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Trawl-induced Damage to Sponges Observed From a Research Submersible

Freese, J. Lincoln (2001) Trawl-induced Damage to Sponges Observed From a Research Submersible. Marine Fisheries Review, 63(3), pp. 7-13.

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    Abstract

    Three experimental trawl paths subjected to a single pass with the trawl in 1996 in about 200 m of water on the eastern Gulf of Alaska continental shelf were revisited in July 1997, 1 year post-trawl. Many large, erect sponges, the taxa impacted most significantly, had been removed or damaged by the trawl. Sponges in the cold, deep water of the Gulf of Alaska were slow to recover from trawling effects. These findings contrast with recovery times for shallow, warmwater sponges and may have fishery management implications for cold-water regions.

    Item Type: Article
    Title: Trawl-induced Damage to Sponges Observed From a Research Submersible
    Personal Creator/Author:
    CreatorsEmail
    Freese, J. Lincoln
    Refereed: Yes
    Journal or Publication Title: Marine Fisheries Review
    Volume: 63
    Number: 3
    Page Range: pp. 7-13
    Date: 2001
    ISSN: 0090-1830
    Issuing Agency: United States National Marine Fisheries Service
    Subjects: Biology
    Ecology
    Fisheries
    Management
    Item ID: 9750
    Depositing User: Patti M. Marraro
    Date Deposited: 16 Aug 2012 15:25
    Last Modified: 16 Aug 2012 15:25
    URI: http://aquaticcommons.org/id/eprint/9750

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