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Published on: April 19, 2018
A dataset from bottom trawl survey around Taiwan
Kwang-Tsao Shao1, Jack Lin, Chung-Han Wu
1Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Rd., Nankang, Taipei, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
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|June 19, 2012
Summary
Taiwan
Area of Science:
- Marine Biology
- Fisheries Science
- Conservation Biology
Background:
- Bottom trawl fishery is economically significant in Taiwan but faces declines due to overfishing and bycatch.
- A 1989 ban on bottom trawling within 3 nautical miles aimed to mitigate these issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the 1989 bottom trawl fishing ban.
- To document demersal fish fauna and distribution in Taiwan's soft marine habitats.
Main Methods:
- A four-year survey (2000-2003) was conducted around Taiwan and Penghu Islands.
- Fish specimens were collected, identified, counted, and weighed.
- Data were integrated into the Taiwan Fish Database and published globally.
Main Results:
- The study documented 631 fish species and 3,529 records.
- This dataset represents the most comprehensive demersal fish fauna and distribution data for Taiwan's soft marine habitats.
Conclusions:
- The study provides crucial data for assessing the impact of fishing policies.
- The established database serves as a vital resource for future fisheries management and marine conservation efforts in Taiwan.
