Trends and variability in local abundances of sailfish Istiophorus platypterus in Pacific waters of Costa Rica: Controls and effects on recreational fisheries

Trends and variability in local abundances of sailfish Istiophorus platypterus in Pacific waters of Costa Rica: Controls and effects on recreational fisheries

Fishing tourism represents a vital industry in Costa Rica, generating over US$520 million and attracting 150,000 tourists every year. The main objective of this study is to examine trends and variability in local abundances of sailfish Istiophorus platypterus, the main sportfish in Pacific waters of...

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Main Authors: Marina Marrari, Johel Chaves-Campos, Moisés Mug Villanueva, Damián Martínez-Fernández, Henry Marín Sandoval, Todd Staley Meier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
sportfishing
Costa Rica
Central America
ARIMA
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1088006/full

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