The coastal waters of Zhejiang feature a complex aquatic environment and abundant biological resources, creating an ideal habitat for various fish species. However, the systematic monitoring of fish larvae in these offshore waters is limited. This study collected 24,232 fish larvae using large plankton nets during April and November 2022, as well as February and July 2023, and identified 93 species, primarily warm-temperate an...

This study aims to explore the spatial distribution of false kelpfish (Sebastiscus marmoratus) in the mussel farming area, artificial reef areas of Gouqi Island (Shengsi, China), and natural areas using eDNA detection methods. Surface and bottom water samples were collected at 12 stations in November 2022 and April 2023, totaling 52 samples. We used species-specific primers and probes for quantitative PCR (qPCR) detection of S...