Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria (Dec 1990)
Characteristics of age and growth of mackerel (Scomber scombrus L.) from Northwest Atlantic
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Age of mackerel caught in Northwest Atlantic in 1983-1984 was determined from otoliths. Growth rate was obtained from direct measurements and back calculations. Growth rate differed noticeably between particular year classes as well as sexes.