Observations on the near-surface behaviour of sardinella schools in Angolan waters

• Main Authors: Misund, O A, Luyeye, N, Boyer, D, Coetzee, J, Cloete, R, Dalen, J, Oechslin, G
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: NISC 2005
• Subjects: behaviour; sardinella; schooling; sightings; sonar; Fridtjof; Fridtjof Nansen
• Online Access: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajms/article/view/33210

The schooling dynamics and swimming behaviour of sardinella Sardinella maderensis and S. aurita schooling near the surface in Angolan waters were recorded visually, using a calibrated echo integration system and a 95kHz high resolution sonar on board RV Dr Fridtjof Nansen during three cruises; July...