Evidence of spawning among Pacific bluefin tuna, Thunnus orientalis, in the Kuroshio and Kuroshio–Oyashio transition area

Evidence of spawning among Pacific bluefin tuna, Thunnus orientalis, in the Kuroshio and Kuroshio–Oyashio transition area

Reproductive characteristics are one of the key factors for understanding population dynamics in fishes. This study describes the spawning habitat of Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) in the Kuroshio and the Kuroshio–Oyashio transition area. A total of 551 adult fish (fork length > 120 cm...

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Main Authors: Ohshimo Seiji, Sato Takuya, Okochi Yumi, Tanaka Sho, Ishihara Taiki, Ashida Hiroshi, Suzuki Nobuaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:Aquatic Living Resources
Subjects:
kuroshio–oyashio transition area
relative batch fecundity
spawning strategy
Online Access:https://www.alr-journal.org/articles/alr/full_html/2018/01/alr180009/alr180009.html

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