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Journal article
Rapid lateral extraction of otoliths that maintains the integrity of fish product to improve access to catches and reduce potential sampling biases
The Open Fish Science Journal, Vol.9(1), pp.26-28
2016
Abstract
The capacity to sample otoliths of fish from commercial, recreational, artisanal or subsistence catches can be constrained if the dissection process results in alterations to their external appearance and thus reduces its value and/or shelf life. There can also be significant biases incorporated into the collection of otolith samples if access is only granted relative to the size of the fish (i.e. if smaller fish are sold whole). To reduce such limitations, we herein describe a rapid and simple method of lateral otolith extraction that maintains the integrity of the fish product, and thus reduces potential biases in sample collection for age structure data. Representative sampling is an important consideration for the collection of age structure data when it is intended to be used in fisheries stock assessments.
Details
- Title
- Rapid lateral extraction of otoliths that maintains the integrity of fish product to improve access to catches and reduce potential sampling biases
- Authors/Creators
- C.B. Wakefield (Author/Creator)D.K. Boddington (Author/Creator)S.J. Newman (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- The Open Fish Science Journal, Vol.9(1), pp.26-28
- Publisher
- Bentham Open
- Identifiers
- 991005543072307891
- Copyright
- © Wakefield et al.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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