https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/387458
Title: | Sex-structured population dynamics of blue marlin Makaira nigricans in the Pacific Ocean | Authors: | Lee, H.-H. Piner, K.R. Hinton, M.G. YI-JAY CHANG Kimoto, A. Kanaiwa, M. Su, N.-J. Walsh, W. Sun, C.-L. DiNardo, G. |
Keywords: | Age structure; Blue marlin; Pacific Ocean; Selectivity; Sex structure; Sexual dimorphism | Issue Date: | 2014 | Journal Volume: | 80 | Journal Issue: | 5 | Start page/Pages: | 869-878 | Source: | Fisheries Science | Abstract: | The population dynamics of the blue marlin Makaira nigricans stock in the Pacific Ocean were estimated for 1971–2011 using a fully integrated length-based, age-, and sex-structured model. Fishery-specific catch, size composition, and catch-per-unit of effort were used in the modeling as likelihood components. Estimated dynamics were consistent with a stock that is fully exploited and stable over the last several years. No significant trends in recruitment were noted; however, female blue marlin were estimated to make up a majority of the catch, and historical exploitation has disproportionately changed the age structure of females relative to males. This result is due to differences in assumed life history and estimated selectivity. Changes to important life history parameters that are responsible for the productivity of the stock would potentially change the interpretation of current stock status. © 2014, Japanese Society of Fisheries Science. |
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DOI: | 10.1007/s12562-014-0762-6 |
Appears in Collections: | 海洋研究所 |
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