Evaluation of chemical markers for age validation of western Baltic cod (Gadus morhua) otoliths
Age determination of Baltic cod (Gadus morhua) is subject to inaccuracies caused by inconsistencies in the periodical pattern of the growth increments in the otoliths. The need of age validation has become a major concern to ensure adequate stock assessment of this ecological and economical importan...
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| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Marine Science |
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| Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/conf.FMARS.2015.03.00137/full |