Journal article
Harvest and Mercury Levels of Striped Bass in Miramichi River, New Brunswick, Canada
Abstract
Abstract The Striped Bass Morone saxatilis is an apex predator that supports recreational, commercial, and First Nations traditional fisheries in the Miramichi River, New Brunswick, Canada. Historic exploitation resulted in steep population declines, forcing a complete fisheries moratorium in 2000. After 13 years of recovery, a recreational fishery was reopened (May 2013) followed by a commercial fishery in 2018. These new opportunities for …
Authors
Andrews SN; Roth DH; Kidd KA; Linnansaari T; Curry RA
Journal
North American Journal of Fisheries Management, Vol. 41, No. 5, pp. 1490–1498
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
October 1, 2021
DOI
10.1002/nafm.10657
ISSN
0275-5947