Estimating Growth and Mortality in Elasmobranchs: Are we doing it correctly?

The instantaneous mortality rate (M) is an important parameter in elasmobranch management and conservation, but is difficult to estimate directly. Thus, indirect estimates based on relatively easily obtained life history parameters are commonly used. Many indirect methods incorporate one or more par...

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Main Author: Moe, Brian J.
Format: Others
Published: NSUWorks 2015
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Online Access:http://nsuworks.nova.edu/occ_stuetd/42
http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1373&context=occ_stuetd