Waves, Weeds, and Wonders: How Seascape and Hydrodynamics Shape Fish Nurseries

Understanding what constitutes an effective nursery habitat for juvenile fish is crucial for conserving marine biodiversity and sustaining healthy fisheries. A recent study by Moustaka et al. (2025) investigates how the interplay between habitat composition, seascape configuration, and hydrodynamic conditions influences juvenile fish assemblages across the tropical Dampier Archipelago in Western Australia.