Advection and retention as life trait modulators of capelin larvae—A case study from the Norwegian coast and the Barents Sea

The Barents Sea capelin stock is, potentially, the largest capelin stock in the world, with a maximum biomass in the range of 6–8 million tonne. The main spawning grounds for this capelin stock are along the coast of northern Norway. By modeling and fieldwork, this study addresses the interaction be...

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Published in:Fisheries research 2009-05, Vol.97 (3), p.234-242
Main Authors: Pedersen, O.P., Tande, K.S., Pedersen, T., Slagstad, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal and plant ecology
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Applied ecology
Biological and medical sciences
Brackish
Capelin larvae
Exploitation and management of natural biological resources (hunting, fishing and exploited populations survey, etc.)
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Hydrography
Retention
Sea water ecosystems
Spawning
Synecology
Transport
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Summary:The Barents Sea capelin stock is, potentially, the largest capelin stock in the world, with a maximum biomass in the range of 6–8 million tonne. The main spawning grounds for this capelin stock are along the coast of northern Norway. By modeling and fieldwork, this study addresses the interaction between mesoscale physical process and newly hatched capelin larvae. The study documents a close relationship between selected spawning location, advection, retention, mortality windows and dispersal patterns.
ISSN:0165-7836
1872-6763
DOI:10.1016/j.fishres.2009.02.008