Changes in forage fish abundance alter Atlantic cod distribution, affect fishery success
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 - 14:50
in Biology & Nature
A shift in the prey available to Atlantic cod in the Gulf of Maine that began nearly a decade ago contributed to the controversy that surrounded the 2011 assessment for this stock. A recent study of how this occurred may help fishery managers, scientists, and the industry understand and resolve apparent conflicts between assessment results and the experiences of the fishing industry.