Sensitivity Analysis of Two Harp Seal ( Pagophilus groenlandicus ) Population Models

Sensitivity analysis has been used to estimate the relative importance of input parameters both between and within two harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) population models. The population size at maximum sustainable yield is shown to be much more poorly defined than the yield level itself. Key wor...

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Published in:Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada
Main Author: Mohn, R. K.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1979
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/f79-060
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/f79-060
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Summary:Sensitivity analysis has been used to estimate the relative importance of input parameters both between and within two harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) population models. The population size at maximum sustainable yield is shown to be much more poorly defined than the yield level itself. Key words: sensitivity analysis, harp seal, population model, sustainable yield, management