Essays about: "pelagic fisheries"
Found 5 essays containing the words pelagic fisheries.
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1. Assessment of fish welfare in trawl caught atlantic herring
University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic ResourcesAbstract : With the gain of scientific evidence concerning nociception in fish, the awareness about fish's welfare has been increasing not only for authorities but also for consumers. However, there is still a long way to go concerning how fish are being caught and slaughtered. READ MORE
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2. A predator´s diet : prey composition analysis of Atlantic bluefin tuna in Skagerrak and Kattegat
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Atlantic bluefin tuna is an efficient predator and was a common pelagic species in the north-east Atlantic, including the North Sea and the areas of Skagerrak and Kattegat, in the first half of the 20th century. Following a population collapse in the 1960s, the tuna disappeared from Skagerrak and Kattegatt, however in recent years the tuna has returned to these waters following successful management. READ MORE
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3. Diet overlap between Cod (Gadus morhua) and European Flounder (Platichthys flesus) in the central Baltic Sea
University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic ResourcesAbstract : The Baltic Sea is a frontrunner in ecosystem analysis and assessment, which have been used also in multispecies fisheries management advice. In the Baltic Sea, the multispecies assessment and management advice have been focused on the pelagic interactions between cod (Gadus morhua), sprat (Sprattus sprattus) and herring (Clupea harengus), by virtue of their well-known ecology. READ MORE
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4. Is Growing Larger the Same as Becoming Resilient? A case study of the Gothenburg Pelagic Offshore Fishery
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Scale enlargement and increased use of market mechanisms to improve fisheries’ management are a trend in many fisheries. These developments have economic benefits, but can also lead to loss of social-ecological knowledge, resilience, and employment opportunities in fishing communities. READ MORE
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5. What is the estimated total catch of Swedish fishing in the Baltic Sea 1950-2007?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Fisheries around the world have a substantial impact on marine ecosystems through the removal of biomass and modification of habitats, which alters the conditions within food webs. However, our understanding of this impact and consequences for the ecosystems is limited. READ MORE
