Biological Studies on Rockfish and Associated Species from Heceta Bank off Oregon, 1980-81, Completion Report, October 1, 1980 to March 1, 1982

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Citation

Originator: Barss, William H., Steven L. Johnson, and Robert L. Demory

Publish Date: 1982

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: cedric.x.cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife conducted a rockfish stock assessment study on Heceta Bank off central Oregon in 1980-81. Biological data taken from trawl catches are summarized in this report. Sampling was conducted at sea on a near monthly basis throughout a 13 month period. Special emphasis was placed on Canary rockfish which was the dominant species in the study area. Data collected included: species composition by area and terrain type, food habits, maturity, time of spawning, size composition, age composition and incidence of controversial species.

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Time Period of Content: October 1, 1980 to March 1, 1982

Geographic Extent: Heceta Bank

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

Data Quality Information

Lineage-Source: National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce, Commercial Fisheries and Development Act, Project 1-151-R2 Contract 81-ABD-ORAC.

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