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Fish Biology, Fisheries - April 29, 2021

Why Do Redfish Have Spots?

🎣 Dive into the fascinating world of the red drum, known by various names like spot-tail bass, channel bass, or simply redfish, depending on your location. Uncover the secrets behind the scientific name Sciaenops ocellatus, with "Sciaenops" hinting at its red mullet appearance and "ocellatus" reflecting the distinctive eyelike spot on its tail.

Discover the mystery behind the intriguing black spots on the red drum's tail – is it a clever antipredator strategy? Biologists suggest that these spots may serve as decoys, confusing predators and reducing the likelihood of a fatal blow to the head. Immerse yourself in the unique world of red drum variations, from single spots to rare individuals covered in countless markings. Imagine the predator's dilemma when faced with such an array of patterns!

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Fish Biology, Fisheries - February 04, 2020

Fisheries Management: Part 1

Stock enhancement (SE), or the release of cultured fish into the wild to support native fisheries, has been used since the late nineteenth century. The goal of SE typically is to overcome the phenomenon of recruitment limitation (Munro and Bell 1997, Doherty 1999) in which the natural supply of juveniles fails to reach the carrying capacity of the habitat even though there may be sufficient numbers of spawning adults; however, it is also possible to supplement wild stocks without regard to the level of recruitment to simply support increased fishing pressure (Lorenzen 2005).

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Fish Biology, Fisheries - September 19, 2019

Caudal Fin Throttle Fin - An Article on the Different Types of Caudal Fins and How Fish Use Them

The caudal fin is the culprit for every heart wrenching snapped line and straightened hook. The caudal fin is the reason we fishermen enjoy fishing – the thrill of the fight. We are addicted to the caudal fin. Dive in with us and explore species-specific evolutionary adaptations of the caudal fin, and how they are used.

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