Biology of the Spotted Seatrout

Biology of the Spotted Seatrout

Author: Stephen A. Bortone

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2002-07-30

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1420040790

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The spotted seatrout is an important species not only for recreational and commercial fisheries, but also as an integral part of many estuarine ecosystems. As one of the few fishes that live its entire life within an estuarine system, the species has tremendous potential as a monitor or sentinel for estuarine conditions. Prepared by the foremost au


Otolith Microstructure Examination and Analysis

Otolith Microstructure Examination and Analysis

Author: David K. Stevenson

Publisher: McClain Printing Company

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13:

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The field of otolith microstructure research has experienced phenomenal growth since the early 1970s and now forms the basis for hundreds of studies in early life history, age, growth, recruitment, migration, mortality and stock structure. This book represents the first effort to compile and summarize the many techniques and procedures associated with studies of otolith microstructure. The complete sequence of events, from sample collection to data analysis, is covered comprehensively, so as to be applicable to most species and situations. The various chapters include both published and unpublished procedures.