Management of fish populations is often focused on the exploitation of adult fish. Maintaining
the habitat requirements of all life stages may also be an important consideration. We …

Estuarine and sheltered coastal habitats that contain physical structure are potentially
important nurseries for juvenile fish. Many of these structured habitats, however, are …

New Zealand's estuaries are coming under increasing pressure from anthropogenic change
and degradation. Few, if any remain in a pristine state. Such environments play an important …

Juvenile snapper Pagrus auratus (Sparidae) were collected from 15 estuaries during the
recruitment season of 1998-99 and their otoliths were analysed to determine concentrations …

Estuarine fish habitats are vulnerable to human impacts and are poorly studied. We
surveyed 69 of New Zealand's 443 estuaries across 1500 km to: determine species …

Worldwide, estuaries have been recognized as critical habitats for nearshore fish
productivity through their capacity as nursery grounds and nutrient sources. The purpose of …

Estuarine and adjacent inshore habitats have long been recognised as important nursery
areas for fishes before they disperse to coastal habitats. Assessing nursery function supports …

River regulation can diminish freshwater flows to estuaries and compromise estuarine
functionality. Understanding biotic responses to altered flow regimes is imperative to …

High quality nursery grounds are important for species success and the long-term
sustainability of fish stocks. However, even for important fisheries species, what constitutes …

Fish ecology in urban estuaries is poorly understood. As coastal landscapes are
transformed, recognizing the impact that urban structures, such as marinas, seawalls and …