A pesca do atum no Oceano Indico do sudoeste

The tuna species of greatest interest to the countries of the southwest region of Indian Ocean are described. They are called mermas, small "coastal tunas". These fishes need a lot of food and oxygen, but have a limited tolerance for temperature variations. These are features commonly used in determining the possible areas of occurrence and also the most suitable type of fishing gear.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ardill, J.D.
Format: article biblioteca
Language:Portuguese
Published: 1984
Subjects:Fisheries, tuna fisheries, population dynamic, Indian Ocean,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/32774
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Summary:The tuna species of greatest interest to the countries of the southwest region of Indian Ocean are described. They are called mermas, small "coastal tunas". These fishes need a lot of food and oxygen, but have a limited tolerance for temperature variations. These are features commonly used in determining the possible areas of occurrence and also the most suitable type of fishing gear.