The study described herein was undertaken to investigate the trends in ocean harvest of shad and river herring for each Atlantic coastal state from 1978 to 1988, and present recommendations to enhance management options.
Fisheries Science
Sustainable fisheries management depends on sound, timely scientific advice. The Fisheries Science Program delivers this through a rigorous, peer-reviewed stock assessment process, utilizing a mix of fishery-independent surveys and fishery-dependent monitoring, complemented by research from coastal state, federal, and academic institutions. The program also focuses on developing innovative scientific methods and enhancing state stock assessment capabilities, while coordinating and expanding collaborative research and data collection efforts.
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In this study, we used the Shepherd stock-recruitment (S-R) model to estimate maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and the maximum sustainable fishing rates (Fmsy) of 12 Atlantic coast shad stocks with long-term commercial catch-effort, age composition and mortality data.
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