Southern Horse Mackerel (<i>Trachurus trachurus</i>) Spatio-Temporal Distribution Patterns Based on Fine-Scale Resolution Data
In this study, the distribution patterns of southern horse mackerel are examined using commercial fine-scale resolution data. Using landings by size category and VMS data from the Portuguese commercial bottom-trawl fishery, which consistently targets horse mackerel, this study provides a comprehensi...
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| description | In this study, the distribution patterns of southern horse mackerel are examined using commercial fine-scale resolution data. Using landings by size category and VMS data from the Portuguese commercial bottom-trawl fishery, which consistently targets horse mackerel, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of horse mackerel age distributions spanning a decade (2010–2020). Importantly, this study addresses potential biases in commercial effort data and establishes the usefulness of commercial bottom-trawl gear as a suitable method for sampling and evaluating southern horse mackerel stock dynamics. Ordered regression models were applied to allow for the modelling of the distribution of multiple age categories and investigate spatio-temporal migrations off the Portuguese coast. Southern horse mackerel show a widespread age distribution range and stable abundance with indications of seasonal and spatial patterns in the distribution of specific age groups. The insights derived from this research contribute valuable knowledge for understanding the dynamics and distribution patterns of fish populations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5f214d0b0c5c4ae7bac021403bda1dc52024-03-27T13:38:18ZengMDPI AGFishes2410-38882024-02-01939310.3390/fishes9030093Southern Horse Mackerel (<i>Trachurus trachurus</i>) Spatio-Temporal Distribution Patterns Based on Fine-Scale Resolution DataHugo Mendes0Cristina Silva1Manuela Azevedo2Portuguese Institute for Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), Rua Doutor Alfredo Magalhães Ramalho, 1495-165 Algés, PortugalPortuguese Institute for Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), Rua Doutor Alfredo Magalhães Ramalho, 1495-165 Algés, PortugalPortuguese Institute for Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), Rua Doutor Alfredo Magalhães Ramalho, 1495-165 Algés, PortugalIn this study, the distribution patterns of southern horse mackerel are examined using commercial fine-scale resolution data. Using landings by size category and VMS data from the Portuguese commercial bottom-trawl fishery, which consistently targets horse mackerel, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of horse mackerel age distributions spanning a decade (2010–2020). Importantly, this study addresses potential biases in commercial effort data and establishes the usefulness of commercial bottom-trawl gear as a suitable method for sampling and evaluating southern horse mackerel stock dynamics. Ordered regression models were applied to allow for the modelling of the distribution of multiple age categories and investigate spatio-temporal migrations off the Portuguese coast. Southern horse mackerel show a widespread age distribution range and stable abundance with indications of seasonal and spatial patterns in the distribution of specific age groups. The insights derived from this research contribute valuable knowledge for understanding the dynamics and distribution patterns of fish populations.https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/9/3/93commercial fine-scale resolution dataspatio-temporaldistribution patternssouthern horse mackerel |
| spellingShingle | Hugo Mendes Cristina Silva Manuela Azevedo Southern Horse Mackerel (<i>Trachurus trachurus</i>) Spatio-Temporal Distribution Patterns Based on Fine-Scale Resolution Data Fishes commercial fine-scale resolution data spatio-temporal distribution patterns southern horse mackerel |
| title | Southern Horse Mackerel (<i>Trachurus trachurus</i>) Spatio-Temporal Distribution Patterns Based on Fine-Scale Resolution Data |
| title_full | Southern Horse Mackerel (<i>Trachurus trachurus</i>) Spatio-Temporal Distribution Patterns Based on Fine-Scale Resolution Data |
| title_fullStr | Southern Horse Mackerel (<i>Trachurus trachurus</i>) Spatio-Temporal Distribution Patterns Based on Fine-Scale Resolution Data |
| title_full_unstemmed | Southern Horse Mackerel (<i>Trachurus trachurus</i>) Spatio-Temporal Distribution Patterns Based on Fine-Scale Resolution Data |
| title_short | Southern Horse Mackerel (<i>Trachurus trachurus</i>) Spatio-Temporal Distribution Patterns Based on Fine-Scale Resolution Data |
| title_sort | southern horse mackerel i trachurus trachurus i spatio temporal distribution patterns based on fine scale resolution data |
| topic | commercial fine-scale resolution data spatio-temporal distribution patterns southern horse mackerel |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/9/3/93 |
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