The influence of environmental conditions on early life stages of flounder (Platichthys flesus) in the central Baltic Sea

Abstract

Both reproductive volume and spawning stock biomass were significant factors determining flounder ichthyoplankton abundance. Different measures of water temperature did not contribute significantly to the variability of eggs or larvae. However, recruitment did not correlate to the supply of larvae. The findings presented in this study on the relationship between flounder reproduction, spawning stock biomass and reproductive volume, as well as the lack of correlation to recruitment, are valuable for the understanding of flounder ecology in the Baltic Sea, and for developing the management of the species. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Keywords

Baltic Sea; Reproductive Volume; Flounder; Eggs; Larvae

Published in

Journal of Sea Research
2013, Volume: 75, pages: 77-84
Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV

SLU Authors

• Ustups, Didzis

  • Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua), Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    
  • Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment (BIOR)

• Bergström, Ulf

  • Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua), Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

Associated SLU-program

Coastal and sea areas


Sustainable Development Goals

SDG13 Climate action


UKÄ Subject classification

Ecology


Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2012.05.001

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/43778