To examine the spatial distribution of mackerel catches within South Korea's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from 2011 to 2019, we evaluated the habitat suitability index (HSI) for mackerel using satellite-derived environmental data combined with government-provided catch data. The HSI is widely recognized for its capability in identifying and predicting potential fishing areas. By integrating mackerel catch records with satellite-based environmental variables such as Chlorophyll-a concentration (CHL), Sea Surface Temperature (SST), Sea Surface Height (SSH), and Primary Productivity (PP), we established optimal environmental ranges: CHL (0.32 to 1.6 mg m−3), SST (14.45 to 26.72°C), SSH (0.61 to 0.84 m), and PP (654.94 to 1,731.3 mg C m−2 d−1). Using these thresholds, we generated seasonal habitat suitability maps for mackerel, which were validated against catch data. The findings suggest that our HSI model is a reliable tool for predicting mackerel fishing grounds within the South Korean EEZ. This research offers valuable insights into the spatial distribution and environmental preferences of mackerel in these waters, contributing to improved fisheries management strategies.
Access to the requested content is limited to institutions that have purchased or subscribe to SPIE eBooks.
You are receiving this notice because your organization may not have SPIE eBooks access.*
*Shibboleth/Open Athens users─please
sign in
to access your institution's subscriptions.
To obtain this item, you may purchase the complete book in print or electronic format on
SPIE.org.
INSTITUTIONAL Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.
PERSONAL Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.