Characteristics of age and growth of mackerel (Scomber scombrus L.) from Northwest Atlantic
Age of mackerel caught in Northwest Atlantic in 1983-1984 was determined from otoliths. Growth rate was obtained from direct measurements and back calculations. Growth rate differed noticeably between particular year classes as well as sexes.
Published in: | Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria |
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
1990
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP1990.20.2.01 https://aiep.pensoft.net/article/25201/ https://aiep.pensoft.net/article/25201/download/pdf/ |
Summary: | Age of mackerel caught in Northwest Atlantic in 1983-1984 was determined from otoliths. Growth rate was obtained from direct measurements and back calculations. Growth rate differed noticeably between particular year classes as well as sexes. |
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