How does the environment affect reproduction in marine fishes? Check out the latest findings of reproductive plasticity in response to change in temperature, food availability, and body size in the live-bearing Rosy Rockfish! https://t.co/xeotmizJf9pic.twitter.com/53I0FHTX4y
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I am excited that Chapter 1 of my dissertation was published in the science journal, Marine Ecology Progress Series! In this laboratory study, we found that both maternal body size and the amount of food a female was given influenced body condition and total reproductive output in captive Rosy Rockfish. Reproductive output was measured as the number of broods produced by a female each year and the fecundity of each brood to determine annual realized fecundity (the sum of larvae released in all broods over a reproductive season). We also found that broods were produced more quickly with warmer water. These results demonstrate that reproduction in these fish is influenced by their environment. Thus, it is important to consider the impacts of climate change on shifts in ocean productivity and temperature and how these environmental shifts will influence fish population reproductive productivity. A huge THANK YOU to all who were involved in making this study a success! Please reach out if you would like a copy of the article. Happy reading!
Sabrina G. Beyer 