Mesh selection studies on flatfish in relation to the Otago trawl fishery |
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Authors: | G D James |
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Institution: | Fisheries Research Division, Marine Department , Wellington, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | Cod‐end mesh selection experiments were conducted on three species of flatfish (common or English sole Peltorhamphus novaezeelandiae, lemon sole Pelotretis flavilatus, and sand flounder Rhombosolea plebeia) trawled off the Otago coast. It is suggested that better yields would be obtained from stocks of these fish if the minimum cod‐end mesh size was increased from 10.2 cm (4 in.) to 11.4 cm (4.5 in.). |
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Keywords: | Lake Rotorua Lake Rerewhakaaitu Lake Rotoiti tracers primary production oxygen depletion freshwater lakes |
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