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The Morphology, Fishing and Commercial Significance of the Pacific Halibut Hippoglossus stenolepis (Pleuronectidae) in the Northern Sea of Okhotsk |
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| © 2008 R. R. Yusupov1, A. S. Lachughin1, A. N. Mikhailov2, M. V. Rakitina1 |
| 1 Magadan Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography |
| 2 Federal State Institution "Okhotskrybvod", Magadan |
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| This paper presents the results of long-term studies of the Pacific halibut Hippoglossus stenolepis in the northern Sea of Okhotsk (1996–2006). The data obtained about the halibut distribution, its migration periods and bathymetric ranges, also its morphometry, age and growth are the most complete at present. The halibut stock structure and its commercial status is examined. The established morphology and biologic characteristics of the Pacific halibut allow for its recognition as an independent stock unit in the northern Sea of Okhotsk. |
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| Keywords: Hippoglossus stenolepis, distribution, morphological aspect, age, growth, fishing activities, commercial stock, the northern Sea of Okhotsk. |
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