Distribution and habitat associations of billfish and swordfish larvae across mesoscale features in the Gulf of Mexico.

Distribution and habitat associations of billfish and swordfish larvae across mesoscale features in the Gulf of Mexico.

Ichthyoplankton surveys were conducted in surface waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico (NGoM) over a three-year period (2006-2008) to determine the relative value of this region as early life habitat of sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus), blue marlin (Makaira nigricans), white marlin (Kajikia albid...

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Main Authors: Jay R Rooker, Jeff R Simms, R J David Wells, Scott A Holt, G Joan Holt, John E Graves, Nathan B Furey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3324529?pdf=render

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