The concept of estuarine dependence by various fish species has been widely discussed
and written about by ichthyologists for decades. In this review we selected single, well …

This chapter reviews and synthesises knowledge on reproduction and recruitment in estuary‐
dependent and estuary‐associated fishes. Resident and migrating species (anadromous …

This chapter provides an overview of the main drivers of change in estuarine systems, their
expected causes and impacts on estuarine fish and fisheries. An analysis of global, regional …

This chapter describes the types of fisheries found in different estuaries in various parts of
the world, using specific and contrasting examples, and including capture methods; the …

This chapter presents the causes of physical and ecological degradation of estuaries in
relation to human activities and climate change. The direct and indirect effects of …

This chapter examines the ways in which estuarine fishes interact both with their habitat, and
with each other, in relation to food and feeding. The ways in which diet and feeding may …

Estuary‐associated fishes are threatened by a diversity of anthropogenic factors that occur
at multiple spatial and temporal scales both within estuaries and their catchments. These …

This chapter addresses the use of fish as indicators of environmental health. The main
anthropogenic pressures impacting estuarine fishes are reviewed, as well as the main types …

Estuaries are a key aquatic ecosystem most likely to be influenced by climate change. These
systems will be direct recipients of major changes to their physico-chemical conditions by …

The knowledge held by local and indigenous communities has been recognized as an
invaluable yet underused resource for understanding how the environment, local conditions …