Recruiting Fishery Scientists

Author : National Research Council,Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources,Ocean Studies Board
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309073080

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Recruiting Fishery Scientists by National Research Council,Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources,Ocean Studies Board Pdf

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) employs many fishery scientists with diverse skills. The agency finds that the supply of fishery biologists is adequate to meet most of its demand. However, increasing demands on the agency to understand fish populations and the social and economic conditions in fishing communities have created a need for additional experts in the fields of fisheries stock assessment and social sciences. NMFS has developed plans for meeting its anticipated staff needs in stock assessment and social sciences and asked the National Research Council (NRC) to convene a workshop to discuss the plans and suggest other actions the agency might take to ensure an adequate supply of experts in these fields. Approximately 30 individuals gathered in Woods Hole, Massachusetts on July 17, 2000 under the auspices of the NRC's Ocean Studies Board to discuss NMFS' plans. This document summarizes the presentations and discussions at that one-day workshop. No attempt was made to reach consensus among the participants; thus, the suggestions recorded in this summary represent the personal views of workshop participants, as summarized by NRC staff.

Author : R.C. Chambers,Edward Trippel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1997-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0412641909

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Early Life History and Recruitment in Fish Populations by R.C. Chambers,Edward Trippel Pdf

Many of the processes influencing recruitment to an adult fish population or entry into a fishery occur very early in life. The variations in life histories and behaviours of young fish and the selective processes operating on this variation ultimately determine the identities and abundance of survivors. This important volume brings together contributions from many of the world's leading researchers from the field of fish ecology. The book focuses on three major themes of pressing importance in the analysis of the role that the early life history of fishes plays in the number and quality of recruits: the selective processes at play in their early life history; the contributions of early life history to the understanding of recruitment.

Author : R.C. Chambers,Edward A. Trippel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400914391

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Early Life History and Recruitment in Fish Populations by R.C. Chambers,Edward A. Trippel Pdf

Many of the processes influencing recruitment to an adult fish population or entry into a fishery occur very early in life. The variations in life histories and behaviours of young fish and the selective processes operating on this variation ultimately determine the identities and abundance of survivors. This important volume brings together contributions from many of the world's leading researchers from the field of fish ecology. The book focuses on three major themes of pressing importance in the analysis of the role that the early life history of fishes plays in the number and quality of recruits: the selective processes at play in their early life history; the contributions of early life history to the understanding of recruitment.

Author : Richard J. Beamish,Brian J. Rothschild
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781402092107

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The Future of Fisheries Science in North America by Richard J. Beamish,Brian J. Rothschild Pdf

Fisheries science in North America is changing in response to a changing climate, new technologies, an ecosystem approach to management and new thinking about the processes affecting stock and recruitment. Authors of the 34 chapters review the science in their particular fields and use their experience to develop informed opinions about the future. Everyone associated with fish, fisheries and fisheries management will find material that will stimulate their thinking about the future. Readers will be impressed with the potential for new discoveries, but disturbed by how much needs to be done in fisheries science if we are to sustain North American fisheries in our changing climate. Officials that manage or fund fisheries science will appreciate the urgency for the new information needed for the stewardship of fish populations and their ecosystems. Research organizations may want to keep some extra copies for a future look back into the thoughts of a wide range of fisheries professionals. Fisheries science has been full of surprises with some of the surprises having major economic impacts. It is important to minimize these impacts as the demand for seafood increases and the complexities of fisheries management increase.

Author : William W. Taylor,Abigail J. Lynch,Nancy J. Leonard,American Fisheries Society Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Fisheries
ISBN : 1934874388

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Future of Fisheries by William W. Taylor,Abigail J. Lynch,Nancy J. Leonard,American Fisheries Society Staff Pdf

"Contains more than 70 short mentoring vignettes on past experiences and visions for the future authored by many notable mentors from the fisheries field."--Publisher's website.

Author : D. H. Cushing,Otto Kinne,John D. Costlow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Fish populations
ISBN : UOM:39015060613612

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Towards a Science of Recruitment in Fish Populations by D. H. Cushing,Otto Kinne,John D. Costlow Pdf

Author : Lee A. Fuiman,Robert G. Werner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781405147378

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Fishery Science by Lee A. Fuiman,Robert G. Werner Pdf

It is now clear that data based on the studies of fish eggs and larvae make a number of unique contributions to fishery science that are crucial for accurate assessment and management of fish populations, including those of commercially important fisheries. This valuable book demonstrates why fish eggs and larvae are important, how the characteristics of early life stages require a somewhat different research approach and how information on early life stages can be applied and interpreted to yield unique insights into fish populations. The editors of Fishery Science have drawn together an extremely useful and well-written book with contributions from internationally respected researchers from North America, Asia and Europe. Chapters include a discussion of the unique nature of early life stages, age and growth, mortality, recruitment, populations analysis, habitats, human impacts and management. A carefully selected set of case studies demonstrates several specific applications of early life history information to a number of fishery problems. Fishery Science was designed to complement existing textbooks and is an essential purchase for all fisheries students and professionals, and for biologists working on the early life stages of fish. This exciting book is also of great value to ecologists, marine, freshwater and environmental scientists, populations biologists and oceanographers. All libraries in universities and research establishments where biological and fishery science are studied and taught should have copies of this book available on their shelves.

Author : Tore Jakobsen,Michael J. Fogarty,Bernard A. Megrey,Erlend Moksness
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118752708

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Fish Reproductive Biology by Tore Jakobsen,Michael J. Fogarty,Bernard A. Megrey,Erlend Moksness Pdf

Fish recruitment is a key process for maintaining sustainable fish populations. In the marine environment, fish recruitment is carried out in many different ways, all of which have different life history strategies. The objective of this book is to argue for greater linkages between basic and applied research on fisheries recruitment, and assessment and management of exploited fish stocks. Following an introductory chapter, this second edition of Fish Reproductive Biology is organized into 3 main sections: Biology, Population Dynamics and Recruitment Information Critical to Successful Assessment and Management Incorporation of Reproductive Biology and Recruitment Considerations into Management Advice and Strategies The authors collectively bring a wide range of diverse experience in areas of reproductive biology, fisheries oceanography, stock assessment, and management. Fully updated throughout, the book will be of great interest to a wide audience. It is useful as a textbook in graduate and undergraduate courses in fisheries biology, fisheries science, and fisheries resource management and will provide vital information for fish biologists, fisheries scientists and managers.

Author : Andrew I. L. Payne,John Cotter,Ted Potter
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444302660

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Advances in Fisheries Science by Andrew I. L. Payne,John Cotter,Ted Potter Pdf

This timely book brings readers up to date on the wide range of advances made in fisheries science since the publication in 1957 of On the Dynamics of Exploited Fish Populations (Beverton and Holt), regarded by many fisheries scientists as one of the most important books on fisheries yet published. Traditional fishery subjects covered include historic declines and changes in fishing fleets, fisheries management and stock assessments, data-poor situations, simulation and modelling of fished stocks, fisheries economics, assessing reproductive potential and dispersal of larvae, fisheries for sharks and rays, and use of marine technology. Additionally, related subjects of increasing importance now that ecological approaches to management are coming to the fore are presented. They include benthic ecology, ecosystem changes linked to fishing, life history theory, the effects of chemicals on fish reproduction, and use of sounds in the sea by marine life. Several chapters offer stimulating philosophical discussion of the many controversial areas still existing. This significant book, edited by Andy Payne, John Cotter and Ted Potter and containing contributions by world-renowned fisheries scientists, including many based at Cefas (where Beverton and Holt's original work was carried out) is an essential purchase for fisheries managers and scientists, fish biologists, marine scientists and ecologists. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where fisheries and biological sciences are studied and taught are likely to need copies of this landmark publication.

Author : D. Pauly
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1994-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0412595400

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On the Sex of Fish and the Gender of Scientists by D. Pauly Pdf

Daniel Pauly is the most widely cited fisheries scientist of his generation. On the Sex of Fish and the Gender of Scientists comprises an edited and updated collection of 27 of Daniel Pauly's essays, spanning a great range of exciting and sometimes controversial topics, many of them breaking new scientific ground.

Author : Warren S. Wooster
Publisher : Springer
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475720044

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Fishery Science and Management by Warren S. Wooster Pdf

This volume is concerned with the role of science in fishery management. While this has traditionally been considered as largely a biological problem with clear biological objectives, close examination suggests that management decisions are largely controlled by political, social and economic considerations, biologically constrained. The biologist now has the task of reducing the uncertainties of the venture rather than determining its priorities or its allocation of benefits. The uncertainties arise in part because of lack of understanding of the ecological systems involved, the limited availability of critical information, and the unpredictability of driving forces. The volume reviews the assumptions and simplifications of fishery models, examines the decision making framework in fishery management, and compares management practices in North America, Japan, and Northern Europe. A compilation of fishery management objectives in international agreements and U.S. laws is included.

Author : Derek H. Ogle
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781482235227

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Introductory Fisheries Analyses with R by Derek H. Ogle Pdf

A How-To Guide for Conducting Common Fisheries-Related Analyses in R Introductory Fisheries Analyses with R provides detailed instructions on performing basic fisheries stock assessment analyses in the R environment. Accessible to practicing fisheries scientists as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students, the book demonstrates the flexibility and power of R, offers insight into the reproducibility of script-based analyses, and shows how the use of R leads to more efficient and productive work in fisheries science. The first three chapters present a minimal introduction to the R environment that builds a foundation for the fisheries-specific analyses in the remainder of the book. These chapters help you become familiar with R for basic fisheries analyses and graphics. Subsequent chapters focus on methods to analyze age comparisons, age-length keys, size structure, weight-length relationships, condition, abundance (from capture-recapture and depletion data), mortality rates, individual growth, and the stock-recruit relationship. The fundamental statistical methods of linear regression, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and nonlinear regression are demonstrated within the contexts of these common fisheries analyses. For each analysis, the author completely explains the R functions and provides sufficient background information so that you can confidently implement each method. Web Resource The author’s website at http://derekogle.com/IFAR/ includes the data files and R code for each chapter, enabling you to reproduce the results in the book as well as create your own scripts. The site also offers supplemental code for more advanced analyses and practice exercises for every chapter.

Author : William F. Royce
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483271132

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Introduction to the Practice of Fishery Science by William F. Royce Pdf

Introduction to the Practice of Fishery Science covers the role of fishery science in various social affairs. This book is divided into three parts encompassing 15 chapters. Part I is about the profession, what is embodied in a professional career and the expanding challenges to the profession, with a summary of the work of organizations that employ fishery scientists. Part II deals with the traditional sciences that apply to the aquatic environment and its organisms. This part also tackles their biology, ecology, populations, and culture. Part III presents an overall qualitative concept of the activity of fishery scientists. This part also provides a perspective on fishery problems in several major areas and the ways in which the many kinds of scientists are attacking them. This book will prove useful to fishery scientists, researchers, and students.

Author : William F. Royce
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483271620

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Introduction to the Fishery Sciences by William F. Royce Pdf

Introduction to the Fishery Sciences provides a broad introduction into the study of aquatic organisms and ecology of fisheries and some of the legal, social, and political aspects of their use. The book is intended to be used by students and those who want to broaden their knowledge on the science of fishery. The text provides discussions on a wide range of topics such as trends in foodfish production; managing of fishery aquatic environment; identification and classification of fishery resources; and fishery resource management. Limnologists, freshwater biologists, ecologists, fisheries managers, and students in fisheries science will find the book a good reference material.

Author : Jon A. Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fisheries
ISBN : UCSD:31822009208521

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Indexed Bibliography of Northeast Fisheries Science Center Publications and Reports for 1990-91 by Jon A. Gibson Pdf