A5066878897- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Marine animal studies overview
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
New England Aquarium
2016-2025
Cabot (United States)
2016-2025
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2020
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
2013-2017
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
2015
University of New Hampshire
2006-2011
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
2005-2008
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
2008
Abstract This article documents the addition of 220 microsatellite marker loci to Molecular Ecology Resources Database. Loci were developed for following species: Allanblackia floribunda, Amblyraja radiata, Bactrocera cucurbitae, Brachycaudus helichrysi, Calopogonium mucunoides, Dissodactylus primitivus, Elodea canadensis, Ephydatia fluviatilis, Galapaganus howdenae howdenae, Hoplostethus atlanticus, Ischnura elegans, Larimichthys polyactis, Opheodrys vernalis, Pelteobagrus fulvidraco,...
Abstract Objective Shark depredation, the full or partial consumption of a hooked fish by shark before it is landed, an increasing source human–wildlife conflict in recreational fisheries. Reports depredation catch‐and‐release Tarpon (also known as Atlantic Tarpon) Megalops atlanticus fishery Florida Keys are increasing, specifically Bahia Honda, fishing hot spot and putative prespawning aggregation site. Methods Using visual surveys we quantified rates drivers depredation. With acoustic...
Abstract In recent years, the recreational contribution to total catch of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in Gulf Maine (GOM) has increased with discards outnumbering landings by 2:1. However, discard mortality (DM) rate released fishery remains poorly understood, thus contributing uncertainty stock assessments and management plans. The current study examined capture-related factors most detrimental DM GOM rod-and-reel fishery. (n = 640; 26.0–72.0 cm) were angled from June–October 2013 on...
Many predator species make regular excursions from near-surface waters to the twilight (200 1,000 m) and midnight (1,000 3,000 zones of deep pelagic ocean. While occurrence significant vertical movements into ocean has evolved independently across taxonomic groups, functional role(s) ecological significance these remain poorly understood. Here, we integrate results satellite tagging efforts with model predictions prey layers in North Atlantic Ocean determine whether distributions are...
Complex social networks and behaviors are difficult to observe for free-living marine species, especially those that move great distances. Using implanted acoustic transceivers study the inter- intraspecific interactions of sand tiger sharks Carcharias taurus, we observed group behavior has historically been associated with higher order mammals. We found evidence strongly suggestive fission-fusion behavior, or changes in size composition tigers, related five behavioral modes (summering,...
Age at size was linked to sexual maturity in 77 male and 93 female thorny skates Amblyraja radiata from the western Gulf of Maine using three criteria: 1) gross reproductive morphology, 2) histology 3) steroid hormone concentrations. Age‐bias plots coefficient variation vertebral band counts suggested that ageing method represented a non‐biased precise approach age assessment A. . Maturity ogives for males, based on data gathered clasper length, circulating testosterone concentrations...
Abstract Management of thorny skate ( Amblyraja radiata ) in the Northwest Atlantic has posed a conservation dilemma for several decades due to species' lack response strong efforts US Gulf Maine and Canadian Scotian Shelf, confusion over relationship between two reproductive size morphs differing life histories that are sympatric Atlantic, conflicting data on regional population connectivity throughout broader range. To better assess potential A. differentiation genetic links life‐history...
Abstract The striped bass ( Morone saxatilis ) is one of the most important species for anglers along Atlantic coast and a subject intensive fisheries management. To promote best catch‐and‐release practices, understanding physical physiological consequences angling critical. We assessed injury stress captured using rod reel spin fly tackle in New England embayment. During 2010–2011, 95 captured, only died immediately after release. Behavioral impairment measured through reflex action...
The Thorny Skate (Amblyraja radiata) is a vulnerable species displaying discrete size-polymorphism in the northwest Atlantic Ocean (NWA). We conducted whole genome sequencing of samples collected across its range. Genetic diversity was similar at all sampled sites, but we discovered ~ 31 megabase bi-allelic supergene associated with size polymorphism, larger allele having introgressed last ~160,000 years B.P. While both Gulf Maine (GoM) and Canadian (CAN) populations exhibit detected...
ABSTRACT The expansion of offshore wind interests in US waters has raised concern over potential adverse impacts to fisheries activity and productivity. Yet evidence‐based platforms for assessing those are lacking many recreational fisheries. We demonstrate how data from a federal fishery survey (Large Pelagics Intercept Survey [LPIS]), cooperative tagging programs, the direct fishermen can be used characterize spatial extent baseline (pre‐construction) effort that targets highly migratory...
The great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) is a highly mobile species whose population in the United States declined dramatically through early 2000s. Their spatial ecology poorly understood, creating challenges for effective conservation of this enigmatic marine predator. Using acoustic telemetry and network analyses, we describe movement patterns 15 mature sharks (207-331.5 cm fork length) primarily within waters southeastern from April 2019 to December 2022, including identifying...
Abstract Objective Recreational fishing for pelagic sharks is a popular activity off the northeastern United States. Recently, new regulations have been implemented in fishery response to overfished status of North Atlantic Shortfin Mako Isurus oxyrinchus stock, including hook restrictions, larger and sex-specific minimum retention sizes, ultimately full ban. Under these number retained Makos has decreased, but thousands continue be targeted by catch-and-release anglers or incidentally...
Abstract The coastal migratory stock of Striped Bass Morone saxatilis has supported fisheries off the Massachusetts (MA) coast for centuries. However, despite this historical importance, limited information is available regarding seasonal movement patterns or pathways within MA waters and beyond. Using passive acoustic telemetry, we evaluated residency, migration, composition 159 adult (65–110 cm TL) by using a network fixed receivers deployed from 2008 to 2012 in along U.S. East Coast as...
Male and female spiny dogfish Squalus acanthias were collected in the western North Atlantic Ocean Gulf of Maine between July 2006 June 2009. ranged from 25 to 102 cm stretch total length caught during all months year except January. Age estimates derived banding patterns visible both vertebrae second dorsal‐fin spines compared. Vertebral growth increments visualized using a modified histological staining technique, which was verified as appropriate for obtaining age estimates. Marginal...
The smooth skate (Malacoraja senta) is a small species of that native to the waters north-western Atlantic. Recent assessments in Gulf Maine indicate biomass skates has declined below threshold levels mandated by Sustainable Fisheries Act. This decline, coupled with paucity biological data, prompted National Marine Service prohibit possession this region. Consequently, crucial life history information now being collected, which could be used formulation management plan. present study...