Atlantic Fisheries Research Document 1996/013
An assessment of areas for scallop broodstock protection in the approaches to the Bay of Fundy
By E. Kenchington; M.J. Lundy
Abstract
Two research vessel surveys were conducted in Scallop Fishing Area 29 (SFA29) and on the northern edge of German Bank below 4340'N to assess the potential of this area for broodstock protection for the extension of the scallop beds north and south of this area. A strong pre-recruit year class was found in the survey portion of SFA29 and wide range of scallop sizes were identified. Data on growth rate, yield and gono-somatic index are presented. The value of these areas as fishing and broodstock protection areas are discussed.
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