Recent advances in the application of stock identification methods have revealed
inconsistencies between the spatial structure of biological populations and the definition of …

Cephalopods are a relatively small class of molluscs (~ 800 species), but they support some
large industrial scale fisheries and numerous small-scale, local, artisanal fisheries. For …

In principle, the spatial extent of fishery stock assessment should reflect the biological
population, and major fishing patterns or population heterogeneity within the area should be …

The 'stock concept'in fisheries science conforms to theoretical assumptions of stock
assessment models, including negligible movement across stock boundaries, relatively …

A close relationship between adult abundance and stock productivity may not exist for many
marine fish stocks, resulting in concern that the management goal of maximum sustainable …

Investigations into population structure have been at the forefront of fisheries research for
decades, yet it is generally ignored in stock assessment models. As the complex nature of …

Many marine fishes mate in massive and spectacular gatherings at predictable times and
places. These spawning aggregations are often attractive targets of fisheries. Many …

Understanding mechanisms that support long‐term persistence of populations and
sustainability of productive fisheries is a priority in fisheries management. Complex spatial …

In marine populations, spatial structure arises over a wide range of scales and forms
hierarchical aggregations. Changing spatial structure can alter the demographic and life …

Although movement has always played an important role in fisheries science, movement
patterns are changing with changing ocean conditions. This affects availability to capture …