A Pilot Trap Survey of Artificial Reefs in New Jersey for Monitoring of Black Sea Bass, Tautog, and American Lobster: Research Project Summary

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dc.contributor.authorJensen, Olaf P.
dc.contributor.authorZemeckis, Douglas
dc.contributor.authorRuppel, Bruce
dc.date.accessioned2022-06-07T13:10:16Z
dc.date.available2022-06-07T13:10:16Z
dc.date.issued2021-04
dc.description.abstractThe data generated from this research were used to characterize the seasonal and spatial variation in community composition and relative abundance of structure-associated species on artificial reefs along the coast of New Jersey. These results also provided the information necessary to design a statistically robust trap survey for three targeted recreational and commercial important fish species (Black Sea Bass, Tautog and American lobster). This research provides immediate utility for New Jersey fishery managers through a characterization of seasonal changes in the fish and invertebrate communities inhabiting two existing artificial reefs (Sea Girt and Little Egg Inlet Reefs) and one artificial reef site from pre-construction through construction (Manasquan Inlet Reef). In addition, data on the targeted species and other species (Scup, Jonah crab and rock crab) were generated for a comparison of fish and invertebrate abundance that utilize different artificial reef material, including metal, concrete, and sand. These data are necessary in the development of reliable and efficient trap surveys that can stand up to the rigorous peer review process associated with stock assessments.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10929/93753
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherTrenton, N.J. : Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Science and Researchen_US
dc.subjectNew Jerseyen_US
dc.subjectBlack sea bass - New Jerseyen_US
dc.subjectTautog - New Jerseyen_US
dc.subjectAmerican lobster - New Jerseyen_US
dc.subjectArtificial reefsen_US
dc.titleA Pilot Trap Survey of Artificial Reefs in New Jersey for Monitoring of Black Sea Bass, Tautog, and American Lobster: Research Project Summaryen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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