Behavior of Skipjack (Katsuwonus Pelamis), Yellowfin (Thunnus Albacares), and Bigeye (T. Obsesus) Tunas Associated With Drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (Dfads) in the Indian Ocean, Assessed Through Acoustic Telemetry
Govinden, R.
,
Capello, M.
,
Forget, F.
G.,
Filmalter, J.
D.,
Dagorn, L.
.
https://doi.org/10.1111/fog.12536
| Journal | Fisheries Oceanography |
|---|---|
| Authors | Govinden, R. , Capello, M. , Forget, F. G. , Filmalter, J. D. , Dagorn, L. . |
| Year | 2021 |
| FAO Regions | Indian Ocean, Western |
Technical Details
| Extent | Large-Scale ? |
|---|---|
| Tracking Type | Mobile ? |
| Array Resolution | Broad-scale ? |
| Tag Sensor | Pressure , Temperature ? |
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Life Stage | Total Tagged | Min Length (cm) | Max Length (cm) | Mean Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katsuwonus pelamis | Skipjack tuna | juvenile; adult | 17 | 42 | 56 | 49 |
| Thunnus albacares | Yellowfin tuna | juvenile; adult | 31 | 29 | 111 | 62 |
| Thunnus obesus | Bigeye tuna | juvenile | 8 | 43 | 59 | 53 |