An analytical assessment of the porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus) population in the northwest Atlantic / by S. Campana … [et al.].: Fs70-1/1999-158E-PDF
This report presents a detailed analysis of the past and present status of porbeagle stock dynamics in the northwest Atlantic. Included in the report are new results pertaining to porbeagle life history, stock structure, migration patterns, growth rate, reproduction, stock abundance, sustainable yield and mortality rates. The assessment concludes with an estimate of recent fishing mortality rates in relation to F0.1 as well as alternative yields for the next Shark Management Plan. Issues requiring additional research to ensure the sustainability of the fishery are also identified.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Canada. Canadian Stock Assessment Secretariat. |
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| Title | An analytical assessment of the porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus) population in the northwest Atlantic / by S. Campana … [et al.]. |
| Series title | Canadian Stock Assessment Secretariat research document, 1480-4883 ; 99/158 |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Electronic |
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| Note(s) | Includes bibliographic references (17 p.). |
| Publishing information | Ottawa : Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 1999. |
| Author / Contributor | Campana, Steven E.,1955- |
| Description | 17, [41] p. : fig., graphs, maps, tables. |
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| Subject terms | Fisheries resources Salt water fish Fishing area Fisheries management |