THE DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF DECAPOD AND FISH COMMUNITIES IN CLEVELAND BAY, AUSTRALIA
Abstract: Spatial and temporal
variations in the fish and decapod communities were investigated at three
stations in Cleveland Bay along with other zooplankton and phytoplankton
communities. The linkage between biological assemblages and physical properties
of the ocean was explained to develop better understanding of population
dynamic of planktonic communities. Biological and physical properties data were
gathered in 3 stations by 6 different trips. The results show that there is a
significant association between daytime and tidal period to the abundance of
planktonic communities (P < 0.05). Spatial distribution of fish and decapod
communities are likely explained by “predator pit” and “match/mismatch”
concepts to increase the survival probability along with physical properties of
the ocean.
Keywords: Biological
oceanography; decapod and fish communities; Cleveland bay
Author: Andhika Prima
Prasetyo, Rudy Masuswo Purwoko
Journal Code: jpperikanangg160061
