Spatial variation in habitat quality for juvenile flatfish in the southeastern Bering Sea and its implications for productivity in a warming ecosystem

- Multi-year warm-cold environmental phases affect juvenile flatfish habitat usage.
- Juveniles appeared to occupy the North habitat only during a warm phase.
- Higher temperature variability in the North habitat may cause poorer body condition.
- Habitat expansion to encompass both South and North habitats may increase productivity.
- Mere shift of habitat from South to North may not increase productivity.