| Literature DB >> 24344929 |
N Pradella1, A M Fowler, D J Booth, P I Macreadie.
Abstract
This study provides the first assessment of fish associations with oil and gas structures located in deep water (85-175 m) on Australia's north-west continental shelf, using rare oil industry video footage obtained from remotely operated vehicles. A diverse range of taxa were observed associating with the structures, including reef-dependent species and transient pelagic species. Ten commercially fished species were observed, the most abundant of which was Lutjanus argentimaculatus, with an estimated biomass for the two deepest structures (Goodwyn and Echo) of 109 kg.Entities:
Keywords: Lutjanus argentimaculatus; artificial reef; decommissioning; rigs-to-reefs; video analysis
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24344929 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.12274
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Fish Biol ISSN: 0022-1112 Impact factor: 2.051