Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 20(2): 3-25, doi: 10.3750/AIP1990.20.2.01
Characteristics of age and growth of mackerel (Scomber scombrus L.) from Northwest Atlantic
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Citation: Neja Z (1990) Characteristics of age and growth of mackerel (Scomber scombrus L.) from Northwest Atlantic. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 20(2): 3-25. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP1990.20.2.01
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Abstract
Age of mackerel caught in Northwest Atlantic in 1983-1984 was determined from otoliths. Growth rate was obtained from direct measurements and back calculations. Growth rate differed noticeably between particular year classes as well as sexes.