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Characterizing the behavior of bonefish in nearshore habitats during the reproductive season in Eleuthera, The Bahamas

Island School Students
The Island School

ABSTRACT:

Luke Amber, Devon Gamble, Molly Lobel, Whitney Powel, Mattie Reid, and Nicholas Strain. Advisor: Karen Murchie. Bonefish (Albula vulpes) are a coastal marine dwelling sport fish of the tropics and are found in nearshore habitats such as tidal flats and creeks. Recreational angling of this prized sport fish provides islands such as The Bahamas with important sources of revenue (Danylchuk et al. 2008). However, there have been few scientific studies on the biology of bonefish and little is known about their reproductive ecology (Crabtree et al. 1997). Knowledge of the movements and behavioral patterns of bonefish, especially during the reproductive season, are necessary for creating effective management and conservation strategies of bonefish stocks (Danylchuk et al. 2008). The objective of this study was to conduct an assessment of bonefish behavior in a variety of habitat types during the reproductive season.

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Keywords: bonefish

Year: 2009

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