Network analysis reveals aggregation behaviour for an endangered predator at an offshore island

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• Journal Title:
  Journal of Fish Biology
• Personal Author:
  Spector, Michael ; Clevenstine, Alyssa J. ; Cajandig, Mari ; Caldow, Chris ; Duncan, Elizabeth A. ; Peavey Reeves, Lindsey E. ; Freedman, Ryan M.
• NOAA Program & Office:
  NOS (National Ocean Service) ; ONMS (Office of National Marine Sanctuaries)
• Description:
  Site fidelity and aggregation behaviour were assessed for giant sea bass Stereolepis gigas (GSB) at Santa Barbara Island, California, USA, from 2018 to 2020. Results indi- cate seasonal variation in GSB presence, and network analyses revealed a preferred location in a spatially constrained pattern, indicative of aggregation behaviour. Results show GSB aggregated annually during spawning months in the same location,confirming the first known aggregation of GSB at Santa Barbara Island. Identifying and monitoring aggregation sites is vital to ensuring proper protection and ultimate
• Keywords:
  Aquatic Science Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics
• Source:
  Journal of Fish Biology, 101(5), 1366-1370
• DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.15181
• ISSN:
  0022-1112 ; 1095-8649
• Format:
  PDF
• Publisher:
  Wiley
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• License:
  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
• Rights Information:
  CC BY-NC
• Compliance:
  Library
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:c8e2a827c4715396932075d44920d51dd037e593ce42601992a05b506cbfce19
• Download URL:
  https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/54744/noaa_54744_DS1.pdf
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