ABSTRACT
Environmental characteristics influence the fatty acids (FAs) of aquatic organisms. Environmental factors and anthropic actions such as water pollution can impact FA composition. This directly affects the trophic network, especially when low-quality FA is provided to other trophic levels. The omnivore Penaeoidea shrimp is rich in proteins and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), representing an important node in the trophic web. We compared the FA composition of the commercially exploited seabob shrimp Xiphopenaeus spp. in two distinct coastal sites, Cananéia and Ubatuba, on the southeast Brazilian coast. Cananéia has a low human population density and is a preserved area with nearby mangroves, while Ubatuba is highly urbanised and influenced by tourism (increasing the domestic sewage), with diverse microhabitats but without mangrove influence. We found a total of 29 different FAs in seabob shrimp samples. Saturated FAs and PUFAS were the most representatives. For sex or age (juvenile and adult), deviations were found in the monosaturated FA, ω6, and ω3/ω6. However, FA composition was significantly different between sites, with Ubatuba presenting a lower abundance of FAs than Cananéia. The fatty acid composition of Xiphopenaeus spp. was influenced by environmental quality factors such as dissolved oxygen, chlorophyll, organic matter, and size gradient. The presence of high amounts of organic matter (especially sewage) during decomposition can decrease dissolved oxygen levels, reducing the quality of the first producers and limiting the availability of FAs for other trophic levels. The study suggests that water pollution and mangrove forests can impact the FAs of Xiphopenaeus spp., potentially reducing their nutritional value and causing an imbalance in the transference of FAs.
Subject(s)
Fatty Acids, Omega-3 , Fatty Acids , Adult , Humans , Fatty Acids/metabolism , Brazil , Sewage , Fatty Acids, Unsaturated , Fatty Acids, Omega-3/metabolismABSTRACT
The fishery on Penaeidae shrimp is done all over the Brazilian coast, especially the seabob shrimp (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri). It is captured in large quantities in the Southeast and Southern Brazil. In order to study the population structure of X. kroyeri from Anchieta Municipality, Espيrito Santo State, during the period from January to December 2008, monthly samplings with one-hour-long were conducted to verify the number of individuals, biomass, sex, total length and gonad maturity stage. The specimens had total length ranging from 2.96 to 9.96 cm, and females were larger than males. It is suggested that the population of X. kroyeri presents patterns of recruitment and reproduction similar to those of the Northeast region. The estimated size of first gonadal maturation was 4.5 and 6.9 cm for males and females, respectively. The fishing operates on a stock composed of predominantly adult males and juveniles and adult females. The mesh size of the nets and the high plant biomass in the fishing areas may be contributing to the increased catch of juveniles, undermining the recruitment of X. kroyeri.(AU)
A pesca de camarُes Penaeidae é realizada em todo o litoral brasileiro, com destaque para o sete-barbas (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri) capturado em grande quantidade nas regiُes Sudeste e Sul do Brasil. Com o objetivo de estudar a estrutura populacional de X. kroyeri de Anchieta, Estado do Espيrito Santo, durante o perيodo de janeiro a dezembro de 2008 foram realizadas coletas mensais com 1h de duraçمo. Foram registrados o nْmero de indivيduos, a biomassa, o sexo, o comprimento total e o estلdio de maturaçمo gonadal. Os exemplares amostrados apresentaram comprimento total que varia entre 2,96 a 9,96 cm sendo as fêmeas maiores que os machos. Sugere-se que a populaçمo de X. kroyeri estudada apresente reproduçمo e recrutamento semelhantes ao da regiمo Nordeste. O tamanho estimado de primeira maturaçمo gonadal foi de 4,5 cm para machos e 6,9 cm para fêmeas, sendo que a pesca atua sobre um estoque composto por machos predominantemente adultos e por fêmeas juvenis e adultas. O tamanho de malha das redes e a elevada biomassa vegetal presente nas لreas de pesca podem estar contribuindo para o aumento da captura de juvenis, comprometendo o recrutamento de X. kroyeri.(AU)
Subject(s)
Animals , Penaeidae/anatomy & histology , Penaeidae/growth & development , Fisheries/trendsABSTRACT
The fishery on Penaeidae shrimp is done all over the Brazilian coast, especially the seabob shrimp (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri). It is captured in large quantities in the Southeast and Southern Brazil. In order to study the population structure of X. kroyeri from Anchieta Municipality, Espírito Santo State, during the period from January to December 2008, monthly samplings with one-hour-long were conducted to verify the number of individuals, biomass, sex, total length and gonad maturity stage. The specimens had total length ranging from 2.96 to 9.96 cm, and females were larger than males. It is suggested that the population of X. kroyeri presents patterns of recruitment and reproduction similar to those of the Northeast region. The estimated size of first gonadal maturation was 4.5 and 6.9 cm for males and females, respectively. The fishing operates on a stock composed of predominantly adult males and juveniles and adult females. The mesh size of the nets and the high plant biomass in the fishing areas may be contributing to the increased catch of juveniles, undermining the recruitment of X. kroyeri.
A pesca de camarões Penaeidae é realizada em todo o litoral brasileiro, com destaque para o sete-barbas (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri) capturado em grande quantidade nas regiões Sudeste e Sul do Brasil. Com o objetivo de estudar a estrutura populacional de X. kroyeri de Anchieta, Estado do Espírito Santo, durante o período de janeiro a dezembro de 2008 foram realizadas coletas mensais com 1h de duração. Foram registrados o número de indivíduos, a biomassa, o sexo, o comprimento total e o estádio de maturação gonadal. Os exemplares amostrados apresentaram comprimento total que varia entre 2,96 a 9,96 cm sendo as fêmeas maiores que os machos. Sugere-se que a população de X. kroyeri estudada apresente reprodução e recrutamento semelhantes ao da região Nordeste. O tamanho estimado de primeira maturação gonadal foi de 4,5 cm para machos e 6,9 cm para fêmeas, sendo que a pesca atua sobre um estoque composto por machos predominantemente adultos e por fêmeas juvenis e adultas. O tamanho de malha das redes e a elevada biomassa vegetal presente nas áreas de pesca podem estar contribuindo para o aumento da captura de juvenis, comprometendo o recrutamento de X. kroyeri.