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Distribution and abundance of larval sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) in the surface waters off the west coast of Vancouver Island, April 16 to May 10, 1984 / by W. Shaw, G.A. McFarlane, D. Davenport, and...: Fs97-4/1835E-PDF

"The distribution and abundance of larval sablefish in the surface waters was examined during a neuston net survey from April 16 to May 10, 1984 off the west coast of Vancouver Island and in Queen Charlotte Sound. A total of 714 sablefish larvae were caught in night tows and 8 in day tows. They composed 19.4% of the total catch of larvae and occurred at 76.6% of the night stations. Sablefish larvae were predominantly caught along the west coast of Vancouver Island at stations positioned between the 200 and 2000 m depth contours. Most of the sablefish (38.7%) were caught off Nootka Sound. Abundance estimates of sablefish from single tow samples collected throughout the survey area ranged from 3.2-586.3 larvae/1000 m³. Sablefish ranged in length from 8-38 mm with a mean length of 16.6 mm. Ninety-four percent ranged in length from 11-26 mm. Other larval species caught during this survey are also discussed in this report"--Abstract, page iii.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, issuing body.
  • Pacific Biological Station (1972- ), issuing body.
TitleDistribution and abundance of larval sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) in the surface waters off the west coast of Vancouver Island, April 16 to May 10, 1984 / by W. Shaw, G.A. McFarlane, D. Davenport, and W.T. Andrews.
Series title
  • Canadian manuscript report of fisheries and aquatic sciences, 0706-6473 ; no. 1835
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Digitized edition from print [produced by Department of Fisheries and Oceans].
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 5).
  • Includes abstracts in English and French.
Publishing information
  • Nanaimo, British Columbia : Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Fisheries Research Branch, Pacific Biological Station, September 1985.
  • ©1984
Author / Contributor
  • Shaw, W., author.
Description1 online resource (iv, 41 pages) : illustration, maps.
Catalogue number
  • Fs97-4/1835E-PDF
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