Northern Range Extension of the Atlantic Mackerel, Scomber scombrus, to Black Island, Labrador

During August 1969, 785 specimens of Scomber scombrus were captured in southern Labrador coastal waters, extending the known range in the western North Atlantic to Black Island, Labrador, more than 50 miles north of Triangle Harbour, the previously authenticated northern range limit.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada
Main Author: Parsons, L. S.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1970
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/f70-066
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/f70-066
Description
Summary:During August 1969, 785 specimens of Scomber scombrus were captured in southern Labrador coastal waters, extending the known range in the western North Atlantic to Black Island, Labrador, more than 50 miles north of Triangle Harbour, the previously authenticated northern range limit.