A Lagrangian tool for modelling ichthyoplankton dynamics

Authored by Christophe Lett, Timothee Brochier, Carolina Parada, Pierrick Penven, Philippe Verley, Christian Mullon, Bruno Blanke

Date Published: 2008

DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2008.02.005

Sponsors: No sponsors listed

Platforms: Java Ichthyop

Model Documentation: ODD

Model Code URLs: Model code not found

Abstract

Ichthyop is a free Java tool designed to study the effects of physical and biological factors on ichthyoplankton dynamics. It incorporates the most important processes involved in fish early life: spawning, movement, growth, mortality and recruitment. The tool uses as input time series of velocity, temperature and salinity fields archived from ROMS or MARS oceanic models. It runs with a user-friendly graphic interface and generates output files that can be post-processed easily using graphic and statistical software. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Recruitment Enrichment Transport Particles Larvae Upwelling ecosystem Southern benguela Retention processes Eggs Anchovy engraulis-capensis