Species c omposition and occurrence patterns of marine organisms caught by trammel net in the coastal waters of yeosu

The fish species composition and CPUE abundance of fishery resources were surveyed by trammel net at 8 stations of 4 small trenches along the coastal areas of Yeosu, South Korea, in June, August, and October 2024. A total of 416 fish were collected, comprising 14 orders, 28 families, 31 genera, and 36 species. The 1042 small trench showed the highest distribution, with 22 species, 168 individuals, and a total weight of 20.8 kg. The most dominant species among the caught fish was Chelidonichthys spinosus, with 88 individuals recorded. The catch by survey period was the lowest in August, the highest in June, and showed the greatest species diversity.