A review of the biology and fisheries for the purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, Stimpson, 1857) and discussion of the assessment needs for a proposed fishery / G. Workman.: Fs70-1/1999-163E-PDF

In accordance with the phased approach to providing scientific advice for new and developing fisheries, this paper has been prepared as the "Phase 0: Review of existing information" assessment for the purple sea urchin. This paper consists of a review of the relevant literature on the biology of the purple sea urchin, and describes urchin fisheries on the west coast of North America. Relevant management measures, and their data requirements, that should be applied to any fishery for purple sea urchins are discussed.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Canada. Canadian Stock Assessment Secretariat.
Title A review of the biology and fisheries for the purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, Stimpson, 1857) and discussion of the assessment needs for a proposed fishery / G. Workman.
Series title Canadian Stock Assessment Secretariat research document, 1480-4883 ; 99/163
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Includes bibliographic references (p. 32-41).
Publishing information Ottawa : Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 1999.
Author / Contributor Workman, G. D.
Description 58 p. : fig., ill., maps, tables.
Catalogue number
  • Fs70-1/1999-163E-PDF
Subject terms Fisheries resources
Fishing area
Fisheries management
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