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Age and Growth of Yellowfin Tuna in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Western Atlantic

Growth and mortality estimates for Yellowfin Tuna Thunnus albacares from the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and western Atlantic Ocean 2004–2017 have been used in improving stock assessments for Yellowfin Tuna to support scientific management.
August 04, 2021 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Markedly Similar Growth and Longevity of Aprion Virescens Over a Broad Geographic Range

A study of the growth and longevity of the the Green Jobfish Aprion virescens throughout its Indo-Pacific range concludes that further investigation of potential clines in relation to latitude, and subsequently water temperature, need to be determined.
June 06, 2021 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Environmental Conditions, Diel Period, and Fish Size Influence the Horizontal and Vertical Movements of Red Snapper

Our results have implications for scientific surveys of red snapper used for population assessment and management.
May 19, 2021 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Southeast

Aerial Survey as a Tool for Understanding Bigeye Scad Around the Island of O’ahu, Hawai’i

An experienced spotter pilot was utilized to survey the biomass of bigeye scad schools surrounding the island of O'ahu and findings suggest that commercial catch and effort data are adequate to track trends in abundance and inform management decisions.
April 01, 2021 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Catch Rate Affects Assessment of Protected Area Impacts

We examine the source of a discrepancy in study results and find catch rate composition to critically affect the underlying trends in data with which models are fit and are likely the source of the conflicting findings.
March 11, 2021 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Origins of Silky Shark Fins in Major Shark Fin Markets Key for Conservation

We use genetic differentiation to assess fins randomly obtained in the two largest shark fin markets in the world. Results suggest supply chains for these fins are primarily in the Indo‐Pacific and are mainly under the purview of three Regional Fisheries.
December 08, 2020 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Quantifying the Distribution of Swordfish (Xiphias Gladius) Density in the Hawaii-Based Longline Fishery

The multi-species VAST model was used to better understand swordfish and their response to environmental conditions (critical for predicting potential climate change impacts) within the economically important Hawaii-based longline fishing grounds.
October 01, 2020 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Variations in Life History Characteristics of the Deep-Water Giant Ruby Snapper Between the Indian and Pacific Oceans

A study aiming to describe and compare the age, growth and reproductive characteristics of the giant ruby snapper between the eastern Indian and western central Pacific Oceans; and provide an age-based assessment of the stock in north-western Australia.
October 01, 2020 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Life History of Two Data-Poor but Commercially Valuable Tropical Reef Fishes: Parupeneus Barberinus and Mulloidichthys Flavolineatus From the Saipan Fishery, Northern Mariana Islands

Age, growth, mortality, and reproduction information for two tropical goatfish species, Parupeneus barberinus and Mulloidichthys flavolineatus, from the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands.
September 07, 2020 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands

Toward an Environmental Predictor of Tuna Recruitment

Researchers used phytoplankton size to predict catch rates and weight of bigeye tuna in the Hawaiʻi longline fishery.
July 22, 2020 - Peer-Reviewed Research ,
Pacific Islands