Diversity of Fishery Resources in Mangrove Ecosystems: Case of Saloum Delta in Senegal
Abstract
The objective of this study is to enhance the understanding of the diversity and structure of fishery resources. To achieve this, we conducted beach seine catches in two seasons from 2020 to 2022 at six sites within the Gandoule Marine Protected Area. All individuals captured were identified and counted, and their weight and size were measured. In total, 58 species from 46 genera and 31 families were recorded. Diversity, weight, and growth parameters of fishery resources showed variation across time and locations. Species richness and abundance varied significantly (p0.05) in overall diversity among sites and years. Analysis of structural characteristics revealed significant spatio-temporal variation in biomass (P
Fields of Study & Subjects
Marine and fisheries research
Marine and Coastal Ecosystems
Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 22–36
- Publication date
- 26 January 2026
- Language
- EN