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Fish assemblages associated with oil industry structures on the continental shelf of north-western Australia
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posted on 2014-01-01, 00:00 authored by N Pradella, A M Fowler, D J Booth, Peter MacreadiePeter MacreadieThis 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.
History
Journal
Journal of fish biologyVolume
84Issue
1Pagination
247 - 255Publisher
WileyLocation
London, Eng.Publisher DOI
eISSN
1095-8649Language
engPublication classification
C Journal article; C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2014, WileyUsage metrics
Keywords
Lutjanus argentimaculatusartificial reefdecommissioningrigs-to-reefsvideo analysisAnimalsAustraliaBiomassBiotaExtraction and Processing IndustryFishesPopulation DynamicsVideo RecordingScience & TechnologyLife Sciences & BiomedicineFisheriesMarine & Freshwater BiologyBOCACCIO SEBASTES-PAUCISPINISSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BIGHTARTIFICIAL REEFSPLATFORMSHABITATISSUESZoologyEcology