The distribution and migrations of bass, Dicentrarchus labrax L., in waters around England and Wales as shown by tagging
Pawson, M.G.; Pickett, G.D.; Kelley, D.F. (1987). The distribution and migrations of bass, Dicentrarchus labrax L., in waters around England and Wales as shown by tagging. J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K. 67(1): 183. https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315400026448
In: Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. Cambridge University Press/Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom: Cambridge. ISSN 0025-3154; e-ISSN 1469-7769, more
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Dicentrarchus labrax (Linnaeus, 1758) [WoRMS]
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- Pawson, M.G.
- Pickett, G.D.
- Kelley, D.F.
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Tagging data for 5959 bass, Dicentrarchus labrax L., released around England and Wales between 1970 and 1984 have been compiled and analysed to show seasonal distribution patterns and implied movements of populations in the southern North Sea, the central English Channel and the south-west and west coasts. Juvenile bass appear to remain near their nursery areas throughout the year, whilst adults show extensive migrations between summer feeding areas and winter pre-spawning areas, which are specific to local populations. Straying occasionally occurs between populations, but only at the ‘adolescent’ phase, and for management purposes local populations may be considered discrete. |
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