Movement Behaviour of Skipjack (Katsuwonus Pelamis) and Yellowfin (Thunnus Albacares) Tuna at Anchored Fish Aggregating Devices (Fads) in the Maldives, Investigated by Acoustic Telemetry

Govinden, R. , Jauhary, R. , Filmalter, J. D., Forget, F. G., Soria, M. , Adam, S. , Dagorn, L. .
https://doi.org/10.1051/alr/2012022

General Details

Journal Aquatic Living Resources
Authors Govinden, R. , Jauhary, R. , Filmalter, J. D. , Forget, F. G. , Soria, M. , Adam, S. , Dagorn, L. .
Year 2013
FAO Regions Indian Ocean, Western

Technical Details

Extent Large-Scale ?
Tracking Type Stationary ?
Array Resolution Broad-scale ?
Tag Sensor No ?

Species

Scientific Name Common Name Life Stage Total Tagged Min Length (cm) Max Length (cm) Mean Length (cm)
Katsuwonus pelamis Skipjack tuna juvenile; adult 40 37 54 43
Thunnus albacares Yellowfin tuna juvenile; adult 21 35 53 47

Locations

  • 4.824735, 73.684321