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The Antwerp docks are classified under the bream-pike perch, deep-water fish stock type, and indeed the commonest types of fish found in the docks are bream (Abramis brama), ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus), roach (Rutilus rutilus), perch (Perca), zander (Sander), and eel (Anguilla). So far 6 species were captured in the pond: roach, perch, zander (1 juvenile), eel, European flounder (Platichthys flesus) and three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus). Perch, pike perch, and European flounder certainly use it for spawning or growing-up. Juvenile fish has been observed in substantial quantities. Because capturing methods so far were not optimal for very small fish, some species may have left yet unobserved.
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Fish spawning pond (“Vispaaiplaats”)
Table of content
- 1. Description of measure
- 1a. Measure description
- 1b. Monitoring
- 1c. Monitoring results
- 2. Execution of main effectiveness criteria
- 2a. Effectiveness according to development targets of measure
- 2b. Impact on ecosystem services
- 2c. Degree of synergistic effects and conflicts according to uses
- 3. Additional evaluation criteria in view of EU environmental law
- 3a. Degree of synergistic effects and conflicts according to WFD aims
- 3b. Degree of synergistic effects and conflicts according to Natura 2000 aims
- 4. Crux of the matter
- 5. References
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Monitoring results
First monitoring results showed a positive evolution with a high density of juvenile fish.The Antwerp docks are classified under the bream-pike perch, deep-water fish stock type, and indeed the commonest types of fish found in the docks are bream (Abramis brama), ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus), roach (Rutilus rutilus), perch (Perca), zander (Sander), and eel (Anguilla). So far 6 species were captured in the pond: roach, perch, zander (1 juvenile), eel, European flounder (Platichthys flesus) and three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus). Perch, pike perch, and European flounder certainly use it for spawning or growing-up. Juvenile fish has been observed in substantial quantities. Because capturing methods so far were not optimal for very small fish, some species may have left yet unobserved.