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Fish assemblages associated with oil industry structures on the continental shelf of north‐western Australia

N. Pradella; A. M. Fowler; D. J. Booth; P. I. Macreadie
Journal of Fish Biology · Vol. 84, Issue 1 · pp. 247-255 · 2014

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.

Bibliographic Information

JournalJournal of Fish Biology
PublisherWiley
Publication Date2014-01-01
Publication Year2014
Volume84
Issue1
Pages247-255
Document TypeJournal Article
Print ISSN0022-1112
eISSN1095-8649
DOI10.1111/jfb.12274
SubjectGeneral Aquaculture, Fisheries & Fish Science

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