LeMaRns: A Length-based Multi-species analysis by numerical simulation in R.

ABSTRACT: Fish stocks interact through predation and competition for resources, yet stocks are typically managed independently on a stock-by-stock basis. The need to take account of multi-species interactions is widely acknowledged. However, examples of the application of multi-species models to support management decisions are limited as they are often seen as too complex and lacking transparency. Thus there is a need for simple and transparent methods to address stock interactions in a way that supports managers. Here we introduce LeMaRns, a new R-package of a general length-structured fish community model, LeMans, that characterises fishing using fleets that can have different gears and species catch preferences. We describe the model, package implementation, and give three examples of use: deter

SUBMITTER: Spence MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6996808 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature