scholarly journals Size, growth and mortality of riverine golden perch (Macquaria ambigua) across a latitudinal gradient

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (12) ◽  
pp. 1651
Author(s):  
Daniel W. Wright ◽  
Brenton P. Zampatti ◽  
Lee J. Baumgartner ◽  
Steven Brooks ◽  
Gavin L. Butler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fisheries Management ◽  
Latitudinal Gradient ◽  
Maximum Size ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Fish Size ◽  
Murray Darling Basin ◽  
Size Growth ◽  
Von Bertalanffy Growth Model ◽  
Best Fit

Effective fisheries management requires fish size, growth and mortality information representative of the population and location of interest. Golden perch Macquaria ambigua is long lived, potamodromous and widespread in the Murray–Darling Basin (MDB), Australia. Using a sample spanning 13 river systems and 10° of latitude, we examined whether the maximum size of golden perch differed by latitude and whether growth and mortality varied between northern and southern MDB regions. The length, weight and age ranges of golden perch sampled (n=873) were 52–559mm, 2–3201g and 0+ to 26+ years respectively, and maximum length and weight were unaffected by latitude. Length and age–length distributions represented by age–length keys varied by region, with greater variability in age-at-length and a larger proportion of smaller individuals in northern MDB rivers, which generally exhibit greater variability in discharge. Growth and mortality rates were similar between regions, and an MDB-wide von Bertalanffy growth model (L∞=447, k=0.32 and t0=–0.51) and instantaneous mortality rate (Z=0.20) best described the data. An MDB-wide length–weight equation also provided the best fit (W=6.76×10–6 L3.12). Our data suggest that the MDB can be treated as one management unit in terms of golden perch maximum size, growth and mortality parameters.

Length-at-Age Analysis: Can You Get What You See?

1992 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 632-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. J. Mulligan ◽  
B. M. Leaman
Keyword(s):  
Growth Model ◽  
Time Trend ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Individual Growth ◽  
Parameter Estimates ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Model Ambiguity ◽  
Von Bertalanffy Growth Model ◽  
Single Set

Observations at a single point in time of length-at-age (LAA) for a long-lived rockfish (Sebastes alutus) show that old fish are shorter than intermediate-aged fish. Fitting of a von Bertalanffy growth model to these data produces a systematic trend in the residual of observed versus calculated LAA. We examined how such LAA data can lead to erroneous conclusions about individual growth, and whether asymptotic growth can give rise to such data. We considered two hypotheses: (i) that a time trend in growth rate resulted in larger fish in more recent years and (ii) that there are multiple growth types, where growth and mortality rates are directly related. Using a general growth model that incorporated both (i) and (ii), we show that both hypotheses can generate data identical to those for the rockfish. A single set of LAA data is inadequate for describing individual growth; however, if sufficient data are available, model ambiguity can be resolved and reasonable parameter estimates obtained. Analysis of the rockfish data indicates that (ii) is more likely to explain the observations than (i). We show how fisheries on such species may preclude our understanding these biological relationships.

Red Snapper: Ecology and Fisheries in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico

2007 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Gulf Of Mexico ◽  
Growth Model ◽  
Fisheries Management ◽  
Red Snapper ◽  
Age And Growth ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Lutjanus Campechanus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Von Bertalanffy Growth Model ◽  
The U.S

<em>Abstract.</em>—The red snapper, <em>Lutjanus campechanus</em>, is one of the most economically important fish species in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). Concerns over the declines in red snapper landings during the 1980s in the GOM exposed the paucity of information regarding the species’ age, growth, and population dynamics, all fundamental in fisheries management. This paper reviews the history of red snapper age and growth research in the GOM demonstrating an evolution of fisheries aging and validation techniques. These refinements in aging over time have also impacted management of the red snapper stock in the GOM. Also discussed are efforts to standardize aging techniques throughout the GOM in an effort to improve data accuracy. A number of studies have used the von Bertalanffy growth model to describe a pattern of rapid growth followed by slower growth after the age of ten years for red snapper in the GOM. Additional applications of the von Bertalanffy growth model have also been applied to corroborate red snapper age estimates derived from sectioned otoliths and to discern demographic differences in red snapper growth throughout the GOM.

Growth of the abalone Haliotis roei gray

1989 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 199 ◽  
Author(s):  
JK Keesing ◽  
FE Wells
Keyword(s):  
Growth Model ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Maximum Size ◽  
Growth Characteristics ◽  
Minimum Size ◽  
First Year ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Commercial Fishery ◽  
Von Bertalanffy Growth Model ◽  
Second Year

The growth characteristics of the abalone Haliotis roei from Western Australia are described. Abalone grow rapidly to over 40 mm in their first year. In their second year, they reach 60 mm, the minimum size that can be legally taken by amateur fishermen. They are recruited to the commercial fishery at 70 mm during their third year. The parameters of the von Bertalanffy growth model were K = 0.67 year-1 and L∞ = 85.2 mm; however, differences occur between intertidal and subtidal habitats, with abalone of the subtidal population achieving faster growth rates and a larger maximum size. No significant differences in growth were detected between sexes.

scholarly journals SOME POPULATION PARAMETERS AND EXPLOITATION STATUS OF FOURFINGER THREADFIN (Eleutheronema tetradactylum Shaw, 1804) IN TARAKAN WATERS, NORTH KALIMANTAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Tirtadanu Tirtadanu ◽  
Umi Chodrijah
Keyword(s):  
Growth Model ◽  
Fisheries Management ◽  
Growth Pattern ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Population Parameters ◽  
Exploitation Rate ◽  
Von Bertalanffy Growth Model ◽  
Exploitation Status

Information on exploitation status of fourfinger threadfin (Eleutheronema tetradactylum Shaw, 1804) is important for sustainable gillnet fisheries management in Tarakan, North Kalimantan  waters. In an attempt of providing scientific data and information on the exploitation status of this species, a research work was conducted from January to November 2016 in Selumit landing place. Fish sampling was done by trained enumerator on bottom gillnet catches landed through semi-regular observation. A total of 1964 specimens were collected and measured. The results showed that the size ranged between 16-70 cmFL with an average of 37.72 ± 0.36 cmFL. The length at first captured (Lc) of about 38.5 cmFL, was smaller than the length at first mature of female (Lm) of 39.6 cmFL. The growth pattern was negative allometry. By applying von Bertalanffy growth model, it was found that growth model for this species was L(t)=75,8(1-e0,3(t+0,035)). Exploitation rate (E) was 0,47. It showed that the exploitation status of fourfinger threadfin in Tarakan Waters was still sustainable.

Biology and Management of Dogfish Sharks

2009 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Model ◽  
Latitudinal Gradient ◽  
Puget Sound ◽  
Open Water ◽  
Growth Patterns ◽  
Spiny Dogfish ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Northeast Pacific ◽  
Von Bertalanffy Growth Model ◽  
North And South

zAbstract.—Growth patterns of the spiny dogfish <em>Squalus acanthias </em>over the latitudinal gradient from Washington State/British Columbia to Baja California/northern Mexico are analyzed. The von Bertalanffy growth model and the versatile growth model of Schnute and Fournier (1980) are used to describe region-specific growth. Statistical comparisons are made using the versatile growth model to determine patterns of growth along the latitudinal gradient. We propose the existence of two open-water demographic subunits in the dogfish population of the Northeast Pacific, northern and southern, which appear to be distinct from the populations in north and south Puget Sound.

scholarly journals Latitudinal and Cross-Shelf Patterns of Size, Growth and Mortality of a Tropical Damselfish Acanthochromis polyacanthus on the Great Barrier Reef

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Kingsford ◽  
David Welch ◽  
Mark O'Callaghan
Keyword(s):  
Great Barrier Reef ◽  
Spatial Models ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Outer Shelf ◽  
Age And Growth ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Barrier Reef ◽  
Continental Shelves ◽  
Size Growth ◽  
Latitudinal Range

Patterns of age and growth of a sedentary damsel fish Acanthochromis polyacanthus were tested over a latitudinal range of approximately 10 degrees (1,200 km) on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Within latitudes these patterns were also compared on reefs across a continental shelf that ranged in width from 52 to 128 km. Although variation in length-max, growth, age-max and the von-Bertalanffy metrics of L, and K were found within and among latitudes, greatest variation in some demographic characteristics were found across the shelf regardless of latitude. Fish were always smaller at inner shelf reefs and grew more slowly when compared to mid and outer shelf reefs. The oldest fish collected was 11 years old and, there were no consistent variation in age-max among distances from shore. On outer reefs, there was a linear relationship with age-max and latitude. This &lsquo;tropical gradient&rsquo; of age only explained 34% of the variation, further this was not found when the oldest 10% of fish were considered. Fish only reached an age-max of 6 years on the southern-most reefs. There was a trend for a smaller L with latitude but, it was not significant and L did not vary predictably with water temperature. The sampling of MPAs did not confound the resultant patterns. Instantaneous mortality rates were 0.245-0.685, highest at inner reefs and showed no consistent MPA-related patterns. Our study suggested that the mid and outer shelf waters of the GBR appeared best suited for growth of A. polyacanthus. In conclusion, position on continental shelves and related local environmental conditions needs to be considered in spatial models of growth.

scholarly journals Some biological properties of spiny eel (Mastacembelus mastacembelus, Banks & Solander, 1794) living in the Upper Euphrates River Basin, Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Zülfü Çoban ◽  
Mücahit Eroğlu ◽  
Mustafa Düşükcan
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Growth Type ◽  
Euphrates River ◽  
Fish Samples ◽  
Exploitation Rate

AbstractThis study was carried out to determine some bioecological characteristics of Mastacembelus mastacembelus, which is the only species of Mastacembelidae family living in Turkey. Fish samples were caught between 2014–2018 from Keban Dam Lake, one of the most important reservoirs of the upper Euphrates Basin. In totally, 348 Mastacembelus mastacembelus individuals were examined, including 178 males and 170 females. The age distributions were defined between the I–XV age groups. Total lengths ranged from 14.20 to 81.80 cm in males and from 15.60 to 77.30 cm in females. Total length–weight relationships were calculated as W = 0.0083 × TL2.6516 for males, W = 0.0043 × TL2.8310 for females and W = 0.0063 × TL2.7256 for all population, and the growth type was estimated as “negative allometric”. The von Bertalanffy growth parameters for all individuals were computed as L∞ = 90.99, k = 0.13, t0 = − 0.45. The total (Z), natural (M), fishing (F) mortality rates and exploitation rate (E) were estimated as Z = 0.313, M = 0.270, F = 0.043 and E = 0.137, respectively. The length at first capture (Lc) was found as 50.72. The optimum, maximum and economic yields were calculated as E0.5 = 0.361; Emax = 0.776; E0.1 = 0.664, respectively.

Growth of the saucer scallop, Amusium japonicum balloti Habe, in central eastern Queensland

1981 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 657 ◽  
Author(s):  
MJ Williams ◽  
MCL Dredge
Keyword(s):  
Growth Model ◽  
Larval Stage ◽  
Size Range ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Commercial Fishery ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Von Bertalanffy Growth Model ◽  
Central Eastern

Tag-recapture data were used to determine growth and movement of A. japonicum balloti. The von Bertalanffy growth model was found to be suitable for describing growth in the latter half of the size range for A. japonicum balloti, and estimated S∞ of scallops varied with year and area. A. japonicum balloti grows rapidly, being recruited to the commercial fishery at about 6 months of age in some cases. Recapture data indicated that A. japonicum balloti does not undergo long-distance displacements in its post-larval stage.

Modelling individual variability in growth of bull trout in the Walla Walla River Basin using a hierarchical von Bertalanffy growth model

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julianne E. Harris ◽  
Courtney Newlon ◽  
Philip J. Howell ◽  
Ryan C. Koch ◽  
Steven L. Haeseker
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Growth Model ◽  
Individual Variability ◽  
Bull Trout ◽  
Von Bertalanffy ◽  
Von Bertalanffy Growth Model ◽  
Walla Walla

scholarly journals Economic incentives to target species and fish size: prices and fine-scale product attributes in Norwegian fisheries

2014 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 733-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Asche ◽  
Yanyou Chen ◽  
Martin D. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Fisheries Management ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Product Form ◽  
Target Species ◽  
Substantial Variation ◽  
King Crab ◽  
Fish Size ◽  
As Species ◽  
Harvest Timing ◽  
Unique Dataset

Abstract Improved fisheries management provides fishers with more opportunities to maximize harvest value by accounting for valuable attributes of the harvest such as species, harvest timing, fish size, product form, and landing location. Harvest values can also vary by vessel and gear type. Moreover, the extent of targeting can influence the ecosystem in which the fishers operate and provide important management challenges. We utilize a unique dataset containing daily vessel-level fish landings in one region of Norway in 2010 to investigate the value of an array of attributes, including species, product form, product condition, timing, fish size, vessel type, gear type, and landing location for cod and other whitefish species, as well as king crab. We also investigate to what extent landed value differs across different communities, firms, and plants. The results indicate substantial variation for all attributes, highlighting opportunities for fishers as well as potential management challenges. For whitefish, the species landed accounts for three-quarters of the variation in prices. For cod in particular, the fish size accounts for nearly all variation in prices. In these fisheries, market conditions justify management focus on the biological composition of the catch.

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