Simultaneous Behavior of Skipjack (Katsuwonus Pelamis), Bigeye (Thunnus Obsesus), and Yellowfin (T-Albacares) Tunas, Within Large Multi-Species Aggregations Associated With Drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (Fads) in the Equatorial Eastern Pacific Ocean
Schaefer, K.
M.,
Fuller, D.
W..
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00227-013-2290-9
| Journal | Marine Biology |
|---|---|
| Authors | Schaefer, K. M., Fuller, D. W. |
| Year | 2013 |
| 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) | Sensors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katsuwonus pelamis | Skipjack tuna | juvenile; adult | 18 | 41 | 65 | 53 | Pressure |
| Thunnus albacares | Yellowfin tuna | juvenile | 33 | 39 | 66 | 52 | Pressure |
| Thunnus obesus | Bigeye tuna | juvenile | 26 | 47 | 92 | 69 | Pressure |