Abstract
We developed a generalized spatial dynamic age-structured multistock production model by linking bioenergetic principles of physiology, population ecology, and community trophodynamics to a two-dimensional finite-element hydrodynamlc circulation model. Animal movement is based on a search of an environmental-habitat feature vector that maximizes cohort production dynamics. We implemented a numerical version of the model and used scientific data visualization to display real-time results. As a proxy for larger regional-scale dynamics, we applied the model to study the space-time behavior of recruitment and predator-prey production dynamics for cohorts of spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) and pink shrimp (Penaeus duorarum) in the tropical waters of Biscayne Bay, Florida.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4-25 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Aquatic Science