Behavior of Bigeye (Thunnus Obesus) and Skipjack (Katsuwonus Pelamis) Tunas Within Aggregations Associated With Floating Objects in the Equatorial Eastern Pacific
Schaefer, K.
M.,
Fuller, D.
W..
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00227-004-1480-x
| Journal | Marine Biology |
|---|---|
| Authors | Schaefer, K. M. , Fuller, D. W.. |
| Year | 2005 |
| FAO Regions | Pacific, Southeast |
Technical Details
| Extent | Large-Scale ? |
|---|---|
| Tracking Type | Mobile ? |
| Array Resolution | Broad-scale ? |
| Tag Sensor | Pressure ? |
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Life Stage | Total Tagged | Min Length (cm) | Max Length (cm) | Mean Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katsuwonus pelamis | Skipjack tuna | adult | 4 | 61 | 67 | 64 |
| Thunnus obesus | Bigeye tuna | juvenile; adult | 9 | 59 | 119 | 88 |