Puberty comprises the transition from an immature juvenile to a mature adult state of the
reproductive system, ie the individual becomes capable of reproducing sexually for the first …

Atlantic cod is a historically abundant species in the North Atlantic region and has
contributed to the prosperity of many nations. But a decline in stocks in the last century has …

Neuropeptide Y family (NPY) is a potent orexigenic peptide and pancreatic polypeptide
family comprising neuropeptide Y (Npy), peptide YYa (Pyya), and peptide YYb (Pyyb), which …

The timing and success of spawning in marine fish are of fundamental importance to
population persistence and distribution and, for commercial species, sustainability. Their …

Les études qui tiennent compte des moyennes annuelles de stockage des lipides ou d'une
autre estimation de la qualité de la saison d'alimentation montrent que les réserves …

Studying the endocrine regulation of food intake in fish can be challenging due to the
diversity in appetite-regulating hormones and the diversity within the fish group itself …

The present study was designed to investigate potential effects of arachidonic acid (ARA) on
the reproductive physiology of female Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.). Two-year old Atlantic …

To examine mechanisms that affect fecundity, atresia, and skipped spawning in Northeast
Arctic cod (Gadus morhua), we conducted an experiment where wild-caught cod (> 60 cm) …

Photoperiodism is a critical environmental factor that influences the development, growth,
feeding, metabolism, and reproduction in all living organisms. Photoperiod regulates the …

Many sexually selected traits in male fishes are controlled by testosterone. Directional
selection for male ornaments could theoretically increase male testosterone levels over …