Variations in life-history traits in exploited and unexploited populations of Perth herring (Nematalosa vlaminghi): evidence for density-dependent growth?

Authors

Kimberley A. Smith, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western AustraliaFollow
Sybrand Alexander Hesp, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western AustraliaFollow
Peter Graham Coulson, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-20-2024

Journal Title

Marine and Freshwater Research

ISSN

Print: 1323-1650 Electronic: 1448-6059

Keywords

ecology, estuarine, fish, fisheries, growth, life history, mortality, population dynamics.

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries | Marine Biology

Abstract

Results supported the hypothesis of faster growth in exploited populations because of density-dependent processes. Environmental factors may also have contributed to trait differences between populations.

Recommended Citation

Smith, K A, Hesp, S A, and Coulson, P G. (2024), Variations in life-history traits in exploited and unexploited populations of Perth herring (Nematalosa vlaminghi): evidence for density-dependent growth?. Marine and Freshwater Research, 75 (3).
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/fr_fja/162