An analysis of the population dynamics of Nephrops norvegicus (L.) in the Mediterranean Sea

Authors

  • Francesc Sardá Institut de Ciències del Mar (CSIC)
  • Jordi Lleonart Institut de Ciències del Mar (CSIC)
  • Joan E. Cartes Institut de Ciències del Mar (CSIC)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/scimar.1998.62s1135

Keywords:

Population dynamics, LCA, Y/R, Mediterranean, Nephrops norvegicus, fishery

Abstract


The state of exploitation of the Nephrops norvegicus fisheries in different areas in the Mediterranean Sea is examined for the first time. Length cohort analysis (LCA) by sex has been applied for each area, and Y/R curves are presented to show the current status of the stocks under the steady-state assumption. A simulation of short and long-term effects of changes in fishing effort levels is presented. Norway lobster populations in the Mediterranean share the same biological features, but different exploitation patterns have been observed in several areas. Considering current exploitation levels, certain of the stocks analysed appear to be slightly growth-overexploited, while others seem to be placed near the optimum level of exploitation. For comparison purposes, the study areas can be classified as follows: fully exploited: Catalan Sea (Spain), Adriatic Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea (Italy); moderately exploited: Ligurian Sea (Italy) and Euboikos Gulf (Greece); and lightly exploited: Atlantic (Portugal). The stock in the Alboran Sea (Spain) is a special case and is therefore discussed separately.

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Published

1998-12-30

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Sardá F, Lleonart J, Cartes JE. An analysis of the population dynamics of Nephrops norvegicus (L.) in the Mediterranean Sea. Sci. mar. [Internet]. 1998Dec.30 [cited 2024Mar.29];62(S1):135-43. Available from: https://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/997

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