On the troubling use of plastic 'habitat'structures for fish in freshwater ecosystems–or–when restoration is just littering
The creation and deployment of plastic structures made out of pipes and panels in
freshwater ecosystems to enhance fish habitat or restore freshwater systems have become …
freshwater ecosystems to enhance fish habitat or restore freshwater systems have become …
Lake depth alters the trajectory of ontogenetic niche shifts in Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis) in small lakes
The trophic niche of aquatic generalist predators is influenced by ontogeny, habitat
characteristics, availability and type of prey, and competitive interactions. Many interrelated …
characteristics, availability and type of prey, and competitive interactions. Many interrelated …
Managing aquatic habitat structure for resilient trophic interactions
Structural habitat (the three‐dimensional arrangement of physical matter, abiotic and biotic,
at a location) is a foundational element for the resilience and maintenance of biodiversity …
at a location) is a foundational element for the resilience and maintenance of biodiversity …
Diminishing productivity and hyperstable harvest in northern Wisconsin walleye fisheries
Managing fisheries in a changing socio-ecological environment may require holistic
approaches for identifying and adapting to novel ecosystem dynamics. Using 32 years of …
approaches for identifying and adapting to novel ecosystem dynamics. Using 32 years of …
Response of yellow perch to water level fluctuations in oligotrophic, north‐temperate inland lakes
Abstract Information on yellow perch Perca flavescens population dynamics and responses
to various abiotic and biotic factors in oligotrophic, north‐temperate inland lakes is limited …
to various abiotic and biotic factors in oligotrophic, north‐temperate inland lakes is limited …
Sport fish movement responses to a littoral zone coarse woody habitat addition
Objective Fish movements and distributions throughout an ecosystem are important for
understanding ecological interactions, conservation, and management. Coarse woody …
understanding ecological interactions, conservation, and management. Coarse woody …
[HTML][HTML] Growth and Diet of Northern Pike (Esox lucius) in Boreal Lakes: Implications for Ecosystem Management
S Theis, J Shirton, M Barbeau, JLW Ruppert… - Hydrobiology, 2025 - mdpi.com
An important top-down predator, the northern pike (Esox lucius), faces harsh environmental
conditions in the northern boreal ecoregion. They are often managed for recreational fishing …
conditions in the northern boreal ecoregion. They are often managed for recreational fishing …
Whole-lake coarse woody habitat addition facilitates ecosystem regime restructuring in an oligotrophic lake
TN Preul-Stimetz, SL Shaw, GG Sass - Lake and Reservoir …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Preul-Stimetz T, Shaw SL, Sass GG. 2024. Whole-lake coarse woody habitat
addition facilitates ecosystem regime restructuring in an oligotrophic lake. Lake Reserv …
addition facilitates ecosystem regime restructuring in an oligotrophic lake. Lake Reserv …
Coarse woody habitat use by local fish species and structural integrity of enhancements over time in a shallow northern boreal lake assessed in a Bayesian modelling …
S Theis, JLW Ruppert… - Ecological Solutions and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The introduction of coarse woody habitat has been a widely adopted management practice
for restoring and enhancing freshwater aquatic ecosystems. Although responses of aquatic …
for restoring and enhancing freshwater aquatic ecosystems. Although responses of aquatic …
Can habitat enhancement limit the ecological impacts of predatory fish stocking? An experimental approach
M Gimenez, J Cucherousset - Knowledge & Management of …, 2024 - kmae-journal.org
Fish stocking is a ubiquitous management measure in freshwater fisheries but it can induce
important ecological impacts on communities and recipient ecosystems. Habitat …
important ecological impacts on communities and recipient ecosystems. Habitat …