INTRODUCTION: Impact of climate and fisheries on sub-Arctic stocks

Understanding the drivers (internal and external) that determine the productivity of marine ecosystems is challenging. For example, the correct estimate of recruitment is essential to estimate fish stock abundance. In this Theme Section, 5 papers explore the effect of fishing and climate on populati...

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Published in:Marine Ecology Progress Series
Main Authors: Durant, Joel Marcel, Ottersen, Geir, Stenseth, Nils Christian
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: 2013
Subjects:
Arctic
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10852/37237
http://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-38737
https://doi.org/10.3354/meps10314
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Summary:Understanding the drivers (internal and external) that determine the productivity of marine ecosystems is challenging. For example, the correct estimate of recruitment is essential to estimate fish stock abundance. In this Theme Section, 5 papers explore the effect of fishing and climate on population structure across sub-Arctic ecosystems. The studies focus on how temperatureand fishing-induced changes in spatial and demographic population structure affect recruitment and population growth rate. The results suggest common patterns, but also highlight differences in the relative importance of fishing and climate among the populations and ecosystems examined. This in a MEPS Free Access Article. IR retains copyright.

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