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The distribution and migrations of bass, Dicentrarchus labrax L., in waters around England and Wales as shown by tagging

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2009

M. G. Pawson ,
G. D. Pickett  and
D. F. Kelley
M. G. Pawson
Affiliation:
1 Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Directorate of Fisheries Research, Fisheries Laboratory, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT
G. D. Pickett
Affiliation:
1 Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Directorate of Fisheries Research, Fisheries Laboratory, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT
D. F. Kelley
Affiliation:
2 Old Farm, Trebetherick, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 6SB
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Abstract

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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Research Article
Information
Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom , Volume 67 , Issue 1 , February 1987 , pp. 183 - 217
Copyright
Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 1987

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