THE EFFECT OF FISH HABITAT OF TIDE POOLS ON THE ARTIFICIAL TIDAL FLAT IN CANAL AREA OF TOKYO BAY

Abstract

 A small tide pools on nature tidal flat around estuary were evaluated of important for fish habitat condition. However, there are few studies about effects of fish habitat of constructed tide pools on the artificial tidal flat in a canal area. The seasonal occurrence pattern of fishes and benthos and water quality at small tide pools in Keihin canal of Tokyo metropolis were examined and compared some small tide pools and shallows.The results suggested that artificial tide pools have important ecological function for fishes including rare species. And it is necessary to design the tide pool of a variety for fishes.