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An analysis of methods of sampling to determine the size composition of commercial landings of yellowfin tuna, Neothunnus macropterus, and skipjack, Katsuwonus pelamis

Hennemuth, Richard C. (1957) An analysis of methods of sampling to determine the size composition of commercial landings of yellowfin tuna, Neothunnus macropterus, and skipjack, Katsuwonus pelamis. Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Bulletin, 2(5), pp. 171-243.

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    ENGLISH: The staff of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission is collecting and analyzing catch statistics of the Eastern Pacific fishery for yellowfin tuna (Neothunnus macropterus) and skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis) in order to provide the factual information required for maintaining the catch of these species at maximum sustainable levels (Shimada and Schaefer, 1956). Careful, systematic and continued studies of the population structure, life history, and ecology of these species are needed for a proper and adequate interpretation of the catch statistics so that a sound conservation program may be achieved (Schaefer, 1956). SPANISH: El personal científico de la Comisión Interamericana del Atún Tropical cumple, entre sus tareas, la de reunir y analizar las estadísticas de pesca del atún aleta amarilla (Neothunnus macropterus) y del barrilete (Katsuwonus pelamis) de la pesquería del Pacífico Oriental, a fin de adquirir la información necesaria para mantener la pesca de estas especies a niveles de producción máxima sostenible (Shimada y Schaefer, 1956). Estudios cuidadosos, sistemáticos y continuos de la estructura de la población y ciclo de vida y ecología de estas especies, son necesarios para lograr una interpretación adecuada de las estadísticas de pesca, de modo que éstas, a su vez, permitan realizar un programa conservacionista serio (Schaefer, 1956). (PDF contains 73 pages.)

    Item Type: Article
    Title: An analysis of methods of sampling to determine the size composition of commercial landings of yellowfin tuna, Neothunnus macropterus, and skipjack, Katsuwonus pelamis
    Personal Creator/Author:
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    Hennemuth, Richard C.
    Journal or Publication Title: Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Bulletin
    Volume: 2
    Number: 5
    Page Range: pp. 171-243
    Date: 1957
    Issuing Agency: Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
    Additional Information: This article is bilingual and contains both Spanish and English translations.
    Uncontrolled Keywords: size composition; yellowfin tuna; Neothunnus macropterus; skipjack; Katsuwonus pelamis; composición de tamaños; atún aleta amarilla; barrilete
    Subjects: Fisheries
    Item ID: 2940
    Depositing User: Joan Parker
    Date Deposited: 02 Mar 2010 13:08
    Last Modified: 29 Sep 2011 20:13
    URI: http://aquaticcommons.org/id/eprint/2940

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