From west to east: Heterogeneity in the life history traits of a small pelagic fish (Sardina pilchardus) throughout the Mediterranean

Small pelagic fish are key elements of marine trophic networks and are of great importance to the total landing of marine species. Over the last decades, a decrease in biomass and catches of European sardine has been described, especially in the Mediterranean Sea, as an indication of a drop in stock...

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Main Authors: Marta Caballero-Huertas, Xènia Frigola-Tepe, Jordi Viñas, Marta Muñoz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1187071/full