Assessment of the pelagic fish populations using CEN multi-mesh gillnets: consequences for the characterization of the fish communities

The contribution of CEN standard pelagic nets to the assessment of fish communities is tested by comparing three metrics (species composition, species abundance, and size structures) measured in accordance with the standard (i.e. using benthic nets only) to those calculated from the total e...

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Main Authors: Deceliere-Vergès C., Guillard J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2009-01-01
Series:Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/kmae:2008005