及海岸侵蚀物均为本区的主要物源;28 500-1 1400 a BP（全新世早期）,随着海平面的逐渐上升,河口和岸线逐渐后退,各物源供给区对本区沉积物的贡献量也发生了相应变化,相对而言红河贡献率有所下降;30-8 500 a BP（中全新世至今）,区域海平面持续上升导致了琼州海峡打开,北部湾水动力环境和物源供给发生了剧变,红河对本区的物源贡献逐渐变小,而来自北部湾东部的物质成为本区沉积物的主要物源。展开更多
基金Supported by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture under the Investigation of Fishery Stocks in China Seas Program (No. 070404)the Special Project of the Social Commonwealth Research National Institute (Nos.2009TS08, 2010YD10)
文摘Length-frequency data of eight commercial fish species in the Beibu Gulf (Golf of Tonkin), northern South China Sea, were collected during 2006-2007. Length-weight relationships and growth and mortality parameters were analyzed using FiSAT II software. Five species had isometric growth, two species had negative allometric growth, and one species had positive allometric growth. Overall, the exploitation rates of the eight species were lower in 2006-2007 than in 1997-1999: for four species (Saurida tumbil, Saurida undosquamis, Argyrosomus macrocephalus, and Nemipterus virgatus) it was lower in 2006-2007 than in 1997-1999, for two species (Parargyrops edita and Trichiurus haumela) it remained the same, and for the other two species (Trachurus japonicus and Decapterus maruadsi) it was higher in 2006-2007 than in 1997-1999. The exploitation rates might have declined because of the decline in fishing intensity caused by high crude oil prices. The optimum exploitation rate, estimated using Beverton-Holt dynamic pool models, indicated that although fishes in the Beibu Gulf could sustain high exploitation rates, the under-size fishes at first capture resulted in low yields. To increase the yield per recruitment, it is more effective to increase the size at first capture than to control fishing effort.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.30771653)the Bureau of Fisheries,Ministry of Agriculture,Department of Education of Guangdong Province (No.LYM09089)Guangdong Ocean University (No.2009-11)
文摘We evaluated the feeding ecology of largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) and hairtail (T. margarites). We collected specimens from fishing ports in the Beibu Gulf (Gulf of Tonkin) from October 2008 to September 2009 and analyzed their gut contents. We collected 857 T. lepturus and 666 T. margarites samples. The number of stomachs examined in this study was sufficient to describe the monthly and ontogenetic diet shifts for the two species, as indicated by the trophic diversity curves. T. lepturus was a general omnivore, feeding primarily on Bregmaceros rarisquamosu, Decapterus maruadsi, and Acetes chinensis. Conversely, T. margarites preyed primarily on D. maruadsi, B. rarisquamosus, B. nectabanus, and A. chinensis. Both species exhibited distinct ontogenetic diet shifts. Although the two hairtail specie fed on similar sources in the same habitat, the diet overlap was relatively low. Our results suggest that hairtail play an important role in controlling small pelagic and benthic fish populations in the gulf. This trophic correlation shall be used for developing a marine ecosystem model for the Beibu Gulf.
基金The Science and Technology Basic Resources Investigation Program of China under contract No.2017FY201405the Open Research Fund Program of Guangxi Key Lab of Mangrove Conservation and Utilization under contract No.GKLMC-201403+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.41666008the Fund of Key Laboratory of Open-Sea Fishery Development,Ministry of Agriculture of China under contract No.LOF 2018-01the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi under contract No.2016GXNSFDA380035
文摘A prevailing,controversial hypothesis is that fishing pressure has played a greater role than climatic and environmental drivers,in changing fish species succession and biomass fluctuation in the South China Sea(SCS).Based on otter trawl survey data from 1959 to 2010 in the outer Beibu Gulf(OBG),northern SCS,large seasonal and interannual variation is reported for fish species composition,the proportional abundances of dominant taxa,and fish biomass.Generalized additive models are developed to quantify relationships between fish biomass and the external factors of fishing pressure and climate change.Fishing pressure proved to be the main driver of sharp declines in demersal fish stocks,with high-value species being replaced by low-value ones over time.Abrupt decreases in fish biomass during the years of 1993 and 1998 correspond to El Nino events,with climate change possibly the main driver of proportional representation of pelagic species in fisheries trawl catch.The need to differentiate impacts of fishing and environmental drivers on fish species with different life history strategies is stressed to better understand fish community dynamics.
文摘This paper reports the species composition and distribution of fouling bryozoans in the northern SouthChina Sea. 34 species identified belong to 23 genera, 22 families of fouling bryozoa, of which most of 24 species on thebuoys attached to concrete sinkers. The 13 species on platforms mainly included Schizoporella errata and Membranipora savartii. Depth distribution of species, larval settlement behaviour and larvae type of fouling bryozoa are discussed.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32000349)the Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Bioresources of Saline Soils Open Foundation(No.JKLBSZ202201)。
文摘Two species of Leodamas(Annelida,Orbiniidae)from China seas are described based on both material of the Marine Biological Museum(Chinese Academy of Sciences,Qingdao),and newly collected specimens.Leodamas robustus sp.n.is characterized by having uncini arranged in two short rows,anterior row with 3-5 uncini,increasing in size,with uncini on posterior chaetigers thicker,heavier and more curved than those on precedent chaetigers;posterior row with 2-5 uncini,thin and delicate,nearly the same size on all chaetigers,with 2-3 thin capillaries dorsally to two rows of uncini.Leodamas weizhouensis sp.n.is characterized by having delicate pocket-like membrane below and posterior to neuropodia,neuropodia of thoracic chaetigers with fi ve dense rows of uncini.A key to all species of Leodamas from China seas is also provided.
文摘为探讨全新世以来南海北部湾沉积物的沉积环境变化,对北部湾海域的SO-31沉积物柱状样进行了元素地球化学分析。根据元素地球化学的垂向分布特征,将SO-31沉积柱划分为3个单元,反映了全新世不同时期的区域海平面波动以及沉积物物源的变化。SO-31沉积柱的稀土元素配分曲线和La/Co与La/Sc散点图分析表明：111 400-12 800 a BP（全新世前期）,研究区海平面较低,红河、其他周边河流及海岸侵蚀物均为本区的主要物源;28 500-1 1400 a BP（全新世早期）,随着海平面的逐渐上升,河口和岸线逐渐后退,各物源供给区对本区沉积物的贡献量也发生了相应变化,相对而言红河贡献率有所下降;30-8 500 a BP（中全新世至今）,区域海平面持续上升导致了琼州海峡打开,北部湾水动力环境和物源供给发生了剧变,红河对本区的物源贡献逐渐变小,而来自北部湾东部的物质成为本区沉积物的主要物源。
