Atlantic herring population trends linked to egg predation by haddock

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 12:30 in Earth & Climate

Scientists have developed a population model for Atlantic herring that links herring population trends to the size of the haddock population. The model also provides evidence that egg predation by haddock can cause alternate stable population levels in Georges Bank herring. These results have significant ecological as well as management implications.

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