The status of the Pacific mackerel resource and its management

Recent developments in management, biological knowledge,and history of the Pacific mackerel, Scomber japonicus, resource and its fishery in California and Mexico are reviewed. Currently the resource is extremely depleted, and commercial fishing has been curtailed. The 1970 year class was successful, and eventual rehabilitation of the fishery is anticipated. (15pp.)

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Main Author: MacCall , Alec
Format: monograph biblioteca
Language:English
Published: California Department of Fish and Game 1973
Subjects:Management, Fisheries, Biology, Pacific mackerel, Scomber japonicus,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/18572
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Summary:Recent developments in management, biological knowledge,and history of the Pacific mackerel, Scomber japonicus, resource and its fishery in California and Mexico are reviewed. Currently the resource is extremely depleted, and commercial fishing has been curtailed. The 1970 year class was successful, and eventual rehabilitation of the fishery is anticipated. (15pp.)