A review of the status of the 4VWX flatfish stocks (exclusive of the halibuts) / by J. D. Neilson and P. Perley. : Fs70-8/86-48E-PDF

"Landings of flatfish (exclusive of the halibuts) in NAFO Divisions 4VWX remained at comparatively low levels in 1985 relative to those obtained in the late 1960's and early 1970's. While landings of flatfish in 1985 have decreased by almost 35% compared with 1984, it is doubtful whether this reflects decreased stock abundance. Recent (since 1982) indications from research vessel cruises suggest relatively stable population abundances for witch flounder and American plaice, but declining for yellowtail flounder. A multiplicative analysis of catch rates for the 4V American plaice fishery revealed an increasing trend since 1983, but the standardized series (comprised of directed catch rates only), included a relatively small proportion of all 4V American plaice landings. It was therefore concluded that there were insufficient grounds to suggest a change in the existing total allowable catch of 14,000 t"--Abstract.

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Renseignements sur la publication
Ministère/Organisme Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Biological Station (St. Andrews, N.B.)
Canada. Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans. Scotia-Fundy Region. Marine Fish Division.
Canadian Atlantic Fisheries Scientific Advisory Committee.
Titre A review of the status of the 4VWX flatfish stocks (exclusive of the halibuts) / by J. D. Neilson and P. Perley.
Titre de la série CAFSAC research document ; 86/48
Type de publication Série - Voir l'enregistrement principal
Langue [Anglais]
Format Électronique
Document électronique
Note(s) "Not to be cited without permission of the authors."
Includes bibliographical references (page 7).
Includes abstract in French.
Information sur la publication St. Andrews, New Brunswick : Marine Fish Division, Fisheries Research Branch, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, [1986]
Auteur / Contributeur Neilson, John D., author.
Description 1 online resource (31 pages) : charts.
Numéro de catalogue
  • Fs70-8/86-48E-PDF
Descripteurs Flatfish fisheries -- Nova Scotia.
Fish stock assessment -- Nova Scotia.
Poissons plats -- Pêche commerciale -- Nouvelle-Écosse.
Ressources halieutiques -- Évaluation -- Nouvelle-Écosse.
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