Publications by authors named "Margaux Denamiel"
Mar Environ Res
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates how fish populations in the Eastern English Channel (EEC) are influenced by the interactions between pelagic (water column) and benthic (seafloor) habitats over five different time periods.
- - It uses stable isotope analysis to evaluate the sources of organic matter that support fish communities and highlights that these couplings are consistent due to shallow waters and adaptable feeding behaviors.
- - The research reveals that changes in fish species compositions do not disrupt these couplings, as many dominant species can utilize a variety of resources, enhancing our understanding of energy transfer within the ecosystem.
Article Synopsis
- Understanding trophic interactions is vital for managing marine ecosystems, and this study focuses on the feeding behavior of whiting fish in the Eastern English Channel and Southern North Sea.
- Researchers used stable isotopes and stomach content analyses to evaluate how the diet of whiting changes with age and season, revealing a shift from crustaceans to fish and cephalopods as they grow.
- Results showed variations in nitrogen isotopes related to fish size and seasonal feeding patterns, emphasizing the need for integrated methods to better understand marine food webs.
